Sunday 4 March 2012

The Chocolate Academy

Barry Callebaut’s Chocolate Academy provides world-class training for chefs of all levels. Callebaut Chocolate Academies are training centres for artisans and professionals who want to improve skills in chocolate.


With 12 academies worldwide, more than 500 craftsmen attend courses every week. The UK Chocolate Academy, based in banbury, Oxfordshire, is run by Beverley Dunkley and Julie Sharp. Purposebuilt and state-of-the-art, its eight individual work stations allow for one-to-one tuition. It is situated adjacent to the Barry Callebaut factory allowing easy access for tours.

“Our courses have been designed to offer practical and theoretical help for the novice chocolatier through to the chocolate artisan, pastry chef,confectioner, baker, caterer and lecturer,” explains Duncan.
“We are extremely proud to have distinguished chefs from both the UK and Europe to help run our courses. All have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of chocolate. We would welcome the opportunity to share with you our expertise to expand and fulfil your chocolate creativity.”

To view the full range of courses and sign up to the Academy newsletter visit
www.chocolate-academy