Every spring, Brussels quietly reminds the world why it is the undisputed capital of chocolate. This April, Hotel Amigo raises that bar - quite literally - with the fourth edition of Bel'Oeuf, an event that sits at the precise intersection of gastronomy, fine art, and philanthropic commitment.

From April 2 to 8, 2026, the Ambassadeur room of Hotel Amigo transforms into an ephemeral gallery unlike any other. Around forty of Belgium's most celebrated chocolatiers present handcrafted Easter eggs inspired by this year's theme: Plaisir en Mouvement - Pleasure in Motion. The result is a collection of edible sculptures where gears, fluidity, and the mechanics of movement become artistic vocabulary. Not Easter eggs. Chocolate manifestos.

Photo Credits @Donald Woodrow

The Artisans Behind the Vision

Bel'Oeuf was founded by Marc Ducobu - European pastry vice-champion, member of the prestigious Relais Desserts, and Hotel Amigo's own pastry partner. This year, he shares the spotlight with a guest of exceptional calibre: Christophe Morel, Grand Master chocolatier, winner of the Canadian Chocolate Trophy and first prize at the World Pastry Cup. Together, they anchor a lineup that also includes Pierre Marcolini, Jean-Philippe Darcis, Jan Proot of Delrey, Marijn Coertjens, and many others — a veritable who's who of Belgian chocolate.

Morel will go further than merely exhibiting. He will create and sign a monumental chocolate work, crafted exclusively for Bel'Oeuf and auctioned online via clicpublic.be from April 2. It is, by any definition, a collector's piece.

An Exhibition and A Charitable Act

Admission to the exhibition is €10, with every euro directed to Télévie - Wallonia's largest charity dedicated to cancer research. Each egg on display is available for purchase at €900 (tax deductible), delivered directly to buyers' homes. Since 1989, Télévie has mobilised over €265 million and supported more than 3,000 researchers. Buying a Bel'Oeuf creation is, in every sense, a beautiful gesture.

Easter at Bocconi: An Italian Table, a Brussels Address

For the first time, Bel'Oeuf extends its spirit into the dining room. Hotel Amigo's Bocconi restaurant will offer a dedicated Easter menu across the weekend and Easter Monday, including the traditional Pranzo della Domenica on Sunday, April 5. The culinary highlight? The long-awaited return of a signature recipe by Fulvio Pierangelini: Cream of Fava Beans and Red Shrimp from Mazara del Vallo — a dish that is at once deeply regional and timelessly refined. All Bocconi reservations over this period include access to the Bel'Oeuf exhibition, creating a seamless afternoon of taste and contemplation.

Practical Information

The exhibition is open to the public April 2–8, daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Ambassadeur room at Hotel Amigo, Rue de l'Amigo 1–3, Brussels. Admission: €10. Eggs available for purchase at €900 (tax deductible). For works available for sale, contact Aurélie Pirlot at auré[email protected] or 02.504.92.41.

Bel'Oeuf is supported by Valrhona, with the support of Benoît Nannan.