TASTINGS

Apologies, but we do not offer private tastings or group bookings

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POP-UP CAFE - SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA!
Sunday, June 22nd
11:00am - 4:00pm
​The Lions Hall, Petrolia
No advance tickets required

Experience Chocolate 1

Sample a delectable variety of chocolates while learning about cocoa growing regions, bean-to-bar chocolate production, the hallmarks of fine chocolate, and how chocolate has evolved over the centuries.

After your tasting experience, you will never look at chocolate the same way again.

Chocolate Empires

The Industrial Age brought a rapid boom in chocolate production. Fortunes were won as world-famous brands were established. Competition amongst firms was intense. Fry, Cadbury, Hershey, Mars, Nestle, Lindt, Rowntree - the names of these empires are all familiar. Learn about their colourful histories while enjoying Guild Chocolate confections that have been inspired by these brands' signature creations.

THE HISTORY OF AFTERNOON TEA

It's teatime! Learn about tea and how it transformed into a posh indulgence of culinary delights. Guild Chocolates' interpretation of Afternoon Tea will include samples of various teas, finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, and petits fours.

THE TITANIC'S FINAL DESSERTS

The Edwardian Era was a period of decadence and luxury. While the ruling elite tried to solidify their power and maintain their extravagant lifestyles, the winds of change were afoot as the working classes began to challenge landed privilege. In 1912, Great Britain was the most powerful nation in the world, and The Titanic was the largest ship on water. At this tasting, you will learn about the Edwardians and sample all of the desserts served on the Titanic during its final night afloat.

CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS: SWEET ENDINGS

Indulge in the desserts of the Festive Season as Chef Jaclyn explores the origins of Christmas Pudding, Buche de Noel, Stollen, Speculaas, (and more!) and how they came to be celebrated at the holiday table.

DICKENS

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times...it was the Victorian times! Charles Dickens focused his lens on the radical changes of 19th Century England and used food to illustrate prosperity and despair, good and evil, and chaos and happiness. During this tasting, we will navigate the Victorian era through many of the (sweet) culinary delights mentioned in the writings of England's greatest novelist.

(A familiarity with Dickens' novels is not a pre-requisite for this tasting)

EXPERIENCE CHOCOLATE 2

Take your appreciation of chocolate to the next level! Building on the chocolate foundations laid out in Experience Chocolate 1, Chef Jaclyn will perform live demonstrations of chocolate tempering and creating a moulded bonbon from start to finish. Then, she will delve into the contemporary world of chocolate and sample 5 bean-to-bar varieties as well as 3 award-winning bonbons. 

(You can still enjoy the full extent of this tasting if you haven't participated in Experience Chocolate 1)

EXPERIENCE CHOCOLATE 3

Traverse the dynamic landscape of Canadian chocolate! We will examine the firms that originally shaped Canadian chocolate while sampling Guild's interpretations of Canadian classics. Then, we will explore the exceptional chocolate of contemporary bean-to-bar makers. Chocolate remains one of the most popular treats for Canadians and we are fortunate to have a long, rich relationship with it. Our history is sweet!

CHURCHILL

Winston Churchill was a legendary bon vivant with expensive tastes in champagne, cigars, and brandy. He dined at the best restaurants and was very particular about his food. For Churchill, meals were opportunities to display his considerable talents for conversation and to discuss politics. During this tasting, you will sample many of Churchill's favourite dishes while being enthralled by fascinating facts and insights about the great statesman.

*This tasting is a full meal and includes courses centered on Irish stew, beef, and cheese.
Bring your appetite for both food AND history*

victorian rebels

The Pre-Raphaelites burst into the spotlight in mid-19th Century England and shocked society with a new kind of radical art. Their paintings overturned centuries of dogma and artists such as William Morris drew on the medieval past to provide a blueprint for a more beautiful future. As we explore the achievements of these rebel artists, we will indulge in classic Victorian desserts. Lastly, in celebration of Guild Chocolates' anniversary, Chef Jaclyn will reveal the origins of Guild and will reflect on 10 years of chocolate making. 

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

Frank Lloyd Wright transformed American architecture and created some of the most iconic buildings in the world. He had an outsize talent and an ego to match. Controversial and outspoken, Wright thought big and acted on a very large stage. Over his 70 year career, he was celebrated, hated, worshipped, and ignored. We will traverse Wright's turbulent life and his extraordinary professional career while indulging in pastries inspired by his designs.

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