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Chocolate history workshop Ghent

5.0(41)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 41 reviews1 h 45 minFree cancellationBy Chocolade Ambassade
Chocolate history workshop Ghent

About this activity

Ever wanted to make your own chocolate? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll grind cacao beans into chocolate, just like the Maya and Aztecs once did. Create your own chocolate bar and discover the pure flavours of cacao. As you work, you’ll also dive into the fascinating history of Belgian chocolate - from ancient chocolate drinks to the first bonbons.

During this workshop, you’ll:

• Taste a chocolate drink recipe dating back 5,000 years

• Transform cacao beans into chocolate yourself

• Recreate a 17th-century hot chocolate recipe

• Indulge in chocolate delicacies enjoyed by historical figures across centuries

• Discover chocolate’s origins as medicine

• Enjoy chocolate bonbons, including the iconic seashells

Please note: This is not a chocolate-making class focused on techniques like tempering, melting, or shaping chocolate into truffles or bonbons. Instead, participants will create chocolate from scratch by grinding cacao beans.

What's included

  • ✓English guide is licensed/certified
  • ✓Hot chocolate with recipe
  • ✓water
  • ✓Belgian artisanal chocolates from different chocolate makers
  • ✓cacao products
  • ✓Chocolate bar crafted by yourself from cacao beans

Not included

  • ✕transportation

Meeting and pickup

  • Chocolade Ambassade: just around the corner of the Gravensteen castle , look for the tallest traditional Flemish "stairs" house. Please make sure to arrive in time, preferably 10 minutes before the start of the activity.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Due to the fact that our shop is located in a historical building, it is not easily accessible by wheelchair. If you use a wheelchair or you have any other support needs, contact us beforehand so we can look together what we can do to make this experience accessible for you.
  • This activity takes place in a chocolate shop. The tasting room temperature is around 18°C to maintain the quality of the chocolate. We would advise to bring a sweater if you are easily cold.
  • For this activity, we only welcome children aged 12 and older. The reason is that participants will be making their own chocolate by manually grinding cacao beans, which requires a certain amount of physical strength.
  • This activity requires “normal” strength in your hands and wrists. If you experience reduced strength (for example due to rheumatism or arthritis) grinding the beans may be challenging.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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