ASSOCIAZIONE CURE PALLIATIVE ODV-ETS
wintergames express
The longest chocolate train in the world
An event by
52meters
28tons of chocolate
The Winter Games Express was created with an extraordinary goal: to build the world’s longest chocolate train under the guidance of Master Chocolatier Andrew Farrugia, already the world record holder.
A LABORATORY OF EXCELLENCE AND TRAINING
Designed with the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in mind, the initiative will be an important training and solidarity experience. Through the involvement of schools, consortia, and local organizations, The Winter Games Express will become an opportunity to train young talent and support charitable initiatives in Italy and Malta, the Maestro’s country of origin.
Work has been underway since October – at the Minetti 1980 laboratories – to build the carriages that will make up the train, using chocolate generously supplied by Belcolade Italia, part of Puratos Italia, a professional chocolate brand that combines authentic Belgian tradition with the highest quality products dedicated to pastry chefs, chocolatiers and professionals in the sector. The chocolate carriages will finally be transported to Milan by Brivio&Viganò, a leading company in the logistics and transport sector, for the final assembly of all the components and display to the public at Palazzo Lombardia.
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Event dates
25gen
2026
2026
OPEN DOORS AT PALAZZO LOMBARDIAOpen day for the public and schools with educational workshops
26gen
2026
2026
RECORD DAY27gen
2026
2026
LET'S TALK ABOUT ITRound tables and professional meetings
What is the current situation?
Last updateArrival of the chefs at the Minetti workshop, 1980
Last updateThe team is ready to start production of the first train components.
Last updateThe construction of the first carriages
Last updateConstruction of the train's first bases
Last updateConstruction of the tracks
Last updateThe synergy of the Bergamo and Brescia consortia
Last updateThe first details of the locomotive
Last updateDetails of the locomotive made in Malta by Chef Farrugia
Last updateDelivery of the new Selmi chocolate tempering machines
Last updateThe roof of the locomotive has been finalized.
Last updatePreparation of decorations for 7 carriages
Last updatePreparation of the 7 most complex wagons
ONE WORK, TWO SOLIDARITY PROJECTS
The main event and side events will be used to raise money for charity. During the days dedicated to the project, special Winter Games Express-themed chocolate bars will be sold to support two important causes:
For over thirty years, it has been offering assistance and support to patients in the advanced stages of illness and their families, promoting a culture of care and human closeness.
www.associazionecurepalliative.it
Newly opened facility dedicated to palliative care, established in 2025 to offer hospitality, medical assistance, and psychological support to patients and their loved ones.
hospicemalta.org/st-michael-hospice
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