“It’s like stepping off a pavement in London and into a chocolaterie in France” Daily Express
Why we love it
Founded in 2013 by Isabelle Alaya out of a passion and desire to teach about quality chocolate and its history, The Chocolate Museum in Brixton is a journey in all things cocoa. Here, you'll create your very own chocolate truffles under the expert guidance of the master chocolatiers from Melange, Isabelle's first chocolate boutique which opened in 2008; the same Melange whose secret hot chocolate recipe is voted as one of the 10 best hot chocolates in London.
What's Included?
- Enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour truffle masterclass for two at The Chocolate Museum
- Discover the origins of chocolate, the intricacies of the process and professional techniques such as tempering, enrobing and decorating
- Learn how to flavour and shape fillings for truffles
- Sample four tasters and choose your favourites to make yourself
- Create a minimum of 20 of your own chocolate truffles or chocolate lollies each
Description
Melange Chocolate arises from its humble beginnings in 2008 when artisan chocolatier Isabelle Alaya founded her Chocolate Shop and Café in the cosmopolitan area of Bellenden Road, Peckham. Since then, Isabelle has built upon her business, establishing a reputation making speciality chocolate bars and truffles characterised by an eclectic combination of spices, herbs and fruits.
From her desire to teach about quality chocolate and its history, she founded The Chocolate Museum in 2013. The museum is located in a historic conservation area of Brixton, and aims to represent UK industry whilst also providing information and quality products. Housing Alaya’s growing collection of chocolate-related artefacts, the museum functions as a venue where her passion and interest in cocoa, chocolate history and British chocolate makers can be shared and passed on.
During your two-and-a-half-hour truffle masterclass, you will learn about the intricacies of the chocolate process, including where the chocolate comes from and how to prepare and flavour it accordingly. You’ll also try out a number of professional techniques such as tempering, enrobing, shaping the fillings and decorating the chocolates with colourful ingredients.
Sampling four different tasters, you’ll then have the opportunity to choose your favourites and start creating your own batch of truffles. You’ll make a minimum of 20 chocolate truffles or chocolate lollies each.
You’re bound to be in a whole load of truffle after this one!
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Availability:
This experience is available:
- Saturdays, 11.30am to 2.30pm
Other useful details:
Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 1 month in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
Up to 4 people can participate in the same workshop. Group bookings start from 8 or more people. For more information on group bookings, please contact your Truly Concierge.
This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day. There may be limited availability throughout the festive season from November and December - please check with your Truly concierge about specific dates.
This is an adults-only workshop. The minimum age for participation is 15 and teenagers will need to be accompanied by a participating adult.
What's Included?
- Enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour truffle masterclass for two at The Chocolate Museum
- Discover the origins of chocolate, the intricacies of the process and professional techniques such as tempering, enrobing and decorating
- Learn how to flavour and shape fillings for truffles
- Sample four tasters and choose your favourites to make yourself
- Create a minimum of 20 of your own chocolate truffles or chocolate lollies each
Why we love it
Founded in 2013 by Isabelle Alaya out of a passion and desire to teach about quality chocolate and its history, The Chocolate Museum in Brixton is a journey in all things cocoa. Here, you'll create your very own chocolate truffles under the expert guidance of the master chocolatiers from Melange, Isabelle's first chocolate boutique which opened in 2008; the same Melange whose secret hot chocolate recipe is voted as one of the 10 best hot chocolates in London. Read full description
Description
Melange Chocolate arises from its humble beginnings in 2008 when artisan chocolatier Isabelle Alaya founded her Chocolate Shop and Café in the cosmopolitan area of Bellenden Road, Peckham. Since then, Isabelle has built upon her business, establishing a reputation making speciality chocolate bars and truffles characterised by an eclectic combination of spices, herbs and fruits.
From her desire to teach about quality chocolate and its history, she founded The Chocolate Museum in 2013. The museum is located in a historic conservation area of Brixton, and aims to represent UK industry whilst also providing information and quality products. Housing Alaya’s growing collection of chocolate-related artefacts, the museum functions as a venue where her passion and interest in cocoa, chocolate history and British chocolate makers can be shared and passed on.
During your two-and-a-half-hour truffle masterclass, you will learn about the intricacies of the chocolate process, including where the chocolate comes from and how to prepare and flavour it accordingly. You’ll also try out a number of professional techniques such as tempering, enrobing, shaping the fillings and decorating the chocolates with colourful ingredients.
Sampling four different tasters, you’ll then have the opportunity to choose your favourites and start creating your own batch of truffles. You’ll make a minimum of 20 chocolate truffles or chocolate lollies each.
You’re bound to be in a whole load of truffle after this one!
×Description
Melange Chocolate arises from its humble beginnings in 2008 when artisan chocolatier Isabelle Alaya founded her Chocolate Shop and Café in the cosmopolitan area of Bellenden Road, Peckham. Since then, Isabelle has built upon her business, establishing a reputation making speciality chocolate bars and truffles characterised by an eclectic combination of spices, herbs and fruits.
From her desire to teach about quality chocolate and its history, she founded The Chocolate Museum in 2013. The museum is located in a historic conservation area of Brixton, and aims to represent UK industry whilst also providing information and quality products. Housing Alaya’s growing collection of chocolate-related artefacts, the museum functions as a venue where her passion and interest in cocoa, chocolate history and British chocolate makers can be shared and passed on.
During your two-and-a-half-hour truffle masterclass, you will learn about the intricacies of the chocolate process, including where the chocolate comes from and how to prepare and flavour it accordingly. You’ll also try out a number of professional techniques such as tempering, enrobing, shaping the fillings and decorating the chocolates with colourful ingredients.
Sampling four different tasters, you’ll then have the opportunity to choose your favourites and start creating your own batch of truffles. You’ll make a minimum of 20 chocolate truffles or chocolate lollies each.
You’re bound to be in a whole load of truffle after this one!
Opening Times
Saturdays, 11.30am to 2.30pm
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Availability:
This experience is available:
- Saturdays, 11.30am to 2.30pm
Other useful details:
Bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 1 month in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
Up to 4 people can participate in the same workshop. Group bookings start from 8 or more people. For more information on group bookings, please contact your Truly Concierge.
This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day. There may be limited availability throughout the festive season from November and December - please check with your Truly concierge about specific dates.
This is an adults-only workshop. The minimum age for participation is 15 and teenagers will need to be accompanied by a participating adult.
How it works
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Choose your experience
Treat yourself or share with someone you truly care about.
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We arrange everything
Our concierge will arrange everything, even the little extras.
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Relax and enjoy
Simply show up and savour the memory that will last a lifetime.
