Top 5 Chocolate Courses 

Enjoy feeling like Willy Wonka for a day with one of these chocolate workshops. A real chocoholic’s dream.

Head to Artistry in Cocoa in Newmarket in Suffolk to enjoy a fully customisable Masterclass in chocolate including an introduction to how chocolate is made, how to make chocolate from roasted beans, a chocolate tasting (of course), making and flavouring a ganache, learn how to use a mould and pipe chocolates. Have a go at hand rolling and dipping truffles, learn how to temper chocolate, learn cake making skills and chocolate skills for cakes and finally learn how to paint with chocolate and sculpt with the lovely sweet stuff. Find out more at www.artistryincocoa.co.uk

Chappel Chocolate (http://chappelchocolatehouse.co.uk/) based in Colchester runs a series of chocolate making courses for children and big kids alike (from £150 for six children) which include two hours of chocolatey fun including making chocolate lollipops and shapes as well as a chance to decorate using chocolate.

Enjoy learning how to master chocolate with Gloria Dominguez Martinez, aka Mama Bombon at the Cambridge Cookery School (http://cambridgecookeryschool.com).  With a variety of courses including Easter Chocolate Making or an introduction class, there’s a chocolate class for everyone.  Gloria, the master chocolatier has worked on chocolate plantations and learnt her trade while living in South America with her young son. She’s a real-life Vivienne from Chocolat and her passion is truly infectious. You’ll come away loving chocolate even more (if that’s possible!)

Pop into the Chocolate Deli in Wells-next-to-the-sea (https://www.thechocolatedeli.co.uk/) to enjoy one of their chocolate workshops. Suitable for anyone looking to learn the secrets behind chocolate making, you’ll have the chance to make your own lollies, roll and dip handmade truffles or create your own Willy Wonka style chocolate bar in a couple of hours.

The Choccie Drop based in Abbotts Langley (www.thechocciedrop.co.uk) has a variety of courses, either in your home or in their base, taking kids and adults alike through a variety of chocolate making skills. Learn how to make various chocolate based treats, sample a wide array of chocolates and learn more about where our favourite sweet treat comes from in the ‘bean to bar’ story.

Written by Amanda French. Read more on her foodie blog at www.anoseforfood.com