Deli Delights 2 day Chocolate Masterclass with Will Torrent at Bertinet Kitchen

Day 1

After attending my first class on Chocolate two years previously with Yolande Stanley @ Bertinet Kitchen, I have made several Chocolate creations and now running my own Chocolate workshops with Children and have recently started Adult classes.  When I came across this masterclass I had that explosion inside that I had to attend and develop my current skills, and also a chance to meet the Master Will who has fantastic talent and experience that he could share with me.  As I walked down the stairs to the Masterclass I was greeted by Mr Torrent himself with a lovely warm welcome and finally I got to meet him in person.

The morning began with 7 other students, and what a way to start no other than Chocolate tasting.  We tasted several Callebaut chocolate including 70% Cocoa from Cuba , 70% Cocoa from Saint Domingue this was my favourite with Raspberry & Pineapple notes.  I was amazed even though were both 70% Cocoa how the tastes were different.  Chocolate is definitely a mine field of smells, explosion of tastes!  A fun packed day of learning.  

I have a huge passion for Chocolate making and recently have found it difficult to work out which direction that my career should be heading, so after class Will kindly let me chat with him about my situation.  I was so appreciative of his time and he gave me some great advise and encouragement.  I left day 1 with the biggest smile on my face and was bursting inside with ideas!

Day 2

I arrived bright and early for the second day full of enthusiasm ready for a full on day of creations.  I chatted with Will and he had actually thought about my situation over night and gave me a solution that was right under my nose all along.  It just shows sometimes that you need to look outside the box and ask advise from the talented, experienced, inspiring Chocolatier and Patissier.  Everything clicked and it was clear in my mind exactly what direction I was heading.

We had a fantastic day of creating chocolates, still not convinced by the White Chocolate, Tikka and Mango, sorry Will!  However the peanut butter and raspberry, and the caramel, bourbon with bacon they made me smile.  I always feel that I learn so much at Bertinet and it always inspires me.  Those two days were just amazing for me, Chocolate is clearly the biggest passion I have as my mind just explodes with flavour combinations and have that excited feeling!  Mr Will Torrent was a huge inspiration and as we discussed i'm currently planning my Workshops for 2016 and working on my own signature Chocolates, Thanks Will!