Paul Joachim’s journey from Florida, where he still resides, is nothing short of remarkable. His passion for art lead him to pursue a BFA in Studio Art at Florida State University.  After graduation Paul entered a culinary world where he transformed cooking into personal artistry.  Fast forward a decade, and he discovered an unparalleled fascination with crafting edible sculptures from cakes.  His unyielding commitment to pushing the boundaries of cake design culminated in a monumental movement and in 2011 he triumphed in the Extreme Alien Cake Challenge on the Food Network.  Today Chef Paul is one of the worlds most recognized chocolatiers and chocolate artists, dazzling audiences on five continents.  He has worked for Godiva, Delta Airlines, Oreo, Universal Studios and the NBA.  He makes television appearances regularly on The Talk on CBS, Australia’s the Today Show, Ozzy & Jack’s World Detour, ABC’s To Tell the Truth, Hallmark Channel and all the other Food Network programs.  Beyond his culinary prowess, Chef Paul is a master storyteller.