# Multi-Sensory Chocolate Banquets Godiva's Three-Course Chocolate Experience Activates the Senses By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-09-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-banquet References: [campaignlive](http://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/godiva-creates-sensory-chocolate-banquet/1445628) & [godiva](http://www.godiva.com/godivanow-chocolate-masterpiece) To mark the release of its Masterpieces collection in UK supermarket chain [Sainsbury's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guylian-love-pralin-hearts), [Godiva](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-masterpiece-collection) is hosting The Godiva Masterpiece Banquet, which introduces a multi-sensory experience of scents, sounds, movement and textures. The immersive three-course chocolate experience is entirely inspired by the chocolates in the collection, which includes treats like dark chocolate ganache hearts, milk chocolate hazelnut oysters and milk chocolate caramel lions. As the launch of the Godiva Masterpieces collection at Sainsbury's is all about making luxury accessible in everyday life, the banquet uses art as a means of elevating ordinary experiences. Those who are interested in tickets to The Godiva Masterpiece Banquet may apply on the brand's [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexi-ai) page for their chance to win access via a public ballot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-sensory Experiences:** Brands can create immersive multi-sensory experiences to enhance customer engagement and elevate ordinary experiences. - **Luxury Accessibility:** Brands can target new markets by creating luxury products and experiences that are accessible to a wider audience, as seen with Godiva's Masterpieces collection at Sainsbury's. - **Art as Experience:** Brands can use art to enhance customer experience and create memorable moments, such as Godiva's use of art to elevate the chocolate banquet experience. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can create immersive multi-sensory dining experiences to attract and engage customers. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can target new markets by creating luxury products that are accessible to a wider audience, as seen with Godiva's Masterpieces collection at Sainsbury's. - **Retail:** The retail industry can enhance customer experience and create memorable moments by using art to showcase products and create immersive shopping experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Everyday Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-masterpiece-collection.md) - [Chocolate-Inspired Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindt-and-gia.md) - [Experiential Chocolate Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghirardellis-sampling-event.md) - [Multi-Sensory Fondue Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fondue-experience.md) - [Festive Chocolate Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-godiva-campaign.md) - [Playful Dessert Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-x-labubu.md) - [Luxurious Chocolate Tasting Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-coffee-tasting.md) - [Super-Premium Chocolate Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-chocolate-ice-cream.md) - [Dubai-Style Heritage Brand Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godiva-dubai-chocolate.md)