Chocolate Making Class

👋 Meet your chocolate expert
Begin your sweet adventure as you're welcomed by professional chocolatiers in a purpose-designed workshop space. Your passionate instructor will introduce you to York's rich chocolate heritage, revealing how this city became home to iconic treats like Kit Kat and Terry's Chocolate Orange.

🌱 Discover chocolate's journey
Learn about cocoa's fascinating journey from tropical bean to delicious treat through engaging demonstrations and tastings. Sample different chocolate varieties while discovering the nuances of flavor, texture, and quality that distinguish everyday chocolate from gourmet creations. This sensory experience gives you a deeper appreciation for the craft you're about to undertake.

🔥 Master the art of tempering
Watch in fascination as your instructor demonstrates the crucial technique of tempering chocolate – the professional method that gives fine chocolate its satisfying snap and glossy finish. Under expert guidance, you'll practice this skill yourself, transforming melted chocolate into the perfect base for your creations. This is chocolate science at its most delicious!

🧁 Create gourmet ganache
Roll up your sleeves and dive into crafting your own chocolate ganache – the silky, flavorful center of perfect truffles. Select from various flavor options to customize your creations while learning how to achieve the ideal consistency. Your instructor shares professional tips and tricks throughout, ensuring your truffles will be both beautiful and delicious.

✋ Shape your masterpieces
Transform your ganache into perfectly formed truffles using techniques used by professional chocolatiers. From classic rounds to more creative shapes, you'll develop the hand skills needed to craft consistent, attractive chocolate confections. The room fills with excitement as everyone's unique creations take shape – each participant developing their own signature style.

🎨 Add finishing touches
Elevate your truffles from homemade to gourmet with professional finishing techniques. Whether dipping in tempered chocolate, dusting with cocoa powder, or adding decorative touches, you'll learn to give your creations that special artisanal quality that makes them gift-worthy (if you can resist eating them all yourself!).

📦 Package your creations
Learn how to properly package your approximately 300g of handcrafted truffles to maintain freshness and presentation. Your instructor will provide beautiful packaging materials and demonstrate professional wrapping techniques that will make your chocolates look as good as they taste – perfect for gifting or proudly displaying your new skills to friends and family.