Participants

Chocolate Week brings together the talent of the top chocolatiers around the country who will be hosting an indulgent array of events during Chocolate week. To find out more details about your favourite chocolate shop and what they are planning including any festival offers, search below.

Event Details

Cocoa Loco - Online Special Offer

Sunday 18th October 2009

To mark Chocolate Week, Cocoa Loco are offering a packet of our yummy large chocolate buttons FREE when you place an online order over £20.

Whether it is a rich 73% dark chocolate from the Dominican Republic or a smooth 34% milk chocolate, we have something to delight your taste buds.

To redeem this great offer, simply add some buttons to your basket and enter CHOCWEEK in the coupon field during the checkout process. Then just leave it to us and we will post you your chocolate straight away.

Find our more about our buttons or our full range by clicking here

  • Address: The Chocolate Barn, Hill House Farm, West Grinstead, West Sussex RH13 8LG
  • www.cocoaloco.co.uk
Cocoa Loco - Online Special Offer

Cocoa Loco - Online Special Offer

Saturday 17th October 2009

To mark Chocolate Week, Cocoa Loco are offering a packet of our yummy large chocolate buttons FREE when you place an online order over £20.

Whether it is a rich 73% dark chocolate from the Dominican Republic or a smooth 34% milk chocolate, we have something to delight your taste buds.

To redeem this great offer, simply add some buttons to your basket and enter CHOCWEEK in the coupon field during the checkout process. Then just leave it to us and we will post you your chocolate straight away.

Find our more about our buttons or our full range by clicking here

  • Address: The Chocolate Barn, Hill House Farm, West Grinstead, West Sussex RH13 8LG
  • www.cocoaloco.co.uk
Cocoa Loco - Online Special Offer

Cocoa Loco - Online Special Offer

Friday 16th October 2009

To mark Chocolate Week, Cocoa Loco are offering a packet of our yummy large chocolate buttons FREE when you place an online order over £20.

Whether it is a rich 73% dark chocolate from the Dominican Republic or a smooth 34% milk chocolate, we have something to delight your taste buds.

To redeem this great offer, simply add some buttons to your basket and enter CHOCWEEK in the coupon field during the checkout process. Then just leave it to us and we will post you your chocolate straight away.

Find our more about our buttons or our full range by clicking here

  • Address: The Chocolate Barn, Hill House Farm, West Grinstead, West Sussex RH13 8LG
  • www.cocoaloco.co.uk
Cocoa Loco - Online Special Offer

Cocoa Loco - Online Special Offer

Thursday 15th October 2009

To mark Chocolate Week, Cocoa Loco are offering a packet of our yummy large chocolate buttons FREE when you place an online order over £20.

Whether it is a rich 73% dark chocolate from the Dominican Republic or a smooth 34% milk chocolate, we have something to delight your taste buds.

To redeem this great offer, simply add some buttons to your basket and enter CHOCWEEK in the coupon field during the checkout process. Then just leave it to us and we will post you your chocolate straight away.

Find our more about our buttons or our full range by clicking here

  • Address: The Chocolate Barn, Hill House Farm, West Grinstead, West Sussex RH13 8LG
  • www.cocoaloco.co.uk
Cocoa Loco - Online Special Offer

Cocoa Loco - Online Special Offer

Wednesday 14th October 2009

To mark Chocolate Week, Cocoa Loco are offering a packet of our yummy large chocolate buttons FREE when you place an online order over £20.

Whether it is a rich 73% dark chocolate from the Dominican Republic or a smooth 34% milk chocolate, we have something to delight your taste buds.

To redeem this great offer, simply add some buttons to your basket and enter CHOCWEEK in the coupon field during the checkout process. Then just leave it to us and we will post you your chocolate straight away.

Find our more about our buttons or our full range by clicking here

  • Address: The Chocolate Barn, Hill House Farm, West Grinstead, West Sussex RH13 8LG
  • www.cocoaloco.co.uk
Cocoa Loco - Online Special Offer

Cocoa Loco - Online Special Offer

Tuesday 13th October 2009

To mark Chocolate Week, Cocoa Loco are offering a packet of our yummy large chocolate buttons FREE when you place an online order over £20.

Whether it is a rich 73% dark chocolate from the Dominican Republic or a smooth 34% milk chocolate, we have something to delight your taste buds.

To redeem this great offer, simply add some buttons to your basket and enter CHOCWEEK in the coupon field during the checkout process. Then just leave it to us and we will post you your chocolate straight away.

Find our more about our buttons or our full range by clicking here

  • Address: The Chocolate Barn, Hill House Farm, West Grinstead, West Sussex RH13 8LG
  • www.cocoaloco.co.uk
Cocoa Loco - Online Special Offer

Cocoa Loco - Online Special Offer

Monday 12th October 2009

To mark Chocolate Week, Cocoa Loco are offering a packet of our yummy large chocolate buttons FREE when you place an online order over £20.

Whether it is a rich 73% dark chocolate from the Dominican Republic or a smooth 34% milk chocolate, we have something to delight your taste buds.

To redeem this great offer, simply add some buttons to your basket and enter CHOCWEEK in the coupon field during the checkout process. Then just leave it to us and we will post you your chocolate straight away.

Find our more about our buttons or our full range by clicking here

Cocoa Loco - Online Special Offer

Galler tasting

Friday 16th October 2009

Sample luxury Belgian chocolates from Galler

Galler tasting

Demarquette Special Chocolate Week Discount Offers

Saturday 10th October 2009

20% Shop Discount
Throughout chocolate week Demarquette - Fine Chocoaltes are pleased to offer an instore 20% off all boxed chocolates from our fresh ganache collection upon presentation of a print out of this page at our London Chocolate Shop on Fulham Road, Chelsea.

15% Online Discount
We’re also offering a 15% online discount (code: chocweek09) for our ganache boxes in the Classic Collection Category.
Please enter Code: CHOCWEEK09 upon checkout.
Valid from 12th to 18th October 2009.

Demarquette Special Chocolate Week Discount Offers

Afternoon Tea: Quintessentially English Grown Tea Offer at Demarquette

Thursday 15th October 2009

Enjoy our ‘Quintessentially English Tea for two’ with a choice of British grown Teas & Infusions from the Tregothnan Estate including the unique British grown Earl Grey Tea and receive one COMPLIMENTARY box of 6 fresh Ganache Chocolates.

Afternoon Tea: Quintessentially English Grown Tea Offer at Demarquette

Demarquette Pure Range Launch & Sample: Papua New Guinea 64%

Saturday 17th October 2009

On each day of the week we will be launching one of 6 exciting new limited edition single origin and single estate cocoas as part of our unique ‘Pure Range’ - the only collection of its kind in the UK. Special sampling will take place at our Chelsea Chocolate shop on Fulham Road. Each cocoa has been carefully selected by British Chocolatier Marc Demarquette for its quality, finesse and unique aroma. The full ‘Pure Range’ collection of 16 exquisite and pure cocoas, which also includes the rare ‘wild’ Bolivian Cocoa, first introduced to the UK market by Demarquette in 2008, represents a truly sumptuous long-haul journey of highest quality cocoas an unprecedented ‘Taste the World Through Chocolate’ experience!

Tuesday 13th October:
Mexico 64% - strong and “masculine” musky wood presence with long lasting aromatic body.
Wednesday 14th October:
Peru (Single Estate) 65% - tropical, fruity and unique flavour tones, soft on the pall et and strong aroma, a delightfully light chocolate.
Thursday 15th October:
Costa Rica 64% - rich in depth with strong tones of coffee and molasses.
Friday 16th October:
Uganda 80% – sensuously earthy flavours, raw yet soft with a deep body - and Sao Tome - strong tones of dark spices and wood,20a chocolate with powerful presence.
Saturday 17th October:
Papua New Guinea 64% – delicate bitterness and dry, tones of black tea in flavour and texture with a fruity finish.

Demarquette Pure Range Launch & Sample: Papua New Guinea 64%

Demarquette Pure Range launch & Sample: Uganda 80%

Friday 16th October 2009

On each day of the week we will be launching one of 6 exciting new limited edition single origin and single estate cocoas as part of our unique ‘Pure Range’ - the only collection of its kind in the UK. Special sampling will take place at our Chelsea Chocolate shop on Fulham Road. Each cocoa has been carefully selected by British Chocolatier Marc Demarquette for its quality, finesse and unique aroma. The full ‘Pure Range’ collection of 16 exquisite and pure cocoas, which also includes the rare ‘wild’ Bolivian Cocoa, first introduced to the UK market by Demarquette in 2008, represents a truly sumptuous long-haul journey of highest quality cocoas an unprecedented ‘Taste the World Through Chocolate’ experience!

Tuesday 13th October:
Mexico 64% - strong and “masculine” musky wood presence with long lasting aromatic body.
Wednesday 14th October:
Peru (Single Estate) 65% - tropical, fruity and unique flavour tones, soft on the pall et and strong aroma, a delightfully light chocolate.
Thursday 15th October:
Costa Rica 64% - rich in depth with strong tones of coffee and molasses.
Friday 16th October:
Uganda 80% – sensuously earthy flavours, raw yet soft with a deep body - and Sao Tome - strong tones of dark spices and wood,20a chocolate with powerful presence.
Saturday 17th October:
Papua New Guinea 64% – delicate bitterness and dry, tones of black tea in flavour and texture with a fruity finish.

Demarquette Pure Range launch & Sample: Uganda 80%

Chocolate Tasting and Talk at Melt with Santiago Peralta from Pacari

Monday 12th October 2009

Come in to Melt and hear Santiago Peralta, owner and the chocolate maker behind Pacari talk to us about artisanal chocolate making and his very hands on approach to Ecuadorian chocolate. Pacari have begun to show us the true flavour potential of Ecuador’s Nacional and the session at Melt will cover information about the new and unique raw chocolate.
Pacari chocolate, truffles made from the chocolate and a glass of wine will be included in the tasting, as well as goody bags with featured products on sale take home.
So book soon for this exciting event with one of Ecuador’s hottest new producers

Chocolate Tasting and Talk at Melt with Santiago Peralta from Pacari

Sir Hans Sloane Soiree

Saturday 10th October 2009

You are cordially invited to attend a Celebration of Chocolate Six Course Supper, at The May Fair Hotel.
The collaboration between London’s Chocolate Week and London’s Restaurant Festival has attracted top International chefs and chocolatiers to provide at this sumptuous spread.
Bill McCarrick is delighted to be presenting the Amuse Bouche with “Parmesan and Dark Chocolate with Smoked Bacon and delicate Mango” - a really aromatic hit.
Tickets are priced at £75 per person and can be bought in advance from The May Fair Hotel.

Ice-cream indulgence at Fortnum & Mason

Monday 12th October 2009

The Parlour
Chocolate week is celebrated on the First Floor, by providing a gastronomic ice cream indulgence to children of all ages.
Try the Dusty Road Sundae with Amedei® Chocolate, Chocolate Macadamia Nut Biscuit and Sandringham® Coffee ice creams coated in toffee sauce and decorated with amaretto, flaked chocolate and whipped cream. Then there is what may just be the Ultimate Hot Chocolate from one of the world’s most revered chocolatiers.
It’s a show-stopping chocolate week at Fortnum’s.
The Gallery Restaurant, Chocolate Week Special Package for £14
A Chocolate Indulgence
Dark Chocolate Fondant with White Chocolate Ice Cream
Served with your choice of Classic Tea, Hot Chocolate or Pot of Kings Blend Coffee
Chocolate Truffles

Meet the Chocolatier - Marc Demarquette

Friday 16th October 2009

Marc Demarquette, whose name precedes him,  will be conducting a tasting of handmade chocolates using only Fortnum & Mason ingredients, Marc’s chocolates have been awarded Great Taste Awards in the 2009 ‘oscars of the food world.’ His revised collection of chocolate delights have been created especially for Winter 2009. Still focusing on the use of Fortnum & Mason ingredients, Marc returns for the third year running, this time using ingredients that include Black Velvet Jelly, Galangal Spice and Port. Ground Floor, 4pm and 5.30pm.

Meet the Chocolatier - Elinor Gorvett

Friday 16th October 2009

Join prestigious Great Taste Award Winner, Elinor Gorvett, for the launch of a new range of Fortnum & MAson modern English chocolates. The handmade treats are prepared locally in England using the finest selection of chocolate, fruits and spcies. Ground Floor, 10am-4pm.

Meet the Chocolatier - William Curley

Thursday 15th October 2009

Fortnum & Mason are delighted to welcome the Academy of Chocolates Best British Chocolatier for 2007, 2008 and 2009 whose gorgeous new selection of dark chocolate delicacies come exclusively to Fortnum’s. Ground Floor, 11am to 5pm.

After the tasting an intimate gathering with William Curley that includes tastings of his exquisite Fortnum & Mason chocolate range, accompanied by a glass of Fortnum’s finest. Let complimentary flavours of the wine and chocolate take you to a place of complete decadence.

6pm to 7pm in The Gallery Restaurant.
Ticket Price: £10 per person, includes a glass of wine.
Reservations: 0845 602 5694 or email restaurants@fortnumandmason.co.uk

Holy Mole! A Mexican Themed Lunch with Monica Patino, The Gallery Restaurant

Wednesday 14th October 2009

Experience chcolate with a twist as renowned Mexican chef, Monica Patino, hosts a Mexican themed lunch in our famed Gallery Restaurant. Held in association with the Mexico Tourism Board, the delicacies are sure to pleasure the palate, with Mole Chicken and chocolate surprises that make each dish even more delectable. Monica will be hosting a cooking demonstration on the First Floor before the lunch at 11am.

Chocolate Week Special 12th to 18th October, Chocolate Indulgence, £14.00

Dark Chocolate Fondant with White Chocolate Ice Cream
Served with your choice of Classic Tea, Hot Chocolate or Pot of Kings Blend Coffee
Chocolate Truffles

To book a table in our Gallery, please call 0845 602 5694 or email restaurants@fortnumandmason.co.uk.

Meet the Chocolatier - Matt Tarran

Wednesday 14th October 2009

A rising star in the world of chocolate, Fortnum & Mason welcomes Matt Tarran for the first time to launch Fortnum & Mason English Mitcham and Peppermint Chocolate range. Developed using the precious Mitcham mint that almost died out in the 1940s, the exclusive range of chocolates are simply mouthwatering. Ground Floor, 12noon to 5pm.

Tequila Masterclass, 1707 Wine Bar, 7.30pm

Tuesday 13th October 2009

In association with the Mexican Tourism Board mixologist, Andy Pearson, invites a special few to witness the delicate art of tequils cocktail making. A cocoa delight awaits with lessons on how to make the perfect tequila cocktail that includes a surprising chocolate twist.

To reserve please call 0845 602 5694 or email restaurants@fortnumandmason.co.uk. Tickets £15 per person.

Meet the Chocolatier - David Burns

Tuesday 13th October 2009

Join Fortnum & Mason’s longest serving chocolatier, David Burns, whose traditional apporach to chocolate making produces the most delicate range of handmade, English chocolates that are simply mouth-watering. Ground Floor, 12noon to 5pm.

Meet the Chocolatier - Gerrard Coleman

Monday 12th October 2009

As the only chocolatier in the UK to use specialist chocolate-making machine named a conch, Gerrard Coleman produces a rare and exquisite blend of chocolate bars that come exclusively to Fortnum’s. Join Gerrard on an insightful chocolate journey from cocoa bean to bar and taste the craftsmanship first hand. Ground Floor, 12noon to 4pm.

Louis Barnett of Chokolit at Mint Leaf

Monday 12th October 2009

Louis Barnett of CHOKOLIT have teamed up with the Head Chef of Mint Leaf Restaurant Group in London creating an incredible feast of chocolate and curry dishes served with extraordinary chocolate cocktails!
A full exotic Tasting Menu has been designed to conjure up the senses and that culinary experts describe as a “story of taste”. – From braised Pork with caramelised onions, ginger, green chilli, curry leaves and 60% dark chocolate and cocoa nibs,  to chocolate Savrin with black cardamom and Grapefruit Foam,  all dishes are designed as an exploration of flavour. Featuring cocoa in every course, as well as the specially prepared drinks that accompany each part of the meal,
Mint Leaf and Louis Barnett offer a Chocolate Week Tasting Menu throughout Chocolate Week, with 10% of all orders made between 12-18th October going to the Sick Children’s Trust, the official charity for Chocolate week. Louis Barnett, 17, is the most qualified chocolatier in the UK and now recognised as a talented chef and food expert. His work with chocolate is unprecedented and his work with charities, phenomenal. A very special young man for us all, to keep our eyes on………………Full Details:  www.chokolit.co.uk www.mintleafrestaurant.com

Chocolate artist Warren Laine-Naida at Chocolate Unwrapped

Saturday 10th October 2009

Chocolate artist Warren Laine- Naida will be in the UK for chocolate unwrapped displaying some of his extraordinary chocolate art. Warren will be giving a talk at 6pm on 10th October in the theatre at the exhibition.

White Chocolate Afternoon tea at Podium in the Hilton Park Lane

Monday 12th October 2009

Podium Restaurant at The London Hilton on Park Lane will be marking Chocolate Week, the UK’s biggest chocolate event which runs from 12-18 October 2009, with a special white chocolate version of its popular ‘Confessions of a Chocoholic’ Afternoon Tea, made with Valrhona chocolate.
This limited edition tea will be available from Saturday 10 October  until 31 October 2009; chocolate lovers will be able to enjoy the following four course menu, all for £19.50 per person:
Sandwiches
Selection of open sandwiches on specially created breads:
Forman’s smoked salmon on orange and white chocolate bread
Brioche with chocolate ganache ‘mustard’ and ham
Prawns flecked with chilli chocolate
Cucumber and Philadelphia cheese
Egg mayonnaise on pain au lait

Scones
Scones served with white chocolate spread and nougatine
Miniature fancies
White chocolate Morello cherry parcel
White chocolate cheesecake  
White chocolate and apricot dome fancy
White chocolate velvet macaroon with strawberry filling
White chocolate and banana parfait

White chocolate fountain
With a selection of biscuits, marshmallows and fresh fruits such as strawberries and pineapple for dipping
Twinings Teas

A choice of teas including English breakfast, Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Assam, Lapsang Souchong, Camomile, Jasmine, Peppermint and fruit infusions
Tea is served daily from 3-6pm and is priced at £19.50 per person.
For reservations book online at www.podiumrestaurant.co.uk

  or call 020 7208 4022.

Meet a Chocolate Maker at the Natural History Museum with Rococo Chocolates

Sunday 18th October 2009

Find out everything you ever wanted to know about chocolate including growing cocoa plants, harvesting beans and tasting new recipes at this family event with Chantal Coady, founder of Rococo Chocolates. And of course, there will be the chance to sample some of her delicious chocolate!

The talk is free and lasts approximately 30 mins. It will take place at 12:30 and 14:30 and there’s no need to reserve a place, but come early to avoid disappointment. For more information, visit http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/events/day.html?date=18.10.2009

Rococo Chocolates Baking with Chocolate Class

Saturday 17th October 2009

Join Laurent, our chocolatier and expert patissier, for an afternoon of baking sublime chocolatey creations to take home and share with friends and family (or to keep for yourself!).

Class starts at 13:00, ends at 16:00 and costs £100 (£50 deposit to be made in advance). Please pop in to our Motcomb Street shop with your deposit to reserve your place, or contact them on 0207 245 0993 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Chocolate art class for kids at Rococo Chocolates

Saturday 17th October 2009

The perfect combination for any child: Art and chocolate!

Bring your children along for an hour of chocolate decoration and yummy hot chocolate. With a chance to win a golden ticket to the Purple Dragon Playcentre in Battersea and a fantastic Rococo chocolate bar included in the price, our Motcomb street shop is the place to be this evening.

Chocolate Art Classes will run at 16:00 and 17:00 and cost £5 per child. There are only 8 spots per class, so please reserve your place by emailing the shop at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or calling 020 7245 0993.

Chocolate Art Classes for Kids at Rococo Chocolates

Friday 16th October 2009

The perfect combination for any child: Art and chocolate!

Bring your children along for an hour of chocolate decoration and yummy hot chocolate. With a chance to win a golden ticket to the Purple Dragon Playcentre in Battersea and a fantastic Rococo chocolate bar included in the price, our Motcomb street shop is the place to be this evening.

Chocolate Art Classes will run at 16:00 and 17:00 and cost £5 per child. There are only 8 spots per class, so please reserve your place by emailing the shop at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or calling 020 7245 0993.

Rococo Chocolates Sampling at Liberty

Friday 16th October 2009

Sample treats from Rococo Chocolates while you browse in the famous Chocolate Room. We’ll be at Liberty from 12:00-15:00, so come and see us for a taste!

Chocolate Tasting at Rococo Chocolates

Thursday 15th October 2009

The end of the working week is near so come and celebrate with your friends for an hour of chocolate heaven! Join our chocolatier, Laurent, for an hour of tasting some of his finest chocolates and become a chocolate expert yourself. A great fun event for you and your friends to enjoy together!

The tasting takes approx 1 hour, and will run at 18:00 and 19:00.

The event is free but places are limited to 20, so please email the Motcomb St store at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 020 7245 0993 to reserve your place.

Behind the Scenes at Rococo Chocolates

Thursday 15th October 2009

Ever wondered how our fantastic chocolates are made? This is an exclusive chance to enter our chocolate kitchen and watch our chocolatier, Laurent Couchaux, as he creates his masterpieces.

If this wasn’t enough to satisfy your chocolate appetite, afterwards all guests will be treated to a delicious hot chocolate and have the chance to sample some of our Laurent’s fresh chocolates!

The event starts at 14:30 and lasts for an hour, and there is a £20 charge redeemable against purchases. There are only 5 places available, so please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for prices and to reserve your place, or call 0207 245 0993.

Behind the Scenes at Rococo Chocolates

Wednesday 14th October 2009

Ever wondered how our fantastic chocolates are made? This is an exclusive chance to enter our chocolate kitchen and watch our chocolatier, Laurent Couchaux, as he creates his masterpieces.

If this wasn’t enough to satisfy your chocolate appetite, afterwards all guests will be treated to a delicious hot chocolate and have the chance to sample some of our Laurent’s fresh chocolates!

The experience starts at 14:30 (duration around an hour) and costs £20, redeemable against purchases. There are only 5 places available, so please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 0207 245 0993 for prices and to reserve your place.

Chantal Coady of Rococo Chocolates at Cheyne Walk Brasserie

Wednesday 14th October 2009

Calling all those ladies who like to lunch… Join chocolate expert Chantal Coady, founder of Rococo Chocolates, at the Cheyne Walk Brasserie for a talk and fabulous chocolate tasting of a range of dark and heavenly chocolates to help you hone your chocolate senses and the chance to learn how to make a chocolate ganache to impress friends and family! After the delicious chocolate aperitif all ladies are cordially invited to join Chantal for lunch (also included in the £25 price).

To reserve a place, please call 0207 376 8787 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Cheyne Walk Brasserie

Chocolate dinner with London Restaurant Festival

Saturday 10th October 2009

Chocolate Week and The London Restaurant Festival are collaborating to bring you a unique chocolate dinner with top London chefs and chocolatiers each creating a course.

This wonderful six course dinner on Saturday October 10th at The May Fair Hotel is created for you by Tristan Welch from Launceston Place, Maria Elia from Whitechapel Gallery, Gerard Coleman from Artisan du Chocolat, Bill McCarrick from Sir Hans Sloane and Paul a Young from Paul a Young Fine Chocolates.

If you love chocolate then book for this exclusive experience as the experts each bring you their own interpretation of the versatility of this wonderful food and show how chocolate can be just as delicious in savoury as well as sweet dishes.


The menu:

Amuse bouche
Parmesan and dark chocolate with smoked bacon and mango
from Bill MacCarrick of Sir Hans Sloane Chocolates

Starter
Pressed Cob chicken and foie gras, bitter chocolate and mayan spices
from Tristan Welch of Launceston Place

Fish course
Halibut with herb and cocoa nib crust
from Paul a Young

Meat course
Scottish pheasant supreme with girrol mushrooms, pumpkin and bitter chocolate infused jus
from Bert Nehle of the May Fair Hotel

Pre-dessert
Chocolate macarons with a chocolate and Bramble Liquor Parfait
from Maria Elia at Whitechapel Gallery

Dessert
Chocolate fondant tart with a cacao pulp sorbet
from Gerard Coleman at Artisan du Chocolat

Amba Restaurant, The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, London, W1J 8LT
£75 / person

book here: The May Fair reservations

Chocolate dinner at Almeida

Monday 12th October 2009

Head chef at Almeida and chocolatier Paul a Young have created this wonderful menu to enjoy during chocolate week. Available everyday during the week please ring 020 7354 4777 to book.

Almeida Chocolate Menu

Seasonal chocolate menu by Alan Jones and Paul Young
Paul. A. Young fine chocolates. www.paulayoung.co.uk

Starter

Baked wild halibut, hazelnut and cocoa nib crust, fricassée of wild mushrooms
Venezuelan cracked cocoa nibs, fragrant yet robust flavour

Pan fried foie gras, chocolate and orange
64% Dominican Republic chocolate with a balance of sweetness and a delicate nutty, smoky taste.

Globe artichoke with hazelnut and cocoa nib crust, fricassée of wild mushrooms
Venezuelan cracked cocoa nibs, fragrant yet robust flavour

Main course

Pot roast squab pigeon, candied carrots, Madeira and chocolate jus
66% Amedei Toscano black with its complex taste and aroma, adds
Shine and deep complexity without bitterness to the jus.

Braised suckling pig, creamed Savoy
Paul A Young’s Ras el hanout spiced chocolate

Pot roast root vegetables, creamed Savoy, Madeira and chocolate jus
66% Amedei Toscano black, complex taste and aroma

Dessert

Chocolate 3 ways, white chocolate mousse, milk chocolate ice cream, and dark chocolate tart
35% cocoa butter white chocolate, 40% Javanese milk chocolate
72% Venezuelan dark chocolate

Dark chocolate fondant, prune and Armagnac
70% guanaja dark chocolate

Coffee and petit fours

Hand made award winning, Paul A Young chocolates

3 courses -  40.00

Chocolate menu and free chocolate cocktails at Dartmouth Apprentice

Monday 12th October 2009

Chocoholics are in for a treat next week as the Hoxton Apprentice in London and Dartmouth Apprentice in Devon celebrate Chocolate Week.

From October 12 to 18th, chefs at the restaurants -  which train long-term unemployed - will be using creamy, dark, light and nutty chocolate, to create a menu of savoury and sweet delights.

Guests are encouraged to pop in to the restaurant and peruse a chocolate-inspired menu, sip a free chocolate cocktail and nibble on the free chocolates.
There is even a competition to win a year’s supply of chocolate from Divine, the restaurant’s partners for Chocolate Week.

Chocolate Week at Hoxton Apprentice is being run in partnership with Divine who produce delicious Fairtrade chocolate created to indulge chocolate lovers in their favourite treat and support a fairer system of trade at the same time

Book at www.hoxtonapprentice.com or dartmouthapprentice.com

Chocolate menu and free chocolate cocktails at Hoxton Apprentice

Monday 12th October 2009

Chocoholics are in for a treat next week as the Hoxton Apprentice in London and Dartmouth Apprentice in Devon celebrate Chocolate Week.

From October 12 to 18th, chefs at the restaurants -  which train long-term unemployed - will be using creamy, dark, light and nutty chocolate, to create a menu of savoury and sweet delights.

Guests are encouraged to pop in to the restaurant and peruse a chocolate-inspired menu, sip a free chocolate cocktail and nibble on the free chocolates.
There is even a competition to win a year’s supply of chocolate from Divine, the restaurant’s partners for Chocolate Week.

Chocolate Week at Hoxton Apprentice is being run in partnership with Divine who produce delicious Fairtrade chocolate created to indulge chocolate lovers in their favourite treat and support a fairer system of trade at the same time

Book at www.hoxtonapprentice.com or dartmouthapprentice.com

Mary Chocolatier - exclusive evening event at Westfield

Thursday 15th October 2009

To honour Chocolate week, Mary Chocolatier, Chocolatier to the Royal Family of Brussels, Belgium, will welcome chocolate lovers to its first shop in the UK at Westfield London.
This fine Chocolatier that provides artisan chocolates to the Belgian Royal Family will be pleased to introduce you to an exquisite selection of its exquisite all-natural chocolates including its selection of Grand cru truffles, ganache, pralines, delicate fresh creams, caramels and liqueurs in milk, white or dark chocolate.
Mary Chocolatier invites you to meet for your tasting and complimentary glass of Pommery champagne at the Searcys Champagne Bar of Westfield London. 
Reservations are required and space is limited - Thursday 15th October 2009 from 6:30PM TO 8:00PM.
£20 with a complimentary glass of champagne upon arrival.
To reserve your place call Mary Chocolatier:  020 8749 2088

Mary Chocolatier - exclusive evening event at Westfield

Tuesday 13th October 2009

To honour Chocolate week, Mary Chocolatier, Chocolatier to the Royal Family of Brussels, Belgium, will welcome chocolate lovers to its first shop in the UK at Westfield London.
This fine Chocolatier that provides artisan chocolates to the Belgian Royal Family will be pleased to introduce you to an exquisite selection of its exquisite all-natural chocolates including its selection of Grand cru truffles, ganache, pralines, delicate fresh creams, caramels and liqueurs in milk, white or dark chocolate.
Mary Chocolatier invites you to meet for your tasting and complimentary glass of Pommery champagne at the Searcys Champagne Bar of Westfield London. 
Reservations are required and space is limited - Thursday 15th October 2009 from 6:30PM TO 8:00PM.
£20 with a complimentary glass of champagne upon arrival.
To reserve your place call Mary Chocolatier:  020 8749 2088

Demarquette Pure Range Launch & Sampling: Costa Rica 64%

Thursday 15th October 2009

On each day of the week we will be launching one of 6 exciting new limited edition single origin and single estate cocoas as part of our unique ‘Pure Range’ - the only collection of its kind in the UK. Special sampling will take place at our Chelsea Chocolate shop on Fulham Road. Each cocoa has been carefully selected by British Chocolatier Marc Demarquette for its quality, finesse and unique aroma. The full ‘Pure Range’ collection of 16 exquisite and pure cocoas, which also includes the rare ‘wild’ Bolivian Cocoa, first introduced to the UK market by Demarquette in 2008, represents a truly sumptuous long-haul journey of highest quality cocoas an unprecedented ‘Taste the World Through Chocolate’ experience!

Tuesday 13th October:
Mexico 64% - strong and “masculine” musky wood presence with long lasting aromatic body.
Wednesday 14th October:
Peru (Single Estate) 65% - tropical, fruity and unique flavour tones, soft on the pall et and strong aroma, a delightfully light chocolate.
Thursday 15th October:
Costa Rica 64% - rich in depth with strong tones of coffee and molasses.
Friday 16th October:
Uganda 80% – sensuously earthy flavours, raw yet soft with a deep body - and Sao Tome - strong tones of dark spices and wood,20a chocolate with powerful presence.
Saturday 17th October:
Papua New Guinea 64% – delicate bitterness and dry, tones of black tea in flavour and texture with a fruity finish.

Demarquette Pure Range Launch & Sampling: Costa Rica 64%

Demarquette Pure Range Launch & Sample: Peru Single Estate 65%

Saturday 10th October 2009

On each day of the week we will be launching one of 6 exciting new limited edition single origin and single estate cocoas as part of our unique ‘Pure Range’ - the only collection of its kind in the UK. Special sampling will take place at our Chelsea Chocolate shop on Fulham Road. Each cocoa has been carefully selected by British Chocolatier Marc Demarquette for its quality, finesse and unique aroma. The full ‘Pure Range’ collection of 16 exquisite and pure cocoas, which also includes the rare ‘wild’ Bolivian Cocoa, first introduced to the UK market by Demarquette in 2008, represents a truly sumptuous long-haul journey of highest quality cocoas an unprecedented ‘Taste the World Through Chocolate’ experience!

Tuesday 13th October:
Mexico 64% - strong and “masculine” musky wood presence with long lasting aromatic body.
Wednesday 14th October:
Peru (Single Estate) 65% - tropical, fruity and unique flavour tones, soft on the pall et and strong aroma, a delightfully light chocolate.
Thursday 15th October:
Costa Rica 64% - rich in depth with strong tones of coffee and molasses.
Friday 16th October:
Uganda 80% – sensuously earthy flavours, raw yet soft with a deep body - and Sao Tome - strong tones of dark spices and wood,20a chocolate with powerful presence.
Saturday 17th October:
Papua New Guinea 64% – delicate bitterness and dry, tones of black tea in flavour and texture with a fruity finish.

Demarquette Pure Range Launch & Sample: Peru Single Estate 65%

Demarquette Pure Range Launch & Sample: Mexico 64%

Tuesday 13th October 2009

On each day of the week we will be launching one of 6 exciting new limited edition single origin and single estate cocoas as part of our unique ‘Pure Range’ - the only collection of its kind in the UK. Special sampling will take place at our Chelsea Chocolate shop on Fulham Road. Each cocoa has been carefully selected by British Chocolatier Marc Demarquette for its quality, finesse and unique aroma. The full ‘Pure Range’ collection of 16 exquisite and pure cocoas, which also includes the rare ‘wild’ Bolivian Cocoa, first introduced to the UK market by Demarquette in 2008, represents a truly sumptuous long-haul journey of highest quality cocoas an unprecedented ‘Taste the World Through Chocolate’ experience!

Tuesday 13th October:
Mexico 64% - strong and “masculine” musky wood presence with long lasting aromatic body.
Wednesday 14th October:
Peru (Single Estate) 65% - tropical, fruity and unique flavour tones, soft on the pall et and strong aroma, a delightfully light chocolate.
Thursday 15th October:
Costa Rica 64% - rich in depth with strong tones of coffee and molasses.
Friday 16th October:
Uganda 80% – sensuously earthy flavours, raw yet soft with a deep body - and Sao Tome - strong tones of dark spices and wood,20a chocolate with powerful presence.
Saturday 17th October:
Papua New Guinea 64% – delicate bitterness and dry, tones of black tea in flavour and texture with a fruity finish.

Demarquette Pure Range Launch & Sample: Mexico 64%

Seventypercent.com - Chocolate menu and guests samples at The Elmfield - all week

Monday 12th October 2009

Celebrating Chocolate Week in Ilfracombe at North Devon’s Origin Chocolate Destination, in partnership with Seventypercent.com.

A week of chocolate menu items and origin chocolate sample for guests, to celebrate the launch of our new Origin Chocolate Destination partnership with The Elmfield, Ilfracombe.

The Elmfield is a stylish boutique hotel on North Devon’s unspoilt coast serving gourmet food in a family friendly atmosphere.

During Chocolate Week, each course of the menu will feature a dish made with fine origin chocolate, including the specially commissioned dessert ‘Assiette of chocolate’, a triple chocolate indulgent experience. Guests at The Elmfield will receive free origin chocolate samples in their rooms.

Mayfair Chocolate Ecstasy tour - Friday 16th October

Friday 16th October 2009

In response to requests for shorter tours we’ve created a condensed version of our Original Chocolate Ecstasy Tour. We think you’ll like it.

It starts at 11am with a delicious hot chocolate in one of the best locations in London. Your Chocolate Ecstasy guide will then take you on an indulgent walking tour to some of the finest traditional English chocolatiers (and at least one other interesting chocolate shop as well!).

Tours include an abundance of luxury Chocolate sampling, fascinating chocoholic chats, your lavish hot Chocolate beginning and special prices on the ultimate Chocolate luxuries!

£30 per person, booking essential

Mayfair Chocolate Ecstasy tour - Thursday 15th October

Thursday 15th October 2009

In response to requests for shorter tours we’ve created a condensed version of our Original Chocolate Ecstasy Tour. We think you’ll like it.

It starts at 11am with a delicious hot chocolate in one of the best locations in London. Your Chocolate Ecstasy guide will then take you on an indulgent walking tour to some of the finest traditional English chocolatiers (and at least one other interesting chocolate shop as well!).

Tours include an abundance of luxury Chocolate sampling, fascinating chocoholic chats, your lavish hot Chocolate beginning and special prices on the ultimate Chocolate luxuries!

£30 per person, booking essential

Mayfair Chocolate Ecstasy tour - Wednesday 14th October

Wednesday 14th October 2009

In response to requests for shorter tours we’ve created a condensed version of our Original Chocolate Ecstasy Tour. We think you’ll like it.

It starts at 11am with a delicious hot chocolate in one of the best locations in London. Your Chocolate Ecstasy guide will then take you on an indulgent walking tour to some of the finest traditional English chocolatiers (and at least one other interesting chocolate shop as well!).

Tours include an abundance of luxury Chocolate sampling, fascinating chocoholic chats, your lavish hot Chocolate beginning and special prices on the ultimate Chocolate luxuries!

£30 per person, booking essential

Mayfair Chocolate Ecstasy tour - Tuesday 13th October

Tuesday 13th October 2009

In response to requests for shorter tours we’ve created a condensed version of our Original Chocolate Ecstasy Tour. We think you’ll like it.

It starts at 11am with a delicious hot chocolate in one of the best locations in London. Your Chocolate Ecstasy guide will then take you on an indulgent walking tour to some of the finest traditional English chocolatiers (and at least one other interesting chocolate shop as well!).

Tours include an abundance of luxury Chocolate sampling, fascinating chocoholic chats, your lavish hot Chocolate beginning and special prices on the ultimate Chocolate luxuries!

£30 per person, booking essential

Mayfair Chocolate Ecstasy tour - Monday 12th October

Monday 12th October 2009

In response to requests for shorter tours we’ve created a condensed version of our Original Chocolate Ecstasy Tour. We think you’ll like it.

It starts at 11am with a delicious hot chocolate in one of the best locations in London. Your Chocolate Ecstasy guide will then take you on an indulgent walking tour to some of the finest traditional English chocolatiers (and at least one other interesting chocolate shop as well!).

Tours include an abundance of luxury Chocolate sampling, fascinating chocoholic chats, your lavish hot Chocolate beginning and special prices on the ultimate Chocolate luxuries!

£30 per person, booking essential

Sir Hans Sloane at Chocolate Unwrapped

Sunday 11th October 2009

Enter into the world of the the finest couverture created and crafted by Master Chocolatier, Bill McCarrick, at Chocolate Unwrapped.
Taste your way through the 50 degrees of cocoa with Bill from the lightest at 35% to the darkest at 85%.

Sir Hans Sloane at Chocolate Unwrapped

Saturday 10th October 2009

Enter into the world of the the finest couverture created and crafted by Master Chocolatier, Bill McCarrick, at Chocolate Unwrapped.
Taste your way through the 50 degrees of cocoa with Bill from the lightest at 35% to the darkest at 85%.

Chocolate Ecstasy Tour Saturday 17th Oct - SOLD OUT

Saturday 17th October 2009

For a unique chocolate experience of London join a qualified Chocolate Ecstasy guide for a walking tour of the finest chocolate boutiques of London.
Your Chocolate Ecstasy guide will enlighten you to the secrets of chocolate and of the hidden streets and arcades you pass through. Along the way you will step inside magical chocolate shops to taste their delicious chocolate truffles, bars and pralines. The perfect experience for any chocoholic.

£60 per person

The Chocolate Consultant at La Fromagerie

Saturday 17th October 2009

Chocolate Week is a time of pure indulgence, involving the country’s best chocolatiers and chocolate shops holding events all over the UK.  On Saturday 17th October, we are delighted to be joined by Louise Thomas, of The Chocolate Consultant, who also works with the award winning chocolate shop in Notting Hill, Melt…

The workshop beings at 9:30am, on arrival guests will be offered Le Piantagioni coffee, juice, breakfast pastries and homemade chocolate chip muffins.  Through out the chocolate workshop and tasting, Louise will be discussing the history and origins of chocolate including the process from bean to bonbon.  Guests will be tasting chocolate in all its forms including exploring different origins of chocolate as used by Melt

Louise will demonstrate how to make three hot chocolates, Aztec, European and Single Origin Hot Chocolate Blocks from Melt.  This promises to be a deliciously indulgent tasting workshop with an informative edge.

At the end guests will be given a Melt goodie bag containing recipes, chocolate and homemade chocolate fudge. Please note places are limited for this event. 

From 9:30am at La Fromagerie, 2-6 Moxon Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 4EW.  For reservations please telephone La Fromagerie: +44 (0) 207 935 0341 or download a booking form from www.lafromagerie.co.uk

Launch of The Chocolate Consultant

Wednesday 14th October 2009

The Chocolate Consultant invites you to a special chocolate tasting to announce the launch of The Chocolate Consultant .  A celebratory event with a brief introduction of the company and a complimentary chocolate tasting.  Held at the beautiful Drawing Room, on Portobello Road, you are invited to come down and enjoy bespoke chocolate cocktails for this exciting event. 

Inspired by her passion for chocolate, The Chocolate Consultant is a new company, created by Louise Thomas, to raise awareness of fine chocolate at a consumer level, through events, tastings, demonstrations, workshops and courses, online reviews of fine, dark chocolate, guided walks through London to explore the process of chocolate from bean to bonbon, and an online journal, keeping users up to date with events in the chocolate industry, reviews of white, milk and flavoured chocolate and bonbons, and little chocolate extras, exploring the world of fine chocolate. 

We hope you can join us in celebrating chocolate! 

From 6pm (Press & Industry Tasting 6:30-7:00pm Open Tasting/Second Chance 8:00-8:30pm) at the Drawing Room (in the Muse Gallery), 269 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LR.  For enquiries please contact The Chocolate Consultant at louise@thechocolateconsultant.co.uk or call +44 (0) 7729 287198

The Chocolate Consultant at Melt, Chocolate Unwrapped

Saturday 10th October 2009

On behalf of Melt, Louise Thomas, of The Chocolate Consultant, will be hosting hot chocolate demonstrations through out Saturday and Sunday on behalf of Melt using their Single Origin Hot Chocolate Blocks, as recommended by William Sitwell of Waitrose Food and Wine. 

Chocolate night at The Grange Hotel

Thursday 15th October 2009

The hotel are holding an exclusive Chocolate Night to take place at the hotel on 15th October 2009.  The price is £22 per person and will include a 3 course meal and wines.

Tel: 01904 644744 to book

Chocs away at The Black Swan

Monday 12th October 2009

Dessert lovers can indulge their passion for chocolate with a new themed break at a North Yorkshire hotel.

To mark National Chocolate Week 2009 (October 15 – 18) the award-winning Black Swan Hotel, Helmsley, is offering a special overnight package dedicated to the nation’s favourite sweet treat.

The aptly named Chocs Away package, includes overnight accommodation, a welcome bottle of Black Shiraz wine and a box of chocolates from Green & Black’s Alfresco collection, a full English breakfast and a unique six-course dinner served in the hotel’s Rutland Restaurant.

The dinner menu will change throughout the month but will always be accompanied by a trio of chocolates to follow dessert.  The main course dishes will also incorporate a chocolate-theme and may include dishes like white chocolate risotto served with parmesan, seared scallops and caviar, or pan fried venison, with beetroot, parsnips, bitter chocolate and venison jus.

The Black Swan Hotel is famed for its mouth-watering desserts and has its own in-house patisserie within the Black Sawn tearoom. 

The Chocs Away package is priced at £99 per person and is valid Sunday to Thursday throughout October 2009.  All dates are subject to availability.

To book please contact: 01439 770466 or enquiries@blackswan-helmsley.co.uk

Roar raw chocolate tasting with new flavours

Thursday 15th October 2009

Roar raw chocolate tasting at Infinity Foods in the heart of The Brighton Laines

11am-5pm

Chocolate afternoon tea at The Cavendish Hotel

Monday 12th October 2009

The luxurious Cavendish Hotel is celebrating National Chocolate Week by offering a limited edition Chocolate Afternoon Tea.  The tea will be available from Monday 12 October until Sunday 18 October 2009. 

The special tea will include a decadent trio of chocolate pastries and tarts, indulgent chocolate dipped strawberries and a luxury tasting platter of Casemir chocolates.  The afternoon tea also includes an extensive selection of Fairtrade teas and coffees, accompanied by a selection of freshly-made, free-range sandwiches and scones with clotted cream and organic preserves.
The Lounge is an elegant and sophisticated venue for Afternoon Tea. 
The Chocolate Afternoon Tea is priced at £17 per person and is available from 2pm to 5.30pm.  To make a reservation, please call 020 7930 2111.

The four-star deluxe Cavendish Hotel is a modern and contemporary hotel situated on London’s prestigious Jermyn Street, off St James’s.  The hotel’s location on this quiet street makes it perfect for visiting the shops and boutiques of Bond and Regent Street, as well as being only five minutes walk from Green Park, Piccadilly Circus and West End Theatres.

Seventypercent.com - Chocolate Week at the Scotch Malt Whisky Society - all week

Monday 12th October 2009

As part of Seventypercent.com’s ongoing love affair with fine whisky and chocolate, the London member rooms of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society will be opening their doors to non-members for daily sampling of matching fine chocolate and Society whiskies.

Every day from Mon 12 - Fri 16. Sign up for Society membership during your visit and you’ll receive four fine chocolate bars to go with your introductory whiskies.

As part of Seventypercent’s Chocolate Week programme, the London member rooms of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society will be opening their doors to non-members for daily sampling of matching fine chocolate and Society whiskies.

The Society’s London rooms are the home of Seventypercent’s regular monthly connoisseur tastings. We share a mutual love affair for fine, single cask malt whisky and fine chocolate and have together chosen five unique combinations of cask strength whisky and matching chocolate, one each of which will be on sample from Monday to Friday of Chocolate Week.

Chocolate samples will be free, and the matching whisky will be served at normal Society bar prices, or you can choose from over a hundred of the Society’s other unique single cask bottlings and create your own matches.

You can also take advantage of a Chocolate Week Society membership special and receive four selected fine chocolate bars to go with the four whiskies in your membership pack, giving you the chance to experiment with your own chocolate and whisky combinations. (Applies to Soceity membership when purchased at the London member rooms during Chocolate Week.)

Raw Chocolate & Organic Wine Tasting Event

Sunday 18th October 2009

Sweet Sensations, Just Natural and Ethical Edibles invite you to an intoxicating sampling event, combining raw chocolate and organic wine.

We will have samples of melt-in-your-mouth raw chocolate yumminess -  truffles, bars and desserts, all free from sugar, dairy, wheat, soy or gluten. We will also have our truffles, kits and desserts for sale if you wish to take some home with you.

The wines available for sampling will be selected for their special affinity with chocolate, so come prepared to have your tastebuds educated as well as delighted!

Why not make an afternoon of it, and wend your way through the award-winning Alexandra Palace Farmers Market before popping over to Just Natural for some wine and chocolate?

Time: 2-4pm (Just Natural will be open as usual 12-4pm)
Tel: 020 8340 1720 (Just Natural); 020 8883 7210 (Sweet Sensations)

Thorntons chocolatier Ross Sneddon at Edinburgh Store

Friday 16th October 2009

Thorntons chocolatiers will also be appearing in a number of stores across the country for the whole week, giving chocolate demonstrations, making chocolate sculptures and creating fresh chocolates to hand out to its customers - all in celebration of National Chocolate Week. Chocolatier Ross Sneddon will be in his home town of Edinburgh in the Princes Street store from 10am until 2pm.

All week Thorntons will be sampling delicious chocolates from its new Continental Paris Collection in store, the latest addition to Thorntons famous Continental range. The Paris Collection is a selection of milk chocolates inspired by French gastronomy and gives a flavour of the city and its style.

Thorntons chocolatier Ross Sneddon at Nottingham Store

Thursday 15th October 2009

Thorntons chocolatiers will also be appearing in a number of stores across the country for the whole week, giving chocolate demonstrations, making chocolate sculptures and creating fresh chocolates to hand out to its customers - all in celebration of National Chocolate Week. Chocolatier Ross Sneddon will be at the Nottingham store from 10am until 2pm.

All week Thorntons will be sampling delicious chocolates from its new Continental Paris Collection in store, the latest addition to Thorntons famous Continental range. The Paris Collection is a selection of milk chocolates inspired by French gastronomy and gives a flavour of the city and its style.

Thorntons chocolatier Jane Ranby-Ashton at Birmingham High Street store

Wednesday 14th October 2009

Thorntons chocolatiers will also be appearing in a number of stores across the country for the whole week, giving chocolate demonstrations, making chocolate sculptures and creating fresh chocolates to hand out to its customers - all in celebration of National Chocolate Week. Chocolatier Jane Ranby-Ashton will be at the Birmingham store from 10am until 2pm.

All week Thorntons will be sampling delicious chocolates from its new Continental Paris Collection in store, the latest addition to Thorntons famous Continental range. The Paris Collection is a selection of milk chocolates inspired by French gastronomy and gives a flavour of the city and its style.

Thorntons Head chocolatier Keith Hurdman at Reading store

Tuesday 13th October 2009

Thorntons chocolatiers will also be appearing in a number of stores across the country for the whole week, giving chocolate demonstrations, making chocolate sculptures and creating fresh chocolates to hand out to its customers - all in celebration of National Chocolate Week. Head chocolatier Keith Hurdman will be at the Reading store from 1pm until 5pm.

All week Thorntons will be sampling delicious chocolates from its new Continental Paris Collection in store, the latest addition to Thorntons famous Continental range. The Paris Collection is a selection of milk chocolates inspired by French gastronomy and gives a flavour of the city and its style.

Head chocolatier Keith Hurdman at Thorntons, Victoria

Monday 12th October 2009

Thorntons chocolatiers will also be appearing in a number of stores across the country for the whole week, giving chocolate demonstrations, making chocolate sculptures and creating fresh chocolates to hand out to its customers - all in celebration of National Chocolate Week. Head chocolatier Keith Hurdman will be at the Victoria store from 10am until 2pm.

All week Thorntons will be sampling delicious chocolates from its new Continental Paris Collection in store, the latest addition to Thorntons famous Continental range. The Paris Collection is a selection of milk chocolates inspired by French gastronomy and gives a flavour of the city and its style.

Divine Chocolate with the Sanderson

Saturday 10th October 2009

Sanderson epitomizes a “new luxury” that is smart, pared down, and tempered with a healthy dose of wit and irony – in short, a hotel with modern sex appeal. Divine Chocolate Cocktails all week in the Long Bar and the Purple Bar.
Cocktails

Bounty
Divine Milk Chocolate melted and shaken with Caribbean coconut rum and crème de cacao white

Mon Chery Martini
Divine 70% Dark Chocolate melted and shaken with cherry marnier, crème de cerise and white crème de cacao

Kuapa Kokoo
Divine White Chocolate melted and shaken with cariel vanilla vodka and crème de cacao.

Divine Chocolate with the Sanderson

Audreys Chocolates

Thursday 15th October 2009

Tastings
10am - 4pm

Audreys Chocolates at Fortnum and Mason

Tuesday 13th October 2009

Tasting and Talk
David Burns from Audreys Chocolates - Longest Serving Chocolatier

Divine Chocolate with The Belfry at Yarcombe

Saturday 10th October 2009

The lovely Belfry, restaurant and rooms sits, in the little village of Yarcombe, surrounded by the beautiful, rolling Blackdown Hills. The hotel is a converted 19th-century school - all flint walls and huge, mullioned stained-glass windows - but the Belfry’s tranquil and laid-back atmosphere couldn’t be further from its educational heritage.

The six en-suite bedrooms, all named after famous poets, are light, airy and stylish. Three enjoy those incredible stained-glass windows - the Coleridge room is particularly stunning - boasting views out over the village and towards the countryside beyond. Comfy beds are made with crisp white, cotton linen, while the bathrooms have L’Occitane toiletries, bathrobes and huge, fluffy towels. Lots of little touches, such as CD players, home-made biscuits, free wifi access and fresh milk and fruit juices are the icing on the cake.

Downstairs, The Belfry’s lovely little restaurant - once the infants’ classroom - is a cosy place to enjoy a mouth-watering evening meal. Owners Sarah-Jane and Neil make great team and are superb hosts. Local products and home-made deliciousness make up the vibrant and super-fresh menu, with British classics given a global twist and puddings to die for. The kitchen team (that’s Sarah-Jane) is small enough that guests are asked to order their food in advance and there’s just one sitting for dinner, but the effort is more than worth it. Breakfast (which can be ordered there and then!) is also fabulous - sausages, eggs and bacon from the local farm shop, kippers from the Dartmouth Smokehouse and home-made marmalades and jams.

Throughout Chocolate Week, the belfry will be serving mini bars with coffee after dinner, and dark chocolate desserts on the menus including Rich chocolate brownie made with Divine 70% dark chocolate served with pistachio ice-cream and a Rich chocolate Torte made with Divine 70% dark chocolate and Morgans Spiced Rum.

Divine Chocolate with The Belfry at Yarcombe

Divine Chocolate with Palmer’s Chocolate

Saturday 10th October 2009

A small’ independent chocolate shop based in a rural market town stocking a wide range of Divine products including the full selection of 100g bars. Sampling Divine all week during Chocolate Week.

Divine Chocolate with Palmer’s Chocolate

Divine Chocolate with Ella’s Bakehouse

Saturday 10th October 2009

These are not just cupcakes, these are Ella’s bakehouse cupcakes made in London town by Lorraine Pascale and her merry band of highly skilled Cakers.

But what makes these cakes so darn special I hear your cry? Using mainly British ingredients the sponge is brushed with a light vanilla sugar syrup to make the cupcakes extra tasty and super-duper moist for added sensory pleasure.

Throughout Chocolate Week, Ella’s Bakehouse will be making Divine black and white chocolate chunk cupcakes.

Divine Chocolate with Ella’s Bakehouse

Divine Chocolate with Le Salon Du Chocolat

Sunday 11th October 2009

Luxury chocolate
made by hand…....
.......by you!!

Le Salon du Chocolat has been especially set up as a studio where adults or children can come along and indulge themselves in the wonderful art of chocolate moulding.
During Chocolate Week, there are a number of sessions and workshops available on a daily basis using Divine Chocolate.

David Greenwood-Haigh, professional Chef and trained Chocolatier, hosts the Divine Chocolatiers Course on Sunday 11th October 11am – 1pm exploring the history of chocolate and the art of tasting it. David gives expert advice for perfecting chocolate making skills and teaches gourmet recipes such as Traditional French Truffles which can be easily recreated at home. A truly Divine experience dipping you into the wonderful world of chocolate.

Following this session, on Sunday 11th October children will get a chance to come and make their own chocolate goodies using delicious Divine Fairtrade chocolate. they will also learn how chocolate is made from the cocoa bean to a chocolate bar. Everything that they make will be hand wrapped and taken home with them.

To book a place on the chocolatiers course please contact Le Salon Du Chocolat on 02392 413350

Divine Chocolate with Le Salon Du Chocolat

Seventypercent.com and Melt - chocolate from cacao countries - Pacari, Ecuador

Monday 12th October 2009

A one-off Chocolate Week special, featuring one of the most promising of the new growing country makers, Pacari from Ecuador.

7.00pm-9.00pm. Tickets £35, including glass of wine and truffle sampling. Book online at Seventypercent.com or in the shop at Melt.

Pacari have excited the fine chocolate cognoscenti since their first appearance in the US and Europe in 2008, producing a unique style of chocolate, with flavour notes close to the original flavours of the cacao beans from which the chocolate is made.

Santiago Peralta, owner and the chocolate maker behind Pacari will be at the event to talk to us about the ins and outs and pros and cons of artisanal chocolate making in Ecuador and his very hands on approach to chocolate making.

Pacari have begun to show us the true flavour potential of Ecuador’s Nacional, and the most interesting example of this is their unique Raw chocolate - a fully refined chocolate made without roasting or fermenting above the critical temperature that could damage the health giving compounds in chocolate.

Pacari chocolate, truffles made from the chocolate and with a glass of wine will be included in the tasting, and goody bags with featured products will be on sale take home.So book soon for this exciting event with one of Ecuador’s hottest new producers.

Seventypercent.com and Melt - chocolate from cacao countries - Pacari, Ecuador

London chocolate group - Chocolate Party

Friday 16th October 2009

To mark Chocolate Week 2009 The London Chocolate Group is having a party to celebrate some of the UK’s best chocolatiers.  Many people think you need to go to the continent to find the best chocolate, but in recent years there has been a chocolate revolution in this country and London in particular is now home to a number of world class chocolatiers producing fresh, handmade top quality chocolates.

What’s included:
7pm onwards:  The centrepiece will be a rich chocolate fountain with a selection of dippers including strawberries, pineapple, banana, grapes, profiteroles, marshmallows, mini-flapjacks, mini-doughnuts, fudge and jelly babies.  A generous selection of savoury canapés will also be available including cherry tomato & feta bruschetta, vegetable spring rolls, smoked salmon blinis and falafel with yoghurt and mint dip. 

8pm onwards: Whilst you mingle we will be tempting your tastebuds by bringing round a selection of some of the finest chocolates in London including hand dipped ganache, truffles, salted caramels and filled chocolates from chocolatiers including Rococo, Paul A Young, Marc Demarquette, Artisan du Chocolat, William Curley, and CocoMaya.  A bar will also be available where you can buy drinks. 

10pm:  Chocolate prize draw!  Everyone attending will also be entered into a prize draw with some very chocolatey prizes.

Tickets are £24 per person and need to be booked in advance at http://www.meetup.com/london-chocolate-group/calendar/11438809/

.  The London Chocolate Group is free to join and regular chocolate related events are held in and around London including tasting evenings, walks, and chocolate making workshops.

London chocolate meet up group

Chocolate-themed cooking classes at L’atelier des Chefs

Saturday 17th October 2009

We will be celebrating Chocolate Week at L’atelier des Chefs by including yummy chocolate desserts in all our evening classes. We will also run a chocolate workshop on Saturday, when you can learn to make chocolate and mandarin macaroons, chocolate fondant and mini dark chocolate shots with pistachio. Book now to avoid disappointment and treat yourself to an afternoon in chocolate heaven! See our website for full details and to book.
Chocolate Workshop: Saturday 17th 15.00-16.30 £54

Chocolate-themed cooking classes at L’atelier des Chefs

Raw Chocolate Desserts & Cakes Workshop

Tuesday 13th October 2009

Time: 11.30am-3.30pm

Join Liz Bygrave of Sweet Sensations on this workshop that is designed to show you how to make a range of delicious chocolate recipes – Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Flan, Tiramisu and Chewy Chocolate Almond Cake, all completely free from any sugar, dairy or wheat.

We will be using ‘raw chocolate’ (also known as ‘raw cacao’) and natural sweeteners, and alternatives to dairy such as coconut oil and nuts. All the ingredients are as natural and unprocessed as possible and there is no cooking involved in the preparation of the recipes.

This workshop is suitable for beginner and experienced cooks alike. A light lunch will be included.

Pre-booking is essential. Cost £100.00. (The workshop is almost fully booked so it is recommended that you book soon to avoid disappointment.)

Call Leiths on 020 8749 6400 or email them at bookings@leiths.com.

  • Address: Leith's School of Food & Wine, 16-20 Wendell Road, London W12 9RT
  • www.leiths.com
Raw Chocolate Desserts & Cakes Workshop

Harrods Chocolate Week, 12th - 18th October

Saturday 10th October 2009

Harrods is celebrating Chocolate Week 2009 with a feast of indulgent tastings and events from the world’s best chocolatiers, and what’s more we are launching our very own chocolate couverture for connoisseurs to indulge in. So head to Knightsbridge this October where chocolate heaven will be taking over the Food Halls and Restaurants.


Harrods Launches Own Chocolate Couverture - 
What better way to mark this most delectable of food festivals than by creating our very own recipe chocolate? Launching just in time for Chocolate Week, “Harrods Chocolatier” features a milk, a dark and a white variety available in both bars and truffles. Our chefs travelled to Paris to work on our new chocolate couverture recipe, which will be making its debut for Chocolate week, 12th through 18th in Harrods Food Halls and Restaurants.


Chocolate Sensations to Taste -
From the 8th until the 18th of October, there will be chocolate tastings happening in the Chocolate Room from the world’s best chocolatiers:  La Maison du Chocolat, Neuhaus, Patchi, Godiva, Galler, Prestat, Hotel Chocolat, Amedei, Leonidas and Harrods new Signature brand, Harrods Chocolatier. Please note that tastings will be taking place from Monday to Friday only.


Whisky and Chocolate Tasting Evening - 
Savour Scotland’s liquid gold this October with the Harrods Whisky Trail promotion, featuring a selection of the finest malts from across Scottland. And don’t miss out on the whisky and chocolate tasting event, in association with Maison du Chocolat on the 15th of October between 7-9pm in the Wine Shop. Taste the selected range of chocolates that have been specifically paired to complement an expression from each of our 12 distilleries.  The Whisky Trail runs from the 5th October to 8th November in the Wine Shop, Lower Ground Floor. Tickets to the tasting event cost £25 per person, please call 020 7893 8777 or email wineshop@harrods.com


Chocolate Afternoon Tea -
Harrods Pastry Chef has created a luxurious Chocolate Afternoon Tea using Harrods new chocolate recipe…indulge in chocolate chip scones, chocolate cake, passion fruit with white chocolate choux…


Chocolate Sculpture in the Georgian Restaurant -
On the 13th and 14th of October, one of UK’s well known Chocolatiers will be creating a chocolate sculpture in the Georgian Restaurant during the Chocolate Afternoon Tea from 3:30 until 6:30. 


Chocolate Bar -
Visit Harrods Chocolate Bar to try their new delectable chocolate menu, which includes chocolate fondues, brownies, chocolate fudge cake…


New Harrods pastries -
Indulge in Harrods new range of chocolate pastries available in the Chocolate Room


Harrods Exclusives: From Godiva -
Godiva Chocolatier will introduce a collection over 60 years in the making: the Godiva Truffes Légendaires Collection (Legendary Truffles Collection). Their Chef Chocolatier hand-selected the most iconic and delicious Godiva truffles - each representing the most innovative ingredients, flavors and culinary styles in Godiva’s 60 years of truffle making history. The Godiva Truffes Légendaires Collection is exclusively sold at Harrods and is available in an 18 piece gift box retailing at £29.

  • Address: 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London. SW1X 7XL
  • www.harrods.com
Harrods Chocolate Week, 12th - 18th October

Children’s Hour at Melt

Saturday 17th October 2009

Treat your children at Melt on Saturday from 11.15-12.15 where they can try out and learn about all of our chocolates.
Booking required.

Children’s Hour at Melt

Prudence Emma Staite at Fortnum & Masons

Tuesday 13th October 2009

During chocolate week renowned chocolate artist Prudence Emma Staite will be performing in Fortnum and Mason from 12.30 to 5pm in the demo kitchen on first floor. She will be making making chocolate skulls, among other things, and people can play chocolate jenga and chocolate draughts/chess.

Hot Chocolate Day at Melt

Sunday 18th October 2009

Come in on Sunday for the chance to try our Origin Hot Chocolate Blocks. Sourced from different locations, such as Venezuela, Columbia and Madagascar, they vary in taste so come in to try their different flavours, relax and rejuvenate at the end of the weekend.

Hot Chocolate Day at Melt

Fun Friday at Melt

Friday 16th October 2009

Decorate your own lollipop all day at Melt. Create personal messages for friends and family or come just for the pleasure of writing with chocolate!

  • Address: Melt, 59 Ledbury Road, Notting Hill, London W11 2AA and Melt at Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, London, W1A 1AB
  • www.meltchocolates.com
Fun Friday at Melt

Children’s Hour at Melt

Wednesday 14th October 2009

An After-School treat designed especially for youngsters from 4.15-5.15pm at Melt.
Booking essential.

Children’s Hour at Melt

Introducing…Rosehip

Saturday 17th October 2009

Here at Gorvett & Stone we will be launching our brand new range of contemporary English chocolates throughout the week at our shop in Henley-on-Thames.

No need to book, just pop in any time between 9.30 and 17.30, and today we will be sampling our Rosehip Truffles.

Introducing…Rosehip

Introducing…Eton Mess

Friday 16th October 2009

Here at Gorvett & Stone we will be launching our brand new range of contemporary English chocolates throughout the week at our shop in Henley-on-Thames.

No need to book, just pop in any time between 9.30 and 17.30, and today we will be sampling our Eton Mess Truffles.

Introducing…Eton Mess

Chocolate Tasting at Melt

Wednesday 14th October 2009

Come and try Melt’s luxury chocolates at an exclusive evening tasting and talk with Martin Christy from www.seventypercent.com.
Dedicated to Santander chocolate from Colombia, Martin Christy will report back from his recent visit there, hosted by Santander chocolate producer Compañía Nacional de Chocolates.
Featuring slides and bean samples, Martin will introduce fine chocolate from Colombia with chocolate from Santander and other companies.
Melt Chocolates have been using Santander for their truffles for several years now and these will be on offer as part of the tasting along with a glass of wine and other treats. Goody bags with featured products will be on sale to take home.
Booking essential

 

Chocolate Tasting at Melt

Truffle Tuesday at Melt

Tuesday 13th October 2009

Come in to Melt and watch our chocolatiers at work all day. We will have truffles for you to roll yourselves so come in for the chance to make your own chocolates and discover the secrets behind the award winning recipes.

  • Address: Melt: 59 Ledbury Road, Notting Hill, London, W11 2AA and Melt in Selfridges: 400 Oxford Street, London W1A 1AB
  • www.meltchocolates.com
Truffle Tuesday at Melt

Introducing…Chestnut Praline

Thursday 15th October 2009

Here at Gorvett & Stone we will be launching our brand new range of contemporary English chocolates throughout the week at our shop in Henley-on-Thames.

No need to book, just pop in any time between 9.30 and 17.30, and today we will be sampling our Chestnut Praline.

Introducing…Chestnut Praline

Introducing…Raspberry Truffles

Wednesday 14th October 2009

Here at Gorvett & Stone we will be launching our brand new range of contemporary English chocolates throughout the week at our shop in Henley-on-Thames.

No need to book, just pop in any time between 9.30 and 17.30, and today we will be sampling our Raspberry Truffles.

Introducing…Raspberry Truffles

Introducing…Rum & Raisin

Tuesday 13th October 2009

Here at Gorvett & Stone we will be launching our brand new range of contemporary English chocolates throughout the week at our shop in Henley-on-Thames.

No need to book, just pop in any time between 9.30 and 17.30, and today we will be sampling our Rum & Raisin Truffles.

Introducing…Rum & Raisin

Introducing…Elderflower

Monday 12th October 2009

Here at Gorvett & Stone we will be launching our brand new range of contemporary English chocolates throughout the week at our shop in Henley-on-Thames.

No need to book, just pop in any time between 9.30 and 17.30, and today we will be sampling our Elderflower Truffles.

Introducing…Elderflower

Tea Party @ The Chocolate Cellar

Sunday 18th October 2009

Tea Party in aid of The Sick Children’s Trust

Starts @ 4pm - Guests will be treated to a hot drink, cupcake and chocolate as well as a demo from our chocolatier, Bala Croman

Tickets are £7 each and £2 from each ticket goes to charity

Booking by phone or e-mail or visit our shop

Divine Chocolate at Liberty London

Monday 12th October 2009

Liberty is the well known store in Great Marlborough Street in central London at the heart of the West End shopping district. The Chocolate Shop on the ground floor has everything a chocolate lover could desire. Come and sample Divine Chocolate on Monday 12th October 12-3pm

Divine Chocolate at Liberty London

Divine Chocolate with Cacao Bean

Saturday 10th October 2009

Cacao Bean is a warm and friendly coffee shop and cafe’ that incorporates continental charm with modern & contemporary style. Our approach is “nothing we can’t do”, so our celebration cakes can range from “Barbie” to a 7 tier Wedding Cake fantasy, with anything in between. Chocolate and Truffles are our passion. We make all our own Truffles, which are heavenly soft centred. Not using any preservatives means we only make small batches more often. That way our truffles are always fresh and divine.

All week Cacao Bean will have a Divine Chocolate tart on the menu.

Divine Chocolate with Cacao Bean

Divine Chocolate with More Cocoa

Saturday 10th October 2009

More Cocoa is a lovely café offering a range of chocolate products all handmade using Divine chocolate and cocoa. Available at University of Birmingham, Aston University and City University.

Divine Chocolate with More Cocoa

Divine Chocolate at the Lyric Theatre

Saturday 10th October 2009

On the opening of Sean Holmes’ first show as Artistic Director at the Lyric Hammersmith, Trevor Griffiths’ award winning ‘Comedians’ the casts, guests and staff will celebrate National Chocolate Week by enjoying Divine Chocolate at the opening night. Comedians stars starring Matthew Kelly and Keith Allen joined by Mark Benton and Reece Shearsmith, David Dawson and Kulvinder Ghir and runs from 7th October to 14th November 2009.

Divine Chocolate at the Lyric Theatre

Divine Chocolate with the Una Hotel

Saturday 10th October 2009

The Una Hotel is a river. All our rooms are named after the rivers of the world. With a combination of contrasting textures, organic woods, natural fabrics and contemporary artwork each one tells you a different story. Within the individual but unpretentious interiors, balanced soft colours and homely atmosphere Hotel Una is the place to exist in harmony.

During chocolate week all guests will receive Divine chocolate on their pillows, a complimentary hot chocolate for breakfast or as an night time drink and bars at the reception.

Divine Chocolate with the Una Hotel

Goddess of Chocolate event

Wednesday 14th October 2009

To coincide with Chocolate Week (12-18 October http://chocolate-week.co.uk/), CHOC Chick has teamed up with the luscious Fay from Diosa Media and the gorgeous Sam from Bars by Design to celebrate the love of raw chocolate making.

Our chocolate and cocktail making night will be held on Wednesday 14th October from 6:00pm till 9:00pm at The Circle Bar, 348 Clapham Road, London, SW9 9AR

The cost is only £20 and includes a fun session of raw chocolate making and tasting, CHOCtastic chocolate cocktail making and a lovely goodie bag to take home.

Spaces are limited, so please R.S.V.P. to fay@diosamedia.com to ensure you don’t miss out on a fabulous night out.

Goddess of Chocolate event

Divine Chocolate with the Dartmouth Apprentice

Saturday 10th October 2009

Behind the Apprentice training restaurants is an enterprising charity called Training For Life. The Apprentice trains people who have faced difficulties with the skills necessary to obtain a real job within the hospitality sector. Throughout Chocolate Week, The Apprentice restaurants will be serving chocolate courses on the menu.

Starter
Cocoa dusted scallops with Tagliarelle and Rocket
Crab risotto with white chocolate (can be V option, minus crab replace with cepe mushrooms)
Duck and wild mushroom chocolate terrine
Main Course
Fillet of venison (or Steak) with rich chilli and chocolate sauce
Dessert
Chocolate Brownie with white chocolate sauce
Trio of Hoxton apprentice Chocolate Ice Creams
Shortbread biscuits (white chocolate, Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate)

Divine Chocolate with the Dartmouth Apprentice