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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 5

Joana Marinho, Chef Chocolatier
Joana Marinho, Chef ChocolatierPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Chef Joana Marinho in a Delicious Diamonds apron preparing bonbons on SIC
The Chef preparing bonbons, SIC · Casa FelizPhoto: Rui Valido
Chef Joana Marinho and João Baião at the table on SIC's Casa Feliz
The Chef with João Baião, SIC · Casa FelizPhoto: Rui Valido
Chef Joana Marinho preparing bonbons at the Prove Leiria Doçaria counter
The Chef at Prove Leiria Doçaria, 2026Photo: Pedro Thomaz
Chef Joana Marinho and Chef Rui Lopes on stage at Prove Leiria Doçaria
Live demonstration at Prove Leiria Doçaria, with Chef Rui LopesPhoto: Pedro Thomaz

The creations 13

Four chestnut-shaped Winter Ember bonbons with a white tip, on slate
Winter EmberPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
A Winter Ember bonbon cut in half beside a whole one, on a dark background
Winter Ember, cross-sectionPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Two Amber Noir bonbons with a yellow centre and red dot, on wood
Amber NoirPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Red heart-shaped bonbons on a wooden board with a pine cone and dried grasses
Raspberry DiamondPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Obsidian Pearl bonbons, glossy black teardrops on wooden slices
Obsidian PearlPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Faceted dark chocolate Cocomond Diamond bonbons topped with coconut and almond
Cocomond DiamondPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Raspberry Diamond bonbons, glossy red hearts on a wooden board
Raspberry DiamondPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Black teardrop Obsidian Pearl bonbons on a strip of slate
Obsidian PearlPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Two Amber Noir dark chocolate bonbons with a yellow centre and a red dot
Amber NoirPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Faceted red and white Raspberry Diamond bonbons on slate
Raspberry DiamondPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Obsidian Pearl bonbons cut in half to show a caramel filling, on slate
Obsidian PearlPhoto: Pedro Thomaz
Four Winter Ember bonbons on a white plate in the SIC studio
Winter Ember at the SIC studioPhoto: Rui Valido
Winter Ember chestnut bonbons with a milk chocolate shell, lit against a dark background
Winter Ember, studio lightPhoto: Pedro Thomaz

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