CHOCOLATE HISTORY
WORKSHOP
HIGHLIGHT: Make your own chocolate
DURATION: 1 hour 45 minutes
PRICE: 55 €
AGE: +12
LANGUAGE: English & Dutch
ENGLISH:
Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays, and
Tuesdays at 11:00
DUTCH: Sundays at 11:00
Did you know that the first chocolate ever eaten in Belgium was in Ghent, all the way back in 1635? From “blood-stained” lips to the invention of the bonbon in a pharmacy, the history of Belgian chocolate is anything but boring. Time travel with us to discover its fascinating past.
During this tasting experience, you’ll:
• Taste a chocolate drink recipe dating back 5,000 years
• Transform cacao beans into chocolate yourself as the Mayas &
Aztecs once did
• Recreate a 17th-century hot chocolate recipe
• Indulge in chocolate delicacies enjoyed by historical figures across centuries
• Discover chocolate’s origins as medicine
• Enjoy classic chocolate bonbons, including the iconic seashells
Please note: This is not a chocolate-making class focused on techniques like tempering, melting, or shaping chocolate into truffles or bonbons. Instead, participants will create chocolate from scratch by grinding cacao beans.
What's included?
- Chocolate bar crafted by yourself from cacao beans
- Belgian artisanal chocolates from different chocolate makers
- cacao products
- Water
FAQ
Our tasting room accommodates up to 8 participants at a time, ensuring a personal and intimate experience for everyone.
For this activity, we only welcome children aged 12 and older. The reason is that participants will be making their own chocolate by manually grinding cacao beans, which requires a certain amount of physical strength. Younger children may struggle to complete the process, which could lead to disappointment.
If you have children under 12, we recommend joining us for a signature tasting (+8) or a drop-in tasting without reservation, both of which are more suited for younger participants.
Our tasting room and shop are located in a historical building, which features a small step at the entrance. While this may pose a minor challenge, it is possible to enter with a wheelchair with a little help. We are always happy to assist in making your visit as comfortable as possible.
Absolutely! If you wish to purchase any of the chocolates you’ve tasted, you are welcome to do so—but there’s no obligation. If you’d like, we’re happy to offer personalized recommendations based on your tasting preferences or assist in finding the perfect gift.
Time travel through 5000 years of history
“Unique activity with lots of knowledge, creativity and passion from the owner, must do ! It is Incredible to see how chocolate changed in the last hundreds of years”
John
