chocolate making courses

[fatmat]

I'm looking for a quality short chocolate making course in either London or Hampshire. My web searches have yielded nothing but corporate/gift days. I'm looking for a little more than that.

I am a complete novice. Can anyone make any recommendations please.

Many thanks

[PoppySeedBagel]

Fatmat

The Cookery School on Little Portland Street did excellent very short chocolate making courses last year - the teacher, Paul Younfg (who was very good) also now runs his own courses - here's a link:

http://www.payoung.net/courses/

Edited October 31, 2005 by PoppySeedBagel (log)

[Suzi Edwards]

I'll second Paul. I have done some one on one training with him which was just fantastic. Might be worth thinking about if you want to tailor what you learn. Paul is a great teacher and he has a very cute doggy.

[IanL]

Divertimenti cookery school are running chocolate courses all week. Most are booked out but there appears to be space tomorrow for a truffle-making course:

Chocolate Truffles with Chococo

Learn the secrets to making scrumptious hand-dipped truffles from the experts at Chococo. Dorset-based Chococo was named one of the top ten chocolate makers in the UK and is known for the unique flavour combinations in their luscious truffles. In this demonstration, owners Andy and Claire will share their tips and techniques for making truffles and other delicious chocolates at home.

33/34 Marylebone High Street, Wednesday 2nd November, 11.30am - 1.00pm

[Andy Lynes]

Did you know that its Chocolate Festival this week? No, neither did I. Sounds like some interesting stuff going on including tastings at Pierre Marcolini.

[Paula Jonvik]

...Thanks for that info Andy!

[Jonesey]

Leith's is running a one day course 0n 6th December in London. Follow this link:

http://www.leiths.com/courses/specialist.asp

There is a waiting list but worth calling them closer to the time to see if there are any drop outs.