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In Person Fine Chocolate Tasting Experience (1.5 hrs): Private Groups (min 8 people)
In Person Fine Chocolate Tasting Experience (1.5 hrs): Private Groups (min 8 people)
In Person Fine Chocolate Tasting Experience (1.5 hrs): Private Groups (min 8 people)
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In Person Fine Chocolate Tasting Experience (1.5 hrs): Private Groups (min 8 people)

Highlights

  • Delivered In-Person

  • You travel to organiser or they travel to you

  • Louth

  • 1 hour 30 minutes

Description

What is a fine chocolate tasting?

If you have ever been to a fine wine tasting then you will know just what to expect from a craft chocolate tasting. Fine chocolate is, after all, the new wine. Getting together to learn how to taste, by sampling some of the world’s finest craft chocolate, is an innovative, educational and fun experience. 

Who books this type of experience? 

Private tastings are booked for special anniversaries, hen parties or just as a get-together with colleagues, friends or family. No previous experience is needed, the world of fine chocolate is not an exclusive one; given a little knowledge and guidance, we can all experience the joys of this new type of chocolate. 

Where are they held?

Experiences are tailored to your team or party's requirements. We can create an experience either at your venue or at the Cocoa Encounters private venue in the centre of Louth.

Minimum numbers and prices

The minimum fee for an in-person tasting is £200 for up to 8 people. Additional attendees are £25 per person, plus mileage if the event is held at your venue.

For groups larger than 12, or for venues other than the Cocoa Encounters Venue in Louth, please contact me to discuss pricing and arrangements before booking.

What do they include? 

You will learn the art of sensorial tasting and take a journey around the fine chocolate globe with a tasting of white, milk, dark and flavoured chocolate from different cacao growing regions. The session includes a tasting of a choice of with-dairy or vegan chocolate tasting set with a choice of either vegan or with-dairy chocolate. 

You can choose the discovery session or I can curate a themed session such as "The Best of British", "Women in Chocolate", "Ethical Chocolate" or whatever subject you might wish to explore from the world of chocolate. If you choose the discovery session this is what you will learn:

1. Tell the fine from the fashionable – judge the quality of a chocolate bar using the quality criteria of Taste, Transparency & Craftsmanship.
2. Practice the art of sensorial tasting – use each of the five senses to appreciate the taste experience of fine chocolate.
3. Recognise the origins – identify the growing regions and taste profiles of fine cacao.
4. Impress your friends – show off your knowledge with some fine chocolate facts and figures.
5. Talk like a taster – have the confidence and vocabulary to participate in further tastings

Is there anything else we need to know?

Gifting Options: If you would like to gift this course or experience, simply visit the VOUCHER page and enter an amount that covers the course fee.
You can choose to have the voucher emailed directly to the recipient upon purchase, or download and print a PDF to give or email to the recipient.

Allergen information: The with-dairy tasting set includes chocolate containing milk. The vegan option contains no dairy ingredients but does contain nuts. Both the with-dairy and vegan sets contain bars that have been made in factories or kitchens that handle nuts, gluten and dairy. Full ingredient lists are provided along with each of the samples but if you would like any further information before ordering please contact cocoaencounters@gmail.com or please let me know of any allergies when you make a booking and I will contact you with further details.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do you offer vegan chocolate tasting options?

    Yes, you can select the Vegan option during your booking. 

    All the dark bars we taste are vegan and the craft chocolate sector has some world class vegan chocolate makers who provide milk alternatives in both white and milk bars. 

    Allergens in vegan bars. 

    The vegan bars often use nuts as milk alternative and they are made in factories or kitchens that handle nuts, gluten and dairy.

  • Can we include wine or other alcohol in the tastings?

    I curate pairing sessions with wine, whisky and craft beer on a regular basis, working with licensed venues. If you wish to include wine in your session that is perfectly possible, I can make recommendations for you but you would need to purchase the alcohol separately from a licensed company.  

  • Are these experiences suitable for children?

    Absolutely yes. I teach children in primary schools and I deliver sessions to older children and families too. Children often have very good palates and enjoy learning about where the flavours come from and where their food comes from. 

  • How accessible is the venue?

    The Mart is a Victorian building, which does not have a lift. The tasting room is situated on the second floor and only accessible by stairs. Please contact Kathryn to talk about other options if this venue is not accessible for you.  

  • Can I gift this tasting experience?

    Buying a gift voucher

    Yes—if you’d like to gift this course or experience, simply visit the VOUCHER page and enter an amount that covers the course fee.
    You can choose to have the voucher emailed directly to the recipient upon purchase, or download and print a PDF to give or email to the recipient.  



  • Can I use my Cademy gift voucher for this course

    You can redeem your voucher for any course listed as eligible. Simply select the BUY option, then enter your voucher code at checkout to access the course.

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