Derek O'Brien is a well seasoned and highly trained pastry chef. He has worked in many of the finest Michelin starred restaurants and hotels on the Continent, in England and here in Ireland.

Derek has traveled the seven seas while working on the famous ship, the QE2. Derek was the head pastry chef at the award winning K-Club, host to the Ryder Cup Tournament in 2006, for many years. He has now setteled down in County Kilkenny where Coco Zen has been established.

Derek has become quite notable for his handcrafted chocolates and specialty cake design. He likes it to be called 'Edible Art' or at least 'Tasteful art'.

Coco Zen produces chocolates, cakes and unique art pieces for all types of special occasions. Derek's range of goodies are great for cuddling up at home with that special loved one or at the finest red carpet events.

All products of Coco Zen are made with the finest sourced, natural ingredients and passionately finished. They will alert your senses to the delicacies of the world of fine chocolate.