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.  Why not contact us and ask about our weekend offers and overnight stays?  We can 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                   MARCH – DECEMBER 2010

1.5 Hour ‘Make & Go’ chocolate session – £35.00 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 2010

Saturday afternoon 10th April                2.00pm – 3.30pm    PLACES AVAILABLE

Saturday afternoon 22nd May               2.00pm – 3.30pm    PLACES AVAILABLE

We can arrange special sessions for groups – minimum 4 persons and maximum 10 persons to suit – Great for a family chocolate making session too!    Telephone 01296 747531 to arrange

Half Day Chocolate Making Workshop - £60.00 per person.  Ideal as a first practical experience of chocolate cookery.

 Welcome tea, coffee or hot and biscuits on arrival Learn how to make a chocolate figurine make your own plain truffles and use a variety of finishes make some chocolate decorations pack and wrap your chocolate goodies finish with a soft drink and some delicious nibbles. 

Available Dates 2010

Saturday 6th March                 9.00am – 12.00pm (Easter theme)  FULLY BOOKED

Saturday 20th March               9.00am – 12.00pm (Easter theme) PLACES AVAILABLE

                                                or 1.30pm – 4.30pm (Easter theme)  PLACES AVAILABLE

Saturday 27th March               9.00am – 12.00pm (Easter theme)   PLACES AVAILABLE

Saturday 15th May                  1.30pm – 4.30pm  FULLY BOOKED

Saturday 22nd May                 1.30pm - 4.30pm  PLACES AVAILABLE

Saturday 4th September         1.30pm – 4.30pm  PLACES AVAILABLE

Saturday 20th November       9.00am – 12.00pm  or  1.30pm – 4.30pm (Christmas Theme)  PLACES AVAILABLE

Saturday 11th December        9.00am – 12.00pm  or  1.30pm – 4.30pm (Christmas Theme)  PLACES AVAILABLE

Full Day Chocolate Tempering Workshop - £130.00 per person.  You could call this a skill-honing day.  If you need to practice the art of tempering chocolate, you’ll have plenty of Chance to do so. This course is led by Nigel Rumsey or Pawel Szymanski.  Enjoy a full day of informative and practical chocolate making.

Welcome tea, coffee or hot chocolate on arrival Theory session on chocolate tempering Practical activities on tempering plain, milk and white chocolate Use your knowledge and practical experience to dip truffles make moulded items (choose from a selection) and chocolate rolls

9.30am – 3.30pm

Available Dates 2010:       Saturday 5th June  PLACES AVAILABLE

                                                Saturday 9th October  To be confirmed

Full Day Chocolate Making Workshop - £120.00 per person.  Enjoy a full day of informative and practical chocolate making.

Welcome tea, coffee or hot chocolate on arrival introduction to chocolate making, from the cocoa bean to the bar (dvd) Make a chocolate figurine, detailing the mould using different colours 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 – 3.30pm 

Available Dates 2010:       Saturday 24th April  PLACES AVAILABLE

                                               Saturday 12th June PLACES AVAILABLE

                                              

ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN

2 Hour Children's Chocolate Workshop - (age 9-14 yrs) - £30.00 per person – A fun and practical experience in chocolate cookery.

Welcome creamy hot chocolate or fruit juice on arrival >Practical demonstration on making a chocolate figurine > Make your own chocolate figurine > make your own chocolate bar >design your label and chooses your ribbons to wrap your goodies> Pack, wrap and take away your chocolates. 

 Available Dates 2010:      Saturday 10th April 10am – 12pm (Easter theme)  PLACES AVAILABLE

 

 

CHILDREN’S PARTIES

2 Hour Children's Birthday Party (age 6-9 yrs) - for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 guests 

 £30.00 per person - Optional birthday cake with chocolate nameplate £36.00

2 parents need to attend and will be provided with refreshments.

Party bags can be arranged for £6 per child.

Pass the chocolate parcel >Make your own chocolate lollipops> Get your hands messy dipping  some delicious honeycomb>Make your own chocolate piping design to take home > Birthday treats to eat – savoury nibbles, followed by Rumsey’s special ice cream and Birthday cake (if ordered), served with a fruit squash.  Take goodies made home.

 

2 Hour Children's Birthday Party (age 9-13 yrs) - for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 guests £30.00 per person - Optional birthday cake with chocolate nameplate £36.002 parents need to attend and will be provided with refreshments. Party bags can be arranged for £6 per child.

Party bags can be arranged for £6 per child.Demonstration of making a chocolate mould > Make your own chocolate figure to take home > Make and decorate your own chocolate lollipop> Pass the chocolate parcel > Birthday tea with fresh sandwiches, biscuits, savoury nibbles and  Rumsey’s special ice cream > Birthday cake (if ordered) >Pack and wrap your chocolates

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

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