Bean-to-Bar Dark Chocolate Making Class in Brooklyn

Step inside Raaka's Red Hook factory for an extensive, hands-on class led by its educators. Work with chocolate-making machines rather than simply watching a demonstration.

Itinerary

Get down to the “nibby” gritty in our immersive bean-to-bar dark chocolate making class. You’ll start from scratch by selecting the single-origin cacao beans you want to use, and then crack and winnow, refine, temper, pour, and then voila chocolate bars! This class is based on our unique process of making chocolate here at the factory, on a small scale that you can replicate at home with the skills you will learn in class. This class also includes a guided tasting of the chocolate we make here at Raaka.

This class is VERY hands-on and extensive. You’ll go home with a bag of your own mini dark chocolates, an understanding of cacao sourcing, flavors, and bean-to-bar chocolate making, not to mention happy, chocolate-y memories!

What's Included

• Hairnets, aprons, and gloves
• Safety goggles available during class

Important details

• Ages 14+ only
• Bring a photo ID to verify your identity
• Chocolate making happens in pairs; if you come solo, you may be paired with another participant
• Wear closed-toe shoes and the provided hairnet, apron, and gloves during class
• Sign a safety liability waiver before participating
• Arrive on time. If you are more than 20 minutes late, you may lose your class seat