Bean to Table: Uncover the Cacao Journey

Workshop Details

📍 Held at Mr Bucket Chocolaterie – Dempsey Factory
💵 Price is inclusive for one (1) participant

What’s Included

🍽️ 5-course cacao-inspired menu pairing including dessert
🍫 Behind the Scenes look of Mr Bucket's Kitchen

What You’ll Experience

Step into the world of cacao and chocolate through a guided, immersive journey:

• Learn the heritage and history of chocolate and cacao
• Understand cacao-growing environments and how terroir shapes flavour
• Discover the bean-to-bar chocolate-making process from start to finish
• Observe live chocolate tempering and moulding techniques in action

Hands-On Experience

Get up close with cacao in its rawest form:

• Crack cacao beans using a mortar and pestle
• Winnow to separate husk from nibs
• Grind cacao nibs into a rich chocolate paste
• Experience the transformation from cacao to early-stage chocolate

• Hands on experience of chocolate tempering happens during the class

Sustainability & Craft

Gain a deeper appreciation for the craft and impact behind every bite:

• Learn how cacao husks and by-products are sustainably repurposed
• Understand zero-waste practices and full ingredient utilisation
• Discover how we work directly with farmers across Asia
• Explore how Mr Bucket champions Asian cacao and local innovation
• Taste single-origin chocolate through community-supported sourcing

Important Notes

• Entry is strictly for ticket holders only
• Sessions begin promptly; latecomers will not be accommodated
• Missed portions of the experience will not be repeated or compensated
• Rescheduling requires a minimum of 7 days’ notice and is subject to availability
• This experience includes live kitchen demonstrations and tastings
• Please note that due to the nature of the workshop we will not be able to accomodate to any dietary restrictions (Dishes do include nuts, dairy, gluten)

• Participants must be 12 years & above