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Bean-to-bar Chocolate Workshop

Try chocolate making from bean to bar in this delicious London workshop.

Melt Chocolates

4.6 (27)

14k followers

ClassBento donates with every booking to

75 mins

1 to 10 £54

London

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What you'll do

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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What you'll get

Various chocolate tastings.
All the materials and equipment needed to create 3 x unique chocolate bars to take home with Melt’s beautiful packaging and a designer bag.

Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This would also be a lovely gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or birthday gift.

Location

59 Ledbury Road, London, W11 2AA

This venue is within walking distance from Notting Hill Gate tube station (600m).

Your teacher

Melt Chocolates

4.6 (27)

14k followers

Louise Nason founded Melt Chocolates in 2005, with the guiding principle of the pursuit of health and happiness for her children, family, friends, and neighbours.

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Verified reviews

We only show reviews from customers who have paid for and attended this class

Katya Masnyk • Nov 2023

This class is more about the history of chocolate than about making chocolate. The instructor shows a slide show on a computer and gives you different types of chocolate to taste. That part was fun if a bit disjointed at times. The practical part of the class was disappointing. I thought we would learn how to mix and make the chocolate (I.e. mixing cocoa with sugar and milk) but that was not the case. While we were allowed to put mix-ins into miles, the chocolate was already pre-made and all we did was pipe it into the molds. Not good value for money. Also, the front store was still open while the class took place leading to a lot of noise and interference while the class took place. Even the instructor noticed the distraction.

Teacher's response

Dear Katya,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on our History of Chocolate class. We appreciate your honest review and we apologize for any disappointment or inconvenience you experienced during the practical portion of the class.

While our focus for this particular class is on the educational aspect of chocolate history, we do understand that some students may have different expectations when it comes to hands-on chocolate making. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continue to improve and refine our class offerings.

We also apologize for the noise and interference caused by the open front store during the class. We strive to provide a distraction-free environment for all our students, and we are sorry that this impacted your experience. We will make adjustments to ensure a quieter and more focused atmosphere for our future classes.

We hope that despite the disappointments, you were still able to enjoy tasting the different types of chocolate and the informative slide show. We value your opinion and will use your feedback to make necessary improvements to our class structure and overall experience.

Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more satisfying chocolate-making experience in the future.

Warm regards,
Melt

Kate Wilson • Oct 2023

We really enjoyed this class. The teacher was very knowledgeable and made the class really interesting. It was great to learn so much about the history of chocolate and how it's made.

The taste testing was great and it was a lot of fun to make our own bars. The chocolate is delicious!

Teacher's response

Dear Kate,

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our class and that our teacher was able to make it interesting and informative for you. It's great to know that you learned a lot about the history and process of chocolate-making.

Melissa Lilley • Sep 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews

I had such an enjoyable experience. I loved learning all the history behind chocolate and getting to taste all of the chocolate from different countries. Making my own was so much fun. A great gift experience or something different to do with friends and family.

Teacher's response

Dear Melissa,

Thank you so much for your amazing review of our Chocolate History and Tasting Experience! We're delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed learning about the rich history of chocolate and sampling chocolates from different countries. It's always fascinating to discover the cultural and historical significance behind this beloved treat.

We're thrilled that you found the experience of making your own chocolate so much fun. There's something truly special about getting hands-on with the process and creating your own delicious treats. We're glad we could provide you with a unique and enjoyable activity to share with your friends and family.

Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing us.

Best regards,
Melt

Giorgia • Sep 2023

Nat was an amazing teacher. I would highly recommend this course as it's a lovely team experience as well as a learning opportunity. Nat was incredibly knowledgeable and I would definitely go back to do more course. Also, the quality of the materials used was incredible and super tasty!

Baking and Desserts class review by Giorgia - London

Teacher's response

Dear Giorgia,

Thank you so much for your amazing review of Nat and our course! We're delighted to hear that Nat was an exceptional teacher and that you had a lovely team experience while learning. It's always a pleasure to hear that our instructors are knowledgeable and can provide a valuable learning opportunity.
Thank you again for your kind words and for recommending our course. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have you back for more courses in the future!

Melt

Louise Richardson-Vine • Sep 2023

Really fun class where you learn about the history of chocolate, how it's made and then get to have a go at making your own chocolate and creating some chocolate bars. Thank you, Melt!

Teacher's response

Dear Louise,

Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a blast in our Chocolate History and Making Class. Learning about the history of chocolate and the process of making it is truly fascinating, and we're glad that you found it enjoyable and informative.

Anonymised ClassBento student • Sep 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended

Everyone had a great time and loved the flare that the teacher brought to the experience.

The booking process was so seamless and everyone i interacted with provided fantastic service. I would definitely recommend and will be looking to come back again.

Teacher's response

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that everyone had a great time and enjoyed the flare that our teacher brought to the experience. It's always our goal to provide a fun and memorable experience, so we're thrilled that we were able to achieve that for you and your group.

Jess Stevens • Sep 2023

Great class! We ended up having the whole thing to ourselves. The instructor was lovely and so was the chocolate! Such a fun birthday treat.

Baking and Desserts class review by Jess Stevens - London

Teacher's response

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time celebrating your birthday with us and that you enjoyed the class all to yourselves. It's always a special treat to have the whole place to yourself and we're glad you made the most of it!

We're also delighted to hear that you found the instructor lovely and that you enjoyed the chocolate. Making your birthday treat fun and memorable is our goal, so it's great to know that we succeeded.

Caley Powell • Sep 2023

I went as part of my hen party and had a great time! The teacher Nat was so knowledgeable and funny and I learnt a lot, as well as tasted some amazing chocolate from around the world. We also loved creating our own chocolate bars and can’t wait to eat them later. I’d 100% recommend this class!

Teacher's response

Dear Caley,

Thank you for your positive feedback. We are glad you have enjoyed the workshop and we hope to see you again soon.

Melt

Isaac • Aug 2023

Chocolate making class as a gift from friends

A solid class of 5 people to one teacher, we learnt about how to make chocolate bars.

Our teacher Natalia was friendly but not too super engaging.

I wish our teacher new more about the history behind chocolate too, as there was a PowerPoint with clearly more slides but we only saw a few.

The presentation itself had spelling mistakes and areas which were unfinished leading to a unpolished look overall.

The materials we used were fantastic and overall the chocolate we made was delicious though!

Teacher's response

Thank you, Isaac, for sharing your experience with us. We truly appreciate your feedback and will make sure to pass it along to Natalia. We're glad you enjoyed the delicious chocolate, and we apologize for any shortcomings in the presentation. We'll work on improving it for future classes. Thank you once again for choosing us for your chocolate-making class.
We hope to see you again soon.

Jenitha Jeyapiragash • Jul 2023

It was a great experience. Would definitely recommend it. Teacher was very friendly. We were provided with all the necessary equipment to take part in making chocolate. It was a balanced session, of giving the basic background of chocolate, lots of tastings and then making 3 bars of chocolate with our own toppings to take home. We were well looked after and had a fantastic day. It would have been a 5 star review but only gava 4 star due to the space being a bit small.

Teacher's response

Hi,

Thank you, Jenitha, for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at our chocolate-making session and that our teacher was friendly. We're glad you enjoyed the tastings and had a fantastic day. We apologize for the limited space and appreciate your feedback. We hope to see you again soon!

Jasmine Wood • Jul 2023

Exceptional class, I would love to give more than 5 stars if I could. Emma the host, Paulo and the rest of the team are super friendly and welcoming. Learnt so many interesting facts about chocolate and had so much fun learning and making it. Highly recommend this class to anyone, i did it for my bday and team gave me a really lovely surprise at the end. I will be back for another class soon Thank you guys you’re amazing and so is your chocolate

Teacher's response

Dear Jasmine,

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you had an exceptional experience in our chocolate-making class and that Emma, Paulo, and the rest of our team made you feel welcome and comfortable. It's wonderful to know that you not only learned interesting facts about chocolate but also had a lot of fun during the class.

We're thrilled that you chose to celebrate your birthday with us and we're glad that our team gave you a lovely surprise at the end. We strive to make every celebration special and we're thrilled that we could make your birthday even more memorable.

Thank you for your high praise and for considering giving us more than 5 stars if you could. Your kind words mean the world to us and we truly appreciate your recommendation to anyone looking for a delightful chocolate experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for another class and continue to amaze you with our amazing chocolate creations.

Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing us for your special celebration!

Warm regards,

Melt Team

Colin Weston • Jul 2023

Was a great experience with a very knowledgable and encouraging teacher in Emma who was happy to answer any questions we have. Great for small groups looking for something a bit different to do of an evening.

Baking and Desserts class review by Colin Weston - London

Teacher's response

Dear Colin,

Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time with Emma, our knowledgeable and encouraging teacher. It's wonderful to know that she happily answered all your questions. Our small group activities are a fantastic option for those seeking a unique evening experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon! Love your creations!

Steven Mera • Jul 2023

The instructor was very kind and patient. Her knowledge about the history of chocolate and its variations were amazing. She was well-spoken all throughout the experience.

Bean-to-bar Chocolate Workshop review by Steven Mera - London

Teacher's response

Dear Steven,

Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time with our instructor. It's fantastic that Ema was both kind and patient, creating a warm and welcoming environment for everyone involved.

We're delighted that you found her knowledge about the history of chocolate and its variations to be impressive. Our instructors are well-trained and passionate about their craft, and they love sharing their expertise with our participants. It's great to hear that her well-spoken delivery made the experience even more enjoyable for you.

Melt

Connie Lowman • Jun 2023

Brilliant experience, fantastic host and delicious chocolate. I would definitely recommend to any other chocolate lovers

Teacher's response

Dear Connie,

So glad you have enjoyed the experience. We hope to see you again soon for more chocolate adventures.

Melt

Lisa Mouette • May 2023

The class was really informative and practical, I enjoyed the fact that it was a small group and the chocolate made was tasty.

The teacher was great at explaining
Each step and knew a lot about
All chocolates tasted.

Teacher's response

Dear Lisa,

Thank you so much for your kind review of our Chocolate Bonbon Making Class! We're thrilled to hear that you found the class informative and practical. Our goal is to provide valuable knowledge and hands-on experience, so it's great to know that it resonated with you.
Thank you again for your support and for choosing our Chocolate Bonbon Making Class. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again for more chocolate-making adventures!

Best regards,
Melt

Aleksandra • May 2023

Emma was lovely but very gutted as dark chocolate machine was out of order and I really love dark chocolate.

Teacher's response

Dear Aleksandra,

Thank you for your lovely review. We're glad to hear that Emma was a fantastic host and made your visit enjoyable. It's always our goal to provide friendly and helpful service, so we're thrilled that Emma met your expectations in that regard.
We're sorry to hear that the dark chocolate machine was out of order during your visit. We understand how disappointing it can be when a favorite treat is unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing Melt. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to serve you dark chocolate in the future!

Best regards,
Melt

Patty Bryant • Apr 2023

Very fun. Informative. Great birthday event with friend. Highly recommend. Lots of good fun. Thanks

Bean-to-bar Chocolate Workshop review by Patty Bryant - London

Teacher's response

Dear Patty,

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time celebrating your birthday with us and that your friend enjoyed the event as well. It warms our hearts to know that we were able to create a fun and memorable experience for you.

Best regards,
Melt

Kostik Iryna • Mar 2023

I thought there would be more information, I would like to be told how to heat chocolate and how to properly store the finished product, but in fact there was only information from where the chocolate comes from and that's it.

Teacher's response

Dear Kostik,

Thank you for your feedback and for bringing this to our attention. We apologize for any confusion caused by the lack of information on how to heat chocolate and how to properly store the finished product. We appreciate your interest in these topics and will make sure to include this information in our future posts.

To heat chocolate, there are a few methods you can use. One common way is to melt chocolate using a double boiler. Simply fill a pot with a small amount of water and bring it to a simmer. Place a heatproof bowl on top of the pot, making sure that the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Add the chocolate to the bowl and stir occasionally until it melts.

Another method is to melt chocolate in the microwave. Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it in short intervals, stirring in between each interval, until it is completely melted.

As for storing the finished chocolate product, it is best to keep it in a cool, dry place at room temperature. Avoid storing it in the refrigerator, as the moisture can cause the chocolate to develop a whitish color known as "bloom." If you need to keep the chocolate for a longer period of time, you can wrap it tightly and store it in an airtight container.

We hope this information is helpful to you, and we apologize again for any inconvenience caused by the lack of information in our previous content. If you have any more questions, please feel free to reach out to us. Thank you for your understanding.

Best regards,
Melt