Learn how to temper chocolate and work with it in a variety of ways while keeping it in temper the whole time.
Children under 15 need to be accompanied by an adult.
Class Times
> Weekdays’ 10am-12pm | Saturday’s 3pm-5pm | Sunday’s 10am-12pm
If you don’t see a date that works for you, email me and we can arrange a date that suits you.
Marlborough, Wiltshire
£45
Learn how to temper chocolate with ease
Come along by yourself or with a few friends and learn how to temper chocolate like a pro.
Tempering might seem daunting, but, once you learn how to do it under the guidance of a
professional chocolatier, you’ll feel more confident about having a go yourself.
Play With Your Chocolate
What you’ll learn…
Tempering
The main focus of this class is the tempering process. You will temper chocolate using 3 different methods and compare your findings to arrive at the method you like the best.
Praline Filled Chocolates
Learn how to use tempered chocolate make hollow chocolate 1/2 spheres which you’ll fill with a praline of your choice and fuse together into a Lindt style truffle. Finally, they get rolled in liquid chocolate to finish them off. Wrap them in foil and into a little bag with ribbon to take home with you.
Play with Chocolate
While our truffles are setting, you’ll have a go at making some chocolate garnishes, such as cigarillos, curls and stamps. Working with chocolate in this way is fun and educational, it will help you learn more about working with chocolate in general regarding temperatures and how it sets.
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.
