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Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Making Class


Price:

$115 / person


Times:

Friday - Sunday: 2pm


Length:

3.5 hours


Get down to the “nibby” gritty in our immersive bean-to-bar dark chocolate making class. You’ll start from scratch by selecting the single origin cacao beans you want to use, winnow them, grind and mill them, temper, pour, and then voila chocolate bars! This class is will set you up with the skills to actually make bean-to-bar chocolate at home with your own equipment. This class also includes an extensive tasting of the chocolate we make here at Raaka.

 

This class is HANDS ON. You'll go home with a bag of your own mini dark chocolates, an understanding of cacao origins and flavor profiles, and bean-to-bar chocolate making, not to mention happy, chocolatey memories!

 

NOTE: Due to the structure of the class, chocolate making happens in groups of 2. If the class is fully booked and you're flying solo, you may have to team up with another class participant for the class.

 

"We had a great time doing the tour and Chocolate bar making class. Ann was an amazing guide and was able to answer all questions asked of her. The whole experience was a tremendous amount of fun and I was surprised with how much we learned when I was all over. Highly recommend."

1HudsonLvr
TripAdvisor Review

"We did a chocolate making class and had a truly amazing time with the team. The class is very hands on and you’ll learn a whole lot about chocolate. It was a perfect company offsite."

David
Google Review

"took the Qi Tea + Chocolate tasting class on Mother's Day and it was great! informative but laid back, and delicious :) hoping to return for a tour or another class soon."

Marisa
Google Review

"Great class experience. I went with my friend and our instructor/chef was Esteban (hope i'm spelling that correctly) and we couldn't have had a better time. The chocolate was delicious and we learned so much. Definitely would go back for one of their other classes."

Kristen
Google Review

"This chocolate class provided by experts in the chocolate business was excellent. To begin with, from having a great knowledgeable chef to learning about making chocolate to actually making your own chocolate was fantastic!! The best part with the knowledge acquired you will feel confident to make chocolate at home and impress your friends and family!!"

JMRC
TripAvisor Review

"The bean to bar class is insane. You really do start with the beans (picking between Ugandan or Tanzanian with your partner) and go through cracking and winnowing, grinding and conching, tempering and molding. Toni was a wonderful teacher. We got to try cacao fruit juice!"

Samantha
Google Review

"The Bean to Bar chocolate class is a fantastic experience. It is an immersive afternoon into how chocolate is made and you get expert guidance every step of the way. You will leave with a new appreciation for the complexities of chocolate!"

Forza
Google Review

"We did a chocolate making class and had a truly amazing time with the team. The class is very hands on and you’ll learn a whole lot about chocolate. It was a perfect company offsite."

David
Google Review

"Such a fun experience! I took the Bean to Bar class taught by Esteban and was blown away by how in-depth the class went. You are literally making chocolate bars from scratch (cracking the beans, grinding it into chocolate paste, tempering the chocolate, and molding the bars)..."

Chloe
Google Review

Frequently Asked Questions

Child Policy

Due to the nature of our classes, children under the age of 14 are NOT permitted in the Bean to Bar Chocolate Making classes. All children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a ticket holding adult in all classes.

Cancellations/Changes

Ticket refunds are available as class credit only, up to 7 days before event. Within 7 days, there is a 30% rescheduling fee up until 48 hrs before the event. We are unable to accommodate changes or cancellations within 48hrs of the event.

 

Due to our small class sizes, student rescheduling has a direct impact on our business. We appreciate your understanding! To get in touch with us on the weekend, if you're running late, or need to cancel last-minute please text or call us at (206) 813-3319.

What to Wear

Please wear close toes shoes and long pants. Hair nets and aprons will be provided. Please bring a hair-tie to tie back hair. Some of our more hands on classes can get messy, so dress accordingly!

Allergens

Have an allergy? Let us know in advance at bookings@raakachocolate.com

 

Private Events

We're happy to host your group for a private class experience! Please email bookings@raakachocolate.com to get the conversation started.

 

Additional Questions?

Please email bookings@raakachocolate.com with any additional questions! To get in touch with us on the weekend, if you're running late or need to cancel please text us at (206) 813-3319.

 

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