- Location:
- Switzerland, Zurich
- Date:
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Oct 27 2026 - Oct 28 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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Pastry / Dining
- Class size:
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12
Damien Wager's Lifelike hands-on masterclass showcases versatile techniques & recipes that can be adapted to suit your needs. The use of only 2 silicone molds to create all means this class can show you how to maximize your output and increase the quality of your offering. All whilst requiring minimal expense to replicate.
Target audience:
This course is addressed to professionals who want to learn new and innovative skills and techniques or refresh and deepen their knowledge and it’s designed for professionals from the pastry / confectionery industry.
Waiting List:
If the course is fully booked, we are happy to add your contact details to the waiting list. Please get in touch with us:
academy_zh@barry-callebaut.com
Course agenda
Agenda - applies to both course days:
08:30 am: Arrival & Welcome coffee
09:00 am: Class
12:00 pm: Lunch break in our premises
01:00 pm - 04:30pm: Class
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 kindly ask you to bring your own chef jacket / pastry chef jacket with you
Please not 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 a high demand.
Contact: academy_zh@barry-callebaut.com
Practical information
Directions by Public Transportation:
You can enjoy a relaxing trip by public transportation. The Callebaut Chocolate Academy is located at Hardturmstrasse 181 in 8005 Zurich and is perfectly connected to public transportation. Due to its central location, you can reach us quickly and conveniently. We are just a few minutes away from the “Fischerweg” tram stop (trams 8 and 17). The “Hardbrücke” S-Bahn station is 4 tram stops away. We recommend that you travel by public transportation. The Callebaut Chocolate Academy Switzerland is located on the 4th floor.
Directions by car:
There are NO parking spaces available directly in front of the building. A pay parking garage is located at “Atmos Parking”—access is via Förrlibuckstrasse. Please use the marked parking spaces for visitors.
Address:
Barry Callebaut Switzerland AG - Callebaut Chocolate Academy Switzerland / 4th floor
Hardturmstrasse 181 - 8005 Zurich / Switzerland
Lunch:
Lunch is included in the course price. If you have any food intolerances or allergies, please contact us at least two weeks before the course begins so we can plan the catering accordingly: academy_zh@barry-callebaut.com
Hotels:
We are happy to provide a list of hotels upon request. All hotels are within walking distance of the Chocolate Academy.
Agenda:
Classes usually start at 9:00 a.m. We will send you the detailed agenda and all important information about the course via email approximately 3 weeks before the course begins.
Dress Code / What to Bring:
- You should wear comfortable work clothes, long pants and closed solid shoes
- Please bring your own chef’s jacket or pastry chef’s jacket
- Please note that the temperature in our kitchens is constant between 19–21°C
Included in the course price:
- Lunch and beverages (water, tea, coffee)
- Signed Chocolate Academy certificate / course confirmation
- Recipe booklet
Do you have any questions you’d like us to answer? You can reach us during office hours at: academy_zh@barry-callebaut.com
Important
Cancellation Policy:
Courses at the CALLEBAUT CHOCOLATE ACADEMY SWITZERLAND are limited to a maximum number of participants and typically fill up quickly. If you need to cancel your registration for a course, the following conditions apply:
Up to 45 days before the course starts: You will get a voucher for 100% of the course price, which can be used for a future course.
15 to 45 days before the course starts: You will get a voucher for 50% of the course price, which can be used for a future course.
Less than 15 days before the course starts: If you cancel less than 15 days before the course starts, neither a credit nor a refund will be issued.
Subject to the written consent of the CALLEBAUT CHOCOLATE ACADEMY SWITZERLAND before the course begins, it is possible to transfer your registration to another person from the same company or organization. There are no additional costs for this.
All registrations are binding. The course fee must be paid no later than 14 days before the course begins. Otherwise, the course spot will be released. In case of no-show, there is no entitlement to a refund.
The CALLEBAUT CHOCOLATE ACADEMY SWITZERLAND reserves the right to cancel or postpone courses due to insufficient demand or for other reasons no later than three (3) weeks before the course begins. In this case, you may alternatively participate in another course or receive a refund for payments already made.
In accordance with the above, the CALLEBAUT CHOCOLATE ACADEMY SWITZERLAND reserves the right to make changes to course content, the schedule, or the instructors.
No liability is assumed for costs incurred in connection with the course (e.g., travel or accommodation expenses). In the event of cancellation by the CALLEBAUT CHOCOLATE ACADEMY SWITZERLAND, only the course fee will be refunded.
Important:
- Accommodation and transportation are not included in the price
- By registering, you are making a binding commitment to attend the course
- Insurance is the responsibility of the participants
