Chocolate

Broadclyst-based Choccie Bar in final stages for Devon Venus Awards

Choccie Bar is celebrating with chocolate frappé as the company has become a finalist for 'New Business of the Year Award' in the NatWest Venus Business Awards 2013.

Choccie Bar, still in its first year of trading, was nominated in March for this award, sponsored by Hartnell Chanot & Partners Family Solicitors and has just learned that out of nearly 100 companies that were nominated, Choccie Bar has made it to the final three.

Based in Broadclyst, Choccie Bar creates stunning luxury handmade chocolates. Using the finest Belgian couverture, the company is fast gaining a...

Chocolate: Treat or Great Marketing Tool?

Being at the very well attended and totally indulgent Venus Awards Nomination Launch Event this week, hosted by Tara Howard, Founder, and Celia Delaney, Speaking Success, created to recognise Local Business Women http://devon.venusawards.co.uk/ , we were spoilt for choice – massage, mini cup cakes or Choccie Bar? Although we strenuously resisted it, we were drawn to the free samples of delightful handmade chocolates courtesy of chocolatier Katie Jones and her company Choccie Bar. With beautiful hand crafted chocolate stirrers, heart-shaped lollipops and stunningly decorated Easter eggs, it...

Chocolate Masterclass at Gourmandine

Event Date: 
27/03/2013 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue: 
Gourmandine Creperie-bistrot, 14 Catherine Street, Exeter

Learn ~ Taste ~ Create

An introduction to chocolate-making, with the emphasis on creativity and fun.

Chef will entertain you with the magical legends of chocolate. Sample 100% pure chocolate and crushed cocoa beans plus watch our ultimate exotically flavoured chocolate made before your eyes – and then get to try it!

Discover why some chocolate tastes delicious and why others aren’t worth the calories. Create your very own personalized chocolate bar or giant chocolate button.

Team up with the person next to you and make truffles from raw ingredients. Pipe...

Week-long chocolate celebration starts today

Chocolate Week, the nation's favourite themed week, started today with a whole host of events taking place across the country. Since Chocolate Week started in 2006, the British chocolate market has grown a staggering 21% and is now worth £3.8bilion*.

The week builds up to its grand finale, Chocolate Unwrapped this weekend in London. Featuring more than 60 exhibitors with top British chocolatiers and chocolate companies as well as international chocolate makers from around the world. Exhibitors include Rococo, Hotel Chocolat, Paul a Young, William Curley, Damian Allsop, Chococo,...

CHOCOLATE FEAST AFTERNOON TEA AT THE MAGDALEN CHAPTER

Event Date: 
30/03/2015 - 12:00pm to 12/04/2015 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
The Magdalen Chapter, Exeter

Exeter's top hotel is launching a Chocolate Feast Afternoon Tea this Easter. Overflowing in chocolatey decadence, this exclusive Afternoon Tea is the ultimate in confectionary indulgence.

Alongside traditional finger sandwiches of Smoked Salmon, Poached Ham & Mustard and Cream Cheese and Chive, the menu will feature:

  • Chocolate chip scones served with a chocolate praline spread
  • Chocolate & Strawberry Tarts
  • Chocolate & Pistachio Cake
  • Chocolate
  • ...

Chocolate Making Master Class comes to Exeter - SOLD OUT

Authored by JAMIII
Posted: Fri, 03/22/2013 - 1:03pm

This event has SOLD OUT! Please keep checking the website, and in Gourmandine for the next Master Class

Popular Devon chef Mikael Perret of Gourmandine Creperie & Bistrot and Le Frog catering will be demonstrating his confectionarry skills, as well as teaching a small group of lucky individuals the finer details of luxury chocolate making.

Learn about the history of chocolate and the secrets of what makes different types of chocolate taste so different.

Everyone will get the chance to experiment and make their own, unique treats to take home and share, just in...

An Evening of Festive Indulgence at Darts Farm

Event Date: 
05/12/2012 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Darts Farm, Topsham, Exeter

Meet celebrity chocolatier Willie Harcourt Cooze as well as our favourite foodie experts and world class food and drink producers for an evening of indulgence, pampering and festive cheer!

There will be food and drink master classes, luxury gift demonstrations, a chance to win £1,000 worth of Fired Earth products with every ticket, 10% discount off Orange Tree Christmas decorations and free goodie bag with every purchase over £10, mini therapies from The Treatment Loft, free hair consultations from Cowshed & Dr Hauschka and Strech facial therapies from SMP Pilates.

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