HAMILTON WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Hands-on Belgian Chocolate: Two Hours of Ganache, Tempering and Cocoa-Bean Bonbons in Hamilton
A focused, two-hour workshop that teaches slabbed espresso ganache, professional tempering and molded bonbons — a concise field guide to what you’ll learn and how the session runs.
Hands-on Belgian Chocolate: Two Hours of Ganache, Tempering and Cocoa-Bean Bonbons in Hamilton.
Step into an intimate, European-style chocolate atelier in Hamilton and work directly with a professional chocolatier to make authentic Belgian-style confections. Over a concentrated two-hour session you’ll craft an espresso-infused ganache, learn tempering technique for a glossy finish, and shape cocoa bean–style bonbons using hands-on molding, dipping and decorating methods.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Master ganache and tempering
Learn to make a velvety espresso-infused affogato ganache from scratch and apply professional tempering techniques so your finished chocolates have the correct shine and snap.
Pour, cut, dip and decorate
Practice pouring and setting a slabbed ganache, cutting it to size, then hand-dipping and decorating each piece using confectionery methods taught during the session.
Molded cocoa-bean bonbons
Finish the workshop by molding, piping and shaping chocolates into cocoa bean–style shells for a polished, flavorful result that blends texture and craft.
What the day feels like
What the two-hour workshop feels like
The session is a compact, instructor-led, hands-on encounter with Belgian chocolate making: you’ll move from ganache preparation to tempering and then into molding and decorating, with each step demonstrated and practiced under the chocolatier’s guidance.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this workshop.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for two hours.
Meet at 430 York Blvd., Hamilton ON L8R3K8.
No specific personal gear is listed in the provided information—come ready for a hands-on class and check with the operator if you have questions.
The class is an in-person, instructor-led workshop in Hamilton; confirm logistics and any participant questions directly with the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop?
The workshop is two hours in duration.
Where is the workshop held?
The meeting location given is 430 York Blvd., Hamilton ON L8R3K8.
What will I learn in the session?
You’ll learn to make an espresso-affogato ganache, temper chocolate for a glossy finish, hand-dip and decorate chocolates, and mold piped cocoa bean–style bonbons.
Is the class hands-on or demonstration-only?
The session is a hands-on workshop guided by a professional chocolatier, with participants practicing the techniques themselves.
Who runs the Belgian Chocolate Making Workshop?
The workshop is operated by Chocolate Tales in Hamilton.
What should I do if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?
Specifics about dietary restrictions or allergens are not provided here; contact the operator ahead of the session to confirm accommodations.