Seminars

Along with chocolate vendors, we are also happy to offer a number of chocolate activities throughout the day.

11:00 - 11:45  A Curated Chocolate Tasting
Hosted by Joanne Mutter, owner of JoJo CoCo Chocolate we will learn about chocolate tasting and sample three dark chocolates. The cocoa is sourced from 3 regions and made by 3 different Canadian chocolate makers . Come discover the world of bean to bar chocolate!
Please Note: This seminar is open to 40 people and is on a "first come" basis. There is no pre-registration for this seminar.

12:00 - 12:45  A Close Look at Peru
Hear the story behind Qantu Chocolate, award winning chocolate makers based in Montreal. How the founders met, why they use only Peruvian cacao beans and what it's like navigating their visits to the Peruvian cacao farms. 
Please Note: This seminar is open to 40 people and is on a "first come" basis. There is no pre-registration for this seminar.

1:00 -1:45 Microbatch Craft Chocolate Making: Impacts on Flavour
Ariane Hansen's diverse passions have shaped a unique career journey. With a start in architecture, Ariane embarked on a path that has evolved to encompass education, writing, and craft chocolate making.
With a love for creating and a passion for culinary arts, in 2017, she and her partner Erik ventured into the world of artisanal chocolate making. Through dedication, experimentation, and a commitment to superb flavour, DesBarres Chocolate has developed a unique line of craft chocolate that tantalizes the taste buds brings joy to those who savour them. 

Join us for the cocoa beans journey from tree to bar and the work of a chocolate maker. We will look at the intricate dance of cacao varietal, fermentation, roasting, melanging, and blending, and their impact on the flavours and complexity of craft chocolate. We will be sampling chocolate to showcase the flavour differences that stem from sourcing and production.
Please note: This seminar is open to 40 people on a "first come" basis. There is no pre-registration for this seminar.

2:00 - 2:45 Chocolate and Cheese Pairing 
Ever done a chocolate and cheese pairing?  If not, you've got to try it. We can easily say how wonderful it is to enjoy a finely crafted chocolate. And it goes without saying that a chunk of artisan cheese is equally fantastic. Now imagine enjoying the two together. A unique and fabulous pairing!
Join Kyle Weaver, cheese monger and Catherine Goulet, founder and chocolate maker of AVANAA Chocolate for this pairing event.  Three of AVANAA's bean to bar chocolate chocolates are partnered with 3 cheeses selected by Kyle. 
Please note: separate tickets are required to attend the pairing and must be purchased in advance of the show date. Tickets are available under Extras. The session will accommodate a maximum of 40 guests. 

3:00 - 3:45 The Fun Side of Fine Chocolate!
Join Canada's first (and so far only!) IICCT Level III Certified Chocolate Taster, Mary Luz Mejia, for a whimsical look at the fun side of fine chocolate. We're talking about bars with inclusions, fillings and even a bon bon all made with bean-to-bar chocolate, because who said good chocolate has to be serious? 
Please note: This seminar is open to 40 people on a "first come" basis. There is no pre-registration for this seminar.