Cocoa Black Chocolate Workshops

Tour ID: 1049 Tour Theme: Gastronomy Food Tours This tour starts from: Edinburgh Duration: 1 Day
	Operated by: Go Scotland Tours

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Tour Description:

The Cocoa Black Chocolate and Pâtisserie school in Peebles offers a range of classes to satisfy all from the mildly curious to those with a more serious chocolate obsession. Tuition is provided by culinary Olympic winning chef Ruth Hinks. Ruth has spent over 20 years working with chocolate and brings a great depth of knowledge, passion and fun to each session.
 

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A Taste of Chocolate (1.5 hours)

Taste some of the World’s finest chocolate. Watch a chocolate making demonstration. Learn how to recognise and appreciate good quality chocolate and discover your favourite.

Come along and sample some of the World’s finest chocolate including Sao Tomé and Papouasie. An enjoyable and informative session, this class teaches how to recognise and appreciate good quality chocolate. Relax and savour every mouthful as you watch a demonstration by a professional chocolatier. Learn how chocolate is made and how differences in the manufacturing process can affect the taste and texture of the final product. Sample 8 types of chocolate including blends and single origin and learn what makes them so different. Use your new knowledge and tasting scorecard to grade each chocolate and to identify your favourite. 
Price Per Person: £ 29 (GBP) - Enquiry | Book
 

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Children's Chocolate Workshops (2 hours)

Fun, practical workshops designed for kids aged 12 and over. Seasonally themed classes held throughout the year. Take away your chocolates to enjoy at home. Child friendly venue with viewing gallery for parents.

These workshops have been specially developed for kids who want to put on an apron, roll up their sleeves and make their own chocolates. Budding chocolatiers will be taught how to melt down chocolate and how to use chocolate moulds. There are four seasonally themed classes to choose from: (1) Christmas Treats; (2) Create your own Easter egg; (3) Summer Chocolate Fun and (4) Scary Halloween Chocolates. An instructor will be on hand to answer any questions and to provide a few hints along the way. At the end of the session you can take away your chocolates to share with your friends.
Price Per Person: £ 39 (GBP) - Enquiry | Book

 

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Create Your Own Tempting Tarts (3 hours)

A hands on class combining traditional French and modern culinary techniques. Learn from a professional pastry chef as you create and decorate a selection of mouth watering tarts.

This class provides a practical introduction to the creation of delicious tarts. Let a professional pastry chef teach you how to create and decorate a classic French pear and almond tart, a raspberry and vanilla tart and an indulgent chocolate tart. The class combines traditional French techniques and recent innovations in glazing and garnishing. Learn skills which will enable you to invent and create beautiful tarts at home. A basic knowledge of baking is required. Not suitable for those with an allergy to nuts.
Price Per Person: £ 95 (GBP) - Enquiry | Book
 

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Make Your Own Petit Fours (3 hours)

Learn about the components of petit fours. Practice classic techniques as you create your own minature masterpieces. Instruction provided by a professional pastry chef.

This class provides an introduction to the creation of petit fours and creates a platform for acquiring French kitchen terms and techniques. Learn the elements of petit fours: ganache, meringue, butter cream and citrus zest. Explore how they can be brought together to create minature works of art. Let a professional pastry chef guide you in making macaroons, mini raspberry and savin tarts, chocolate cups and Macadamia nut tarts. Learn how to individually decorate and finish each of your creations. Take home what you make. No experience necessary. Not suitable for those with an allergy to nuts.
Price Per Person:  £ 75 (GBP) - Enquiry | Book
 

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Roll And Dip Your Own Truffles (2 hours)

Enjoy 2 hours of chocolate indulgence. Create, package and take away your own handmade truffles. Perfect for group events.

Awaken your inner chocolatier as you discover the art of traditional truffle making. This workshop is a perfect way to spend an afternoon indulging in your favourite guilty pleasure. Learn about tempering chocolate and how the manufacturing process can affect taste and texture. Make a selection of truffle fillings (raspberry and caramel) before dipping them to create the finished chocolate. Package your truffles ready to take home. No experience necessary. Suitable for groups of up to 10.
Price Per Person: £ 49 (GBP) - Enquiry | Book
 

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Create Your Own Decadent Desserts (2 hours)

Practical instruction on how to create and garnish an indulgent dessert. Learn trade secrets from a professional pastry chef. Broaden your dessert repertoire and ensure that your next dinner party has a stunning finale.

This class provides an introduction to the creation of indulgent desserts. Let our pastry chef guide you through the techniques required to make and garnish your masterpiece. Choose from either a lemon tart or lemon meringue tart. Receive practical instruction on the creation of each component of your dessert. Learn how to make the perfect pastry base before moving on to the filling. Develop plating skills and finish off your creation with a beautiful handmade garnish. Take away your dessert ready to enjoy at home. Showcase your skills at your next dinner party. No experience necessary.
Price Per Person: £ 49 GBP - Enquiry | Book
 

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Make Your Own French Pastries (3 hours)

A practical class teaching how to create beautiful French-style pastries. Tuition provided by a professional pastry chef. Add a touch of indulgence to your next dinner party.

This class provides an overview of the skills required to make pastries of the kind normally found in a French pâtisserie. Let a professional pastry chef teach you how to make a chocolate mousse slice and a selection of mouth watering fruit tarts. Learn how to make the perfect pastry base and show-stopping garnishes. The class will also explore any recipe changes required to accommodate dietary needs (e.g. gluten free.) Learn new skills that will allow you to add a taste of indulgence to your next party. Take home what you make. No experience necessary. Not suitable for those with an allergy to nuts.
Price Per Person: £ 75 (GBP) - Enquiry | Book
 

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An Introduction to Chocolate Making (3 hours)

An introductory class which instructs on the fundamentals of working with chocolate. The class provides an overview of chocolate manufacturing, guidance on tasting and storage and a practical exercise in dipping, rolling and garnishing three types of chocolates.

Learn the art of the chocolatier. This class provides a comprehensive introduction to working with chocolate. It includes an overview of chocolate theory - manufacturing, nutrition and storage. You will receive instruction from a professional chocolatier who will guide you through the chocolate making process. The class includes detailed instruction on tempering before you go on to make and garnish dipped pralines, coffee truffles and rolled orange and dark chocolate. At the end of the session you will be shown how to professionally wrap your chocolates which you can then take away to enjoy at home. No experience necessary. Not suitable for those with an allergy to nuts.
Price Per Person: £ 75 (GBP) - Enquiry | Book
 

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Create your own French Style Gateaux (4 hours)

Unlock the secrets of the French-style gateaux. Create and garnish a beautifully textured chocolate mousse. Instruction provided by a professional pastry chef.

This class provides step-by-step instruction in the creation of a mouth watering chocolate mousse cake. Practice a combination of traditional and modern techniques as you prepare each component of your gateaux. Learn the tricks behind professional glazing and finish your masterpiece with a stunning chocolate garnish. Take home what you make.
Price Per Person: £ 110 (GBP) - Enquiry | Book
 

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Cocoa Black is Everything Chocolate!!!

Prices, Dates & What's Included:

A Taste of Chocolate (1.5 hours)
Price Per Person: £ 29 (GBP)- Enquiry | Book

Children's Chocolate Workshops (2 hours)
Price Per Person: £ 39 (GBP) - Enquiry | Book

Create Your Own Tempting Tarts (3 hours)
Price Per Person: £ 95 (GBP)- Enquiry | Book

Make Your Own Petit Fours (3 hours)
Price Per Person: £ 75 (GBP) - Enquiry | Book

Roll And Dip Your Own Truffles (2 hours)
Price Per Person: £ 49 (GBP)- Enquiry | Book

Create Your Own Decadent Desserts (2 hours)
Price Per Person: £ 49 GBP - Enquiry | Book

Make Your Own French Pastries (3 hours)
Price Per Person: £ 75 (GBP) - Enquiry | Book

An Introduction to Chocolate Making (3 hours)
Price Per Person: £ 75 (GBP) - Enquiry | Book

Create your own French Style Gateaux (4 hours)
Price Per Person: £ 110 (GBP) - Enquiry | Book

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Transportation from Edinburgh is not included. The Cocoa Black Kitchen & School is located in Peebles, just outside Edinburgh.

The classes are run in a fully fitted out kitchen warehouse in Peebles which has plenty of parking available.

First Buses 62/62A runs an hourly bus service from Edinburgh (approximately 50 minutes).

For more details on transportation/directions please contact us.

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