Chocolate Making Cooking Class With a Local Chef in the Bay Area

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Trade an ordinary night out for melted chocolate, creative candy-making and unforgettable memories in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Alexis. Hosted at a stylish venue in the Bay Area near some of the region’s vibrant food and arts scenes, this experience transforms classic chocolate treats into an interactive culinary adventure. Begin by learning the foundations of chocolate work, from properly melting chocolate to creating smooth textures and beautiful molded candies. Under Chef Alexis’ step-by-step guidance, you’ll craft personalized chocolate candy creations filled with decadent ingredients like fruit, nuts, cocoa powder, butter and nostalgic s’mores fillings. You’ll experiment with flavor combinations, textures and decorative finishes while discovering approachable techniques that make homemade chocolate feel achievable and fun. Expect plenty of tasting, laughter and rich chocolate aromas as you create edible souvenirs that are almost too beautiful to eat.

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Main

Chocolate Candy Creations

With milk chocolate, cocoa powder, butter, fruit, nuts and s’mores fillings

What's Included

A fun, hands-on 2-hour cooking class led by a talented local chef.
All ingredients and cooking tools provided.
Expert instruction, tips and chef secrets you’ll use daily.
An authentic experience hosted at a local public brewery, distillery, craft beer bar or wine bar.
Drinks are available for purchase at the bar of the venue. Prices range from $3 to $20.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before your scheduled session. Upon arrival, check in with the host or staff at the entrance and mention that you're attending the event

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Step into a chocolate lover’s dream with this interactive candy-making class in the Bay Area. Hosted at a trendy local venue, this hands-on experience with Chef Alexis is equal parts creative workshop and indulgent dessert feast. From the moment the chocolate starts melting, the room fills with rich cocoa aromas and the excitement of crafting your own handmade sweets from scratch.

Chef Alexis will guide you through essential chocolate-making techniques, including how to properly melt and temper chocolate for glossy, professional-looking results. Then, get creative as you mold and customize your own chocolate candy creations using ingredients like milk chocolate, cocoa powder, butter, crunchy nuts, fresh fruit and gooey s’mores-inspired fillings. Along the way, you’ll learn decorating techniques, flavor balancing tips and presentation tricks you can recreate at home. This beginner-friendly class includes all ingredients, professional tools and plenty of sweet treats to enjoy during and after the experience. Perfect for date nights, celebrations or a fun outing with friends in the Bay Area.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
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Dining Experiences
Cooking Classes
Chocolate Tours
Restaurants
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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