The Chocolate Horse That Broke the Mold: Chef Paul Joachim’s Life-Size Masterpiece for GODIVA

A High-Stakes Game of Inches

Creating a life-size chocolate sculpture isn’t just about artistic vision—it’s about precision engineering.
Every measurement mattered:

• Workspace door: 82.5″ tall
• Horse height (without ears): 82″
• Truck clearance: 84″
• Venue’s lowest doorway: 84″
• Horse with ears: 85″

The solution? Those magnificent ears were attached on-site in NYC. Problem solved—with half an inch to spare.

But dimensions were only the beginning. Joachim had to design a structure that could withstand long-distance transport while maintaining perfect temperature control and that flawless, photo-ready finish that makes chocolate both beautiful and notoriously fragile.

The Numbers Behind the Magic

• 2 weeks of design, R&D, and engineering
• 11 days of hands-on sculpting
• 500 lbs of GODIVA dark chocolate
• 1,225 miles of white-glove transport
• 15 hands tall (6’4″) and 8 feet long (2.44 m)
• 2% of proceeds donated to the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund

This wasn’t just a sculpture. It was chocolate with purpose, art with impact, and engineering with soul.

Why Chocolate Is the Ultimate Artistic Challenge

Chocolate might be one of the most beloved foods on earth, but as a sculpting medium? It’s unforgiving.

It demands exact temperature control, perfect timing, and flawless technique. Too warm and it loses form. Too cool and it becomes brittle. But when everything aligns, chocolate rewards the artist with an unmistakable luster and richness no other material can replicate.

Large-scale chocolate sculptures like Joachim’s horse blend culinary mastery, structural engineering, fine art, and chemistry. They’re equal parts dessert and design—each curve and contour telling a story you can see, smell, and eventually, taste.

Meet The Chocolate Genius

Before earning his title, Chef Paul Joachim was a classically trained chef with a passion for sculpture and design. Over time, he discovered that chocolate wasn’t just an ingredient—it was a storytelling medium that could capture movement, emotion, and wonder in edible form.

Today, Chef Paul is recognized as one of the world’s premier chocolate sculptors. His work has graced events for major luxury brands, appeared on television worldwide, and left audiences speechless at galas and conferences across the globe.

More Than Sculptures: Immersive Chocolate Experiences

Chef Paul’s talents extend far beyond creating showpiece sculptures. He brings chocolate to life through:

Live Chocolate Sculpting Performances

Watch a masterpiece unfold in real time as Chef Paul sculpts during your gala, conference, or brand activation.

Corporate & Private Tastings

Pairing fine chocolate with wine, art, and storytelling—an elevated sensory journey for teams and VIP guests.

Virtual Chocolate Experiences

Engaging remote teams with interactive education, entertainment, and hands-on chocolate exploration.

Brand Collaborations & Experiential Activations

Turning chocolate into a vehicle for your marketing message—unforgettable, shareable, and delicious.

His work bridges art and entertainment, creating multisensory moments that leave guests inspired, delighted, and— let’s be honest—a little hungry.

Why This Matters for Your Next Event

At Funny Business Agency, we’re obsessed with experiential creativity—the kind of entertainment that makes
people stop scrolling, start smiling, and share the moment.

Whether it’s a life-size chocolate sculpture, a world-class comedian, or a custom game show for your team, the
goal is always the same:

Create moments that connect people through shared wonder and laughter.

The best corporate events don’t just inform—they inspire. They give attendees something to remember, talk about, and treasure long after the event ends.