Bean-to-Bonbon: Chocolate Making in Notting Hill

Melt’s bonbon-making course is a fun chocolate workshop run by Melt’s world-class chocolatiers. This immersive workshop will teach you how to make your personalised bonbons. You will also learn about the art of chocolate making, where chocolate comes from, and taste your way through a variety of single-origin chocolates. So there is plenty of opportunity to eat lots of the best chocolate in the world.

Once you step behind the scenes of Melt, ‘London’s Most Luxurious Chocolate Company’ and their boutique kitchen, in Notting Hill, you will learn how to make a ganache and to temper chocolate. Then you will follow a step-by-step guide to creating and working with chocolate like a professional. You will be taught by our experienced hosts and chocolatiers, who will look after you every step of the way.

A first step into the chocolate-making world.

Hand-rolled ganache, twice coated in tempered chocolate and decorated.

Phases of Class:

1. Make ganache in pairs, then divide in half a put on small trays into the fridge to set.

2. Tasting of chocolates from around the world whilst also getting a brief explanation of the making process.
3. Roll the ganache in a little cocoa powder into at least ten balls and refrigerate again.
4. Observe the tempering of chocolate on the bench. Use chocolate for the next phase.
5. Coat ganache in the first layer, then pair up and take it in turn to roll the second layer and decorate. Pack into boxes and off into the day/night.

Our pre-booked classes are a fun, yet informative introduction to the fascinating world of chocolate. Chocolate has a greater variety than wine! Come and discover the difference between the Chateau Lafite of the Chocolate world and the “Blue Nun”. Join us and experience chocolate-making classes at their best! Melt, ‘London’s Most Luxurious Chocolate Company, is dedicated to making chocolate great again.

Customers will take home a beautiful box of 10 handmade chocolates valued at £20. The chocolates will be packaged in Melt’s beautiful, minimalist packaging. Share your very own personalised bonbons with your friends and family-we think they will be amazed.

Melt’s bonbon-making course is one of the best chocolate courses in London. Described by clients as “a highlight of their trip to London”, “wonderful experience”, “highly recommended for both professionals and amateurs alike” and “one of our favourite experiences in London – our time spent at Melt”.

Usually, these are private classes, but bear in mind that when someone books on the same day and hour as someone else, we will join both groups together. If you have any specific requests, contact our office on 02083540850. Please let us know about allergies in advance.