ANTIQUITY EXPERIENCE – Perfect for girls groups, hens or corporate groups
Duration: 1 hour
Details: Provided as part of our girls weekend packages which include accommodation
What do we really know about chocolate? We have all enjoyed this indulgent treat for over 170 years but would you like to learn about the rich history of the unique sweet treat that has changed the dessert world forever. The Antiquity experience is a unique workshop where you will learn your way through the history of chocolate by tasting touching, seeing, hearing and smelling your way through the past. Blind folds and hidden surprises along the way. Your senses will be tantalized and your taste buds will be dancing with joy.
Girls Day Out- Make a Chocolate Block workshop + Devonshire Tea
Duration: 4 hours
Details: This workshop is not being provided during 2021 or 2022. Please refer to our girls weekend package page for accommodation and chocolate experiences combined which include Devonshire teas and chocolate workshops
The chocolate courses we provide are not your average chocolate workshops. Think of them as a day of making edible art with your besties, filled with an abundance of fun. We don’t believe in a stuffy kitchen type scenario. We want you to have an absolute blast, and end the day with a chocolate creation you’ve personally made that you never thought possible. Your chocolate tutor has a naughty sense of humor so feel free to let loose and be your true selves. This is your day and wickedly delicious humor is always welcome, actually it is highly encouraged! We love to teach people with a zest for life, and who enjoy the freedom of all things indulgent. Celebrate your special day, enjoy your family or friendships and indulge in all things good and delicious, because time together is precious and should be filled with joy.
You will be greeted with fairy floss champagne & delicious truffle tasting. Cassandra will then teach you to temper your own chocolate on marble and then make your very own gorgeous Belgian chocolate blocks For something extra special your group will even have the chance to taste the newest and the rarest chocolate in the world which they thought was extinct since 1916. Just when it couldn’t get any better we will play some fun surprise games, I hope your ready to be competitive with your friend or family because their are no rules and there is always a chocolate prize ready for the winner.
Behind the scenes our staff have been busy preparing the most devine Devonshire Tea for you. It will be beautifully presented in our Chocolate Studio with breath taking panoramic views of the Budawang ranges. Annie from Annies grazing boxes is our external caterer & has an extensive knowledge and expert culinary skills from her experience owning a renowned tea house in the heart of England’s beautiful Peak district. You will be treated to freshly baked scones, homemade cakes, slices and treats. A large selection of teas and complimentary champagne and soft drinks are available. This experience is gold class and not to be missed.
Booking in advance necessary.
Make your own Chocolate Block + Games
Duration: 2.5 hours
Details: This workshop is part of our Queen Bees girls weekend package which includes chocolate experiences and accommodation combined.
This chocolate course has been deliberately & perfectly designed for our fabulous hens groups. Think of it as a day of making awesome Belgian chocolate blocks with your besties, filled with fairy floss drinks and a bucket load of fun. You chocolate tutor doesn’t believe in a stuffy kitchen type scenario. We truly want you to have an absolute blast, and end the day with a chocolate block that looks like an artistic master piece that blows your mind. Your chocolate tutor has a naughty sense of humor so feel free to let loose and be your true selves. This is your hens day and a wickedly delicious sense of humor is always welcome, actually it is highly encouraged! We love to teach hen’s with a zest for life, and who enjoy the freedom of all things indulgent and want to celebrate the best hen’s day possible. Enjoy your family & close friendships and indulge in all things good and delicious, because time together is precious and should be filled with joy and so much laughter you nearly pee your pants.
Everyone gets to enjoy fairy floss’s champagne drinks upon arrival, unique chocolate tasting, tempering chocolate on marble, preparing moulds and making your own unique chocolate blocks. You will also enjoy some fabulous games for fun while your chocolate is setting in the fridge.
Disclaimer: Milton Country Retreat does not take any responsibility for any food (Chocolate products or other such food items) that participants choose to take home after the course has finished. Milton Country Retreat will not be held responsible or liable for any unsafe handling or storage of any food items once they have left the premises. Please note: On very rare occasions your chocolate tutor may be unavailable due to illness or personal responsibilities. In this event a full refund will be provided asap or a rescheduling of your workshop, whichever you prefer.
