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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="eh728-0-0"><span data-offset-key="eh728-0-0">Curated chocolate tasting guide with founder &amp; award winning chocolate maker James Walter (Zoom video link to be sent prior to event date).</span></div>
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Join us (via Zoom video link) for an evening of well needed chocolate escapism!

Experience a craft chocolate tasting like no other. All from the comfort of your home.

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Taste ultra premium cocoa & craft chocolate. Ethical & directly sourced by Seed Chocolate.

Learn how different terroirs can alter flavour, just as we find in fine wine & artisan coffee.

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Starting from £29.95 per person - To Include:
7 x samples of Seed Chocolate award winning cocoa & craft chocolate.
Curated chocolate tasting guide with founder & award winning chocolate maker James Walter (Zoom video link to be sent prior to event date).
Zoom video recording to repeat your tasting for later use.
Tasting profile colour map. Used by James to judge the Academy of Chocolate Awards. https://academyofchocolate.org.uk/
A chocolate placing sheet/guide.
Standard UK shipping included.
Dairy free / vegan options available on request.

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Any allergens and/or dietary requirements upon registration.

We welcome Q&A's throughout and after the event.

We recommend having available some fresh crusty bread & spring water to cleanse the palate throughout the tasting event.

The tasting event will last approximately 60 minutes, but this does occasionally run over. You are not limited to any timescale.

UK shipping is included in the price.

Seed Chocolate

Chocolate

Chocolate Making

Join us for an evening of well needed chocolate escapism!

Experience a craft chocolate tasting like no other.  All from the comfort of your home.

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Taste ultra premium cocoa & craft chocolate.  Ethical & directly sourced by Seed Chocolate.

Learn how different terroirs can alter flavour, just as we find in fine wine & artisan coffee.

Online Craft Chocolate Experience (Free UK Shipping)

General admission

Discounted rate for larger bookings (per person)

Group Bookings of 10 - 19 people

Group Bookings of 20+ people

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Discover fine-tasting, award-winning chocolate made by four prominent women in the UK craft chocolate scene. This celebration of #WomenInChocolate will explore the maker&rsquo;s own stories and those of the women down their supply chains. This is a meet-the-maker chocolate tasting experience curated and guided by chocolate educator, Kathryn Laverack. Price includes the online event and a tasting box for two people. Select&nbsp;</span><a href="https://cocoaencounters.co.uk/shop/choose-your-own-gift-voucher/" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Gift Vouche</a><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">rs to gift this experience.</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">What better way to celebrate International Women&rsquo;s Day than tasting chocolate crafted by four prominent women of the UK craft chocolate scene:</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Deanna Tilston founder of Tosier Chocolate</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Isobel Carse founder of Dormouse Chocolate</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Luisa Vicinanza-Bedi founder of Luisa&rsquo;s Vegan Chocolate</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Nicola Knight founder of Exe Chocolate</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Each maker will be selecting 2 bars for you to taste that illustrate their own relationship with chocolate and their knowledge of the experience of women along the supply chain.</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">The session is suitable for any level of taster from absolute beginners to experts. There will be time to learn the tasting process and ask the makers questions.</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Your tasting box will contain 8 craft chocolate samples, a taste experience guide, tasting notes and a set of three Taste, Transparency and Craftsmanship postcards. The tasting boxes are designed to be shared between 2 people. They will be available for collection or can be posted out to a UK address.</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Allergens: <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">All samples are non-diary but some will contain nuts.</strong> They have also been made in facilities containing nuts, diary and soy. All samples are vegan friendly. Full ingredient lists are provided along with each samples but if you would like any further information before ordering please contact <a href="mailto:cocoaencounters@gmail.com" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">cocoaencounters@gmail.com</a></p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Postage:</strong>&nbsp;The cost of postage will also be added at the checkout. &nbsp;<strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">The last purchase date for First Class post for this tasting will be 5 working days before the event date (Friday 1st March)</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Gift Vouchers:</strong>&nbsp;Cocoa Encounters Discovery Experience gift vouchers can be used to purchase this experience. Select the product page for<a href="https://cocoaencounters.co.uk/shop/choose-your-own-gift-voucher/" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">&nbsp;Gift Vouchers</a>&nbsp;and choose your value. </p>

Discover what makes an award-winning chocolate. The winners of the first International Chocolate Awards British Competition and the Academy of Chocolate's plain bar Gold winner, all together in one delectable tasting. This is a celebration of British makers and the taste experiences being crafted from their beans, infusions and inclusions. Curated and guided by international chocolate judge Kathryn Laverack plus the opportunity to meet some of these talented makers. 
Here is what you will taste from the International Chocolate Awards British Competition Winners:
Plain dark GOLD/BEST IN COMPETITION - Duffy's Nicaragua Juno 70
Plain dark SILVER- Dormouse Peru Qori Warmi 75
High % GOLD - Chocolate Tree - Belize Black 100%
Plain with alternative ingredients - GOLD Solkiki Certified Chuao Milk 49
Dark Flavoured - GOLD Solkiki Certified Chuao 69 Plum
Milk with infusion - GOLD Charlotte Flower - Sitka Spruce 50 Milk
Milk with inclusion - GOLD/BEST IN COMPETITION - Dormouse Bread and Butter Milk 
and from the last Academy of Chocolate Awards winners;
Plain Dark Bark GOLD - Bare Bones 65% Guatemala
Along with your 8 craft chocolate samples you tasting box will include, a taste experience guide, tasting notes and a set of three Taste, Transparency and Craftsmanship postcards. The tasting boxes are designed to be shared between 2 people. They will be available for collection or can be posted out to a UK address.
The price includes the online event and a tasting box for two people. Select Gift Vouchers to gift this experience.
The session is suitable for any level of taster from absolute beginners to experts. There will be time to learn the tasting process and ask questions.

Allergens: Sample sets include bars with dairy and nuts.   Full ingredient lists are provided along with each sample but if you would like any further information before ordering please contact cocoaencounters@gmail.com
Postage: The cost of postage will also be added at the checkout. The last purchase date for First Class post for this tasting will be 5 working days before the event date (Friday 15 November)
Gift Vouchers: Cocoa Encounters Discovery Experience gift vouchers can be used to purchase this experience. Select the product page for Gift Vouchers and choose your value. 

Kathryn Laverack

Discover fine-tasting, award-winning, ethical chocolate in Best of British craft chocolate tasting experience, celebrating craftmanship in British chocolate making. 

Best of British Online Chocolate Tasting

General Admission

Barton-upon-Humber

Boston

Cleethorpes

Grantham

Grimsby

Immingham

Lincoln

Louth

Mablethorpe

North Hykeham

Scunthorpe

Sleaford

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">What is a fine chocolate tasting?</strong></span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">If you have ever been to a fine wine tasting then you will know just what to expect from a craft chocolate tasting. Fine chocolate is, after all, the new wine. Getting together to learn how to taste, by sampling some of the world&rsquo;s finest craft chocolate, is an innovative, educational and fun experience.&nbsp;</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Who books this type of experience?&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">These sessions are a great option for a team reward or an innovative team building activity. &nbsp;They are also booked for special anniversaries, hen parties or just as a get-together with colleagues, friends or family. No previous experience is needed, the<span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">&nbsp;world of fine chocolate is not an exclusive one; given a little knowledge and guidance, we can all experience the joys of this new type of chocolate.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Where are they held?</strong></span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Experiences are tailored to your team or party&#39;s requirements. We can create an experience online with tasting boxes posted to attendees or in person, either at your venue or at the Cocoa Encounters private venue in the centre of Louth. The minimum number of attendees for a group booking is 8. &nbsp;</span></span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">What do they include?&nbsp;</strong></span></span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">You will learn the art of sensorial tasting and take a journey around the fine chocolate globe with a tasting of white, milk, dark and flavoured chocolate from different cacao growing regions. &nbsp;The session includes a tasting of a choice of with-dairy or vegan chocolate tasting set with a choice of either vegan or with-dairy chocolate.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">You can choose the discovery session or I can curate a themed session such as "The Best of British", "Women in Chocolate", "Ethical Chocolate" or whatever subject you might wish to explore from the world of chocolate. If you choose the discovery session this is what you will learn:</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">1. Tell the fine from the fashionable</strong> &ndash; judge the quality of a chocolate bar using the quality criteria of Taste, Transparency &amp; Craftsmanship.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">2. Practice the art of sensorial tasting</strong> &ndash; use each of the five senses to appreciate the taste experience of fine chocolate.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">3. Recognise the origins&nbsp;</strong>&ndash; identify the growing regions and taste profiles of fine cacao.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">4. Impress your friends</strong> &ndash; show off your knowledge with some fine chocolate facts and figures.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">5. Talk like a taster</strong> &ndash; have the confidence and vocabulary to participate in further tastings</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Is there anything else we need to know?</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Allergen information:</strong> The with-dairy tasting set includes chocolate containing milk. The vegan option contains no dairy ingredients but does contain nuts. Both the with-dairy and vegan sets contain bars that have been made in factories or kitchens that handle nuts, gluten and dairy. &nbsp;Full ingredient lists are provided along with each of the samples but if you would like any further information before ordering please contact <a href="mailto:cocoaencounters@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">cocoaencounters@gmail.com</a> or please let me know of any allergies when you make a booking and I will contact you with further details.</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Postage:</strong> Tasting boxes can be posted out to any UK address. You will have the option for adding postage during the booking process. All parcels are sent Royal Mail Tracked 48-hour delivery. You will receive a message from Royal Mail to let you know when your parcel will be delivered and how to make alternative delivery arrangements if you won&#39;t be in. </p>

What is a fine chocolate tasting?
If you have ever been to a fine wine tasting then you will know just what to expect from a craft chocolate tasting. Fine chocolate is, after all, the new wine. Getting together to learn how to taste, by sampling some of the world’s finest craft chocolate, is an innovative, educational and fun experience. 
Who books this type of experience? 
These sessions are a great option for a team reward or an innovative team building activity. They are also booked for special anniversaries, hen parties or just as a get-together with colleagues, friends or family. No previous experience is needed, the world of fine chocolate is not an exclusive one; given a little knowledge and guidance, we can all experience the joys of this new type of chocolate. 
Where are they held?
Experiences are tailored to your team or party's requirements. We can create an experience  either at your venue or at the Cocoa Encounters private venue in the centre of Louth. The minimum number of attendees for a group booking is 8. If you are less than 8 there is a minimum fee rather than a cost per person.  
What do they include? 
You will learn the art of sensorial tasting and take a journey around the fine chocolate globe with a tasting of white, milk, dark and flavoured chocolate from different cacao growing regions. The session includes a tasting of a choice of with-dairy or vegan chocolate tasting set with a choice of either vegan or with-dairy chocolate. 
You can choose the discovery session or I can curate a themed session such as "The Best of British", "Women in Chocolate", "Ethical Chocolate" or whatever subject you might wish to explore from the world of chocolate. If you choose the discovery session this is what you will learn:
1. Tell the fine from the fashionable – judge the quality of a chocolate bar using the quality criteria of Taste, Transparency & Craftsmanship.
2. Practice the art of sensorial tasting – use each of the five senses to appreciate the taste experience of fine chocolate.
3. Recognise the origins – identify the growing regions and taste profiles of fine cacao.
4. Impress your friends – show off your knowledge with some fine chocolate facts and figures.
5. Talk like a taster – have the confidence and vocabulary to participate in further tastings
Is there anything else we need to know?
Allergen information: The with-dairy tasting set includes chocolate containing milk. The vegan option contains no dairy ingredients but does contain nuts. Both the with-dairy and vegan sets contain bars that have been made in factories or kitchens that handle nuts, gluten and dairy. Full ingredient lists are provided along with each of the samples but if you would like any further information before ordering please contact cocoaencounters@gmail.com or please let me know of any allergies when you make a booking and I will contact you with further details.


Chocolate is the new wine! Learn to how to taste and identify fine chocolate with Chocolate Educator and International Chocolate Judge Kathryn Laverack. Book a tasting experience for your team or friends and family. 

Fine Chocolate Tasting Discovery Experience - Group Tastings In Person

What is a fine chocolate tasting?
If you have ever been to a fine wine tasting then you will know just what to expect from a craft chocolate tasting. Fine chocolate is, after all, the new wine. Getting together to learn how to taste, by sampling some of the world’s finest craft chocolate, is an innovative, educational and fun experience. 
Who books this type of experience? 
These sessions are a great option for a team reward or an innovative team building activity. They are also booked for special anniversaries,  or just as a get-together with colleagues, friends or family. No previous experience is needed, the world of fine chocolate is not an exclusive one; given a little knowledge and guidance, we can all experience the joys of this new type of chocolate. 
Where are they held?
Experiences are tailored to your team or party's requirements. We create an experience online with tasting boxes posted to attendees. The minimum number of attendees for a group booking is 3 people, the price depends on the number of attendees.  
What do they include? 
You will learn the art of sensorial tasting and take a journey around the fine chocolate globe with a tasting of white, milk, dark and flavoured chocolate from different cacao growing regions. The session includes a tasting of a choice of with-dairy or vegan chocolate tasting set with a choice of either vegan or with-dairy chocolate. 
You can choose the discovery session or I can curate a themed session such as "The Best of British", "Women in Chocolate", "Ethical Chocolate" or whatever subject you might wish to explore from the world of chocolate. If you choose the discovery session this is what you will learn:
1. Tell the fine from the fashionable – judge the quality of a chocolate bar using the quality criteria of Taste, Transparency & Craftsmanship.
2. Practice the art of sensorial tasting – use each of the five senses to appreciate the taste experience of fine chocolate.
3. Recognise the origins – identify the growing regions and taste profiles of fine cacao.
4. Impress your friends – show off your knowledge with some fine chocolate facts and figures.
5. Talk like a taster – have the confidence and vocabulary to participate in further tastings
Is there anything else we need to know?
Allergen information: The with-dairy tasting set includes chocolate containing milk. The vegan option contains no dairy ingredients but does contain nuts. Both the with-dairy and vegan sets contain bars that have been made in factories or kitchens that handle nuts, gluten and dairy. Full ingredient lists are provided along with each of the samples but if you would like any further information before ordering please contact cocoaencounters@gmail.com or please let me know of any allergies when you make a booking and I will contact you with further details.
Postage: Tasting boxes can be posted out to any UK address. You will have the option for adding postage during the booking process. All parcels are sent Royal Mail Tracked 48-hour delivery. You will receive a message from Royal Mail to let you know when your parcel will be delivered and how to make alternative delivery arrangements if you won't be in. 

Fine Chocolate Tasting Discovery Experience - Group Tastings online

<p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><span style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Learn the art of sensorial tasting and take a journey around the fine chocolate globe with a tasting of white, milk, dark and flavoured chocolate from different cacao growing regions. &nbsp;The session includes a Discovery Box including a choice of a with-dairy or vegan chocolate samples. Choose your dietary preference when you make your booking. &nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">This is a private session for up-to two people sharing the same screen. If there are two people attending, ordering an additional tasting sample set is recommended. &nbsp;This session is suitable for complete beginners or for those who have already been introduced to craft chocolate but want to explore a particular aspect of either Taste, Transparency and Craftsmanship alongside their tasting. Please indicate any past experience or particular interests when you book.&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">I host and deliver all the sessions myself. I use the chocolate to introduce you to some of my favourite makers, including bars from Barebones (Glasgow), <a href="http://dormousechocolates.co.uk/" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" target="_blank" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Dormouse</a> (Manchester), <a href="http://www.duffyschocolate.co.uk/" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" target="_blank" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Duffy&rsquo;s</a> (Lincolnshire),<a href="https://menakao.com/en/menakao-madagascar-chocolate-en/" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" target="_blank" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"></a> Luisa&#39;s Vegan Chocolates (Nottingham), <a href="https://pumpstreetchocolate.com/" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" target="_blank" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Pump Street</a> (Suffolk) and <a href="https://www.solkiki.co.uk/" rel="noopener" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" target="_blank" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Solkiki</a> (Dorset). You will also meet other makers and retailers along the way.&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">Your Cocoa Encounters Discovery Box contains 7 tasting samples of fine chocolate, an industrially made chocolate to compare, cocoa beans, sample information cards, a taste experience guide, tasting notes and a set of three postcards. &nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">If you are attending online, the tasting pack can be posted out to a UK address .</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">By the end of the session, you will be able to:</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">1. Tell the fine from the fashionable</strong> &ndash; judge the quality of a chocolate bar using the quality criteria of Taste, Transparency &amp; Craftsmanship.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">2. Practice the art of sensorial tasting</strong> &ndash; use each of the five senses to appreciate the taste experience of fine chocolate.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">3. Recognise the origins&nbsp;</strong>&ndash; identify the growing regions and taste profiles of fine cacao.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">4. Impress your friends</strong> &ndash; show off your knowledge with some fine chocolate facts and figures.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">5. Talk like a taster</strong> &ndash; have the confidence and vocabulary to participate in further tastings</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Allergen information:</strong> The with-dairy tasting set includes chocolate containing milk. The vegan option contains no dairy ingredients but does contain nuts. Both the with-dairy and vegan sets contain bars that have been made in factories or kitchens that handle nuts, gluten and dairy. &nbsp;Full ingredient lists are provided along with each of the samples but if you would like any further information before ordering please contact <a href="mailto:cocoaencounters@gmail.com" style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: inherit;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);">cocoaencounters@gmail.com</a> or please let me know of any allergies when you make a booking and I will contact you with further details.</p><p style="color: rgb(10, 10, 10); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(10, 10, 10);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Postage:</strong> Tasting boxes can be posted out to any UK address. You will have the option for adding postage during the booking process. All parcels are sent Royal Mail Tracked 48-hour delivery. You will receive a message from Royal Mail to let you know when your parcel will be delivered and how to make alternative delivery arrangements if you won&#39;t be in. <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">The last booking date will be 4 working days before the event date to allow for delivery.</strong></p>

Learn the art of sensorial tasting and take a journey around the fine chocolate globe with a tasting of white, milk, dark and flavoured chocolate from different cacao growing regions. The session includes a Discovery Box including a choice of a with-dairy or vegan chocolate samples. Choose your dietary preference when you make your booking. 
This is a private session for up-to two people sharing the same screen. If there are two people attending, ordering an additional tasting sample set is recommended. This session is suitable for complete beginners or for those who have already been introduced to craft chocolate but want to explore a particular aspect of either Taste, Transparency and Craftsmanship alongside their tasting. Please indicate any past experience or particular interests when you book. 
I host and deliver all the sessions myself. I use the chocolate to introduce you to some of my favourite makers, including bars from Barebones (Glasgow), Dormouse (Manchester), Duffy’s (Lincolnshire), Luisa's Vegan Chocolates (Nottingham), Pump Street (Suffolk) and Solkiki (Dorset). You will also meet other makers and retailers along the way. 
Your Cocoa Encounters Discovery Box contains 7 tasting samples of fine chocolate, an industrially made chocolate to compare, cocoa beans, sample information cards, a taste experience guide, tasting notes and a set of three postcards. 
If you are attending online, the tasting pack can be posted out to a UK address .
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
1. Tell the fine from the fashionable – judge the quality of a chocolate bar using the quality criteria of Taste, Transparency & Craftsmanship.
2. Practice the art of sensorial tasting – use each of the five senses to appreciate the taste experience of fine chocolate.
3. Recognise the origins – identify the growing regions and taste profiles of fine cacao.
4. Impress your friends – show off your knowledge with some fine chocolate facts and figures.
5. Talk like a taster – have the confidence and vocabulary to participate in further tastings
Allergen information: The with-dairy tasting set includes chocolate containing milk. The vegan option contains no dairy ingredients but does contain nuts. Both the with-dairy and vegan sets contain bars that have been made in factories or kitchens that handle nuts, gluten and dairy. Full ingredient lists are provided along with each of the samples but if you would like any further information before ordering please contact cocoaencounters@gmail.com or please let me know of any allergies when you make a booking and I will contact you with further details.
Postage: Tasting boxes can be posted out to any UK address. You will have the option for adding postage during the booking process. All parcels are sent Royal Mail Tracked 48-hour delivery. You will receive a message from Royal Mail to let you know when your parcel will be delivered and how to make alternative delivery arrangements if you won't be in. The last booking date will be 4 working days before the event date to allow for delivery.

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Private class for one or two people. Learn the art of sensorial tasting with Chocolate Educator and International Chocolate Judge Kathryn Laverack through a private, craft chocolate tasting class. Tasting includes a range of styles from from a range of UK craft chocolate makers.

Fine Chocolate Discovery Experience (Private Session with Tasting Pack for 1-2 people)

Cost of private tasting experience for one or two people. You will have the option for a vegan or with-dairy tasting box. Postage for online events will be charged separately. 

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