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Easter Egg Masterclass

£250.00

Beginner

Duration:

1 Day

Timings:

All Day

Course start dates

22 Mar 2027
23 Mar 2027

Hourly Schedule

Time

9:00
Arrival & welcome
Tea, coffee and warm pastries from the kitchen.

9:30
Course Start

13:00
Lunch
Seasonal lunch prepared by our catering team.

16:30
Course End

Create spectacular artisan Easter eggs with one of the world’s most celebrated chocolatiers.

Easter is the most exciting, creative and rewarding season in the chocolatier’s calendar, and there’s no better person to guide you through it than world-renowned chocolatier Paul Young.

Designed for chocolate lovers, aspiring chocolatiers and creative makers alike, this immersive hands-on masterclass will teach you the professional techniques behind creating two exquisite, showstopping Easter eggs. Under Paul’s expert guidance, you’ll master the essential art of chocolate tempering before exploring decorative techniques including hand painting with vibrant cocoa butter colours, precision moulding and sculpting with chocolate.

Throughout the day, you’ll create two unique artisan Easter eggs:

A beautifully hand-painted milk chocolate Easter egg featuring stunning cocoa butter decoration and a delicious layered filling.
A striking hand-sculpted dark chocolate Easter egg, decorated using professional sculpting chocolate techniques to create a truly bespoke design.

With step-by-step tuition and expert demonstrations, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to produce perfectly tempered chocolate, flawless finishes and beautifully crafted Easter creations. Whether you’re looking to develop your chocolate skills or simply enjoy a fun and creative day, this masterclass is the perfect opportunity to unleash your inner artist.

What You’ll Learn

Professional chocolate tempering techniques
Creating and working with coloured cocoa butter
Hand-painting polycarbonate moulds
Moulding and assembling flawless Easter eggs
Working with milk, dark and white sculpting chocolate
Hand-sculpting decorative chocolate designs
Finishing and presenting your artisan Easter eggs

By the end of the day, you’ll leave with two stunning handmade Easter eggs, a wealth of professional chocolate-making techniques and the inspiration to continue creating beautiful artisan chocolate at home.

Please Note:
Whilst we make every effort to adhere to best practices regarding allergen control and cross-contamination at The School of Artisan Food, we sincerely regret that we are unable to cater for severe food allergies or coeliac disease. This is due to the continuous and varied use of our teaching spaces, common areas and food preparation areas.

If in any doubt, please contact us to discuss your individual circumstances prior to making a booking, as this will then enable us to produce a personalised Risk Assessment based on your own specific circumstances and better judge if we can safely accommodate you on site.

Your Tutors

Tutor

Paul Young

Paul Young

Paul A. Young is one of Britain’s best-known and most respected chocolatiers, celebrated for his innovative approach to fine chocolate and his passion for artisan craftsmanship. After training in hospitality and working as Head Pastry Chef under the legendary Marco Pierre White at The Criterion and Quo Vadis in London, Paul developed a reputation for exceptional flavour pairing, technical expertise and creative chocolate making.

In 2006, he opened the first Paul A. Young Fine Chocolates boutique in London, helping to redefine the British chocolate scene with fresh, handmade chocolates crafted without preservatives and inspired by seasonal ingredients and bold flavour combinations. His work has earned numerous industry accolades and international recognition, establishing him as one of the leading voices in contemporary chocolate making.

A familiar face on television, Paul has appeared on programmes including Saturday Kitchen, This Morning and Junior MasterChef, sharing his expertise with audiences across the UK. He is also the author of acclaimed chocolate books including Adventures with Chocolate and Sensational Chocolate, which have inspired both home cooks and professional chocolatiers alike.

Known for his engaging teaching style and wealth of industry knowledge, Paul is passionate about passing on the skills and techniques behind artisan chocolate making. This masterclass offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the UK’s most influential chocolatiers and gain hands-on experience in creating beautiful, handcrafted chocolates.