Chocolate Week

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

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

• Address: 19 Wigmore Street, London W1U 1PH
• www.atelierdeschefs.co.uk

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.

• Address: Melt, 59 Ledbury Road, Notting Hill, London W11 2AA
• www.meltchocolates.com

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.

• Address: 28 Duke Street, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1UP
• www.gorvettandstone.co.uk

Artisan du Chocolat: chocolate discovery factory tour and tasting

Saturday 17th October 2009

A detailed visit of our atelier in Ashford Kent with tasting of chocolate from beans to bars and bars to chocolates. Discover our atelier and journey with Gerard from cocoa trees to beans, beans to bars and bars to boxed chocolates.From 3pm to 6.30pm. Book online at www.artisanduchocolat.com £35 per person, limited spaces

• Address: Long Barrow, Orbital Park, Ashford Kent TN240GP
• www.artisanduchocolat.com