Chocolate Making Experience - Introduction To Chocolate

About this experience

Join us at our Chocolate Factory in South Shields for a truly immersive and indulgent experience where we will take you behind the scenes into the art of chocolate making. This is a truly magical and decadent experience lasting around 2 hours. With access to some of the finest ingredients, along with our expert guidance this is a truly memorable experience.

Your workshop begins with one of our delicious hot chocolates on arrival made using a traditional Belgian recipe from Bruges. After this we will get hands on chocolate making. During the chocolate workshop you will learn and be taken through the various stages of creating your own decadent chocolate truffles, a chocolate bar and delicious French style chocolate mendiants. You will be able to choose from a variety of inclusions and flavours to enhance your chocolates too. After making the chocolates we will then take the time to beautifully package and ribbon your creations for you to take home and share with your friends and family.

These workshops are open to all levels of experience and are the perfect introduction into the wonderful world of chocolate. You will also learn how to taste chocolate, the tempering process of chocolate and we will also provide you with the recipes and workshop notes from the day. Refreshments are included.

Important Terms and Conditions:

By booking with The Canny Chocolate Company, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read carefully:

1. Booking and Cancellations: Once your workshop is booked, it cannot be rescheduled or cancelled. We recommend purchasing gift vouchers if you're unsure of the date. Workshops require a minimum number of participants, and in the unlikely event this is not met, we will contact you to offer an alternative date.

2. Practical Conditions: Our workshops are highly practical and hands-on, with individual work under our guidance. Classes are held in small groups of up to 6 participants for a more personalised experience. You’ll be standing for the duration, but limited seating is available if needed. If you require disabled access, please contact us in advance to ensure we can accommodate you due to space restrictions.

3. Allergies and Dietary Requirements: If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, you must inform us before booking, as our kitchen handles many allergens. We cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment.

4. Age and Accompaniment: Participants must be 14 years or older. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a paying, participating adult. We do not have space for spectators and cannot accommodate babies, toddlers, or pushchairs in the kitchen.

5. Health, Hygiene, and Safety: We maintain high standards of hygiene and safety. All participants must wear provided aprons and hairnets. Participants must adhere to all safety instructions for a safe and enjoyable experience. You will be asked to complete a Health Screening Questionnaire before your workshop.

6. Personal Belongings: Please keep personal belongings to a minimum. Drinks on arrival are provided, but you may bring your own drink in a bottle with a lid.

7. Arrival and Workshop Duration: Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your workshop starts. Workshop durations can vary depending on the pace of the class. We cannot refund or rebook for late arrivals.

8. Gift Vouchers: If you wish to gift a chocolate experience but are unsure of the date, consider purchasing a gift voucher, which can be redeemed at a later time.

For full terms and conditions, please visit our dedicated page.