Chocolate Classes at Ruxstons
Discover the Magic of Chocolate at Ruxstons
Step inside Ruxstons’ very own chocolate factory and experience the joy of our own hand-painted chocolate making class in Somerset. This day out is perfect for families, friends, or anyone who loves chocolate and creativity. Our Hand-Painted Chocolate Making workshop is led by the highly regarded Development Chef Lubo Rotak.
Over the five hour chocolate making class, budding chocolatiers will stay active and engaged through quick demos, fun challenges, and plenty of chocolate. You’ll learn techniques used by chocolatiers while putting your own spin on every step, from whipping up your own fondant filling and choosing flavours, to hand-painting colourful moulds and designing your own packaging. If you are looking for a chocolate making class, then Ruxstons really is the perfect venue.
Here’s what the day looks like:
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Arrive at 9.45am for a 10am start, beginning with an introduction to chocolate, its history, origins, along with Lubo’s background.
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Head into the factory to paint your chosen moulds with your own colourful designs.
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Create your own fondant filling from a choice of up to 20 flavours, from passionfruit and strawberry to coffee and mojito, or mix and match to invent something completely new.
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Learn to make and temper chocolate shells, pipe your fillings, and cap your creations.
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Take a break and enjoy a snack and hot drink from our on-site cafe
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While your chocolates set, enjoy additional chocolate-themed activities with Lubo.
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Finally, unmould and package your handmade chocolates, complete with a personalised sticker.
It’s a hands-on experience that truly flies by. Spaces are limited, so gather a few friends and book your place now!
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Who's Teaching the Class
Lubo Rotak is a Development Chef with more than 20 years’ experience creating desserts and confectionery that excite customers and succeed in the market. He has worked with leading UK brands to develop everything from indulgent premium ranges to pioneering vegan creations, combining technical precision with creative flair.
For the past decade, Lubo has been a driving force at one of the UK’s top dessert manufacturers, helping to shape products enjoyed nationwide.
His career has also taken him across Europe, including time aboard five-star river cruise ships sailing through France, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, and Italy, as well as kitchens in Greece and Ireland before settling in the UK. This international background has given him a deep appreciation of diverse culinary traditions and consumer tastes, which he now channels into his development work.
Renowned for spotting trends and turning them into recipes that resonate with people, Lubo has launched countless ideas from the kitchen bench to large-scale production. His expertise spans flavour innovation, recipe development, and technical precision, ensuring every creation not only delights but also inspires.
Curious, creative, and passionate about sharing knowledge, Lubo brings an engaging and entertaining approach to teaching. Students value his ability to make complex techniques accessible, his knack for sparking ideas, and his focus on creating memorable experiences through food. With chocolate as his next canvas, he’s set to inspire a new wave of innovation and artistry.
Beginners Group Chocolate Making Class
5 hrs • £60
