Hands-on workshops, cacao ceremonies, and tasting events led by expert chocolatiers in London.
A curated lineup of masterclasses, bonbon courses, bean-to-bar workshops and sensory ceremonies.
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Spend 80 minutes with Melt’s chocolatiers learning Aztec hot chocolate and the Italian Birrerin in London. This hands-on session blends tasting, technique and chocolate history—perfect for a cozy, rainy-day treat.
Melt Chocolates is a London-based chocolatier and experiential studio specialising in hands-on chocolate workshops and sensory events. Located in Notting Hill, Melt offers a diverse calendar of immersive classes that guide participants through bean-to-bar techniques, bonbon crafting, tempering, and traditional hot chocolate recipes. Each experience is led by experienced chocolatiers who combine practical skills with tasting sessions of single-origin chocolates and curated flavor pairings. Attendees learn technical processes such as roasting, grinding, conching, tempering, ganache creation, and bar moulding, and leave with handmade chocolates and practical knowledge to recreate recipes at home.
Melt Chocolate’s public workshops include multi-hour masterclasses, bonbon courses, themed pairing evenings like tequila and chocolate, and ritual experiences such as cacao ceremonies and sound healing inside a Mongolian yurt. Private bookings and bespoke events are also available for groups seeking team-building, celebrations, or corporate hospitality in an intimate Notting Hill setting. The studio highlights provenance and education, emphasising single-origin tasting, historical context, and responsible sourcing during sessions.
Practical details are straightforward: sessions typically last between one and three hours and include tasting, hands-on making, and takeaway chocolates. The London location makes Melt accessible to residents and visitors seeking culinary experiences in the city. Melt Chocolates combines craft, education, and sensory exploration to deliver memorable, skill-building experiences for chocolate lovers at every level. Sessions often include guided tastings of single-origin cacao from regions such as Madagascar, Ecuador and Ghana, and offer practical tips on pairing, storage, and ethical purchasing to support informed, responsible chocolate enjoyment and culinary curiosity.
“Every outing is organized with local river knowledge, basic safety instruction, and equipment checks before departure.”
Central London workshop location
Hands-on classes and tastings
Workshops, ceremonies, tastings
Leave with edible creations
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Personal flotation devices, emergency protocols, equipment checks, and paddling orientations are provided before departure.
Recommended layering, water shoes, sunscreen, and dry bags are detailed in each experience guide.
Guides share rich knowledge of regional flora, fauna, scenic landmarks, and river navigation.
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Melt Chocolates offers a variety of guided outdoor excursions, scenic routes, rentals, and custom itineraries tailored for families, couples, and adventure enthusiasts.
Yes. Most trips feature comprehensive safety orientations, equipment fittings, and calm routes suited for first-time adventurers. Check the details on individual experience guides for specific age and skill requirements.
Standard safety equipment (such as certified life vests and essential gear) is supplied for each booking. Detailed checklists regarding weather-appropriate attire and personal items are provided prior to departure.
Choose a masterclass, bonbon course, or cacao ceremony in London and bring home handmade creations and new chocolate skills.
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Learn to whisk matcha, don a kimono, and taste world-class chocolates inside a Mongolian yurt in Notting Hill. This 75-minute hands-on session with Tomono and chocolate guide Andrew is a compact cultural experience for curious travelers.
others · London
Spend 90 delicious minutes in Notting Hill learning to temper chocolate, make ganache and craft your own bonbons with Melt’s expert chocolatiers. Perfect for couples, families with teens and visiting food lovers who want a hands-on culinary skill session.
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Learn to make the viral Dubai chocolate bar in a focused 80-minute workshop in central London. Led by senior chocolatier Paul, you’ll temper, mold, and finish two take-home pistachio-and-kataifi bars while tasting single-origin chocolates.
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An 80-minute, adults-only evening in Notting Hill that pairs Amazon single-origin chocolate with artisanal tequilas and three house cocktails. Learn tasting technique, mix signature drinks, and walk away with recipes and provenance stories.
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Taste, temper, and craft ten bespoke bonbons in a ninety-minute sensory workshop from Melt. The Power of Pleasure blends technique, single-origin chocolate, and ritualized tasting for an unforgettable indoor experience in London.
others · London
Learn to make spiced Aztec hot chocolate and the layered Italian Bicerin in a 90-minute hands-on workshop in London. Taste single-origin chocolates, pick up tempering techniques, and learn the stories behind the beans.
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Leave the Notting Hill bustle for 2.5 hours inside a single‑ash‑tree Mongolian yurt. Melt’s Cacao Ceremony blends ceremonial cacao, breathwork, and a gong‑led sound bath to open the heart and reset your nervous system.
others · London
Combine technique and taste in a lively three-hour chocolate workshop in Notting Hill. Roast, temper, enrobe and take home professionally wrapped bars and boxes of bonbons — perfect for food lovers and curious beginners alike.
others · London
Turn raw cocoa into three custom chocolate bars in 90 minutes at Melt’s Dolce Vita studio in Notting Hill. This hands-on workshop blends tasting, history, and technique—perfect for curious travelers and food lovers.
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