Elvire van Leeuwen-Smith, after an intensive 5 year schooling in Amsterdam in the art and science of chocolate-making, obtained her certification as a Chocolatier, Pastry Chef and Food Scientist from the Dutch Government. Elvire then worked with the founder of well-known chocolate shops (25 shops) in Amsterdam, formulating innovative recipes. The motif of these upscale shops was to create the most delicious chocolates made only of natural and pure ingredients, a tradition that has been carried through to Dutch Chocolates (USA), Dutchocolates Pty Ltd© (Australia) and now to Boomerang Chocolates©

In 1998 Elvire was contacted by a very large company in Australia that wanted to distribute her chocolates throughout the country. Samples were sent over for tasting, and as a result a trip was undertaken to Australia to meet and discuss this opportunity. The decision was made to come to Australia, set up a company and manufacture her unique chocolates. Thus, after arriving in Australia, the company was founded February 2001 as Dutchocolates and in late 2002 after development of the new Australian Native Bush flavours Boomerang Chocolates was formed.

Elvire has over 20 years experience in chocolate formulation and chocolate making in Holland, the USA and Australia. Her speciality is making bonbons, using only pure and natural ingredients. (See Pure Ingredients). Elvire has extensive training, schooling, credentials and experience in chocolate making and is available for lectures and teaching.