Artisan Chocolate: Table Tempering, Chocolate Bars & Bark

Artisan Chocolate: Table Tempering, Chocolate Bars & Bark

Take your chocolate skills to the next level by mastering the art of table tempering with world-renowned chocolatier Paul Young.

If you've ever admired the glossy finish and satisfying snap of professionally crafted chocolate, this hands-on half-day masterclass will show you exactly how it's achieved.

Designed for chocolate enthusiasts and aspiring chocolatiers, this course focuses on table tempering, the traditional technique used by professional chocolatiers to create perfectly tempered chocolate with exceptional shine, texture and stability. Under Paul's expert guidance, you'll gain confidence in this essential skill before transforming your tempered chocolate into beautiful artisan bars and chocolate bark.

You'll also discover how colour, flavour and texture work together to create visually striking and delicious chocolate. Experiment with vibrant cocoa butter decoration, a variety of inclusions and carefully selected flavour combinations to design your own bespoke chocolate bars and handcrafted bark.

Whether you're looking to expand your chocolate-making repertoire or build on existing tempering skills, this creative masterclass provides practical techniques that can be applied time and time again.

What You'll Learn

• The fundamentals of traditional table tempering
• Understanding chocolate crystallisation for professional results
• Decorating moulds with coloured cocoa butter
• Creating artisan chocolate bars
• Incorporating flavours and inclusions for texture and creativity
• Making beautifully finished chocolate bark
• Tips for achieving consistent, glossy, perfectly tempered chocolate

Techniques & Recipes Covered

• Table Tempering
• Coloured Cocoa Butter Decoration
• Adding Inclusions & Flavours
• Moulding Chocolate Bars
• Chocolate Bark

By the end of the session, you'll have mastered one of the most important skills in artisan chocolate making and leave with a collection of beautifully crafted chocolate bars and bark to enjoy or share. More importantly, you'll have the confidence and knowledge to continue creating professional-quality chocolate at home.