Chocolate Week

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

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.

• Address: 181 Piccadilly, London W1A 1ER
• www.fortnumandmason.com

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.

• Address: 181 Piccadilly, London W1A 1ER
• www.fortnumandmason.com

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

• Address: Searcy's Champagne Bar, Westfield, London
• www.marychocolate.co.uk

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.

• Address: 285, Fulham Road, London SW10 9PZ
• www.demarquette.com