Brussels: Bean-to-Bar Belgian Chocolate Workshop & Tastings
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Brussels, Belgium
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Belgium is known for its world-class chocolate, and this hands-on experience allows you to both taste it and learn how to make it. Avoid the tourist traps, and visit an authentic chocolate factory in Brussels for a chocolate-making tutorial with an expert. During the workshop, find out fun facts about the history of Belgian chocolate, watch demonstrations, and make a selection of chocolates which you can take home with you.
- Watch special techniques, such as tempering on a marble table
- Lots of variety—make delicious truffles, lollipops, and mendiants
- Find out the secrets of how ruby pink chocolate is made
- VIP upgrade includes welcome glass of champagne and embroidered apron with our logo
What's Included
- Organic cacao from small farmers. 100% traceable origin.
- Glass of champagne (if VIP upgrade option selected).
- Embroidered apron with our logo (if VIP upgrade option selected).
- Handcraft your own chocolate bar, mendiants, and truffles then pack them in a gift box to take home.
- Taste several premium cacao origins from different countries and the cacao pod juice (mucilage).
- Hold a fresh cacao pod in your hands and taste raw cacao beans straight from the fruit.
- Enjoy 20% off our entire chocolate collection in-store.
- Apron, unless VIP upgrade option selected
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The Belgian Chocolate Makers (Booking Desk)Pl. de la Justice 5, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Please check in at our booking desk (the meeting point), where we'll scan your ticket and provide your workshop wristband. Punctuality is essential. It is a mark of respect for our chocolatiers, who interrupt their daily production to share their expertise and for the other participants.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for severe food allergy
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Cortney_B
It was fun, interesting, delicious, easy, and the perfect amount of time. We got free aprons, got to box up our own handmade chocolate creations, our instructor Patrica was so knowledgeable and engaging! She made the whole class fun and really thought us the intricacies of chocolate making! The tour was located in a really convenient area, easily accessible to other popular areas of Brussels. I’ve been on a lot of tours in several countries and this was one of my favorites.
Reviews
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Patricia_N, Jul 2026
This was a great opportunity to mix learning, eating, and fun all in one unique event. Patricia was great as a teacher — she kept it fun and interesting!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're so happy you enjoyed this unique combination of learning, tasting, and hands-on chocolate making. Patricia will be delighted to hear your kind words; she loves making every workshop fun, engaging, and memorable. We hope to welcome you back to our bean-to-bar factory for another delicious experience soon! 🍫😊
Melinda_C, Jul 2026
This was so fun! Not really a highly educated chef experience, but it was fun to connect with other travelers. Our guide was very polite and the location was very clean and nice. Not a difficult class, could probably do this one, even with children.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted you enjoyed the experience, met fellow travelers, and appreciated our welcoming guide and clean workshop. Our goal is to make the fascinating world of bean-to-bar chocolate accessible and enjoyable for everyone, from beginners to families with children. We hope to welcome you back for another chocolate adventure soon! 🍫
Annette_S, Jul 2026
Hands on chocolate making experience. Learn the difference between dark, milk and white chocolate. Different types of beans grown in different areas.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed the hands-on experience and learning about the different types of chocolate and cacao origins. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delicious adventure! 🍫
Karensa_B, Jul 2026
I had such a fun time. It was very informative without it being a snooze fest 💤!!
I went by myself and made fast friends with the other attendees.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy you had such a fun time and that you found the experience informative and engaging. It's wonderful to hear you connected with the other participants too; that friendly atmosphere is something we really cherish. We hope to welcome you back to our bean-to-bar chocolate factory on your next visit to Brussels! 🍫😊
Michelle_B, Jul 2026
We had a wonderful time at this bean to table chocolate experience. Hearing the history of chocolate and making our own chocolate was both fun and fascinating. Highly recommend this experience!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed discovering the history of chocolate and creating your own chocolates. As one of the few true bean-to-bar chocolate makers in Brussels, it's always a pleasure to share the craft from the cocoa bean to the finished bar. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon! 🍫😊
Drea_L, Jul 2026
This was so fun and I think paying VIP for the apron is totally worth it!
We made 3 different types of chocolates and Nathan was knowledgeable and fun!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much! 🍫 We're delighted you enjoyed the VIP experience. The apron is a great souvenir to remember your time with us. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Nathan. As real bean-to-bar chocolate makers, we love sharing our craft while making it fun. We hope to welcome you back for more chocolate adventures!
Monica_J, Jul 2026
Fun! Very informative and well organized. The staff answered questions well and we got to make 3 kinds of treats which the send home with you in a perfectly designed box. I learned more in this workshop than in other cooking workshops in Brussels.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're especially pleased to hear that you learned more with us than in other workshops. That's exactly what we strive for.
Our workshops are led by real bean-to-bar chocolatiers who make chocolate every day, not just presenters following a script. Sharing genuine craftsmanship, from cacao bean to finished chocolate, is at the heart of everything we do. We're delighted you enjoyed creating your own chocolates and taking them home in our signature box. We hope to welcome you back for another authentic chocolate experience! 🍫✨
Shabnam_A, Jul 2026
Really good. Got to try very unique things like a real fresh cacoa bean fresh from the pod. Very informative. Good quality chocolate. Had a really good time.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed tasting a fresh cacao bean straight from the pod; it's a unique experience that connects everyone to the true origin of chocolate. You will never see that in the numerous fake chocolate makers around who actually propose on travel platforms like Viator some pretended bean-to-bar workshops... We're also glad you appreciated the quality of our bean-to-bar chocolate and had such a great time with us. We hope to welcome you back again soon! 🍫🌱
Nathalie_L, Jul 2026
Patricia and Nathan took good care of explaining the various chocolates and conveyed their passion well plus the chocolate was yummy
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that Patricia and Nathan shared their passion for bean-to-bar chocolate with you. Making chocolate is what we love, and it's always rewarding when our guests can feel that enthusiasm. We're also glad you enjoyed the chocolate so we hope to welcome you back for another delicious experience soon! 🍫😊
Nicole_M, Jun 2026
My daughter (10) and I had a fabulous experience! We learned about the chocolate making process and made truffles, bars, and some artistic creations. We even got to try some raw cacao. Its a great way to really immerse yourself in the Belgian chocolate experience!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re delighted to hear that you and your daughter had such a fabulous time with us. It’s always a pleasure to share the journey of chocolate, from raw cacao to finished creations, and we’re glad you enjoyed discovering the process together. Making truffles, bars, and your own artistic chocolate pieces is a fun way to experience Belgian chocolate firsthand, and it’s great to know that tasting the raw cacao added something special to the workshop.
We hope the chocolates you created brought back sweet memories of your visit, and we’d love to welcome you both again for another chocolate adventure!
Warm regards,
The Team at The Belgian Chocolate Makers 🍫✨
Michelle_E, Jun 2026
The intake at the main location was not welcoming and then you do walk about 5 minutes to the classroom/kitchen. BUT Patricia gave a wonderfully informative presentation and we made lots of delicious chocolates! I went solo and felt welcome and included in our small group. Can’t wait to try my chocolates! Overall a really fun afternoon!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks so much for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that Patricia made the experience informative, welcoming, and fun, and that you enjoyed creating so many delicious chocolates. We appreciate your note about the walk from reception to the classroom and will take that into consideration as we continue improving the visitor experience. It’s wonderful to know you felt included, even coming on your own, and we hope you enjoy every chocolate you made. We’d love to welcome you back for another chocolate-filled afternoon soon! 🍫😊
susannah_w, Jun 2026
it was fun although a bit like being in school...but I found interesting.
We made a chocolate bar with adornments ,smaller dark choc shapes and dipped truffles.
I would have liked to learn how to make the actual truffle but I guess there was not enough time...Some time was wasted travelling from the meeting point to the actual factory ??
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're glad you had fun and enjoyed creating your own chocolate bar and truffles. We understand your wish to learn more about making the truffle filling itself, and we'll keep that feedback in mind for future workshops. We also appreciate your comments about the transfer from the meeting point to the factory. Thank you for helping us improve, and we hope to see you again soon! 🍫✨
Katie_B, May 2026
Super lovely hosts, lots of interesting knowledge shared, and we got a lot of chocolate! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! 🍫
We’re so happy you enjoyed the experience, the stories behind the chocolate, and of course the tasting. It was a real pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate the recommendation. Hope to welcome you again someday!
Lisa_F, May 2026
Class was very well organized and Patricia was an excellent teacher! Lots of fun and everything was delicious!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the class. Patricia will be so happy to hear your kind words! We loved having you there, and we’re glad you had fun and enjoyed all the delicious treats. Hope to see you again soon!
Carol_M, May 2026
This was so much fun. Patricia was a great teacher, funny, and knowledgeable. She was helpful with purchasing gifts as well. Would highly recommend
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fun experience. Patricia will be so happy to know you enjoyed her teaching style and found her both funny and knowledgeable. We’re also glad she could help you find the perfect gifts. Your recommendation means a lot to us; we hope to welcome you again soon!
Jennifer_M, May 2026
This was such a cool experience. Our instructor, Patricia, was incredibly knowledgeable and led such a fun class. We got to learn about and sample pure cocoa bean, create chocolate bars, made truffles, and had champagne along the way. Such a fun social experience and would absolutely book again.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fun and memorable experience with Patricia. She’s truly passionate about chocolate, and we’re so glad her knowledge and energy made the class special for you.
From tasting pure cocoa beans to creating your own bars and truffles (with a little champagne along the way 🍾🍫), it’s exactly the kind of immersive and social experience we love sharing.
We really appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back for another workshop soon!
Mike_N, May 2026
This was a fun experience and gave us the opportunity to learn about chocolate, where it's sourced from, and the process of making it. Plus you get to keep and eat your creations!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed the experience and had fun discovering the journey of chocolate; from sourcing the cocoa to creating your own treats. And yes, taking home (and eating!) your creations is definitely one of the best parts 😊 We hope to welcome you again soon for another delicious adventure!
Christina_E, May 2026
This was such a fun time and the instructor was amazing! Not to mention the chocolate is delicious!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you had such a fun experience. Our instructors love sharing their passion for chocolate, and we’re so happy you enjoyed both the class and the delicious treats. Hope to see you again soon for another chocolate adventure! 🍫😊
Laurie_M, May 2026
This experience was so much FUN! Patricia was an excellent host and food guide to making chocolate. She was knowlegeable and explained everything as we learned and had fun making our own chocolate bars, truffles, and bon bons!
I would highly recommend this experience for people of all ages!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🍫✨
We’re thrilled to hear that you had so much fun during the workshop. Patricia will be delighted to know that her passion and knowledge made the experience both enjoyable and memorable for you.
It’s great that you enjoyed creating your own chocolate bars, truffles, and bonbons; hands-on chocolate making is always even sweeter when shared with enthusiastic guests!
Thank you as well for recommending the experience to people of all ages. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another delicious adventure soon! 😊
Janet_L, May 2026
The tour was a little bit, not far outside of the main area of Brussels. I have checking in and getting the group together. There were a lot of steps to get up to the chocolate workshop.
The workshop was excellent. We learned a lot we made a bunch of chocolate. The woman that owns the chocolate chop explained how her trouble is made and how pure it is. It was well with the ticket. We are so glad we took in this experience.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the workshop and learned a lot about Belgian chocolate making.
We understand that the location and the stairs may have been a bit challenging, especially when arriving with a group, and we truly appreciate your feedback.
It’s wonderful to know that the workshop itself made it worthwhile; from making your own chocolates to discovering how our chocolate is crafted with pure ingredients and traditional methods. We’re especially happy that you felt the experience was worth the ticket price.
Thank you again for visiting us, and we hope to welcome you back to Brussels for another sweet experience in the future! 🍫
Carina_C, Apr 2026
This was such a fun experience. The instructor was funny, and talked us through the process. We got to make several types of chocolate, and got to take home much more than I thought.
I would absolutely do this again.
A huge bonus is that the beans are ethically sourced.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for this wonderful review! We’re so glad you had fun and enjoyed the experience, and also that our instructor kept things both informative and entertaining 😊 It’s great to hear you loved making (and taking home!) so much chocolate. And we truly appreciate you highlighting our ethical sourcing; it means a lot to us. Hope to see you again!
Dee_R, Apr 2026
This was a fabulous experience and worth every penny. Well organized and not the least bit "promotional" or "touristy".
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words!
We’re especially happy to hear that you appreciated the authentic and non-touristy approach; that’s exactly what we aim for. Creating a genuine, well-organized experience around real chocolate craftsmanship means a lot to us.
We hope to welcome you again soon! 🍫
Anna_J, Apr 2026
Delicious. Nice history and explanation of the process with samples along the way plus hands on work to take home.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much!
Leanne_F, Apr 2026
I really enjoyed this experience with my 9yo son. We created a bar, 5 truffles and half a tray of chocolate shapes each during the session. There was also information on the production of their chocolates from bean to bar and tasters of different chocolate. (Dark chocolate lover through and through and even Belgian milk and white chocolate couldn't convince me otherwise :) )
At first I was nervous as the host seemed quite stern but she was great, informative with good instructions and some humour. She takes chocolate seriously.
Everyone had to wear hairnets but not aprons or gloves.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you and your son enjoyed the workshop; it sounds like you created quite a delicious collection together 😊
It’s great to hear you appreciated both the hands-on making and the bean-to-bar insights (and we fully respect your loyalty to dark chocolate!). We also appreciate your honest feedback about the atmosphere at the star; our hosts are indeed passionate about chocolate and aim to guide everyone carefully, but we’re happy to know the experience became enjoyable and engaging throughout.
Thanks as well for noting the details around hygiene; your feedback helps us continue to improve. We hope to welcome you both back for another chocolate adventure soon! 🍫
Priscilla_W, Apr 2026
Chocolate making was a great experience to break up a rainy day in the city and have a hands on experience. We learned about chocolate and enjoyed tasting our creation!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that the workshop brightened up a rainy day and gave you a fun, hands-on experience. It’s always a pleasure to share our passion for chocolate and even better when you get to enjoy your own creations at the end. Hope to welcome you again soon! 🍫
Arlene_S, Apr 2026
It was a light and wonderful experience with my kids who prefers to “do something” during vacation, not just sightseeing. We also loved the yummy chocolates that come out of it. Thanks for making this a unique experience for our family on vacation
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We’re so happy to hear that the experience was just what your family was looking for; something hands-on and memorable during your vacation.
It means a lot to us that you enjoyed both the activity and, of course, the delicious chocolates you created! 🍫 We’re thrilled to have been part of your family’s trip and to offer something a little different.
We hope to welcome you all again on your next visit!
Anne_M, Apr 2026
Really fun and engaging even for our kids both under 10. We had an amazing time learnt so much and came away with lovely Easter chocolates we had made ourselves!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We’re delighted to hear that both you and your kids had such a fun and engaging experience. It’s wonderful that you all learned something new and got to take home your own Easter chocolates, that’s exactly what we hope for!
We’d love to welcome you back again soon for more chocolate adventures 🍫✨
Alexander_C, Apr 2026
Patrica was the star of the show! Very knowledgeable and entertaining. She is a master of chocolate, the 100% dark bar was the best I’ve ever had. Class is cute and you make you own bar + other stuff.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Patricia made such a strong impression; she truly embodies the passion and expertise behind everything we do.
As a certified bean-to-bar chocolate maker, we craft our chocolate starting directly from the cocoa bean, carefully controlling every step of the process. This is something that sets us apart from many other workshops you might find elsewhere, where pre-made chocolate is often used. For us, authenticity and craftsmanship are at the heart of the experience.
We’re especially glad you enjoyed the 100% dark bar, it’s a bold favorite and a true reflection of our approach to chocolate.
Hope to welcome you back soon for another delicious adventure!
Holly_T, Apr 2026
This was super fun and we came home with lots of chocolates. The instructor was knowledgeable and we learned a lot about chocolate from the bean to the candy bar. Would definitely do this again.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 We’re delighted to hear you had such a fun experience and enjoyed taking home plenty of chocolate. It’s great to know the session helped you discover more about the journey from bean to bar; that’s exactly what we love sharing.
We’d be thrilled to welcome you back anytime for another chocolate adventure! 🍫
Sejal_A, Mar 2026
Really nice experience for an hour and a half to understand about chocolate making and trying an activity really well explained and everyone’s very passionate about what they do
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really glad you enjoyed the workshop and got a good feel for the chocolate and making process. Sharing our passion and making it accessible is exactly what we aim for, so it’s great to hear that came through. Hope to welcome you back for another experience soon!
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