
CHOCOLATE TASTINGS, PAIRINGS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
Chocolate is a great way to bring people together, learn more about this compelling food, and enjoy a delicious time together.
For groups over 40 people, or for casual parties without the "sit down and focus" of a guided tasting, the style shifts to more of a demonstration type tasting. Done in either a buffet or passed trays, I give an introduction, then allow the party to unfold organically among the guests. I stay close at hand to answer any questions or moderate any discussions that pique your guests curiosities. These tastings typically run 60 minutes of active tasting and sample 3-4, often with an additional confection, chocolate drink or spirit pairing.
For corporate events, chocolate tastings are a great way to foster cohesion and team work. For these events, we break into small teams, each sampling, assessing and ranking the chocolates. We then present and discuss the results with the whole group. This tasting typically lasts 60 - 90 minutes and we sample between 3 - 4 types of chocolate. A flavor wheel to help inspire vocabulary is provided for each guest, as are palate cleansers.


Chocolate 101 * How To Taste Chocolate * How The Experts Assess Chocolate * Chocolate in History
The American Chocolate Making Scene * Exploring Origin * Current Trends in Chocolate Making Chocolate Pairings * The Dark/Milk/White Spectrum

