Bean-to-Bar Workshop | Cacao Community Session

An immersive bean-to-bar experience for schools, organizations, and teams.

Go beyond tasting and experience the full story of chocolate through a hands-on workshop exploring ecology, food, culture, and community.

This two-hour experience combines chocolate making, rooftop gardening, and conversations about forest gardens, Indigenous and traditional ecological knowledge, local food systems, and ecological entrepreneurship.

Each workshop can be tailored to your group's interests, making it an ideal experience for classrooms, community organizations, and workplace team-building.

Perfect for

• Schools
• Corporate team-building
• Community organizations
• Youth groups
• PA Days
• Friends looking for a unique experience

During the workshop you'll

• Taste roasted cacao beans
• Roast candied pumpkin seeds
• Blend drinking chocolate using our bicycle-powered blender
• Make your own chocolate bark and bites
• Tour the rooftop garden
• Learn about bean-to-bar chocolate making
• Explore forest gardens, direct trade, and ecological food systems

Workshop Details

Duration: Approximately 2 hours

Location:
1131 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto

Group Size: 8–22 participants

Workshops are available in English, French, or Spanish (subject to staff availability).

Pricing

Workshop Fee: $500

Sampling Fee: $150

(HST additional)

For larger groups, multiple workshops can be booked on the same day.

Customize Your Workshop

Every group is different.

We can tailor your experience to focus on:

• Environmental science
• Food literacy
• Health and nutrition
• Culinary studies
• Social sciences
• Ecological sustainability
• Ethical entrepreneurship
• Community engagement

Guest lectures from ChocoSol founder Michael Sacco can also be arranged.

Book Your Workshop

Workshops are offered Thursdays between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.

To inquire about availability, larger groups, or alternate dates, contact:

events@chocosoltraders.com