We are thrilled to welcome back Alexandre Bourdeaux to teach at the UK Chocolate Academy in Banbury.
During Alexandre’s extensive travels he has acquired knowledge and insights from different cultures and trends which he has translated into his signature range.
Alexandre worked as Head of the Callebaut Chocolate Academy in Wieze for 10 years but now has created his own consultancy company "Pastry & Chocadvice" where he continues to share his love and passion for all things chocolate.
Would you like to learn about the latest global confectionery trends? Come and join us at the Chocolate Academy in Banbury with Alexandre Bourdeaux.
Consumers expectations are continually changing as they become increasingly conscious of what they are buying. As Chocolatiers and Chefs we need to embrace these new opportunities and create our own individual distinct range.
Alexandre will explore the shifting chocolate landscape where we are finding that the traditional snacking times have changed, creating a new and exciting market.
Who should attend?
Chocolatiers, pastry chefs, product development chefs,
What the course will cover:
- A range of creative chocolate bars
- Handmade chocolates exploring crunchy textures, unusual combinations and different decoration techniques.
- A key focus will be on taste and different textures to excite your taste buds
The course includes:
All course materials and recipe booklet
Lunch and Refreshments
Chocolate Academy Chefs Jacket
Your beautiful hand crafted creations
A signed Chocolate Academy certificate
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: 8.45am - 5.30pm approx.
Price includes VAT
NOTE: Your course place is not secured until full payment has been received.
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Alexandre Bourdeaux

Callebaut® Ambassador
Level
Advanced
You are working as a professional with a thorough knowledge about the process and want to improve in the field of chocolate. Since some time you work on a professional basis with chocolate and have knowledge about most of the techniques.
A highly specialised course designed for participants with a high level of chocolate skills.
Location
The UK CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ center is based in Banbury, Oxfordshire and is a ‘State of the Art’ purpose-built training environment with eight individual work stations, allowing for one-to-one, hands-on tuition. The Academy is situated adjacent to the factory allowing easy access for tours of the Barry Callebaut plant.
Our courses have been designed to offer practical and theoretical help for the novice chocolatier through to the chocolate artisan, pastry chef, confectioner, baker, caterer and lecturer.
We are extremely proud to have some distinguished chefs from both the United Kingdom and Europe to help run our courses, all of whom have extensive knowledge, expertise and experience in the field of chocolate.
We would welcome the opportunity to share with you our passion
and expertise to expand and fulfil your chocolate creativity.