Meet Margarita.

Meet Rita, a passionate chocolatier with a unique artistic flair. Born in Moscow and later settling in Berlin in her twenties, Rita spent nearly two decades immersed in the world of theatre and visual arts. Her love of nature and fine food eventually sparked a new creative path that led her to view food through the lens of an artist. This shift inspired her to pursue a career in pastry, specialising in chocolate and bonbon making.

Rita founded 'Carambole' and moved to Amsterdam, where she began hosting tastings, workshops and performances, all centred around her love of chocolate. Her creations have been featured at chocolate festivals, art and design exhibitions, combining her artistic background with the culinary world. She has also taught hands-on chocolate techniques at the renowned Cacaomuseum in Amsterdam.

In 2020, Rita's exceptional skills were recognised when she won gold, silver and bronze awards at the prestigious Academy of Chocolate in London. A year later, in 2021, she moved her studio to Amersfoort and continued to give masterclasses there and in Amsterdam. In the same year, Rita's mastery reached new heights when she won three gold awards and the most coveted title for bonbon makers - the Golden Bonbon trophy!

With an endless range of flavours and textures to explore, Rita loves to share the magic of chocolate with others. Book a workshop with her and discover the passion, artistry and joy that real artisan chocolate can bring!