Belgian Chocolate Workshop in Brussels - 1.5-Hour Bean to Bar
by The Belgian Chocolate Makers SRL
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This 1.5-hour workshop is led by certified artisan chocolatiers recognized by the Federal Belgian Government. It takes place in a Brussels boutique where all chocolate creations are handmade without any industrial chocolate. Participants learn about the entire bean-to-bar process using organic cacao sourced through an ethical and sustainable supply chain that avoids deforestation and child labor while providing fair income to farmers. During the session, attendees can see the bean-to-bar machinery and receive explanations directly from the chocolatiers. The workshop includes tasting several premium cacao varieties from different countries as well as the juice from cacao pods. Guests will handle fresh cacao pods and sample raw cacao beans straight from the fruit. Participants also handcraft their own chocolate bar, mendiants, and truffles, then pack their creations in a gift box to take home. A 20% discount on the in-store chocolate collection is available. If the VIP upgrade is selected, a glass of champagne and an embroidered apron with the workshop’s logo are included.
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Go beyond ordinary chocolate workshops and immerse yourself in the authentic world of Belgian chocolate making. Led by certified artisan chocolatiers, officially recognized by the Belgian Federal Government, this is a rare opportunity to discover how chocolate is truly crafted from bean to bar. Unlike most chocolate workshops, where participants simply melt ready-made industrial chocolate, you'll step inside a real bean-to-bar chocolate factory. We are the only ones in Brussels who transform cacao beans into chocolate. Chocolate making is our profession, not just our demonstration. During this immersive 90-minute experience, you'll create your own delicious chocolates: elegant mendiants, silky handmade truffles and a personalized chocolate bar, beautifully packaged to take home. Your journey begins at the cacao plantation: You will taste ingredients that very few people ever experience: fresh cacao pulp with its surprising tropical fruit notes, raw cacao beans, pure cacao mass and several single-origin chocolates that reveal the unique personality of their origins. The workshop takes place in our modern Chocolate Academy in the heart of Brussels and is conducted in English.
90 min
Meeting point
At our booking desk, we’ll check your tickets before the workshop begins. Please make sure to queue at least 10 minutes early. You’ll receive a hairnet and wristband granting access to the workshop. If you have any food intolerances or allergies, please inform us at that time.
End point
Please check in at our booking desk (the meeting point), where we'll scan your ticket and provide your workshop wristband. Punctuality is essential. It is a mark of respect for our chocolatiers, who interrupt their daily production to share their expertise and for the other participants.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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