- Location:
- Switzerland, Zurich
- Date:
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03 Mar 2026 - 04 Mar 2026
- Duration:
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2 days
- Primary course language:
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English
- Price:
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700.00 CHF
- Segment:
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HorecaChocolate Confectionery
- Class size:
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12
"Chocolate from a different angle”
We proudly present this praline design course by the internationally renowned chocolate designer Andrey Dubovik. It is the perfect course for those who want to dive into the world of colorful and sparkling pralines using cocoa butter by an accomplished chocolatier. The individual style he follows will delight any chocolate expert!
You will learn the author's painting techniques, the latest designs, and all the most important knowledge about the design of molded bonbons. Andrey Dubovik will present 14 different praline decoration designs and 7 types bonbons recipes (two molds with different designs for each filling).
Target audience:
The course is aimed for professionals who would like to improve their praline-making skills. You can expect that this course will be given half demo style and half practice.
What to expect:
- Detailed study of all the equipment necessary for creating molded chocolates (airbrushes, compressor, thermometer, molds, etc.)
- Preparation of molds for work
- Coloring cocoa butter (proportions for different types of dyes)
- Methods of tempering cocoa butter and chocolate
- All necessary conditions for creating shiny chocolates (temperature regime at all stages of work)
- Preparation of basic types of fillings (ganache, gianduja, jelly, caramel, etc.)
Course agenda
Agenda - applies to both course days
08:30 am: Arrival & Welcome coffee
09:00 am: Class
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch break in our premises*
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Class
* should you have any allergies or food restrictions, please let us know
Location:
Callebaut Chocolate Academy Switzerland - Barry Callebaut Switzerland AG - Hardturmstrasse 181 - 8005 Zurich, Switzerland
Language: English
Dresscode / What to bring:
- You should wear comfortable work clothes, long trousers and solid, closed shoes
- We also ask you to bring your own chef jacket / pastry chef jacket
- Please note that the temperature in our kitchens is between 19-21°C.
Fees include:
- Course recipe booklet
- Lunch and beverages (coffee, tea & water)
- Signed Callebaut Chocolate Academy certificate / course confirmation
Hotel Recommendations:
We can provide a hotel list upon request. All hotels are within walking distance of the Callebaut Chocolate Academy. Don't wait to book a hotel - they fill up quickly and rates can rise when there is high demand.
Contact:
academy_zh@barry-callebaut.com
Practical information
Arrival by public transport:
The Callebaut Chocolate Academy Switzerland (Zurich) is located at Hardturmstrasse 181, 8005 Zurich/ Switzerland and it’s perfectly connected to public transport. Due to the central location, you can reach us quick and convenient. We are only a few minutes away from the tram stop "Fischerweg" (tram no. 8 and 17). Zurich main station is just a few tram stops (Tram No 17) away.
We recommend to arrive by public transport. The Callebaut Chocolate Academy Switzerland is located on the 4th floor.
Arrival by car:
In front of the building there are no parking spaces available. A pay parking garage is available in the "Atmos Parking" - access via Förrlibuckstrasse, see map.
Please use the visitor parking spaces.