Summary:

As recommended in The New York Times ,  The Sunday Times and CNN

“The best way to experience the power and pleasure of chocolate is to taste its history.”

” Crafting bonbons is not just a sweet treat, but it’s like weaving my affections and memories into each delicate piece.”

Melt’s bonbon-making course is a fun chocolate workshop run by Melt’s world-class chocolatiers. This immersive workshop will teach you how to make your personalised bonbons. You will also learn about the art of chocolate making, where chocolate comes from, and taste your way through a variety of single-origin chocolates. So there is plenty of opportunity to eat lots of the best chocolate in the world.

Once you step behind the scenes of Melt, ‘London’s Most Luxurious Chocolate Company’ and their boutique kitchen, in Notting Hill, you will learn how to make a ganache and to temper chocolate. Then you will follow a step-by-step guide to creating and working with chocolate like a professional. You will be taught by our experienced hosts and chocolatiers, who will look after you every step of the way.

A first step into the chocolate making world.

Hand-rolled ganache, twice coated in tempered chocolate and decorated.

Phases of Class:

1. Make ganache in pairs, then divide in half a put on small trays into the fridge to set.

2. Tasting of chocolates from around the world whilst also getting a brief explanation of the making process.
3. Roll ganache in a little cocoa powder into at least ten balls and refrigerate again.
4. Observe the tempering of chocolate on the bench. Use chocolate for next phase.
5. Coat ganache in first layer, then pair up and take it in turn to roll second layer and decorate. Pack into boxes and off into the day/night.

Our pre-booked classes are a fun, yet informative introduction to the fascinating world of chocolate. Chocolate has greater variety than wine! Come and discover the difference between the Chateau Lafite of the Chocolate world and the “Blue Nun”. Join us and experience chocolate-making classes at their best! Melt, ‘London’s Most Luxurious Chocolate Company’ is dedicated to making chocolate great again.

Take Home:

Customers take home a gift box of 10 handmade chocolates valued at £19.99, all packaged in Melt’s beautiful and minimalist packaging.

Some Reviews:

Described by clients as “a highlight of their trip to London”, “wonderful experience”, “highly recommended for both professionals and amateurs alike” and “one of our favourite experiences in London – our time spent at Melt”.

Please arrive 5 minutes before the experience. If you are late more than 15 minutes we will have to reschedule your experience.

If you would like to make a private booking or you have any other specific requests please contact our office on 02083540850 or send an email to office@meltchocolates.com.

In case of cancellation you can reschedule the date of your experience until 24 hours before the experience starts. In the event of a cancellation, no-show or notifying in less than 24h prior the event, your experience won’t be refundable or credited and you can not re-scheduled. Guests won’t be able to reschedule if they’ve moved the same experience already 1 time. If you  cancel the experience prior 24h and do not wish to reschedule we do not offer cash refunds but will be able to offer vouchers to the same value.