Dark Chocolate Bar Decorating Class and Wine Pairing

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Santa Barbara, California

Dark Chocolate Bar Decorating Class and Wine Pairing

Ages 21+ • 75 minutes

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Date

Thu, Oct 9

Travelers

2

About This Adventure

Join us for a delightful 75-minute chocolate-making experience where you'll craft your own dark chocolate bars, decorate them with local ingredients, and enjoy a guided tasting paired with exquisite wines. Wear a special embroidered apron and take home your custom creations in stylish packaging—an unforgettable treat for chocolate lovers!

Duration 75 minutes

About Attendees will enjoy a welcome drink while we give a brief introduction to our bean-to-bar, dark chocolate making process. Ingredients for decorating will abound and inspire, and you'll learn a few tidbits about how we invent flavor combinations for new delicious, sweet products at our chocolate factory. We will fill chocolate bar molds with luscious 75% dark chocolate, and you will get to decorate chocolate bars with local ingredients, like flowers, salt and fruit. While bars are setting up (they require at least 15 minutes in a cooler before you can pop them out, package and take home), we will lead a 20-30 minute chocolate tasting experience while you sip on perfectly paired wines to enhance the flavors. We are happy to provide a non-alcoholic tasting experience for anyone in the group who might require that. Your custom chocolate bars will go home with you in beautiful, resealable Twenty-Four Blackbirds pouches. Don't miss out on this delicious experience!

This event has been designed for adults, but it may be suitable for a mature and curious child above 10 y.o. Please consider the length of the class & note that most of the event requires standing, listening and using fine motor skills. Let us know in the notes section if you sign up someone under 21 years of age.

More info Arrive with enough time to find street parking, and be prepared to taste delicious single-origin dark chocolate while sipping wine (or non-alcoholic beverages) and flexing your creative muscles! Go home with a few beautiful dark chocolate bars in Twenty-Four Blackbirds resealable custom packaging.

We've designed a special logo just for this event and embroidered it on dark green aprons. You'll get to wear one of these aprons while you participate in decorating and tasting, and also have the option to take it home with you as a memory!

We require a minimum of 4 people for the class to run. If the minimum is not met, we will reach out to reschedule.

Adventure Tips

Arrive On Time

The class is timed tightly; arriving promptly ensures you get the full hands-on experience and wine pairing without rush.

Wear Comfortable Clothing

Dress casually but comfortably, remembering that you will be seated and working with chocolate materials.

Allergy Awareness

Notify the instructor ahead of time if you have nut or dairy allergies to accommodate your experience safely.

Take Notes

Bring a notebook or use your phone to jot down pairing suggestions and decorating tips for recreating the experience at home.

Local Insights

Wildlife

California quail often seen around gardens
Western fence lizards basking on rocks

History

Santa Barbara’s agricultural tradition dates back to Spanish missions in the 18th century, influencing its rich culinary culture today.

Conservation

Local businesses like Twenty-Four Blackbirds emphasize sustainable sourcing and minimal waste, supporting Santa Barbara's environmental goals.

Santa Barbara Chocolate Crafting with Twenty-Four Blackbirds

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