Back by popular demand!

Learn how to make chocolate with Ismael Neggaz, co-owner and Chocolatier at Washington DC's Chocotenango during this very special event!

Chef Neggaz has been sharing his experience and knowledge with those interested in cooking for 10 years. Since opening Chocotenango in 2005, he has taught the art of chocolate making to small groups and individuals. His classes are fun, participatory, hands on, and informative. And, the best thing of all – participants get to take home their creations!

Class Description

A 2.5 hour class covers: the History of chocolate, all about chocolate (white versus dark, what makes chocolate ‘good’ chocolate, etc), the tempering process by hand, making lollipops in molds, packaging of lollipops, decorating and final knowledge test activity.

SHOP MADE IN DC is located across from the Dupont Circle South metro exit. Food, drinks and snacks are available before and after the class.

About the instructor:

Chocolatier and Co-Owner of Chocotenango, Aberrahmane ‘Ismael’ Neggaz, a native of Algiers, Algeria, has been a professional chef since 1994l. He started his career as a pastry chef in London, England. He went on to work in some of the finest restaurants and hotels in London (Selfridge’s), Boston (Upstairs at the Pudding and the Rialto) and Washington DC (Bourbon Steak). With a Pastry Arts degree from Newbury College, a Professional Chef’s Diploma from the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts and having studied sugar work under Chef Ewald Notter, and chocolate-making at L’Ecole Chocolate and Barry Callebaut’s Chocolate Academy, Ismael’s versatility is perfectly suited to the creative pursuit of chocolate making. Ismael derives his inspiration from the unique ingredients that make up local cuisines from around the globe. Truly a global citizen, Ismael speaks 4 languages, has lived on 4 continents and has traveled extensively. As Ismael says, ‘I don’t find ingredients, they find me!’