Chocolate as a Team Sport: Hands‑On Team Building in Torino’s Workshop

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Chocolate as a Team Sport: Hands‑On Team Building in Torino’s Workshop

A customizable, instructor‑led team‑building day where master chocolatiers guide groups through piping, decorating and assembling individual chocolate pieces — useful for planners wanting a creative, collaborative corporate activity.

Chocolate as a Team Sport: Hands‑On Team Building in Torino’s Workshop.

Duration
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Location
Torino
Operator
La Perla Di Torino SRL
Category
Events
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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In Torino, La Perla Di Torino SRL runs a playful, didactic chocolate laboratory built around teamwork: under the guidance of master chocolatiers, groups move through hands‑on exercises in piping and decoration, each participant receiving their own chocolate canvas to personalize. The program is designed to strengthen team cohesion and creativity while providing every tool needed for a practical, classroom‑style workshop.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE WORKSHOP

Master chocolatiers lead practical, skill‑based sessions

Experienced chocolatiers demonstrate sac à poche techniques and lead participants through step‑by‑step instruction, turning technique into a hands‑on group exercise that teaches both craft and collaboration.

THE MATERIALS

A personal canvas of chocolate for every participant

Each attendee works on a 250 g chocolate slab as their personal 'canvas' to decorate and personalize; depending on seasonality the slab can be substituted with a 250 g chocolate Christmas tree or a 300 g Easter egg.

THE FORMAT

Customizable team exercises and a meeting room for formal sessions

Activities are designed for teams and can be adapted in content and timing to meet specific corporate objectives; the operator also provides a meeting room for conferences or classroom‑style components.

What the day feels like

What the day feels like

The experience unfolds in a laboratory environment that blends instruction with playful competition: after a short introduction, chocolatiers demo piping and decoration techniques, then teams move to workstations with all the tools provided. Participants collaborate to design and finish their chocolate pieces, applying new skills in real time while facilitators tweak exercises to match the group’s objectives.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this works for — and what the provided details say about suitability.

1
Corporate teamsDesigned specifically for workplace team‑building: exercises focus on collaboration, role recognition and creative problem solving; the program is intended to be customized to corporate objectives.
2
Event planners & HRSuitable for planners seeking an experiential, hands‑on session that can pair a practical workshop with a meeting or conference in the operator’s available meeting room.
3
Creative teamsTeams that benefit from tactile, design‑oriented activities will find the chocolate‑decoration format effective for stimulating creativity and constructive feedback.
4
Small to mid‑sized groupsThe experience is described as customizable to client needs; no fixed participant limits or age/health restrictions are specified in the provided details, so capacity should be confirmed with the operator when booking.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

All necessary tools are provided by the operator; each participant receives a 250 g chocolate slab to decorate (seasonal alternatives noted in the program details).

Materials & seasonal notes

The standard participant item is a 250 g chocolate mattonella; depending on seasonality this may be replaced with a 250 g chocolate Christmas tree or a 300 g Easter egg.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

Who runs the team building experience?

The program is operated by La Perla Di Torino SRL and led by master chocolatiers.

What will participants actually do?

Participants take part in didactic and playful activities that include demonstrations of piping techniques and hands‑on decoration of individual chocolate pieces.

What does each participant receive to work on?

Each participant has a 250 g chocolate slab to decorate; seasonally this can be substituted with a 250 g chocolate Christmas tree or a 300 g Easter egg.

Can the program be customized for our team’s goals and schedule?

Yes — the content and timing are evaluated and can be fully customized to meet the client’s needs.

Is there space for conference or classroom components?

The operator provides a meeting room that can be used for conferences and formative classroom activities.

Are tools and materials provided, or do participants need to bring anything?

All the tools of the trade are provided by the operator; participants need not bring equipment.

Where is the experience located?

The workshop is offered in Torino, Piemonte, Italy through La Perla Di Torino SRL.