Spanish chocolatier Jesús Quirós has won the Iberia selection of the World Chocolate Masters (WCM) and is preparing in Barcelona for the final on 26 and 27 October 2026 in Antwerp . The competition organisers list Quirós as the winner of the Iberia-Selection and confirm Antwerp as the venue for the final days. Spanish specialist and industry media have reported on his training in Barcelona and describe his win as the official qualifying route to the final.
Quirós is known in the pâtisserie scene for his work with Pastelería La Rosa in Alcázar de San Juan . His training and current preparation are based in Barcelona. Media reports in recent months have shown him developing and refining chocolate sculptures and competition creations in a Barcelona workshop. These accounts are consistent with information from the WCM, which lists the national or regional winners selected for the final by name.
The competition format requires finalists to produce a series of technical and creative works under time pressure. Requirements for ingredients, processing, transport and presentation are specified in detail and checked on site during the final days. Industry reports note that Quirós has already won awards in Spain and is regarded in professional circles as an innovative chocolatier. Assessments of his style and expected performance in the final are opinions expressed by others; verifiable results will only be available after the event.
For Barcelona, the qualification highlights the city’s role as a training and production hub for excellence in pâtisserie and chocolate making. It also raises the profile of a craft business with regional roots in Castilla-La Mancha. For Quirós, the remaining preparation time is above all a matter of precise logistics: delicate sculptures and test pieces must be made in accordance with the rules, packed and transported to Antwerp. The competition organisers specify binding material and presentation standards that apply to all delegations.
As of today, Quirós is confirmed as winner of the Iberia-Selection and listed as a finalist for Antwerp. The WCM has scheduled the specific programme for the final days; predictions about the outcome of the competition are speculative and are not made here. Key dates: reports of the Iberian awards ceremony are dated 10 October 2026; the World Chocolate Masters final is scheduled for 26 and 27 October 2026.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).