Paul A. Young

Paul Andrew Young (born 28 July 1973) is an English chocolatier, pâtissier and television personality.

Work Paul A. Young Fine Chocolates opened their first chocolaterie, in Camden Passage, Islington, in 2006. The Royal Exchange store closed August 2019 due to rent increases.

In 2023, Young announced the closure of his London shops. On 31 July 2023, the final Camden Passage shop shut down permanently.

Young launched his first chocolate cookbook entitled Adventures with Chocolate in 2012 via Kyle Books. His second book Sensational Chocolate was released in 2016 via Clearwater Publishing. The book featured recipes from 50 celebrities including Emma Thompson and Nigella Lawson, and all profits went to the Children's Air Ambulance, of which Young was an Ambassador.

Young has appeared on a variety of cookery shows including Saturday Kitchen and This Morning, typically sharing different chocolate recipes or acting as an expert/judge.

In 2019, Young controversially used the divisive flavour of the Durian fruit (popular in Southeast Asia) in a campaign to draw attention to Domestic Violence on behalf of Woman’s Trust. He subsequently apologised for any offence he may have inadvertently caused towards the Southeast Asian community.

Personal life Young is in a relationship with partner Luke. In addition to serving as an Ambassador to the Children's Air Ambulance, Young also served as Vice-President of The Sick Children's Trust.

Filmography Television