Join master of chocolate Arno Backes for the ultimate hands-on chocolate indulgence event. Start with a welcoming hot chocolate then join Arno to learn and perfect the art of tempering chocolate - the first step in successfully creating chocolate products and masterpieces.
Then learn how to make a variety of chocolate truffles, and the accompanying techniques of piping, rolling and dipping. Work with the raw materials of candied oranges, roasted almonds and hazelnuts to create unique chocolate bars.
The group will then learns the skills required to make beautiful moulded chocolates, considered by many to be the ultimate chocolate eating experience.
Guests get to take home all of the truffles, chocolate bars and moulded chocolates created during the class.
Note - This class is for group bookings - we do not take individual bookings.
Costs
Chocolate Masterclass costs $1500.00 – this covers up to 12 guests.
Extra guests are $125.00 PP. (Max 16)
The event runs for approximately 2 1/2 hours.
All classes require pre-payment to secure the event.
This event is held in South Yarra.
To make an enquiry contact Allan Campion via email or mobile 0408 555 679.
Arno Backes
Arno Backes is one of Melbourne's top chocolatiers and operates the award winning Ganache Chocolate Lounge in South Yarra and the CBD.
Arno served an apprenticeship as a pastry chef at just 15 years of age and later completed a chocolatier degree at central Europe's best school, the Master College
in Germany. In the UK, he worked for Marasus Petit Fours creating chocolates for the Queen of England (for which they received a 'thank you' note) and for prestigious
hotels The Dorchester, The Ritz and also for Harrods.