World Chocolate Day: what is it and how to celebrate it?

When is World Chocolate Day?

Chocolate lovers, mark your calendars for July 7 and celebrate World Chocolate Day. Every year on this day, you must treat yourself and your loved ones and indulge in chocolate.  

World Chocolate Day is a celebration of all the wonderful treats made from chocolate. Remember hot chocolate, chocolate milk, chocolate cakes, and biscuits, which can all be enjoyed on this day, too. 

Turn the day into a party. Invite over your favorite people and eat your favorite desserts by whipping up sweet recipes with chocolate for you all.   

 

The history of World Chocolate Day

The first World Chocolate Day was on July 7, 2009. Why on this date? July 7 is an important date in chocolate history. It was on this date in 1847 that British chocolate maker Joseph Fry created the first-ever chocolate bar. Before this discovery, people only enjoyed chocolate as a drink.  

Chocolate is now such a cornerstone of our culture that it is hard to imagine that there was a time when it never even existed. Now, if you’re craving an after-dinner treat, you can choose between countless flavors, from nuts and fruit to chocolate liquors. But before 1847, you could only have hot chocolate.  

The first American chocolate factory to open its doors was Bakers & Sons in 1765. They used mills to grind cacao beans and make drinking chocolate.  

In 1847, Fry discovered that chocolate could become solid and eaten as a bar by adding melted cocoa butter to cocoa powder. What an incredible discovery worthy of celebration! The world never looked back after that, and chocolate bars, just like Venchi’s are indulged in every day. 

 

Celebrate International Chocolate Day with Venchi  

With Venchi, you can celebrate your passion for chocolate in the tastiest way possible with our selection of assorted chocolates. You can choose from extra dark, stracciatella, nut, and orange flavors, so there is something for every taste. 

Why not celebrate with a chocolate-themed gourmet dinner? If you’re extra ambitious and would love to get in the full spirit of the day, you could find a way to incorporate chocolate into every dish on the menu. Desserts are easy, but there are also many savory dishes that contain chocolate that you can make. Just be sure to use unsweetened chocolate for cooking. Impress your guests with chocolate risotto or salad with a chocolate vinaigrette, ideal for a warm summer evening.  

No party is complete without a toast. So, to celebrate World Chocolate Day, try our chocolate-based cocktail recipes that can be enjoyed on the rooftop with your closest friends. Help your guests keep cool with a chocolate martini. Or how about a tiramisu cocktail? These drinks will make the night unforgettable and should only take you a few minutes to create.  

Or simply find a quiet spot at home and give your full attention to your favorite piece of chocolate. World Chocolate Day is your best excuse to splurge a little and choose gourmet chocolates. Venchi’s Pistachio Chocoviar tastes like pure luxury with every bite. Its creamy pistachio feeling is topped with crunchy toffee grains and cacao nibs. It is a winner every day, but especially on this special occasion.