Laura Gonzalez

Beginner

Location:: Chocolate Academy Dubai
Date:: 17 Jun 2025 - 19 Jun 2025
Duration:: 3 days
Primary course language:: English
Price:: 800.00 USD
Class size:: 12

Chocolate Discovery

The course is designed for anyone who is passionate in chocolate to professionals who would like to set up a business in confectionery and catch the trends and opportunities of the market. The courses will provide you with the mandatory platform of knowledge and skills in chocolate works.

The course will bring you to the wonderful world of chocolate and we will be focusing on the application in confectionery through theoretical and hands-on learning approaches. It is a good start to gain a complete fundamental knowledge and basic skills of working with chocolate.

You will learn:

- Theory of Chocolate making process
- Tempering (pre-crystallization) techniques (Seeding, Direct, Classic , Mycryo)
- Moulding and enrobing techniques
- How to perfectly seal moulded chocolates
- Introduction to ganaches and emulsions

- Colour spraying

- Possible problems and remedies

- Intro to the equipment

Workshop hours: 8:30-13:00, 14:00-17:00
Lunch break: 13:00 - 14:00, Lunch is provided*

*Should you have any food restrictions, please inform us at least a week before the course.

Content for this course:

Bean to Bar in depth discussion
Fat based & ganache fillings
Moulded & enrobed bonbons
Truffles
Mendiants
Choco rocks
Lollipops
Colour spraying

Practical information

Regarding our Courses

Class size is from 8 to 12 people.
Class is from 9:00 am to 17:00 pm- You will receive an email confirmation prior to course date.
Lunch & apron will be provided.
Confirm your spot- full upfront payment is required prior to arrival.

Tuition Fees Include

Course Recipe Booklet
Coffee Break & Lunch
Apron & kitchen tools

Upon registration you will receive an email regarding course details to ensure you have enrolled in the correct Master Class based on your level of chocolate (or pastry) knowledge.

Dress code

The CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ center will provide an apron.

You should bring your own chef jacket.

Long pants and ensure you wear comfortable closed shoes.

Accommodation

Grand Millennium Business Bay

Located in Business bay district, in close proximity to Burj Khalifa. 5mins away from the Academy.

Located in the city's vibrant heart in South Downtown Dubai, nestled along the Dubai Water Canal and close to iconic attractions.

Optimum exquisite destination from where you can explore the city.

For bookings contact: Borras.Emil@Millenniumhotels.com

https://millenniumhotels.com/

Pullman Dubai Downtown

Located in Business bay district, in close proximity to Burj Khalifa. 5mins away from the Academy.

For bookings contact: blaise.job@accor.com

https://pullmandubaidowntown.com/

Four points By Sheraton SZR

Conveniently located on Sheikh Zayed Road, a 10mins drive from the Chocolate Academy and is close to DIFC metro.

For bookings contact: corp.szr@fourpoints.com

https://four-points.marriott.com/

Hilton Hotel - Al Habtoor City and The V Hotel - Curio Collection by Hilton

Places you in the heart of Dubai, convenient to Academy (8mins drive)

Habtoor City

Overlooking the Dubai Water Canal, this lively hotel is designed to reflect the spirit of the city itself. The building is home to Dubai's premier stage show, La Perle by Franco Dragone, with complimentary access for guests. Located eight kilometers from Downtown and 8mins away from the Academy.

For bookings contact: Andrea.Torres@hiltonalhabtoorcity.com

Media One Hotel

Located in the centre of Media City. Close to Marina, JLT and JBR

For bookings contact: Adelwisa@mediaonehotel.com

https://www.mediaonehotel.com/

Booking Reference: Mention "BARRY CALLEBAUT" when booking directly with the hotel to avail special rates.