Chef Warren Laine-Naida's 30 year gastronomic journey has taken him from the west
coast of Canada, the Rocky Mountains, south western Ontario and, since 1993, Europe.
He studied at the Stratford Chef School, has appeared on radio and television, has
contributed to gastronomic and academic works, and in 2009 himself published "Art in Chocolate".
His recipes and
chocolate creations, both edible and non-edible display pieces, have tantalised guests
around the globe.
"world class" Roger's TV daytime "delectable art" Bild Halle
"art that goes beyond culinary enjoyment" Logo "ephemeral art" Mix
"chocol'artier extraordinaire" The Pulse "sweet tidbits for the eyes" NordDeutsche "art for epicureans" Laporello
"this chef goes to the head of the class" London Free Press "ikebana evocative figures" Berliner Zeitung
"a night in chocolate" Marie Claire "calorie heavy edifices" AHGZ "simply amazing!" Scene Magazine
Warren Laine-Naida: Where Chocolate Meets Storytelling
Artist and author Warren Laine-Naida turns chocolate into a sculptural language. In his book Art in Chocolate, each piece is paired with a recipe and short story, blending edible art with seasonal narratives.
Edible Art, Lasting Impressions
Warren Laine-Naida has been creating chocolate sculptures since the early 1990s. His 2009 book Art in Chocolate features full-page photographs of these works—often set in natural landscapes—accompanied by recipes and multilingual short stories. Combining chocolate with glass, wire, and other unexpected materials, Laine-Naida challenges viewers to see food as fine art.
A Writer Beyond the Kitchen
Alongside his chocolate art, Laine-Naida is a prolific writer of novels, digital marketing guides, and educational books. His work—whether on the page or the plate—shares a common thread: storytelling that engages both mind and senses.
