CHOCOLATE & CONFISERIE COURSE
In this 3-day course you will learn everything about chocolate from French Pastry Chef & Chocolatier THOMAS HUIT.
You will develop new skills to create stunning chocolate products, such as pralines, truffles, bars, tablets, confectionery products, as well as artistic chocolate pieces for events and festivals such as Easter or Christmas.
- Type of course: 100% practical/hands-on
- Duration: 3 days [24 hours]
- Location: Bucharest, Romania
- Date: 20-21-22 October 2023
- Level: Beginner/Medium
- Language: English + Romanian.
What will you learn?
During the 3 days of the course you will learn everything you need to know about chocolate, chocolate products and more, developing the necessary skills for a successful chocolatier.
Chocolate tempering techniques
You will learn to work with various types of chocolate: dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, Ruby Red chocolate, NXT vegan chocolate;
The correct tempering technique according to the type of chocolate and techniques used, techniques that can be used at home or in a small laboratory (such as tempering on a cold table, tempering with seeding, tempering with cocoa butter), but also the tempering techniques using professional equipment.
Ganache & Fillings
How to make different types of fillings for chocolate bonbons, chocolate bars and tablets: caramel based, fruit-based, nut-based, alcohol-based, etc.
The shelf life of the finished product depending on the type of filling used.
Ingredients & Equipments used
You will learn about the premium ingredients used: types of chocolate and working techniques;
Necessary equipment to work at home or in a small laboratory, as well as how to equip a professional chocolate production line with top professional equipments (ex: Selmi chocolate machines, RS 200)
Correct and performant cutting techniques using professional equipment (ex guitar cutter).
Chocolate products
You will prepare different assortments of chocolate: pralines, bars, tablets, truffles, mendiants, etc.
The technique of making pralines, filling the shells, closing, etc.
Creating decorations with spectacular textures and colours;
Tips & tricks for storing and packaging chocolate products.
Confiserie Products
You will learn to prepare different confectionery products:
Caramel
Nougat
Marshmallows
Dragees
Pate a fruit
Pastes and pralines (caramel, hazelnut, walnut, pistachio, etc.)
Chocolate decoration and artistic pieces
We will make different decorations from chocolate that can be used in pastry.
The technique of making small/medium figurines suitable for different events;
Medium-sized artistic chocolate piece.
Who is this course for?
The course is addressed to all those who love chocolate and want to perfect themselves in the technique of making various chocolate products, as well as to develop the skills necessary for a successful chocolatier.
Chefs and Pastry Chefs interested to gain new skills;
Pastry & Culinary students and graduates.
Experience in chocolate is not necessary!
The course is practical/hands-on, each student actively participating in making products under the guidance of the instructor.
THOMAS HUIT
Chef Thomas Huit was born in France, discovered his passion for confectionery at the age of 16, helping his mother in the home kitchen preparing sweet treats for family and friends.
After completing his studies in the field, Thomas had the opportunity to work in Paris under the guidance of Pastry Chef Yann Brys, in the prestigious locations of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Lutetia Hotel and Dalloyau, then in Dubai in the team of Chef Yannick Alleno at the prestigious luxury hotel One & Only The Palm Hotel Dubai.
From 2019 he becomes Ambassador for Callebaut in Romania, and from February 2020 he joins the ICEP HOTEL SCHOOL team with the desire and dedication to share his knowledge, to inspire chefs to continuously develop and young pastry enthusiasts to embrace this beautiful and creative profession.
Chocolate & Confiserie Course with Thomas Huit
Payment can be made in full or in 2 instalments:
- 60% is payable in 4 days from online booking;
- 40% is payable in 6 weeks prior of the event.
If you are booking the class less than 6 weeks from the class date then the full fee is payable on registration.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
- Participation to MasterClass;
- Collection of Recipes (booklet);
- Premium ingredients for all recipes;
- Equipment and utensils;
- Coffee, tea, water and refreshments**;
- Certificate of Attendance;
- Chocolate box with a selection of products made during the course.
* You will receive Aprons to wear during MasterClass, you have to bring Chef's White Jacket.
**Lunch is not included in the price of the course. Our team will organise food orders. Average price/meal should be approx. 15-20 EUR/person.
Online Payment:
You can make payment online with Credit or Debit Card. To make online payment, add to cart this course, then follow the check-out process.
When choosing this option, your spot will be confirmed immediately.
Payment Via Bank Transfer:
If you wish to pay via bank transfer please contact us to create a reservation for you in advance. Your spot will be confirmed once we have received the first payment. Here are our bank account details:
- Account Holder:
- ICEP INTERNATIONAL SRL
- Bank: BANCA TRANSILVANIA, ROMANIA
- IBAN EURO: RO59BTRL04104202D26205XX
- SWIFT: BTRLRO22.
Important, please keep in mind:
– The payment is valid only for the date of the workshop and is non refundable.
We are sorry, but once you booked your seat, there is no possibility of refund if you cancel your attendance.
Thank you for understanding!
– It is not allowed to take pictures, to film and distribute/share the step by step preparation in class without the consent of the organizers.
– It is not allowed to distribute/share the recipes of the MasterClass.
– The participants understand and accept the conditions described above.
If you need accommodation nearby the place of venue, contact us for recommendations.
CONTACT US:
For more information we are at your disposal:
Tel. 0040-773-797-07
E-mail:office@icephotelschool.com
Address: Gramont Street 38, Sector 4, Bucharest,
ZIP: 040182, ROMANIA
Looking forward to meet you!
With love,
MAGIC TEAM