AT HOME CHOCOLATE EXPERIENCES FOR EASTER

Mar 26, 2021
At Home Experience Gifts , at home Easter

Alexandra Mullen

Easter is synonymous with chocolate. Easter egg hunts, mild spring afternoons lolling around the garden feasting on the treasures you’ve found, and ignoring that part of your brain that says “Maybe don’t eat five Easter eggs for lunch.”

Although we’re still in lockdown in the UK, it doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy a chocolate-filled experience from the comfort of your own home. You can use this period of self-isolation to indulge in an interactive, virtual chocolate experience that you maybe wouldn’t ordinarily think to take part in during ‘normal times’! (Although, what is ‘normal’ anymore?!)

Below, we’ve rounded up our favourite virtual chocolate experiences, from indulgent tastings to chocolate making.

Chocoholics, read on to find out the best virtual experiences for Easter!

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Virtual Chocolate Tasting with Willie's Cacao - £20

We’re beginning our list with this virtual chocolate tasting from Willie’s Cacao! When signing up for this delicious at-home experience, you’ll be sent a box of Willie’s famous chocolates.

In the box, you'll receive 10 Willie's Cacao Chocolates, plus tasting notes and a flavour map.

You can select from a mix of white, milk and dark chocolate, or exclusively dark chocolate for your box.

These unusual, off-the-wall confections have been crafted using the coveted 'bean to bar' method that so many upmarket chocolate producers are known for.

This is a much more hands-off experience, for those who aren't necessarily interested in joining a live feed and interacting with an instructor.

You simply receive your box and tasting guide, and you conduct your own tasting from home. Whether tasting solo, or creating a fun Easter date night in, this chocolate box is a creative way to add some sweetness to the day!

Online Truffle Making Workshop with Ingredients Kit - £ 36

For a more hands-on experience, opt for this online truffle making workshop.

After purchasing or receiving your Experience Days certificate, you’ll just need to activate your voucher online and contact the class provider to arrange a date and delivery of your kit.

Thereafter, you’ll receive your welcome email; this contains an equipment list, a blog post on how to temper chocolate at home, a Zoom link to the live truffle-making webinar, and some fun creative ideas on different flavour combinations for your truffles!

On the day of your workshop, be sure to temper your chocolate before the webinar starts. You’ll follow along with the step-by-step blog post to create a smooth and glossy finish, perfect for truffles. When it’s time for the workshop to begin, get set up in your kitchen with your phone, laptop or tablet and ingredients ready to create a chocolate masterpiece!

You’ll link up with your expert instructor and the rest of the class via Zoom, and this expert chocolate maker will take you through the truffle-making process, from piping techniques, mixing your ganache, and the secret to the perfect flavour, they will leave no stone unturned!

Virtual Tasting with Hotel Chocolat - £20

Hotel Chocolat is probably one of the best-known premium chocolatiers in the UK, renowned for their expertly-crafted luxury chocolate boxes which so often find their way under the tree come Christmas, or hide around the garden come Easter!

Interact with a professional chocolate expert during this mouthwatering at-home tasting.

After purchasing your virtual tasting experience, you'll connect with Hotel Chocolat to book a date for your experience. The minimum amount of participants for this tasting is 5, so gather your family or friends virtually for a sweet group adventure.

Your resident chocolate expert will link up with you over the magic of video conferencing, and introduce you to all the tips and techniques you need to taste chocolate like a pro. You'll learn interesting facts about your favourite treat, and by the end of your experience you'll feel like a master chocolatier.

Cocao Runners Virtual Tastings - £19.95 - £80.00

Cocoa Runners are a prestigious chocolate tastings operator, who have even been reviewed in The Guardian for their expert virtual experiences!

We love that no matter your budget or skill level, Cocoa Runners has a tasting for you.

You can start with a virtual milk & dark chocolate tasting, and this is priced at just £19.95 for two people.

If you're looking to make more of an event out of it, you can splash out on the virtual chocolate and gin tasting for £69.50.

For a sophisticated and indulgent evening in, we love the look of their craft chocolate and fine wine pairing virtual experience, priced at £80.00.

Whether the purse strings are tight this Easter or you're looking to splash the cash a little more, we think you'll find a fun experience from Cocao Runners.

Cocktail and Chocolate Pairing Virtual Experience from Melt Chocolates - £45.00

This at-home experience pairs luxury chocolate with fabulous Mexican cocktails for a uniquely indulgent night in!

During your experience, you'll learn about the history and culture of chocolate, plus the story behind Melt Chocolate.

You'll taste premium Melt chocolates, and pair them with decadent Mexican cocktails to learn how the flavours compliment one another.

You'll be sent Melt's single origin chocolates straight to your door, plus a recommended ingredients list to craft your Mexican cocktails at home!

At just £45.00, we think this at-home experience makes for a special Easter evening in.

Home Baking Experience from The Bake Club - £ 24

While not strictly a chocolate-related experience, there are plenty of chocolatey options to choose from when booking your home baking experience with Bake Club.

This box has been designed by the experts in all things sweet, Brigit’s Bakery. After many years serving prestigious afternoon tea from their quaint café in London, they’ve now turned their well-practised hands to something a little different.

Firstly, you’ll look through the app to select your favourite recipe, and Brigit's Bakery will send you everything you’ll need to make patisserie quality food from your own kitchen. As soon as you’ve made your decision and booked your box, you’ll be granted access to an easy-to-follow step-by-step guide.

The best part is that most recipes include 8 servings, meaning you get to enjoy and show off your decadent dessert to others. You’ll also have access to free recipes on the app to continue your baking journey!