On-Site tastings are postponed until mask-less, indoor gatherings are permitted.

​Guild's space is not large enough to adequately distance groups. We look forward to seeing everyone at our tastings when the situation allows. 

The History of Afternoon Tea - A VIRTUAL TASTING

It's teatime! Learn about tea and how it transformed
into a posh indulgence of culinary delights.

$41 + HST per person

Sunday, May 2, 2021

2:00PM

REGISTER HERE

​​Tasting box pickup:

Sunday, May 2, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Tasting includes:
- 2 Scones
- Coronation Chicken
- 4 petits fours
- 2 single-servings of loose-leaf tea
- jam
- clotted cream
- bergamot
- slide deck and 90-minutes presentation

A follow-up email (end of April) will be sent to you with the tasting Zoom link. Monitor your Junk Mail folder in case the Guild Chocolates email filters there. ​

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Using Zoom

For those of you who haven’t used Zoom before, here are two resources to help you become familiar with it. Zoom is free to use for participants.

This YouTube video explains in clear steps how to join a Zoom meeting. It includes how to download the Zoom app onto your computer. Click HERE

OR

If you prefer text, here are instructions about multiple ways to join a meeting on Zoom. Click HERE

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Chocolate Empires - A VIRTUAL TASTING

The Industrial Age brought about 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 history while enjoying Guild Chocolate confections that have been inspired by these brands' signature creations.
 
Coming in June
Stay tuned for date and details

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TASTINGS

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 about 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 history 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 4 award-winning bonbons. Additionally, you will be supplied with chocolate to make your own hot chocolate at home to enjoy throughout the tasting. 

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

To be notified when new tastings are available, please email: chef@guildchocolates.com 

For those who purchased tastings, please note that refunds are not available for any tasting purchase. If you are unable to attend your event, Guild Chocolates will attempt to rebook you on an alternative date subject to availability. Notifications must be received at least 7 days before rebooking.