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Bean to Bar Chocolate Making Masterclass

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Offered in: English

Overview

Learn the full magic of creating chocolate from the raw cocoa bean to your own finished chocolate bar. We’ll share with you the secrets of the chocolate making process, to create your own chocolate recipe.

During the workshop you will:
Learn how to develop flavours and qualities from each stage of the cocoa bean processing.
Learn how to combine ingredients to create desired chocolate recipes.
Make a personalised signature chocolate blend to your own recipe.
Beautifully package up your creations so you can enjoy them or re-use them at home in your own recipes.
Go home with recipes and your newly found chocolate knowledge.

Each participant will receive approximately 500g of your own chocolate as well as the recipes and technical worksheets to be able to develop your chocolate making skills further.

What's Included

  • Chocolate Making Lesson
  • 10% Discount on refreshments and purchases after your workshop
  • Expert Chocolate Making Guide
  • Tea and coffee Drinks of your choice can be ordered at the Chocolate Cafe Bar
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Meeting Location

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The York Cocoa Works 10
Castlegate, York YO1 9RG, UK

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What To Expect

Learn the full magic of creating chocolate from the raw bean itself to making actual chocolate. We’ll share with you the secrets of the chocolate making process, to creating a rich dark chocolate of your very own. Each participant will work with the base chocolate ingredients to make their own signature blended chocolate that they can take home to use in their own chocolate creations.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bean to Bar Chocolate Making Masterclass?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-313944P5

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What's Included

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  • Chocolate Making Lesson
  • 10% Discount on refreshments and purchases after your workshop
  • Expert Chocolate Making Guide
  • Tea and coffeeDrinks of your choice can be ordered at the Chocolate Cafe Bar

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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