Chicago Chocolate Academy Center

Welcome to the Chicago CHOCOLATE ACADEMY center!

Since we opened our doors in 2008, we have empowered chocolate artisans, pastry chefs, confectioners, and bakers with solutions to improve their skills in chocolate and master new techniques and trends.

Our expert chefs provide technical support and deliver inspirational recipes, digital resources, engaging demonstrations, and creative collaborative sessions.

Join us for our upcoming courses!

Free Tutorials

Join our Learning Community with free bite size learnings

Resident chefs

Coordinators

  • Mindy Gohr Vorro headshot

    Mindy Gohr Vorro

    Academy Coordinator

Guest chefs

600 W Chicago Ave, Suite 860
Chicago, IL 60654
United States

Telephone (Phone)
+ 1 312 496 7427
E-mail

Practical information

Be in the Know!

  • Class size is from 8 to 12 people.
  • Class is from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. You will receive an email confirmation prior to the course date. 
  • Breakfast, lunch & an apron will be provided. 
  • You must attend the full course in order to receive your certificate. 

Tuition Fees Include: 

  • Course recipe booklet 
  • Breakfast & lunch (should you have any allergies or food restrictions, please let us know) 
  • Apron & kitchen tools 

Upon registration you will receive an email regarding course details to ensure you have enrolled in the correct Masterclass based on your level of chocolate (or pastry) knowledge. 

In the event of a cancellation by the Academy, we will refund only the amount of the course but not the travel or the accommodations (see the cancellation policy below).

Dress Code

  • The CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ center will provide an apron and hair net.
  • You must bring your own chef coat.
  • Pants: jeans or solid color wear.
  • Socks and closed shoes are required to enter in the kitchen/lab. 

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancel less than 15 days from the class date and you will not receive a credit or any form of refund.
  • Cancel between 15-45 days and you will receive a credit voucher of 50% towards a future class.
  • Cancel before 45 days and you will receive a full credit voucher of 100% towards a future class.

Transportation

Airport: Chicago O'Hare 10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666

Parking: There is a parking garage available across the street from the building (rates vary) 

Chicago Transit Authority: CTA Website https://www.transitchicago.com/