Hospitality & Catering
Christmas Baking & Chocolate Masterclass
Start Date: 06/11/2025
Start Time: 18:00
End Date: 11/12/2025
End Time: 20:00
Day(s): Thursday
Site: College Main Site
Course Overview
What could be better to get you in the Christmas spirt than learning how to create delicious festive foods under the guidance of our Professional Chef Lecturer.
The Christmas baking and chocolate masterclass will teach you the skills to enable you to produce a variety of bakes and Christmas confectionery. The preparation and cookery skills you learn can be replicated in your home kitchen using seasonal ingredients.
The topics that will be covered include:
- Mince Pies
- Gingerbread
- Petit Fours - Fudge, Florentines, Honeycomb
- Christmas Desserts
- Tempering Chocolate - Salted Caramel Ganache, Handmade Chocolates
Qualification Gained
This is a 'just for fun' course, there is no qualification associated.
After The Course
This is a masterclass course that will set you up for years of creative Christmas baking and chocolatiering. This might help you to start a new side business or ignite your passion for creative baking. If you would like to discuss further course or career options, you would be welcome to talk to your tutor during the course, or you can contact our dedicated careers advisors.
What Will I Learn
The topics that will be covered include:
- Mince Pies
- Gingerbread
- Petit Fours - Fudge, Florentines, Honeycomb
- Christmas Desserts
- Tempering Chocolate - Salted Caramel Ganache, Handmade Chocolates
Our Lecturers
The course is taught by our Professional Chef Lecturer and Chocolatier.
Teaching Learning and Assessment
This practical course is held in our professional kitchens. You will have plenty of time to familiarise yourself with tools, techniques and equipment in a supported environment.
Course Expenses
Course Cost £150
All ingredients and equipment will be provided.
Students should bring their own apron and a box each week to take home products produced.
Entry Requirements
This course is open to anyone with an interest in Baking and learning the Art of Tempering Chocolate.
Required Experience
No previous experience is required
How To Apply
We have received a lot of interest for this course and so, we currently have no places available. If you would like us to add you to our waiting list, please contact our friendly iZone team via email on izone@yeovil.ac.uk.
We'll then let you know if a place becomes available for you.