Minimum age is 12 years old; younger children are not permitted.

Can vegans attend this workshop?

This specific experience is not suitable for vegans; a vegan-friendly workshop is offered separately.

How long is the class?

The workshop runs approximately 80 minutes.

What happens if I’m late?

Please arrive five minutes early; if you are more than 15 minutes late the session may need to be rescheduled.

Do I need to tell you about allergies?

Yes — contact office@meltchocolates.com before booking to advise the team of any allergies.

You will take home two handmade 90g pistachio-and-kataifi bars you made during the workshop.

Make the Viral Dubai Chocolate Bar in London: Hands-On Workshop

How to make Dubai Chocolate in London is an 80-minute hands-on workshop that teaches you to craft the viral Dubai chocolate bar while sampling origin chocolates from around the world. Held by Melt Chocolates in central London, the experience blends practical chocolatier technique with tasting notes and a bit of culinary history. Senior chocolatier Paul leads every session, guiding each group step by step so you leave with two 90g pistachio-and-kataifi bars you made yourself.

The room feels like a small working kitchen: stainless counters, tempered chocolate in glossy pools, and the warm aroma of roasted nuts. The session begins with a short primer on cacao — where it comes from and how fermentation and roast profiles shape flavor — followed by guided tempering, molding, and the signature kataifi finish that gives the Dubai bar its crunchy, buttery lift. Along the way Paul demonstrates common trouble spots and quick fixes, so even first-timers feel confident coating, piping, and finishing their bars.

Practical details matter: the experience runs 80 minutes and requires guests to be at least 12 years old. Please arrive five minutes early; lateness beyond 15 minutes may require rescheduling. The workshop is not suitable for vegans; a separate vegan workshop is available. If you have allergies, email [email protected] before booking so the team can advise.

Why book this in London? Beyond the sweet souvenir, the workshop is a compact culinary lesson you can fold into a day exploring the city. You’ll practice professional techniques — tempering, setting, and texturing — that translate to home kitchens and make for memorable gifts. The tactile rhythm of pouring and tapping chocolate keeps the focus on craft, while structured tastings broaden your palate with single-origin examples that illuminate subtle citrus, nut, and floral notes.

This class stands out because it pairs a viral recipe with real technique and a teacher who explains why each step matters. The two handmade 90g bars you take away are both proof of skill and a delicious souvenir. Groups and solo travelers alike find the format welcoming; small class sizes mean Paul can give individual pointers.

Whether you’re a food-focused visitor, a home baker chasing new skills, or someone who wants a hands-on London experience, this workshop delivers a concentrated, practical, and decidedly tasty slice of chocolate craft. Bring curiosity, tell the team about allergies ahead of time, and be prepared to leave with both skills and sweets.

Meeting-point and exact address are provided at booking; if you need the location earlier, email [email protected]. The workshop includes a guided tasting of single-origin bars to illustrate cocoa terroir, and the hands-on format makes for a memorable gift or a compact culinary skill session that suits busy London itineraries.

Make the Viral Dubai Chocolate Bar in London: Hands-On Workshop

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