Beginner

Location:: United Kingdom, Banbury
Date:: 17 Aug 2022 - 18 Aug 2022
Duration:: 2 days
Primary course language:: English
Price:: 650.00 GBP
Segment:: Artisan chocolatier shop
Class size:: 0

Have you ever thought about working with chocolate? Come and join us on this 2 day course where we will cover basic techniques that will provide you with the confidence to create your own bespoke range of chocolate products.

Who should attend: Anyone who has an interest in developing their chocolate knowledge, whether you are opening your own business or just want to update your professional skills.

This is an informative, practical and hands on course for beginners incorporating the range of products below:

Explanation of the chocolate making process from cocoa tree to chocolate bar
Chocolate tasting – plantation, origin, blended grades
Tempering theory and practical - pre-crystallisation methods: seeding with callets and mycryo cocoa butter, microwave tempering and a review of equipment and machinery
Ideal working and storage conditions
Chocolate truffles: pre-made truffle spheres finished with classic and contemporary decoration
Moulded chocolates with ganache fillings – decorated with cocoa butters and creative powders
Cut chocolates ganaches
Chocolate lollipops - demonstrating the use of transfer sheets
Fun chocolate bars
Seasonal novelty chocolate figure

You will also receive a full list of UK supply contacts to assist you with your chocolate equipment and ingredient sourcing

The course includes:

All course materials and recipe booklet
Lunch and Refreshments
Chocolate Academy Chefs Jacket
Signed Chocolate Academy Certificate
Your beautiful hand crafted products to take home with you

Note: Accommodation not included

What to wear: You will be in a professional working environment so will need to wear comfortable working clothes (long trousers) and covered, closed toe shoes.

Please note: Jewellery (including watches) and nail varnish to be removed for the duration of the course.

Duration 9am - 5.30pm approx.

Price includes VAT

NOTE: Your course place is not secured until full payment has been received.

We include course agendas with our course listings and will send out joining details 2 months prior to the start date of your course.

If you have any technical or course related questions, please email us chocolate_academy_ukie@barry-callebaut.com

For your place to be confirmed on a course you must make full payment.

Your Course Fee Includes:

Chef Jacket
Lunch (please let us know any allergens or dietary requirements at least 2 weeks prior to the course start date)
Recipes / Information Booklet

NOTE: Accommodation and evening meals not included