Chocolate Masterclass (SOLD OUT)
About
Chocolate Demonstration with Yannick Lequitte 🍫Step into the world of artisan chocolate with Yannick Lequitte, Chef Lecturer at Kendal College, for an exclusive chocolate demonstration.
This immersive evening will showcase professional chocolate techniques, from crafting elegant chocolate bonbons to working with ganache and cocoa butter. Watch expert methods in action, pick up insider tips, and gain inspiration to elevate your own chocolate creations.
The demonstration will cover:
Bonbon production and fillings
Working with cocoa butter
Chocolate ganache and finishing techniques
The session concludes with a tasting, giving you the chance to enjoy the chocolates and ask questions in a relaxed, informal setting.
Perfect for budding chefs, students, and chocolate lovers keen to sharpen their skills or simply indulge their passion for chocolate.
✨ Limited spaces available – early booking recommended ✨
Yannick Lequitte is a prominent Chef Lecturer at Kendal College in Cumbria, England, specialising in bakery and patisserie. Originally from France, he has built a distinguished career in the culinary arts, notably serving as a private chef to the French Ambassador in London. Yannick has been into education for the past 25 year starting in Carshalton college then moving to Kendal college.
He is now a key member of the hospitality and catering teaching team at Kendal College, where he guides students in professional cookery and patisserie.
Lequitte began his catering career in France before moving to England to work for a well-known hotel group. His experience includes catering for state and presidential visits during his tenure with the French Ambassador. He is highly regarded for mentoring award-winning talent. He coached students to victory in the UK Young Seafood Chef of the Year competition and mentored Lewis Jackson, who later became the National Pastry Chef of the Year.
His passion lies in bakery and patisserie, often hosting masterclasses such as his annual Christmas Cake sessions.
Location
The Eddington
106a Highgate, Kendal, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4HE