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IFacts

Founded
2018 · MMXVIII
Atelier
Leiria, Portugal
Chef Chocolatier
Joana Marinho
How to buy
Made to order, behind closed doors
Delivery
Mainland Portugal

IIThe Chef

Joana Marinho, Chef Chocolatier

Joana Marinho is the Chef Chocolatier of Delicious Diamonds, an atelier of signature bonbons in Leiria since 2018. A civil engineer by training, she turns cacao into an exact science. In 2026 her Winter Ember won the Sweet category at the 16th Cociña con Castaña de Galicia.

IIIRecognition

  • Cociña con Castaña de Galicia XVIWinner · Sweet category · “Winter Ember” · live final, A Coruña · IXP Castaña de Galicia, 2026 Award · 2026
  • LUXlifeBest Artisanal Chocolatier 2026 · Portugal Award · 2026
  • SMEGOngoing collaboration Collaboration

IVPhotographs

The Chef 3

Joana Marinho, Chef Chocolatier
Joana Marinho, Chef ChocolatierPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
The Chef preparing bonbons, SIC · Casa Feliz
The Chef preparing bonbons, SIC · Casa FelizPhoto: Rui Valido
The Chef with João Baião, SIC · Casa Feliz
The Chef with João Baião, SIC · Casa FelizPhoto: Rui Valido

The creations 13

Winter Ember
Winter EmberPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Winter Ember, cross-section
Winter Ember, cross-sectionPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Amber Noir
Amber NoirPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Raspberry Diamond
Raspberry DiamondPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Obsidian Pearl
Obsidian PearlPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Cocomond Diamond
Cocomond DiamondPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Raspberry Diamond
Raspberry DiamondPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Obsidian Pearl
Obsidian PearlPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Amber Noir
Amber NoirPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Raspberry Diamond
Raspberry DiamondPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Obsidian Pearl
Obsidian PearlPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Winter Ember at the SIC studio
Winter Ember at the SIC studioPhoto: Rui Valido
Winter Ember, studio light
Winter Ember, studio lightPhoto: Pedro Thomaz

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VIIn the press

All of the Chef’s press →

VIIContact

The Chef replies herself — usually the same working day, always within 48 hours.

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