Chocolate School in Belgium
Ecole Chocolat - Chocolate Making School

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added a lot to my continuing chocolate education. Pam's guidance through her programs are a great way to develop as a chocolatier "

- 2007 Graduate

Chocolatier

"I thoroughly enjoyed the program

and learnt a lot of valuable information and techniques. The Callebaut teachers were excellent "

- 2007 Graduate



"The Callebaut facility and staff were very welcoming and supportive.

The hands-on aspect was invaluable. Nice experience with nice people. "

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Master Chocolatier Program in Belgium

Belgium - This is an opportunity to learn from the Belgian master chocolatiers. The one-week (5 nights) experience combines visits to a chocolatier's boutiques in Brussels with a special program of hands on training at Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy in Wieze, Belgium.

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October 3 - 8, 2010

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Next program - October 3 - 8, 2010

Registration will be open in late Spring 2010. If you would like to be put on a waiting list for advanced notice when registration opens email us at:

Registration fee does not include travel to and from Belgium

Registration Fee is based on Single Occupancy and includes:
Exclusive hands-on Program at The Chocolate Academy with recipes
5 nights accommodation in Weize and Brussels
Welcome Dinner
Five Lunches
Breakfast Daily
Ground Transportation (train, bus and taxi)

"During demonstrations and seminars, the most divergent facets of chocolate processing are revealed for the artisanal craftsman." from The Academy

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

**Legend for meals included in your tour: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

* Itinerary subject to change: every effort will be made to keep the itinerary as it appears here; however, the final itinerary may vary due to schedules, availability and factors beyond our control.

Program participants and travel companions must be adults - 17 years of age or older. Also note that the program involves a lot of standing for long periods and walking (with bags at times) so good mobility and strength is important. Because we go into small towns, handicap access is at a minimum.

Our minimum requirement for this program to run is 6 students and the maximum is 10 students (traveling companions are not included in minimum or maximum number). You will want to wait to book and confirm your flight schedule to Belgium until we confirm that the minimum number of students have registered.

Maître Chocolatier Program Assessment:

Students will be assessed by instructor or leader based on the grading parameters for the program or tour.

Maître Chocolatier Program Certificate:

Students completing the program will receive an Ecole Chocolate Maître Chocolatier Certificate of Achievement.

Cancellation Policy:

Our Ecole Chocolat Maitre Chocolatier Programs and Tours only accommodate a limited number of students and are usually full with a waiting list. As these programs involve a travel component - we need to contact those on the waiting list in enough time to for them to make travel arrangements. If you have to cancel, we will do everything in our power to find a replacement but cannot guarantee that we will be successful - please remember that your deposit is "non-refundable". No refunds will be given after 45 days prior to the program start date. Please make sure that you are committed to the program before paying your non-refundable deposit. We also suggest that you take out travel insurance when booking your travel to and from the program in case of an emergency.

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Belgium Program Curriculum

With Barry Callebaut, there is a history of over 150 years in the world of cocoa and chocolate. With their first steps into the processing and production of high quality chocolates, they laid the foundations for their current expertise and research into new products and techniques.

Tour Itinerary:

Sunday:

Independent arrivals in Brussels, Belgium. Hotel accommodation and Monday Breakfast is included.

Neuhaus

Monday:B, L, D

After a tour of chocolate shops in the city we leave Brussels in the late afternoon and arrive in Aalst. Accommodation in Aalst for three nightst. Welcome Dinner that evening after we settle into our hotel.

Pierre Marcolini

Tuesday: B, L

Full day of classes with lunch at The Chocolate Academy. Free night for Dinner.

Philippe Vancayseele

Wednesday: B, L

Full day of classes with lunch at The Chocolate Academy. Free night for Dinner.

Callebaut Academy

Thursday: B, L

Full day of classes with lunch at The Chocolate Academy. Free night for Dinner.

Decorating Bonbons

Friday: B,L

Visit with Belgium Master Chocolatier in his laboratory then return to Brussels in the late afternoon. Free night for Dinner.

Saturday, B

Independent departures from tour hotel. Students are encouraged to stay one more night to include a day trip to Bruges.

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