Chocolate Academy

Beautiful to look at – Fabulous to Eat

Chocolate & Wine Experience

A Decadent Journey Through Chocolate & Wine

Embark on a delicious journey through the fascinating history of chocolate, from its ancient origins to the art of modern chocolate making. Discover how to pair specific chocolates with carefully selected wines to enhance the unique flavors and aromas of each. Then, unleash your creativity by decorating and crafting your own gourmet chocolate treats to take home and enjoy or share.  

Presented by Bond Street Bakery & Discover Chocolate

An unforgettable evening of artisan Belgian chocolate, expertly paired wines, fascinating history, and hands-on chocolate decorating.

Meet Your Host

Ellin Menlow

Celebrate your wedding with luxurious artisanal chocolate favors that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Every piece is handcrafted using premium Belgian Callebaut chocolate and decorated with elegant gourmet inclusions for a truly memorable guest experience.

Event Overview

What to Expect

Treat your guests to an unforgettable evening that blends history, education, tasting, and creativity.

Guests will:

  • Learn the fascinating history of chocolate
  • Experience expertly guided wine pairings
  • Taste premium Belgian chocolates
  • Decorate gourmet chocolate creations
  • Take home beautifully packaged artisan chocolates

Experience Highlights

The History of Chocolate

Travel through thousands of years of chocolate history from the ancient Mayan and Aztec civilizations to today’s Belgian artisan chocolate.

Guests will learn:
  • Origins of cacao
  • Ancient civilizations
  • Bean-to-bar process
  • Types of chocolate
  • Belgian chocolate excellence

Chocolate & Wine Pairing

Discover how the flavors of premium chocolate and wine complement one another.

Guests will sample several handcrafted chocolates paired with carefully selected wines while learning:

  • Why certain wines enhance specific chocolates
  • Flavor notes and tasting techniques
  • Sweet versus dry pairings
  • How inclusions such as fruit, nuts, sea salt, spices, and caramel influence flavor Sample Pairings
  • Dark Chocolate with Cabernet Sauvignon
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  • Milk Chocolate with Merlot
  • White Chocolate with Moscato
  • Ruby Chocolate with Rosé
  • Gold Chocolate with Port or Dessert Wine
  • Community Events
  • Private Gatherings

Event Includes

Travel through thousands of years of chocolate history from the ancient Mayan and Aztec civilizations to today’s Belgian artisan chocolate.

  • Professional chocolate educator and host
  • Interactive presentation
  • Premium Belgian chocolate tastings
  • Guided chocolate and wine pairing experience
  • Chocolate decorating workshop
  • All decorating supplies and packaging
  • Take-home artisan chocolates
  • Printed tasting notes (optional)
  • Approximately 2 to 2½ hours

Wine is supplied by the hosting winery or venue.

Why Guests Love It

This is more than a tasting—it’s an experience. Guests leave entertained, inspired, and with a deeper appreciation for artisan chocolate while creating beautiful handmade treats. The combination of education, wine, creativity, and social interaction makes this event memorable for both first-time attendees and seasoned food lovers.

Presented by Bond Street Bakery and Discover Chocolates

Crafting unforgettable experiences through premium Belgian chocolate, education, and creativity.

Where Chocolate Meets Wine… and Every Bite Tells a Story.

Decorating Workshop

Guests decorate their chocolates using:

Finished chocolates are packaged in elegant gift bags to take home.

Perfect For

Our Chocolate Gallery

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Beautifully handcrafted for life's sweetest celebrations.

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