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Taste, learn and enjoy

With a little guidance, the taste of fine, bean-to-bar chocolate will take you on a sensory journey of discovery. 

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Discover the benefits of really good chocolate

Learn what fine chocolate is, the benefits over commercial chocolate and how to get started on your own journey of discovery.

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Experience the taste of chocolate crafted from bean to bar

Chocolate tasting is the best activity to share with family and friends or to be enjoyed as some rewarding you-time. In-person or virtually, find an experience to suit you. 

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Take your team or clients on an unforgettable trip to the origins of chocolate, with a guided, flight tasting of some of the world’s finest chocolate bars.  

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TASTE AND ENJOY

Every fine chocolate journey begins with taste

Once you have experienced the taste of really fine chocolate, you will never look back. You will want to taste and learn more and I can take you as far as you want to go.

From beginner to experienced taster, you will be introduced to new tastes and gain a deeper understanding of the origins of the flavours you are encountering.

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Kathryn Laverack, Cocoa Encounters

Food for the eternally curious

"Just like art and literature, fine chocolate is food for the eternally curious. A new bar, maker or origin is an opportunity to experience, learn and explore.

If you share my curiosity for food, people and places, then you are ready to start your chocolate journey.” 

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Learn to tell the fine from the fashionable

So much chocolate is marketed as ‘fine’ and ‘ethical’ but finely crafted bean-to-bar chocolate is very different from the majority of these brands.

Real fine chocolate is more than just organic, sustainable, and Fairtrade. It is made with a tiny percentage of the cocoa bean harvest; its flavours are crafted by passionate growers and makers; and the taste experience delivers complexity, balance and distinctiveness.

I can show you how to taste the difference and find chocolate made in a way that reflects your ethics and the kind of world you want to live in.  

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Absolutely brilliant! I would definitely recommend.

Absolutely brilliant chocolate tasting session with Kathryn! Family celebration so Kathryn was also able to suggest wine pairings with the chocolate as well.

Kathryn's knowledge, enthusiasm and professionalism made the tasting really enjoyable. Would definitely recommend.

Amanda Watts
Private Party
Relaxing, informative and engaging.

Superb host, relaxing, extremely informative evening. Kathryn makes you feel totally at ease and brings a group together really well.

Kathryn's knowledge, passion and engagement with all things craft chocolate is outstanding.”

Carlene Cole
Online Tasting Session
An educational, enjoyable and enlightening experience.

Kathryn gave a wonderful presentation to our Inner Wheel group and we all learned so much about chocolate. A very enjoyable and enlightening tasting experience!

Would highly recommend!

Edie Butterworth
Group Talk
Great knowledge and engagement throughout.

Kathryn brought great knowledge and engagement to a really interesting topic. Our audience was geographically spread which meant a virtual session was perfect for us - the feedback from all sides was extremely positive.

Thanks to Cocoa Encounters for the meticulous organisation, including a tailored session and all chocolate arriving on time to all locations. I would thoroughly recommend Kathryn and Cocoa Encounters!”

Rachel Benzies
Corporate Tasting
Great range of types of chocolate and engaging presentation.

Really enjoyed the tasting, Kathryn had curated/chosen a great range of different types of chocolate from Solkiki, including plain and flavoured bars.

She is a warm, engaging and knowledgeable host and made everyone feel at ease. Great to be able to talk with the Chocolate makers also. Would thoroughly recommend.”

Viesha Tews
Online Tasting Event
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