Fun Chocolate Making Class With a Local Chef in Charlotte
Overview
Trade the candy aisle for an afternoon of melted chocolate, creativity and hands-on fun. In a welcoming local venue with a relaxed social atmosphere, you'll discover that chocolate making is surprisingly approachable, even if you've never tried it before.
Step by step, you'll explore the fundamentals of chocolate making, learning how to melt and temper chocolate for the perfect texture and shine. Next, you'll pour the chocolate into molds and decorate your handcrafted treats using simple techniques that make each piece uniquely yours. You'll build practical skills in tempering, molding and finishing while gaining the confidence to recreate the process in your own kitchen. The atmosphere stays light, creative and easygoing, making it just as enjoyable to chat and laugh as it is to focus on your next masterpiece. By the end, you'll leave with handmade chocolates, new kitchen skills and a sweet reminder that homemade always tastes a little more satisfying.
What's Included
- A fun, hands-on 2-hour cooking class led by a talented local chef.
- All ingredients and cooking tools provided.
- Expert instruction, tips and chef secrets you’ll use daily.
- An authentic experience hosted at a local public brewery, distillery, craft beer bar or wine bar.
- Drinks are available for purchase at the bar of the venue. Prices range from $3 to $20.
Meeting Location
1331 Central Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28205, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Chocolate tastes even better when you make it yourself. Hosted in a relaxed venue, this beginner-friendly cooking class turns melted chocolate into handcrafted treats you'll be proud to show off—and even happier to eat.
You'll learn the essentials of working with chocolate, starting with melting and tempering techniques that create a smooth, glossy finish and that satisfying snap. Then you'll pour, mold and decorate your own handmade chocolate creations while picking up practical skills you can easily recreate at home. Along the way, you'll discover simple tips for handling chocolate with confidence, adding decorative touches and achieving professional-looking results without overcomplicating the process. Once your chocolates have set, it's time to admire your sweet creations before enjoying every delicious bite. Store-bought chocolate suddenly has some serious competition.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-378639P240
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- A fun, hands-on 2-hour cooking class led by a talented local chef.
- All ingredients and cooking tools provided.
- Expert instruction, tips and chef secrets you’ll use daily.
- An authentic experience hosted at a local public brewery, distillery, craft beer bar or wine bar.
- Drinks are available for purchase at the bar of the venue. Prices range from $3 to $20.
The minimum age to participate is 21..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Fun Chocolate Making Class With a Local Chef in Charlotte is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Fun Chocolate Making Class With a Local Chef in Charlotte will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- A fun, hands-on 2-hour cooking class led by a talented local chef.
- All ingredients and cooking tools provided.
- Expert instruction, tips and chef secrets you’ll use daily.
- An authentic experience hosted at a local public brewery, distillery, craft beer bar or wine bar.
- Drinks are available for purchase at the bar of the venue. Prices range from $3 to $20.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- This cooking class is designed to accommodate a variety of dietary needs! Please let us know in advance, and we'll do our best to tailor the experience to suit your preferences and restrictions.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
