We are opening our flagship chocolate kitchen on the first Saturday of every month throughout the year so we can share some of the essential skills of totally hand made fine chocolates.

The day begins at 1pm with an introduction to paul.a.young and what makes us so unique in the chocolate world. Then a vertical chocolate tasting from the bean through some of the world’s finest bean to bar producers and cocoa bean varieties.

The hands on section of the afternoon begins with a ganache master class teaching you how to create a silky smooth ganache with some very unexpected ingredients.

Next a demonstration by our Head Chocolatier of marble slab tempering, the vital skill to master and perfect so your chocolates will have a silky, smooth and world class shine. You will also have the opportunity to try your hand at hand tempering.

Truffle shells, filling, rolling, coating and decorating. – We will show you all the tricks of the trade to make your truffles stand out in the crowd from simple piping designs to very artistic decorations.

This is a hands on experience which may mean you get a bit messy.

8 people maximum per class.

Dates for 2013

March 2nd, April 6th, May 4th, june 1st, July 6th, August 3rd, September 7th, October 5th, November 2nd.

Time – 1pm to 6pm £175 per person.

To book and pay for your place please call our Soho store 020 7437 0011

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the class starting. Sensible shoes must be worn, high heels and sandals are strictly not allowed.

Cancelations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the class; if you do not cancel within this time then you will lose your class payment. ALL bookings must be paid for in advance and not on the day.

Location – Paul.a.Young fine chocolates, 143 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1F 8WA.

Why not organise a group of friends for a birthday, hen party, anniversary or get together for a fun and indulgent event.

Corporate events also tailored for so please email us for all the exciting options.

Gift certificates are now available in all our stores to purchase so the perfect gift for someone who has everything or for a budding chocolatier.

Events will include tutored tasting master classes, demonstrations and hands on chocolate making workshops.

All are hosted either by our skilled chocolateirs and managers plus paul will also be hosting a variety of events throughout the year.

Evening tutored tasting a chocolate demonstration masterclass 6.30pm to 8.30pm £42.00 per person. Maximum number of guests 12

Chocolate making masterclass with one of our head chocolatiers 1pm to 6pm £175.00 Maximum number of guests 8

Chocolate making masterclass with Paul 1pm to 6pm £250.00 Maximum number of guests 8.

Please call any of our stores to purchase and we will post the certificate to you.

Paul has created two exclusive recipes only available at Fortnum and Mason, not even in our shops.

New Rose and raspberry brownie with its vibrant raspberry reduction and floral rose essential oil and Sichuan flower pepper, stem ginger and chilli for warming anyone’s cold autumn evening.

Two of our favourite recipe brownies will also be available our famous classic fudge brownie and slated caramel and cocoa nib.

With demonstrations, tastings and book signings being planning at Fortnums we hope to see you in store for some very indulgent events.

We are thrilled to announce our recent success in the European semi finals of the International Chocolate Awards.

Gold Medal – Best dark chocolate caramel for our famous Sea salted caramel.

Gold Medal – Best dark chocolate truffle – 85% Raw Ecuadorian water ganache.

Three Silver Medals  - Banoffee Pie truffle, Raspberry ganache, 70% Ecuadorian Raw chocolate bar with rose and Bergamot.

All winning chocolates are on sale in all three of our stores.

We are all looking forward to the World finals on October this year in National Chocolate Week.

The evening will begin with a brief discussion about the business, what we represent and the process of how chocolate is produced from the pod through the bar format we are all accustomed to.

A vertical chocolate tasting will guide you through some exciting and mouthwatering varieties of rare, single origin, blends, raw chocolate and the very intoxicating 100% Liquor.

Paul will share some of his trade secrets with you and give you all the information you will need to be able to select and buy the finest chocolate available.

Paul will then demonstrate marble slab tempering the impressive and vital skill in creating fine chocolates.

Finally you will have the opportunity to taste our famous sea salted caramel which has just been named as the best Caramel in the International chocolate awards 2012.

You will also have the opportunity to browse the shop with a 10% discount on the evening.

To book a place or for more information on this and other events either pop in store or call 020 7437 0011

Price £65 per person

Payment must be made in full prior to the event.
In the event of cancellation we require a minimum of 48 hours notice.

We are opening our flagship chocolate kitchen during the summer months so we can share some of the essential skills of totally hand made fine chocolates.

The day begins at 1pm with an introduction to paul.a.young and what makes us so unique in the chocolate world. Then a vertical chocolate tasting from the bean through some of the world’s finest bean to bar producers and cocoa bean varieties.

The hands on section of the afternoon begins with a ganache master class teaching you how to create a silky smooth ganache with some very unexpected ingredients.

Next a demonstration of marble slab tempering, the vital skill to master and perfect so your chocolates will have a silky, smooth and world class shine. You will also have the opportunity to try your hand at hand tempering.

Truffle shells, filling, rolling, coating and decorating. – We will show you all the tricks of the trade to make your truffles stand out in the crowd from simple piping designs to very artistic decorations.

This is a hands on experience which may mean you get a bit messy.

8 people maximum per class.

Saturday July 21^st with Master chocolatier Paul.a.Young 1pm to 6pm £250 per person.

To book and pay for your place please call our Soho store 020 7357 0011

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the class starting. Sensible shoes must be worn, high heels and sandals are strictly not allowed.

Cancelations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the class; if you do not cancel within this time then you will lose your class payment. ALL bookings must be paid for in advance and not on the day.

Location – Paul.a.Young fine chocolates, 143 Wardour Street, Soho, London, W1F 8WA.

We are opening our original chocolate kitchen during the summer and Autumn months so we can share some of the essential skills of totally hand made fine chocolates.

The day begins at 1pm with an introduction to paul.a.young and what makes us so unique in the chocolate world. Then a vertical chocolate tasting from the bean through some of the world’s finest bean to bar producers and cocoa bean varieties.

The hands on section of the afternoon begins with a ganache master class teaching you how to create a silky smooth ganache with some very unexpected ingredients.

Next a demonstration by Nicholas our Head Chocolatier marble slab tempering, the vital skill to master and perfect so your chocolates will have a silky, smooth and world class shine. You will also have the opportunity to try your hand at hand tempering.

Truffle shells, filling, rolling, coating and decorating. – We will show you all the tricks of the trade to make your truffles stand out in the crowd from simple piping designs to very artistic decorations.

This is a hands on experience which may mean you get a bit messy and you take everything you have made home with you.

July 20th An afternoon with Nicholas our Head chocolatier £175 per person 1pm to 6pm.

August 17th An afternoon with Master chocolatier Paul.a.Young £250 per person 1pm to 6pm.

September 21st An afternoon with Nicholas our Head chocolatier £175 per person 1pm to 6pm.

4 people maximum per class.

To book and pay for your place please call our Soho store 020 7424 5750

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the class starting. Sensible shoes must be worn, high heels and sandals are strictly not allowed.

Cancelations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the class; if you do not cancel within this time then you will lose your class payment. ALL bookings must be paid for in advance and not on the day.

Location – Paul.a.Young fine chocolates, 33 Camden Passage, Islington, N1 8EA.

5 mins walk from Angel tube station.

Paul worked with Michael, head chocolatier in the Soho store to create a uniform geometric inspired design with individual moulded blocks of white chocolate, with one gold wrapped block to give the piece depth and focus. The beautiful result made the cover below.

You can see the full set of covers on the Wallpaper* site and subscribers can choose which cover they’d like to receive in August.

Be taken through an extravaganza of chocolate and fine whisky pairings with Paul’s award winning and innovative chocolates.

The evening at Milroy’s of Soho on Greek Street will leave taste buds tantalised and chocolate lovers satisfied as Paul guides you through a variety of different chocolate origins, varieties with Bourbons and Malts.

Book your place now to avoid disappointment!

Please fill in the form below and leave your contact details to register your interest, and you’ll be the first to receive information about class dates and availability in the coming weeks.