Van Otis Chocolates For the Love of Truffles Class (18+)

In the fall of 1935 Evangeline Hasiotis opened a very small candy store selling a small line of chocolates in the same building as the family apartment in Manchester, NH. Evangeline's store had no official name, and no significant signage—as was typical of local ethnic neighborhood life in that era. It was known within the neighborhood simply as "the candy store." Evangeline's chocolate business thrived in the decades that followed, and in 1958 she bought property to move the store to the corner of Chestnut and Cedar Street. It was at this time Evangeline and coworkers sought an official name for the store. They came up with "Van Otis Chocolates" as a derivation of Evangeline's first and last name.In 1959 Evangeline began development of the now famous "Van Otis Swiss Fudge." Although it is often imitated, Van Otis Swiss Fudge is never equaled. Over the years Van Otis Chocolates has gained a widespread reputation for manufacturing and selling nothing but the finest in hand-crafted premium chocolates and other fine candies.In 2002 Van Otis Chocolates consolidated production and fulfillment related activities in a 20,000 square foot facility located at 341 Elm Street in Manchester. This facility also houses a retail store and a 5,000 square foot candy kitchen. Van Otis Chocolates is honored to have been voted New Hampshire's Best Chocolate for sixteen years running and New Hampshire's Best Candy Store.

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Join us for a fun, hands-on class guided by one of Van Otis’ very own Chocolatiers!

Guests are welcomed into our chocolate factory where our Chocolatier will perform a demonstration of how to make a chocolate ganache. Participants will then be given a portion of a fresh ganache prepared earlier in the day, to roll into their own truffles! Once the truffles are rolled, guests will have the opportunity to dip them into a variety of different toppings. Beverages and wine are welcome, and chocolate treats will be provided!Participants will take home 24 hand-rolled truffles. After the class, guests will have the opportunity to shop in our store and receive a special class-only discount to be used same day.Class Cancellation Policy<ul><li>Eventbrite fee is nonrefundable</li><li>More than 5 days in advance: Cost of class credited in gift card by Van Otis Chocolates or moved to different class if available</li><li>Less than 5 days in advance: nonrefundable</li></ul>Please note: Our candy kitchen is located on the second floor, stair access only. All guests are required to wear hairnets (and beard nets if applicable) while in the candy kitchen. Closed toe shoes are required, no exceptions.

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Van Otis Chocolates For the Love of Truffles Class (18+)

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