10am-2pm
Marlborough, Wiltshire
£150
Alexandra Redmond
16. October, 2022.
Amazing experience day with Amy, she has great knowledge and experience and teaches with generosity, kindness and patience. I highly recommend this experience day. Thank you Amy.
Claire Clarke
27. September, 2022.
I've attended several of Amy's classes both in-person and online and I've thoroughly enjoyed the classes. Amy's recipes, attention to detail, and outstanding knowledge, teamed with the friendly and supportive atmosphere that she creates makes the experience absolutely brilliant. I very much recommend attending one of Amy's classes.
Ana Aleksejeva
25. September, 2022.
I have attended two days Bonbons Intensive class which was an amazing experience! Amy is very knowledgeable, gave us so much information and tips on how to do shelling, capping, how to pair flavours, what to avoid when making bonbons, where to purchase ingredients and equipment and much more. I think this is a must to attend class for all the beginners and also for those who already have a bit of experience in making bonbons. I was very pleased with the result after the class, bonbons looked amazing and sooo delicious. Thank you Amy so much for these amazing two days!
steph buck
13. July, 2022.
Amy was such a fun teacher, chef, personality! Being 💯 new to her innovative brilliance with chocolate and the general concept of how to create flavor layering😬, Amy skillfully created an exciting duo session that suited the skills of my vegan chef friend and myself. When you book a private or small group session, know that you should allot some time to explore the beautiful countryside before or after your session with Amy!
Amy Ell
6. July, 2022.
Do you enjoy being in the kitchen? Want to learn a new craft?
Chocolate making is the best of both worlds.
Spend a day learning how to make beautiful, hand-painted chocolates known as ‘Bonbons’ using
all natural ingredients and artisan chocolates that are made in house.
Relax into the guidance of a professional chocolatier while learning
This is a fully hands on class for enthusiastic home cooks and professional chefs alike. Learn all aspects of chocolate making in a laid back atmosphere with like minded people.
What you’ll learn and make on the day –
Hand-painted Bonbons
Painting is a significant aspect of this bonbon masterclass. You will colour 2 different moulds using a collection of techniques and colours. We’ll be using naturally coloured cocoa butters in this class to create gorgeous, shiny chocolate shells. Each student will design their own bonbons and take these home with them.
Fillings
In class I’ll show you how to make an array of fillings using all natural ingredients and no refined sugars. Each class is different, but you can expect to be making a caramel, praline and ganache to layer in your bonbon shells.
Flavour Pairing
One of the most popular topics people want to explore with me is flavour pairing and how to combine flavours that are a little different. So, we’ll spend some time discussing my process of flavour pairing and developing new recipes. We can also spend time discussing your ideas, recipes you’d like to create and how to go about doing so.
Cleaning & Polishing Moulds
Part of getting shiny chocolates is a clean mould. So, I’ll show you how to clean and polish the moulds to get the best results.
Shelling & Capping
The chocolate shell and cap are very important parts of the bonbons. They are what hold the fillings and prevent oxygen getting inside – stops them from going off fast. Students seem to really enjoy both of these steps in the process.
Take What You Make
After spending the day making your beautiful chocolates, you will pack them up to take home with you and share (or not 🙂 ) with your friends and family. You can expect to take home between 35-50 bonbons.
Getting To Marlborough
Coming by train to Marlborough
- The nearest train stations to Marlborough are Great Bedwyn and Pewsey.
- From Great Bedwyn, the 20 bus goes from just outside the station on The Square to Marlborough. This bus runs once per hour.
- From Pewsey station by bus, take the X5 bus towards Swindon from outside of the Methodist Church to Marlborough High Street, just outside the Lloyds Bank.
- For taxi’s, book a taxi well in advance as there are no Uber’s in this area. To find a selection of taxi services search for Marlborough Wiltshire taxi services or try further afield in towns like Swindon and Devizes.
Local Taxi’s
- Arrow – 01672 515567
- Browns – 07847 097189
- PD Taxi’s – 01672 511884
- Paragon – 07823 337377
- Ogbourne – 07791 673192
The Local Area
The thriving town of Marlborough and the neighbouring pretty village of Manton are set in the stunning scenery of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There’s countryside within 10 minutes walk of the High Street in almost any direction, and downland, stone circles and ancient Savernake Forest are literally on our doorstep and the River Kennet chalk stream flows through the town centre.
The town has remained unspoiled, retaining its historic charm and is perfectly situated on the old Bath Road (built by order of the Kings of England) linking Bath to London – the Great West Way is a rich and enticing route for visitors to explore to this day. A favourite watering hole for coach & horses travellers in the past, Marlborough is a cosmopolitan destination today continuing to welcome visitors from all over the world.
