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The Cocoa Black Kitchen & School is located in Peebles, just outside Edinburgh [Google Maps link].
Cocoa Black
Unit 7
Southpark Industrial Estate
Peebles
EH45 9ED
Ring us on 01721 723 764 if you have any questions, would like to make an order or wish to book a date and time for your course.
Chocolate & Pastry School
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£29.00Taste some of the World’s finest single origin and plantation couverture. Learn how to recognise and appreciate quality chocolate and discover your favourite. Watch a chocolate making demonstration and sample chocolates so fresh they have only just had time to set. (1.5 hours)
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£39.00Fun, practical workshops designed for kids aged 12 and over. Encourage budding chocolatiers to learn how to temper (melt) chocolate and to create moulded chocolate shapes. Four seasonally themed classes held throughout the year. Take away your chocolates to enjoy at home. Child friendly venue with viewing gallery for parents. Private parties available. (2 hours) Learn More
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£95.00Let our pastry chef teach you how to create and decorate a classic French pear & almond tart, a raspberry & vanilla tart and an indulgent chocolate tart. The class combines traditional French techniques and recent innovations in glazing and garnishing. A basic knowledge of baking is required. (3.5 hours) Learn More
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£75.00Learn how to make classic petit fours. This class provides detailed, practical instruction in making macaroons, raspberry friands, mini pecan pies and little chocolate mousse cups. Perfect for your next dinner party. No experience necessary. (3 hours)
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£49.00Discover the art of traditional French truffle making as you prepare, scoop, roll and dip three flavours of truffles. Learn how to professionally wrap chocolates and take home 25 ready to gift. A popular class for informal group events. No experience necessary. (2 hours) Learn More
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£49.00Learn the techniques required to create a beautiful plated dessert. Your dessert will include a poached pear, vanilla parfait and a chocolate fudge pudding. Develop professional plating skills and finish off your creation with a handmade garnish. No experience necessary. (2 hours) Learn More
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£75.00This class provides an overview of the skills required to make French style patisserie. Let our pastry chef teach you how to make a raspberry chocolate slice, an individual caramel mousse and a moist almond & chocolate sponge. No experience necessary. (3 hours)
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£350.00An intensive, two day practical course teaching the essential and advanced skills required to cook with chocolate and pastry. Tuition provided by culinary Olympic winning pastry chef and chocolatier Ruth Hinks. Suitable for professional chefs and serious home cooks. (2 days) Learn More
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£75.00A comprehensive class teaching the fundamentals of chocolate. Receive an overview of the manufacturing process, guidance on tasting and storage and a practical exercise in moulding, dipping and finishing three types of chocolates. Take home 35-40 chocolates. Our most popular class. No experience necessary. (3 hours) Learn More
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£110.00Unlock the secrets of French gateaux. Practice traditional and modern techniques as you prepare and assemble each component of a chocolate mousse gateaux. Learn glazing tips from a professional pastry chef before finishing your masterpiece with a stunning garnish. A basic knowledge of baking is required. (4 hours) Learn More
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