Seventy% - Topic: How do I become a chocolatier?

chocoholic on How do I become a chocolatier?

Wed, 15 Jun 2005 19:12:13 +0000

i am going to buy a small tempering machine about 3-5 kg capacity, but dont know which one i should get; acmc's tabletop, chocovision's revolation, or chocolatier electronique's temperer. so which one would be the best for melting and tempering. or is there any better ones? please let me know. thanks!!

ellie on How do I become a chocolatier?

Sun, 12 Jun 2005 11:57:20 +0000

You'd find out all the information on the course, we'd have to ask you to report back ;)

chenddyna on How do I become a chocolatier?

Sun, 12 Jun 2005 10:30:58 +0000

HI everyone, long time since I logged on. I am off to singapore to the Barry callebaut institute to do a basic course, Is any one of you from singapore? Is there any must see, must try shop/ person/ supplier for chocolate related products in singapore any of you reccomend?

caneman on How do I become a chocolatier?

Wed, 08 Jun 2005 14:40:53 +0000

quote:

Originally posted by lilacaroline

I am trying to start my own small chocolate business. I am ready to buy a professional tempering machine. Could anyone tell me which machines are better for beginner's: Hillard's Chocolate Systems or JKV Holland?

Buy candy from someone like myself and forget tyring to make it . buy if you do go on your own look closely at wc smith

coco_the_clown on How do I become a chocolatier?

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 14:56:18 +0000

How long are chocolatier apprenticeships?

coco_the_clown on How do I become a chocolatier?

Fri, 06 May 2005 18:28:39 +0000

hi alex & montegrano,
thanks for your advice, i am trying to learn as much as possible about chocolate,the plant, history and the industry. it interest so much in general not soleyl the making part but all of it.
I have started writing to different chocolatiers, so fingers crossed!!

thanks again for all your tit bits of knowledge makes it a better and more wholesome forum!

alex_h on How do I become a chocolatier?

Fri, 06 May 2005 17:46:16 +0000

coco, did you read chocolatero's first post in this thread?
have you tried writing different chocolatiers in the countries you named?

Hans-Peter Rot on How do I become a chocolatier?

Fri, 06 May 2005 17:16:13 +0000

Obviously, pastry skills are beneficial, so if I were you I would start practicing. But if you have such a huge interest in this field, that shouldn't be a problem. Try volunteering at a local shop or restaurant to get your foot in the door, then maybe that will lead to a paid position or an apprenticeship. It's doubtful a chocolatier would take any old Tom, Dick, or Harry from the street who merely displays interest, so often times you have to prove yourself. Just try to immerse yourself in the field as much as you can. And yes, a lot of times (as in most real life scenarios), it DOES pay to know people.

coco_the_clown on How do I become a chocolatier?

Fri, 06 May 2005 16:41:58 +0000

are apprenticeships advertised? or is it more who you know sort of thing?
i would dearly like to know any information that somebody within the industry has, as it seems i´m writing to myself here!!!

alex_h on How do I become a chocolatier?

Fri, 06 May 2005 10:06:47 +0000

don't want to badger or anything - especially since all of this input is interesting - but can we move the subject of machinery over to another thread?

coco_the_clown on How do I become a chocolatier?

Wed, 04 May 2005 16:33:29 +0000

Are pastry skills/kitchen experience a real must to get a foot on the ladder or is there such a thing of starting off packing boxes etc and working your way up – or is that a myth??[?]

coco_the_clown on How do I become a chocolatier?

Thu, 28 Apr 2005 12:51:32 +0000

how is it possible to get apprenticeships let alone ones in france, belguim, holland, italy, spain, etc?[?]

olivierchocolat on How do I become a chocolatier?

Mon, 25 Apr 2005 23:07:55 +0000

quote:

Originally posted by lilacaroline

I am trying to start my own small chocolate business. I am ready to buy a professional tempering machine. Could anyone tell me which machines are better for beginner's: Hillard's Chocolate Systems or JKV Holland?

For chocolate machine try this site

http://www.perfectinc.com

Dolores Martel

chocshop on How do I become a chocolatier?

Fri, 22 Apr 2005 11:28:49 +0000

Hi - with regard to your query about our website, if you put any items in your shopping basket - you will see a mini basket contents panel on the left hand side of the page. Under the subtotal you will see a Shipping Calculator which will enable you to calculate the shipping cost anywhere in the world. For your information, the thermometer runs from 0 - 110 degrees C in individual degrees and is around 30 cm long - Michael

green on How do I become a chocolatier?

Fri, 22 Apr 2005 09:31:25 +0000

A little off topic, but chocshop: I didn't find any info on shipping (to Norway) on your webpage. I would like to buy a thermometer...