"I really have to thank you for organizing the course at Barry Callebaut.

It was just great learning from Chef Vancaysees and touring the plant. And the trip to Chef Bart wa definitely worth travelling there. I also truly appreciate you taking us to Chocolate World. For someone like me who has no access to any chocolate mould or equipment, it was like a dream world."

- Paveena, 2010 Graduate

"Overall, this was a fantastic week

with the highlights definitely being the time with Chef Philippe and Chef Bart."

- Chris, 2010 Graduate

"Great program. Well organized.

Wonderful to have met two great Chefs, factory tour impressive. Chocolate World -- fun and overwhelming at same time. Who knew so many moulds. "

- Laura, 2010 Graduate

more testimonials

Belgium – This is an opportunity to learn from Belgian master chocolatiers. The one-week
(6 nights) experience combines a special program of hands-on training at the Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy in Wieze with a laboratory visit with Chef Bart Van Cauwenberghe in Ghent,
visits to Chocolate World in Antwerp and chocolatier's boutiques in Brussels.

April 2014

Next program - April 2014

Registration Fee includes:

Exclusive hands-on program at The Chocolate Academy, with recipes
Laboratory tour with Chef Bart and Chocolate World
Guided walking tour of chocolatier's boutiques
6 nights accommodation in Aalst and Brussels
Welcome dinner
Five lunches
Breakfast daily
Ground transportation (train, bus and taxi)

" The programme was fantastic I am now so much more confident in my chocolate skills that I was before the programme. It was the essential  tool that I needed to move my chocolate business forward. "
Louise, 2012 Graduate

IMPORTANT NOTES:

This program is delivered in English.

Program students and traveling companions must be 17 years of age or older. Also note that the program involves a lot of standing for long periods and walking (with bags at times), so good mobility and strength is important. Because we go into small towns, handicapped access is at a minimum.

Want to bring a traveling companion?

Traveling companions must be 17 years of age or older and their registration includes:

Guided walking tour of chocolatier's boutiques, laboratory tour with Chef Bart and Chocolate World
6 nights accommodation in Aalst and Brussels
Welcome dinner
One lunch
Breakfast daily
Ground transportation Brussels to Aalst return

Note re Shared rooms – Ecole Chocolat will pair students wishing to share a room in the order of receipt of their payment. You'll be paying the single room registration fee but if we're able to pair you with an appropriate roommate, we'll refund the difference between the shared and single option.

Our minimum requirement for this program to run is 6 students and the maximum is 10 students (traveling companions are not included in minimum or maximum numbers). You'll want to wait to book and confirm your flight to Belgium until we confirm that the minimum number of students have registered.

Master Chocolatier Program Certificate:

Students completing the program will receive an Ecole Chocolat Master Chocolatier Certificate of Achievement.

Cancellation Policy:

Our Ecole Chocolat Master Chocolatier Programs only accommodate a limited number of students and are usually full with a waiting list. As these programs involve a travel component, we need to contact those on the waiting list in enough time for them to make travel arrangements. If you have to cancel, we'll do everything in our power to find a replacement but can't guarantee that we'll be successful. No refunds will be given after 45 days prior to the program start date. Make sure you're totally commited to the program before paying your registration fee. We also suggest that you take out travel insurance when booking your travel to and from the program country, in case of an emergency.

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With Barry Callebaut, there's a history of more than 150 years in the world of cocoa and chocolate. With their first steps into the processing and production of high quality chocolates, they laid the foundations for their current expertise and research into new products and techniques.

Tour Itinerary:

**Legend for meals included in your tour:
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

* Itinerary subject to change. Every effort will be made to keep the itinerary as it appears here; however, the final itinerary may vary due to schedules, availability and factors beyond our control.

Sunday:

Independent arrivals in Brussels, Belgium. Hotel accommodation and Monday breakfast is included.

Monday:B, L, D

We depart at 8 a.m. for The Chocolate Academy in Weize. Welcome dinner that evening after we settle into our hotel in Aalst.

Tuesday: B, L

Full day of classes with lunch at The Chocolate Academy. Free night for dinner.

Wednesday: B, L

Full day of classes with lunch at The Chocolate Academy. Free night for dinner.

Thursday: B, L

We complete our program at The Chocolate Academy with a tour of the Barry Callebaut chocolate factory. Then it's off for a laboratory visit with Chef Bart Van Cauwenberghe at his shop Dezwartevos outside Ghent and a visit to Chocolate World in Antwerp – the largest manufacturer of polycarbonate professional chocolate molds. We return to Brussels in the evening to check into our Brussels hotel. Free night for dinner.

Friday: B, L

In the morning we begin a walking tour of the important chocolate boutiques in Brussels, followed by lunch. Free night for dinner.

Saturday, B

Independent departures from tour hotel. Students are encouraged to stay one more night to include a day trip to Bruges.