About Us

Classes are taught in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Class sizes vary by course from 8-12, but a typical class size is about 10 people.
Professional level classes are held from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Central Time and include a continental breakfast and daily lunch.
Consumer level classes typically are held on a Saturday morning from 9 am to 1pm, unless otherwise noted and include a continental breakfast.

All classes are for adults 18+ only, unless otherwise specified in the course description.

REFUND POLICIES

Professional Classes: Full refund will be provided if you cancel 45 days or more prior to the first day of the class you have registered to attend. If you cancel within 45 days of the start of your class, you will receive a credit which you can use toward a future class within a year from the cancellation date.

Consumer Level Classes: As classes are unique and may or may not be repeated in the future, all class registrations  for consumer level classes are final and no refunds or credits will be provided for a cancellation or a missed class.

We have preferred rates with hotels - list available upon request.  E-Mail Lauren_Gilbertson@barry-callebaut.com for more information.

O'Hare International Airport and Midway Airportare the both convenient to the Chocolate Academy. Renting a car is not necessary as Chicago has a subway and bus system which can get you from the airports and around the city, as well as plenty of taxis. The office building the Academy is located within is adjacent to two hourly parking lots. We are unable to provide validation for parking.