Artisan Chocolate Making: Truffles, Ganache & Moulded Chocolates

Join us for a delicious, hands-on artisan chocolate making workshop designed to be creative, indulgent and hugely satisfying. This relaxed session is suitable for all abilities and offers a deep dive into professional chocolate techniques in a friendly, supportive setting.
The workshop is delivered in collaboration with Mikael Perret of Le Frog, a classically trained French chef with over 30 years’ experience in professional chocolate work and fine dining. Expect expert guidance, traditional methods and plenty of opportunity to get hands-on.

Whether you’re joining for a special occasion or simply for the joy of working with chocolate, this workshop offers an inspiring few hours in the kitchen and plenty to take home.

The Day at a Glance

Professional chocolate techniques and hands-on making

The session begins with a warm welcome and a guided chocolate tasting, introducing different styles, textures and flavour profiles. From there, you’ll move into a series of demonstrations and practical sessions, learning how professional chocolatiers work with chocolate from start to finish.

Guests work in pairs and individually, producing a selection of chocolates using a range of techniques. Mikael will guide you through each stage, sharing tips, troubleshooting advice and professional shortcuts along the way.

You’ll finish the session by boxing up your creations to take home, ideal for gifting, sharing or enjoying yourself.

What You’ll Make

Projects may include:
•    Hand-crafted artisan chocolates
•    Silky ganache-filled truffles
•    Hand-rolled and dipped truffles and rochers
•    Moulded chocolates using professional moulds
•    Decorated chocolates using coloured cocoa butter and finishes

Skills You’ll Develop

•    Chocolate tempering (seeding and marble-tabling)
•    Ganache making and flavour balancing
•    Working confidently with moulds
•    Hand-dipping, rolling and finishing chocolates
•    Decorative techniques using cocoa butter

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FAQs

How is the day structured?

Guests work in pairs and individually, with demonstrations and hands-on support throughout. Courses are hands-on and interactive. Suitable for beginners and more experienced cooks alike. No prior chocolate-making experience is required.

Can you cater for dietary requirements?

The key dietary details are noted at the top of each course listing, there may be other accommodations that we can make. Please let us know of ALL dietary requirements at the time of booking. We will always aim to accommodate where possible.

Can children attend this course?

Yes, children are welcome as full paying guests.

• Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a full paying parent or legal guardian, who remains responsible for them throughout the class.
• Young people aged 15–18 may attend without a parent or guardian. A completed parental consent form is required for all attendees aged 15–18. These courses are aimed at adults, and young people must be able to participate independently and behave appropriately without requiring additional supervision.

Please indicate ages at the time of booking.

Do I need to bring anything?

Everything needed for the course, is provided. Guests will be emailed approximately one week before the event with any final information, including whether there is anything specific to bring or any changes to arrangements.

For some courses, there may be food to take home. Where relevant, we recommend bringing containers, this will be noted in advance.

Refreshments and end times?

Throughout the session there will be tastings, and you’ll be encouraged to taste as you work. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available throughout the day to help yourself.

Schedules are illustrative and timings/content may vary slightly. End times are given as a guide only. As these are hands-on, experiential courses, timings may vary slightly depending on the size and pace of the group and the season.

Is the course accessible?

Accessibility needs vary, and we’re always happy to discuss individual requirements in advance.

We have a portable ramp available and can allocate designated parking spaces where needed. Any adjustments are best discussed ahead of time so we can explore how to accommodate you wherever possible.

There can be a lot of standing on hard floors, please contact us if you are concerned about this. There may be adjustments that can be made.

Can I buy this course as a gift?

Our courses make great gifts.

When booking, you can also purchase:
•    a physical gift card sent by first class post
•    a physical gift card sent by second class post

Alternatively you can simply print and present the booking confirmation. If undecided, you can purchase a monetary-value gift voucher, which can be redeemed online against this or any other course.

What is your cancellation and rescheduling policy?

We operate a strict four-week cancellation policy. Cancellations or requests to reschedule within four weeks of the course date are not refundable. However, bookings are transferable and someone else can come in your place, we just ask that you let us know.

Please refer to our Terms and Conditions of Booking for full details.

Can I be added to a waiting list for future events?

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