Intermediate

Location:: United Kingdom, Banbury
Date:: 18 May 2023 - 19 May 2023
Duration:: 2 days
Primary course language:: English
Price:: 650.00 GBP
Segment:: Artisan chocolatier shop
Class size:: 8

Are you looking for inspiration and want to know how chocolatiers and pastry chefs make their beautiful colourful creations?

Come and join us on this two day course where we will explore these techniques and give you the skills and confidence to produce your own unique range.

We will cover the different methods of colouring and decorating your chocolate moulds and tips and tricks on how to get the high shine and professional finish.

We will also look at the interior of the chocolates and how you can add layers, textures and flavours to optimise the eating experience.

Who should attend: Anyone who wants to enhance their creative chocolate skills but already has a core understanding of basic tempering techniques.

This is an informative and practical hands on course

What the course will cover:

Moulded chocolates incorporating :

Decoration techniques with coloured cocoa butters and creative powders
Origin chocolate based ganaches, caramels, fruit gels and textures
Decorated Easter eggs
Layered cut ganaches - finished by hand dipping and machine enrobing
Elegant snacking bars
Small fun seasonal figures
Ideal working and storage environments
Shelf life considerations.

You will receive a full list of UK supply contacts to assist you with your equipment and ingredient sourcing.

The course includes:

All course materials and recipe booklet
Lunch and Refreshments
Chocolate Academy Chefs Jacket
Your beautiful hand crafted creations
A signed Chocolate Academy certificate

Note: Accommodation not included

What to wear: You will be in a professional working environment so will need to wear comfortable working clothes (long trousers) and covered, closed toe shoes.

Please note: Jewellery (including watches) and nail varnish to be removed for the duration of the course.

Duration - day one 10am - 5pm, day two 9am - 5pm

Price includes VAT

Your course place is not secured until full payment has been received.

If you have not been on our 2 day Foundation Course (Workshop 1.0) you will need to speak with our Academy Chefs prior to booking this course. Please contact chocolate_academy_ukie@barry-callebaut.com

We include course agendas with our course listings and will send out joining details 2 months prior to the start date of your course.

If you have any technical or course related questions, please email us chocolate_academy_ukie@barry-callebaut.com

For your place to be confirmed on a course you must make full payment.

Your Course Fee Includes:

Chef Jacket
Lunch (please let us know any allergens or dietary requirements at least 2 weeks prior to the course start date)
Recipes / Information Booklet

NOTE: Accommodation and evening meals not included