- Location:
- Switzerland, Zurich
- Date:
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12 Mar 2024 - 14 Mar 2024
- Duration:
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3 days
- Primary course language:
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English
- Price:
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900.00 CHF
- Segment:
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Bakery/Pastry Shop
- Class size:
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8
Welcome Christophe Morel to the Chocolate Academy in Zurich. Three exciting days with our Ambassador from Canada await you!
Christophe will guide you through his techniques and teach you his tips and tricks for creating your own chocolate masterpiece. The course will teach you the cold emulsion modeling techniques which give you the confidence to work with chocolate as you would with clay. This technique can be used to create beautiful striking works of art that will last for years.
With over 33 years of experience in chocolate, Christophe Morel is an internationally acknowledged chocolate artisan and chocolate sculptor. Christophe has won many prestigious awards including the Canadian National Chocolate Awards in 2003, The Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie and took part in the World Chocolate Masters in 2005 and 2007.
What to expect:
- Course for advanced chocolatiers
- Your own showpiece from the base to the finish
- Learning different techniques
This course is designed for professionals in the confectionery industry who would like to refresh and deepen their knowledge.
Course agenda
Agenda - applies to all days:
08:30 am: Welcome coffee
09:00 am: Class
Around 12:00: lunch at the premises
Around 04:30 pm: End of the course
Location:
Chocolate Academy™ Center, Barry Callebaut Switzerland AG, Hardturmstrasse 181, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland
Course language:
English
Number of participants:
As individual support is important to us, a maximum of 8 people can participate in this course.
What to wear/bring:
- Please remember to wear comfortable shoes which are suitable for the kitchen (closed) and bring either your own pastry jacket or a white shirt with you.
- Please note that in our kitchens the temperature constantly ranges between 19-21°C.
- To ensure that you are able to transport the showpiece home safely on the last day of the course, it is important that you bring a large polystyrene box (or similar) with you. If you would like to buy a box in Zurich during the course, we will be happy to provide you with an address. The Academy will not be able to provide you a box.
The course price includes:
- All course documents
- Carving tools which will be used to sculpt the showpiece - will only be provided for the duration of the course.
- Lunch and beverages (coffee, tea & water)
- Signed Chocolate Academy certificate / course confirmation
- Your amazing showpiece to take home with you.
Important information:
- Accommodation & transportation are not included in the price.
- Please inform us upfront of any special food requirements
- By registering, you commit yourself to the course.
- The course fee must be paid no later than 14 days before the start of the course. Otherwise the place will be released.
- Insurance is the responsibility of the participants.
Practical information
Important:
- Accommodation & transportation are not included in the price.
- Please let us know when registering for the course if you have a food intolerance.
- By registering, you commit yourself to the course.
- The course fee must be paid no later than 14 days before the start of the course. Otherwise the place will be released.
- Insurance is the responsibility of the participants.
Terms & conditions:
Cancellation policy:
CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ Center courses are limited to a maximum number of participants and are usually sold out fast. If you have to cancel your registration for a course, we will refund fifty percent (50%) of the price if you cancel in writing fourteen (14) days before the start of the course. No refunds can be made if you cancel less than fourteen (14) days before the start of the course.
Subject to written approval from the CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ Center prior to the start of the event, it is possible to transfer the registration to another person from the same company or organization at no additional cost.
All registrations for our courses are binding. Course fees must be paid no later than 14 days before the course starts. Otherwise the place will be released. In the event of non-attendance, no refunds are permitted and the invoice is automatically due.
The CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ Center reserves the right to cancel or postpone courses to a later date due to low demand and without giving further reasons up to two (2) weeks before the start of the course. In such a case, the participant has the option of taking part in another course or reclaiming payments already made.
The CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ Center reserves the right to cancel the event or make changes to the content, schedule or chef.
The CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ Center accepts no liability for any costs incurred by the participant in connection with the course. In the case of cancellation by the CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ Center, we will only refund the amount for the course, but not the travel or accommodation costs.
Arrival by public transport:
The Chocolate Academy™ Center Zurich is located at Hardturmstrasse 181, 8005 Zurich/ Switzerland and it’s perfectly connected to public transport. Due to the central location, you can reach us quick and convenient. We are only a few minutes away from the tram stop "Fischerweg" (tram no. 8 and 17). Zurich main station is just a few tram stops (Tram No 17) away.
We recommend to arrive by public transport. The Chocolate Academy™ Center Zurich is located on the 4th floor.
Arrival by car:
In front of the building there are no parking spaces available. A pay parking garage is available in the "Atmos Parking" - access via Förrlibuckstrasse, see map.
Please use the visitor parking spaces.
