Celebrating the craft, history, and community of cacao
The Story Behind Chocomotions
My chocolate story began in Belgium long before I could reach the counter, spending childhood afternoons baking in our kitchen alongside my Swiss mother. In the early 1990s, I moved to the United States with my design studio, a stack of family recipe books, and a lifelong passion for fine chocolate.
What started as hosting intimate chocolate gatherings for friends grew alongside the birth of the American bean-to-bar craft movement. Over the past two decades, I’ve dedicated myself to studying, tasting, and sharing the remarkable world of single-origin cacao.
With Chocomotions, my goal is simple: to bring people together through guided tastings, celebrate the makers behind craft chocolate, and introduce curious palates to forgotten cacao treasures like Baba (cacao fruit pulp).
Whether you’re joining a private tasting or exploring our curated shop, I can’t wait to share my passion with you.
Bonjour!
I’m Geneviève.
As a Certified Level 3 Chocolate Taster & Chocolate Sommelier, I’m part educator and part curator, bridging the gap between cacao’s origin and your taste buds.
Press Features & Highlights
More About Cacao Fruit Pulp
The Chocolate Professor
Geneviève shares how hosting chocolate tastings inspired her to develop a unique line of up-cycled cacao fruit.
The Chocolate Whisperers
Menlo Park Chocolate Company
Geneviève is featured as one of the world’s leading "chocolate whisperers" and certified chocolate sommeliers.
Culinary Pairing Experience
Vinous Media
Host Eric Guido and Geneviève explore chocolate beyond sweets through an inventive multi-course meal highlighting savory, salty, sour, and sweet cacao creations.
Team Wellness & Stress Relief
Thrive Global
Highlighting interactive team chocolate tastings as a unique approach to employee appreciation and connection.
Reclaiming the Forgotten Fruit
The Chocolate Professor
Geneviève is highlighted for her circular food innovations using up-cycled cacao fruit pulp ("baba").
Inside the French Craft Chocolate Movement
Radio Bean to Bar
During an on-location visit to Nouveau Monde Chocolaterie, Geneviève shares insights on bean-to-bar craftsmanship, tasting education, and the evolving culture of fine cacao.
Watch Interview (it’s in French)
Let's Connect
Have a question about an upcoming tasting, an order, or a collaborative project? Drop a line below or reach out directly to genevieve@chocomotions.com.
Follow Along
Exploring OriginsMeeting the Farmers & Makers
From the high valleys of Peru and the sierras of Colombia to the many farms of the Ivory Coast, Samoa or Hawaii, every harvest tells a human story. Geneviève travels directly to origin to visit and learn from smallholder farmers, study traditions, and celebrate the skilled growers behind fine-flavor cacao.
Around the TableTastings & Workshop Highlights
Whether hosting corporate retreats or intimate private gatherings, Geneviève invites curious palates to explore highly-curated chocolates, learn about the origins and processes, and the surprising complexities of fine cacao.
Tradeshows & MarketsCacao Community Events & Pop-ups
Bringing the taste of cacao fruit pulp and handcrafted cacao art out into the world. Discover upcoming market appearances, pop-up tastings, and collaborative culinary events.