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Amazing Bean-to-bar Chocolate Workshop Reviews

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This is a fun activity in Notting Hill, London

As recommended in The Sunday Times, The New York Times and CNN:

“The best way to experience the power and pleasure of chocolate is to taste its history.”
” Crafting bonbons or chocolate bars is not just a sweet treat, but it’s like weaving my affections and memories into each delicate piece.”




Join the experienced Chocolate Melt team for an insight into the wonderful process of making a chocolate bar from a cocoa bean. Your teacher, Natalie, will guide you through the magical transformation, weaving in plenty of fascinating history of chocolate and some yummy tastings.

You'll find this amazing chocolate-making class nestled in the heart of Notting Hill. Taste sublime samplings and learn everything there is to know about this incredible sweet treat.

Embark on a delicious adventure through time that will take you through key turning points in the evolution of chocolate, from the Aztecs' raw cocoa to the modern-day chocolate we all know and love. In this one-of-a-kind experience, you'll focus on what is described as the greatest event in history— the discovery of chocolate!

This class will discuss how chocolate was used as an aphrodisiac in 17th Century Venice by Casanova, its raw use with chilli and vanilla, and its elevation to sophistication in the Courts of Europe.

Melt Chocolate's knowledgeable chocolatiers will guide you through the rich history of chocolate and its impact on society, making this experience both informative and delicious. You'll properly taste the chocolate and make a bar yourself.

In this chocolate-making class in London, you will:
- Learn how to sort and roast cocoa beans.
- Crack and winnow the beans to prepare them for grinding.
- Taste the chocolate at each stage to see how flavour notes appear throughout the journey, creating an exciting sensory experience.
- Using your ground beans to make a bar of chocolate.

Please note:
- This experience is suitable for vegans.
- Please arrive 5 minutes before the experience. If you are more than 15 minutes late, your experience will be rescheduled.

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“This is a great experience! The teacher was very knowledgeable and it was clear she loves what she does. We tasted different kinds of chocolate and came out with our own bars.”
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Posted 2 months ago
Mackenzie Fillingham
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“We really enjoyed this workshop! Paul was very knowledgeable and engaging, we learned a lot about chocolate production, and we got to take home some delicious chocolate! Would absolutely recommend this workshop!!!”
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Posted 2 months ago
Rossella Arrigoni
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“A beautiful experience! The host was fantastic and took us on a wonderful journey through the world of chocolate. His passion and knowledge made the experience engaging, informative, and lots of fun. We learned so much while tasting some truly amazing chocolate. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves chocolate!”
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Posted 2 months ago
Tammy Armstrong
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“Paul was great! Really interesting class, loved trying the chocolates from around the world and getting to make our own bars. A lot of fun - highly recommend”
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Posted 2 months ago
“The workshop was lovely. Paul was knowledgable and passionate. Booking through Class Bento was not easy, but once I phoned Melt Chocolates directly, we were able to make suitable arrangements.”
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Posted 2 months ago
“Paul is a very good teacher; great communicator, great sense of humour and enthusiastic about cacao. This was the best food related workshop we’ve ever taken.”
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Posted 3 months ago
Jenni Turner
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“Really good class! Very educational! And delicious!”
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Posted 3 months ago
Maryam Kamel
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“The male instructor is friendly. I did this same course last year but the female instructor wasn't friendly.”
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Posted 3 months ago