School of Chocolate

                                                   

Rumsey's Cocoa Pod School of Chocolate is a paradise for chocolate lovers. The new concept provides a Head Office for Rumseys with a modern production unit and demonstration kitchens. Please see below for courses and booking dates currently available and come to see us to learn the art of the chocolatier:-

THE COCOA POD, 74 OXFORD ROAD, STONE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, HP17 8PL

Rumsey’s Chocolate workshops are a great way to discover new talents, enjoy chocolate and de-stress!  Whether you are a novice or enjoy working in the kitchen, these courses are a great way to expand your knowledge of chocolate making.  We have a variety of courses for you to choose from, and the latest course additions to the calendar have been altered to allow for additional chocolate work to be included, and are all practical.  We can also recommend several places to stay, restaurants to try out and places to visit too!

 Our courses are great for you, your family or friends.  Gift vouchers available.

CHOCOLATE WORKSHOPS                   MAY 2012 - JUNE 2012

 

1.5 HOUR “MAKE AND GO” SESSIONS

£40.00 per person -  These sessions are purely for fun, an ideal time to make something for yourself or a gift for someone special.  

 

Welcome tea, coffee or hot chocolate on arrival Make your chocolate figurine Dip six handmade chocolates Wrap and pack your goodies

Available Dates 2012

Saturday Morning 5th May                  10.30am  - 12.00pm       FULLY BOOKED

Saturday Morning 9th June                 10.30am - 12.00pm        PLACES AVAILABLE

Saturday Afternoon 9th June               2.00pm  -   3.30pm        PLACES AVAILABLE

Friday Morning 22nd June                   10.30am - 12.00pm        PLACES AVAILABLE

Saturday Morning 21st July                 10.30am - 12.00pm        PLACES AVAILABLE

Saturday Morning 18th August            10.30am - 12.00pm        PLACES AVAILABLE

Friday Morning 24th August                 10.30am - 12.00pm        PLACES AVAILABLE

Saturday Morning 29th September       10.30am - 12.00pm       PLACES AVAILABLE

Monday Morning 29th October             10.30am - 12.00pm       PLACES AVAILABLE

Saturday Morning 17th November        10.30am - 12.00pm       PLACES AVAILABLE

Thursday Morning 20th December        10.30am - 12.00pm      PLACES AVAILABLE 

 

We can arrange special sessions for private parties/groups – minimum 6 persons and maximum 10 persons to suit – Great for a family chocolate making session too!    Telephone 01296 625060 to arrange

HALF DAY CHOCOLATE WORKSHOPS

 

 

 

 Available Dates 2012 

HALF DAY - Three hours (+) - £85.00 per person

Receive a warm welcome and a special Rumsey's House Hot Chocolate with our spicy biscuits to dip into it!  You are taken through a brief

 history of chocolate and compare our own chocolate drink with the Aztec/Maya version. 

Taste some more chocolate and don your aprons and hats before moving over to the

chocolate making room - heaven!  You begin by making a simple truffle mix and while

it is setting you'll learn how to line a chocoate mould, choose a filling to make and

 begin in ernest!  The session continues with making your own chocolate figurine,

then a short break before finishing everything off.  Learn about different ways of

packing, and wrap your goodies.  There is an opportunity to purchase chocolate moulds,

dipping forks and much more.  You will be working with our own chocolatiers, who will

do their best to ensure your session is a memorable one.

Take away chocolates to the value of £25.00

 

Friday Afternoon  11th May                    1.30pm - 4.30pm    PLACES AVAILABLE

Saturday Afternoon 16th June               1.30pm - 4.30pm     PLACES AVAILABLE

Friday Afternoon 22nd June                   1.30pm - 4.30pm     PLACES AVAILABLE 

Friday Afternoon 20th July                     1.30pm - 4.30pm     PLACES AVAILABLE

Saturday Morning 25th August              10.00am -  1.00pm  PLACES AVAILABLE

Saturday Morning 15th September         10.00am - 1.00pm  PLACES AVAILABLE

Saturday Morning 13th October             10.00am - 1.00pm  PLACES AVAILABLE

Monday afternoon 29th October             1.30pm - 4.30pm   PLACES AVAILABLE

Saturday Morning 24th November          10.00am - 1.00pm  PLACES AVAILABLE

Saturday Afternoon 24th November         1.30pm - 4.30pm  PLACES AVAILABLE 

                    GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE                         

 

  FULL DAY CHOCOLATE WORKSHOPS

Full Day Chocolate Making and Tempering Workshop - £150.00 per person.  Enjoy a full day of informative and practical chocolate making. If you need to practice the art of tempering chocolate you'll have plenty of opportunity.  This course is led by Nigel Rumsey or Pawel Szymanski.

Welcome tea, coffee or hot chocolate on arrival introduction to chocolate making, from the cocoa bean to the bar (dvd), information and practical on tempering chocolate Make a chocolate figurine, detailing the mould  You will be participating in a group session, making up to five different types of truffles/chocolates Enjoy our special lunch with a glass of wine or fruit juice Make some chocolate run outs which can be used for dessert decorations The finished items will be made into a display for you to photograph before packing and wrapping to take home.

9.30am – 4.00pm 

         Available Dates 2012

 

         WEDNESDAY 18TH APRIL-          FULL DAY TEMPERING PRACTICE - PLACES AVAILABLE

         THURSDAY 19TH APRIL -            FULL DAY PRACTICAL - FULLY BOOKED

         FRIDAY 15TH JUNE -                  FULL DAY PRACTICAL - PLACES AVAILABLE

         FRIDAY 17TH AUGUST -             FULL DAY  - PLACES AVAILABLE

         FRIDAY 12TH OCTOBER -          FULL DAY - PLACES AVAILABLE 

         SATURDAY 27TH OCTOBER -     FULL DAY -- PLACES AVAILABLE

 

  

CHILDREN’S PARTIES

 

Please telephone for details

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Please contact us for information regarding Team Building sessions and day delegate rates.

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