- Location:
- Callebaut Chocolate Academy US
- Date:
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21 Jul 2026 - 23 Jul 2026
- Duration:
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3 days
- Primary course language:
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English
- Price:
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990.00 USD
- Segment:
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Confectionery
- Class size:
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13
In this immersive three-day hands-on course, you'll explore the essential techniques and tools that every aspiring chocolatier needs. From mastering the art of crystallization to creating beautifully molded and dipped chocolates, you'll gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge that will set you up for success.
What You’ll Learn:
Professional crystallization techniques for perfect texture and shine
Molding and enrobing methods to create stunning chocolate pieces
How to seal molded chocolates for a flawless finish
Introduction to ganaches and emulsions
Troubleshooting common chocolate issues
Overview of essential tools and equipment
A guided chocolate ritual tasting to refine your palate
You’ll also get a taste of sugar confectionery, including nougat and marshmallows, expanding your confectionery repertoire while deepening your chocolate knowledge.
This course is ideal for passionate hobbyists or emerging professionals eager to master the fundamentals of chocolate work.
Course agenda
Arrival & light breakfast: 8:15 - 9:00 am
Class: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Class: 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Practical information
For Your Information
- Class size is from 10 to 14 people
- A light breakfast will be served from 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- Class is from 9:00 AM to-5:00 PM, depending on the chef and the program
- Lunch and an apron will be provided
Tuition Fees Include
- Course recipe booklet
- Breakfast & lunch (should you have any allergies or food restrictions, please let us know)
- Callebaut Chocolate Academy apron
- Use of Chocolate Academy tools and equipment
In the event of a cancellation by the Academy, we will refund only the amount of the course but not the travel or the accommodations (see the cancellation policy below).
Dress Code
- The Callebaut Chocolate Academy™ center will provide one apron for you to wear for the entire class and keep at the end
- You must bring your own chef coat
- Pants: jeans or solid color wear
- Socks and closed shoes are required to enter in the kitchen
- Long hair must be restrained
- Fingernails should be short
Transportation
Airport: Chicago O'Hare 10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
Chicago Transit Authority: CTA Website https://www.transitchicago.com/
Parking: There is a parking garage available across the street from the building (rates vary)
Important
Cancellation Policy
- Cancel less than 15 days from the class date and you will not receive a credit or any form of refund.
- Cancel between 15-45 days and you will receive a credit voucher of 50% towards a future class.
- Cancel before 45 days and you will receive a full credit voucher of 100% towards a future class.
