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Easter Egg Masterclass

£250.00

Beginner , Intermediate

Duration:

1 Day

Timings:

09:00 - 16:30

Course start dates:

22 Mar 2027
23 Mar 2027

Hourly Schedule

Time

9:00
Arrival & welcome
Tea, coffee and warm pastries from the kitchen.

9:30
Course Start

13:00
Lunch
Seasonal lunch prepared by our catering team.

16:30
Course End

There’s something truly magical about Easter chocolate. From beautifully decorated shells to intricate hand-finished designs, Easter offers chocolatiers the perfect opportunity to combine technical skill with creativity, transforming chocolate into edible works of art.

Join world-renowned chocolatier Paul A Young for this immersive hands-on Easter masterclass and discover the professional techniques behind creating spectacular artisan Easter eggs. Guided by one of the UK’s most celebrated chocolatiers, you’ll learn how to temper chocolate, work with colour and decoration, and create showstopping Easter treats that look every bit as impressive as they taste.

Throughout the day, Paul will guide you through every stage of the process, from preparing and tempering chocolate to moulding, decorating and assembling your creations. You’ll explore both traditional and contemporary techniques, gaining the confidence to recreate professional-quality Easter eggs at home.

What You’ll Learn

Through a combination of demonstrations and hands-on chocolate making, you will:

Master professional chocolate tempering techniques
Learn how to create and work with coloured cocoa butter
Develop skills in hand-painting polycarbonate moulds
Understand how to mould and assemble flawless Easter eggs
Work with milk, dark and white sculpting chocolate
Learn hand-sculpting techniques for decorative chocolate designs
Explore professional finishing and presentation methods
Gain confidence creating artisan Easter chocolate at home

What You’ll Make

During the masterclass, you’ll create two unique artisan Easter eggs:

A beautifully hand-painted milk chocolate Easter egg featuring vibrant cocoa butter decoration and a delicious layered filling
A striking hand-sculpted dark chocolate Easter egg decorated using professional sculpting chocolate techniques to create a truly bespoke design

Techniques Covered

Throughout the course, you’ll gain practical experience in:

Chocolate tempering
Coloured cocoa butter decoration
Hand-painting moulds
Chocolate moulding and assembly
Sculpting chocolate
Decorative finishing techniques
Presentation and display

Who Is This Course For?

This course is perfect for chocolate lovers, creative makers, aspiring chocolatiers and anyone looking to develop their artisan chocolate-making skills. Whether you’re completely new to working with chocolate or looking to expand your existing knowledge, you’ll leave with professional techniques, creative inspiration and two spectacular handmade Easter eggs to take home.

No previous chocolate-making experience is required, just enthusiasm, creativity and a passion for great chocolate.

Please Note:
Whilst we make every effort to adhere to best practices regarding allergen control and cross-contamination at The School of Artisan Food, we sincerely regret that we are unable to cater for severe food allergies or coeliac disease. This is due to the continuous and varied use of our teaching spaces, common areas and food preparation areas.

If in any doubt, please contact us to discuss your individual circumstances prior to making a booking, as this will then enable us to produce a personalised Risk Assessment based on your own specific circumstances and better judge if we can safely accommodate you on site.

Your Tutors

Tutor

Paul Young

Paul Young

Paul A. Young is one of Britain’s best-known and most respected chocolatiers, celebrated for his innovative approach to fine chocolate and his passion for artisan craftsmanship. After training in hospitality and working as Head Pastry Chef under the legendary Marco Pierre White at The Criterion and Quo Vadis in London, Paul developed a reputation for exceptional flavour pairing, technical expertise and creative chocolate making.

In 2006, he opened the first Paul A. Young Fine Chocolates boutique in London, helping to redefine the British chocolate scene with fresh, handmade chocolates crafted without preservatives and inspired by seasonal ingredients and bold flavour combinations. His work has earned numerous industry accolades and international recognition, establishing him as one of the leading voices in contemporary chocolate making.

A familiar face on television, Paul has appeared on programmes including Saturday Kitchen, This Morning and Junior MasterChef, sharing his expertise with audiences across the UK. He is also the author of acclaimed chocolate books including Adventures with Chocolate and Sensational Chocolate, which have inspired both home cooks and professional chocolatiers alike.

Known for his engaging teaching style and wealth of industry knowledge, Paul is passionate about passing on the skills and techniques behind artisan chocolate making. This masterclass offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the UK’s most influential chocolatiers and gain hands-on experience in creating beautiful, handcrafted chocolates.