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Masterclasses

Would you like to discover more than just tasting? 
During the Chocolate Festival Amsterdam, you can join in depth masterclasses where chefs, chocolatemakers and beverage specialists take you inside their craft and into the world of cacao and chocolate.

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Important information

 

  • A masterclass ticket only gives you access to the masterclass.

  • You also need a festival ticket (entrance ticket). Without an entrance ticket, you cannot participate in a tasting.

  • The full programme of tastings and masterclasses will be available online at the end of 2025

  • Tastings can be booked in advance online or on-site – but beware: full = full.

  • Please note that tickets cannot be exchanged once purchased.

 

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Cocoa-based Drinks

Discover the versatility of cocoa in hot and cold beverages. In this masterclass, you'll learn how cocoa behaves in liquid applications and how different origins and preparations influence its flavor.

Dates: Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 February 2026

Time: 11:30–12:30

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CRIME SCENE: Chocolate Gelato & Sorbet

Why is couverture essential for true chocolate flavor? And how do you combine chocolate with fruit and dairy products without compromising flavor? This masterclass focuses on the craft.

You will gain insight into: sorbet, milk chocolate gelato and stracciatella, combining chocolate origins with fruit and dairy, culinary techniques behind taste and texture.


Speakers:
Patrick von Vacano – Head of Hospitality Europe, Original Beans
Carlo Petroni – Founder of MIUZ, Italian gelato chef and engineer, based in Amsterdam
Co-founder Freaks to Table eV – TBA

Dates: Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 February 2026

Time: 13:00–14:00

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Cooking with Cacao

Learn how to use cocoa in both sweet and savory dishes. This masterclass is designed for culinary enthusiasts who want to experiment with cocoa as an ingredient and discover new uses.
Chef: Nadia Frisina - TBA

Dates: Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 February 2026

Time: 2:30–3:30 PM

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Rum, Cocoa & Cocktails

Discover how cocoa and chocolate intertwine in cocktails. You'll learn how flavors develop in liquid combinations and sample different pairings of rum and chocolate.


Speaker: Jonathan van Dorp – Planteray Rum Ambassador
Sponsor: Right Spirits

Dates: Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 February 2026

Time: 16:00–17:00

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