COURSES AND WORKSHOPS AT THE CHAPPEL CHOCOLATE HOUSE
Book one of our workshops or courses at our venue at Poplar Nurseries. We have a range of activities to suit all ages and abilities. Prices vary depending on the activity and length of the workshop.
We can also offer outside demonstrations to small groups.
Chocolate Experience Workshops
Treat yourself to an indulgent couple of hours with the Chappel Chocolate House.
At this workshop you will try a selection of different chocolate from all over the world.
Enjoy a toasty cup of Sarah’s Aztec hot chocolate.
Sarah Knights our expert chocolatier will guide you through what factors affect flavour and texture.
Browse the shop to pick 6 chocolates from Sarah’s wide selection of handmade chocolates to try.
Take home a goody bag of chocolate treats.
£40 per person, lasts 1.5 hours.
Save 10% on any purchases you make on the day
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE:
| Date / Time | Event |
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27 June, 2020 - 10:00am |
Chocolate Experience Workshops |
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12 September, 2020 - 10:00am |
Chocolate Experience Workshops |
Demonstrations at Chappel Chocolate House
Learn about chocolate, how to temper chocolate and about different chocolate techniques.
Includes a chocolate tasting of Sarah’s handmade chocolates.
Buy / order chocolates to take home.
Demonstration lasts 1 hour.
Start time: 10:00am.
Includes refreshments – tea / coffee and cake.
Price £15 / head
Poplar Nurseries (where to find us)
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE:
| Date / Time | Event |
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22 January, 2020 - 10:00am |
Making moulded chocolates |
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1 April, 2020 - 10:00am |
Making Easter Eggs |
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24 June, 2020 - 10:00am |
Making Moulded Chocolates |
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2 September, 2020 - 10:00am |
Making Moulded Chocolates |
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11 November, 2020 - 10:00am |
Making Christmas Chocolate Baubles |
External Chocolate Demonstrations
Book your own demonstration.
Price from £75 + travel expenses.
Small groups and large groups catered for.
A demonstration lasts 45 minutes to one hour and comprise an introduction to chocolate making techniques and tempering, and include a chocolate tasting session.
The Chappel Chocolate House will also bring a range of chocolates to purchase.
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
Introduction to Chocolate and Tempering
Learn about chocolate, how to temper chocolate and about different chocolate techniques.
Buy / order chocolates to take home.
Workshop lasts 2.5 hours.
Start time: 10:00am.
Includes refreshments – light lunch / cake plus drinks.
Price £60 / head.
Poplar Nurseries (where to find us)
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE:
| Date / Time | Event |
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26 February, 2020 - 10:00am |
Introduction to Chocolate and Tempering |
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3 October, 2020 - 10:00am |
Introduction to Chocolate and Tempering |
Chocolate Bar Making
Design and make your own chocolate bar to take home.
Learn about chocolate, how to temper chocolate to make your own chocolate bar designs.
Make different flavoured bars and filled snacking bars.
Buy / order chocolates to take home.
Workshop lasts 2.5 hours.
Start time: 10:00am.
Includes refreshments – light lunch / cake plus drinks.
Price £60 / head.
Poplar Nurseries (where to find us)
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE:
| Date / Time | Event |
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30 January, 2020 - 10:00am |
Chocolate Bar Making |
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6 June, 2020 - 10:00am |
Chocolate Bar Making |
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5 August, 2020 - 10:00am |
Chocolate Bar Making |
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27 November, 2020 - 10:00am |
Chocolate Bar Making |
Chocolate Truffle Making
Design and make your own chocolate truffles to take home.
Learn how to make a ganache to make different flavoured truffles.
Buy / order chocolates to take home.
Workshop lasts 2.5 hours.
Start time: 10:00am.
Includes refreshments – light lunch / cake plus drinks.
Price £60 / head.
Poplar Nurseries (where to find us)
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE:
| Date / Time | Event |
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19 March, 2020 - 10:00am |
Chocolate Truffle Workshop |
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29 August, 2020 - 10:00am |
Chocolate Truffle Workshop |
Chocolate and Gin Workshop
Design and make your own gin flavoured chocolates to take home.
Learn how to make a gin flavoured ganache to fill chocolate truffle shells. Learn how to temper chocolate to roll your truffles in tempered chocolate
Buy / order chocolates to take home.
Workshop lasts 2.5 hours.
Start time: 2pm.
Includes refreshments – light lunch plus drinks.
Price £65 / head.
Poplar Nurseries (where to find us)
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE:
| Date / Time | Event |
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9 May, 2020 - 2:00pm |
Chocolate and Gin Workshop |
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21 November, 2020 - 2:00pm |
Chocolate and Gin Workshop |
Hand piped Truffle workshop
Design and make your own hand piped chocolate truffles to take home.
Learn how to make a ganache to make flavoured truffles.
Buy / order chocolates to take home.
Workshop lasts 1.5 hours.
Start time: 10:00am.
Includes refreshments including tea and cake
Price £55 / head.
Poplar Nurseries (where to find us)
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE:
| Date / Time | Event |
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7 March, 2020 - 10:00am |
Handpiped Truffle Workshop |
Using Chocolate Moulds
Design and make your own chocolates to take home.
Use tempered chocolate to line a chocolate mould. Learn how to make a ganache to fill the mould and top with tempered chocolate.
Buy / order chocolates to take home.
Workshop lasts 2.5 hours.
Start time: 10:00am.
Includes refreshments – light lunch / cake plus drinks.
Price £60 / head
Poplar Nurseries (where to find us)
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE:
| Date / Time | Event |
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25 April, 2020 - 10:00am |
Using Chocolate Moulds |
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3 November, 2020 - 10:00am |
Using Chocolate Moulds |
Valentines Day Workshop
Celebrate Valentines day in style with your loved one at the Chappel Chocolate House.
Make your own heart shaped chocolates to take home. Enjoy a glass of fizz whilst you are making your chocolates.
Followed by a selection of Sarah’s handmade chocolates, tea and cake.
Lasts 2.5 hours.
Start time: 2pm.
Price £65 / head
Poplar Nurseries (where to find us)
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE:
| Date / Time | Event |
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14 February, 2020 - 2:00pm |
Valentines day workshop |
Mothers Day Workshop
Make your own chocolate truffles and chocolate bouquet to take home. Choose from a range of recipes to make your own filling. Enjoy a drink of fizz whilst you are making your chocolates.
Box them to take home.
Lasts 2.5 hours.
Start time: 10:00am.
Includes light lunch / cake – tea / coffee / glass of fizz.
Price £65 / head.
Poplar Nurseries (where to find us)
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE:
| Date / Time | Event |
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22 March, 2020 - 10:00am |
Mothers Day Workshop |
Easter Egg Workshop
Design and decorate your own Easter egg plus make your own truffles to take home. Choose from a range from pre-made ganaches to roll your own truffles. Fill the Easter egg with chocolates to take home.
Box them to take home.
Lasts 2.5 hours.
Start time: 10:00am.
Includes light lunch / cake – tea / coffee / glass of fizz.
Price £65 / head
Poplar Nurseries (where to find us)
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE:
| Date / Time | Event |
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28 March, 2020 - 10:00am |
Easter Egg Workshop |
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28 March, 2020 - 2:00pm |
Easter Egg Workshop |
Chocolate Shoe Making Workshop
Make and decorate your chocolate shoe plus chocolates to fill it.
Design and decorate your own chocolate shoe plus make your own truffles to take home. Choose from a range from pre-made ganaches to roll your own truffles. Fill the shoe with chocolates to take home.
Box them to take home.
Lasts 3 hours.
Start time: 10:00am.
Includes light lunch / cake – tea / coffee / glass of fizz.
Price £65 / head
Poplar Nurseries (where to find us)
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE:
| Date / Time | Event |
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15 July, 2020 - 10:00am |
Chocolate Shoe and Truffle Making Workshop |
Chocolate and wine day at New Hall Vineyard
Based at award winning New Hall Vineyard Purleigh
Spend a day at the award winning New Hall Vineyard.
Coffee on arrival followed by a morning making chocolates washed down with New Hall’s award winning sparkling wine.
Buffet lunch followed by an afternoon of wine.
Your afternoon will start with a glass of fizz in the winery, tour of winery and vineyard, a quiz with prize, extensive tasting of four award winning wines accompanied by nibbles.
All day 10:00 until 4:00
Includes refreshments and lunch – tea / coffee/glass of fizz on arrival, buffet lunch.
price £125 / head
New Hall Vineyard, Chelmsford Road, Purleigh, CM3 6PN
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE:
| Date / Time | Event |
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15 February, 2020 - 10:00am |
Chocolate and Wine day at New Hall Vineyard, Purleigh. CANCELLED |
Chocolate Handbag Making Workshop
Make and decorate your chocolate handbag plus chocolates to fill it. Enjoy a drink of fizz whilst you are making your chocolates.
Design and decorate your own chocolate handbag plus make your own truffles to take home. Choose from a range from pre-made ganaches to roll your own truffles. Fill the handbag with chocolates to take home.
Box them to take home.
Lasts 3 hours.
Start time: 10:00am.
Includes light lunch / cake – tea / coffee / glass of fizz.
Price £65 / head
Poplar Nurseries (where to find us)
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE:
Fathers Day Beer Truffle Making Workshop
Beer Truffle making for dad.
Includes lunch and a pint of beer.
Price £65 / head
Start time: 10:00am.
Poplar Nurseries (where to find us)
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE:
Chocolate and Herbs
Design and make your own chocolate truffles to take home.
Learn how to infuse a ganache with herbs. Pipe your own truffles. Roll in tempered chocolate and decorate to take home.
Includes a chocolate tasting of Sarah’s handmade chocolates.
Buy / order chocolates to take home.
Workshop lasts 2.5 hours.
Start time: 10:00am.
Includes refreshments – light lunch / cake plus drinks.
Price £65 / head
Poplar Nurseries (where to find us)
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE:
Matching Chocolate with Flavours
Design and make your own chocolate truffles to take home.
Learn how to match ingredients with chocolate, to make a ganache. Pipe your own truffles. Roll in tempered chocolate and decorate to take home.
Includes a chocolate tasting of Sarah’s handmade chocolates.
Buy / order chocolates to take home.
Workshop lasts 2.5 hours.
Start time: 10:00am.
Includes refreshments – light lunch / cake plus drinks.
Price £65 / head
Poplar Nurseries (where to find us)
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE:
Chocolate and Wine Tasting evening with Peter Watts Wine
Chocolate and wine matching experience.
A fun evening of chocolate and wine with Peter Watts wines
at the Chappel Chocolate House, 5:30 to 8:30pm.
6 wines plus one mystery drink plus chocolates to match.
Only £35/person, including a buffet. Tickets are limited so book early to avoid dissapointment.
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE
Chocolate Petit Fours Workshop
Learn how to temper chocolate roll piped truffles in tempered chocolate, make chocolate shapes and thins, decorations, mendiants, filled cases and dipped chocolates.
Buy / order chocolates to take home.
Workshop lasts 2.5 hours.
Start time: 10:00am.
Includes refreshments – light lunch / cake plus drinks.
Price £55 / head
Poplar Nurseries (where to find us)
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE:
| Date / Time | Event |
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3 July, 2020 - 10:00am |
Chocolate Petit Fours Workshop |
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16 October, 2020 - 10:00am |
Chocolate Petit Fours Workshop |
Halloween Chocolates
Design and make your own Halloween chocolates to take home.
Includes a chocolate tasting of Sarah’s handmade chocolates.
Buy / order chocolates to take home.
Workshop lasts 1 hours.
Start time: 10:30am.
Price £30 / head
Poplar Nurseries (where to find us)
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE:
Christmas Chocolate Workshops
Learn how to temper chocoate to create a stunning Christmas chocolates
Workshop lasts from 1.5 hours and prices are quoted below
Start time: 10:00am.
Prices from £30 per person
Poplar Nurseries (where to find us)
TELEPHONE : 01206 973263
or BOOK ONLINE:
| Date / Time | Event |
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5 December, 2020 - 3:00pm |
Chocolate Bauble Making workshop, £55 per person |
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9 December, 2020 - 10:00am |
Chocolate Christmas Tree workshop, £55 per person |
Terms and conditions/requirements (Courses and Workshops)
BOOKINGS AND CANCELLATIONS POLICY
All bookings need to be paid in full before the event. No refunds available once a booking has been made.
Where courses have not been fully subscribed, the Chappel Chocolate House has the right to cancel. In this situation a full refund will be available.
In the event of illness or unforeseen circumstances another date can be booked. However we will require advanced notice of any cancellations or changes in booking. Any cancellations on the day of the booking will not be refundable.
This will be subject to availability at the time of cancellation. Rescheduled events must be re-booked within 12 months of the original date.
Children under 12 need to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
ALLERGY ADVICE
Warning: The Chappel Chocolate House uses ingredients which may contain some or all of the following; milk, soy, nuts, gluten, alcohol, colourings and flavourings. It is the responsibility of the organiser of group bookings to inform their guests of this before attending any courses and workshops at the Chappel Chocolate House.