DASKALIDÈS
THE HISTORY OF A TASTEFUL BRAND.
For more than 90 years, the chocolatiers and pastry chefs of Daskalidès have been serving artisanal chocolates and confectionery. Each and every one a refined nugget of pure happiness.
1931
THE FASCINATING HISTORY OF THE BRAND STARTS IN 1931, WITH THE FAMOUS GREEK PASSION AND A PINCH OF BELGIAN QUALITY AS TWO MAIN INGREDIENTS.
1923
ARRIVAL OF THE STILL UNKNOWN GREEK FAMILY DASKALIDÈS-KESTEKIDES IN GHENT.
Fact: Fnac is presently located here.
1931
PAPA DASKALIDÈS OPENS THE TASTIEST PLACE_TO_BE ON VELDSTRAAT: TEAMROOM FIRTZ. AND LAUNCHES THE BRAND’S FIRST ARTISANAL CHOCOLATES THERE.
1979
SON JEAN TAKES OVER THE MANAGEMENT. DASKALIDÈS IS ALREADY MAKING MOUTHS WATER IN 40 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE.
Fact: Before entering the family business in sweets, Jean earned his stripes as a gynaecologist, jazz musician, hospital director, university lecturer and film director.