Experiences

Experiences

chocolate-inspired experiences, classes, and tours curated for your occasion, and hosted by our team of industry experts and education professionals

Experiences

chocolate-inspired tours, experiences, classes, and tours curated for your occassion, and hosted by our former chocolate makers, industry experts, and our education team

Tour of the factory

Tours

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1 Hr. Duration

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Beginner

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Guided Walk

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Tasting

Tours of our active bean-to-bar chocolate factory and production process, from fresh cacao pod to finished chocolate bar.

Location

16th Street Factory

Capacity

Maximum 12 People

Starting At

$20 / Person

Reservations

1–2 Weeks Notice

Additional

GIFTS, DRINKS, PASTRIES, TASTINGS, SITE RENTAL

Chocolate tastings

Tastings

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1 Hr. Duration

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Beginner

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Social

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Educational

A short introduction to tasting chocolate – the techniques, flavors, and vocabulary to expand your chocolate palate – via a guided tasting of five single-origin chocolate bars.

Location

16TH STREET FACTORY & VALENCIA STREET

Capacity

Maximum 28 People

Starting At

$55 / Person

Reservations

1–2 Weeks Notice

Additional

Gifts, Tours

Activities

Activities

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Demonstration

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Kid-Friendly

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Team Building

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Educational

Blend a love of chocolate with a love of learning. Our new roster of classes will include multiple hands-on experiences, with curated ingredients, tools, and recipes offering a balance of structure and creativity perfect for any occasion. Join us soon for Chocolate Making, Edible History, Confections --- even a Date Night at Dandelion!

Location

16th STREET FACTORY

Capacity

Maximum 8–28 People

Starting At

$25 / Person

Reservations

1–2 Weeks Notice

Additional

CATERING, DRINKS, PASTRIES, TASTINGS

Origin Trips

Experience cacao farming and chocolate-making up-close and personal, while building relationships with other chocolate lovers.

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Dominican Republic trip

Zorzal Estate, Dominican Republic

June 11th-16th, 2023

Dive deep into the cocoa fermentation process, hike to and spend the night on a cacao farm and bird sanctuary, learn about cacao genetics, and more.

Hawaii trip

Hawaii

Dates TBD

Visit Hawaiian cacao farms and chocolate makers, sample cacao and tropical fruit at its place of origin, and experience local Hawaiian culture.

Off Sites

Off Site

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Team Building

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Educational

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Events

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Off Site

Our knowledgeable educators lead chocolate tastings and experiences throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, ranging from friendly team gatherings to formal galas.

Location

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

Capacity

MINIMUM OF 10 PEOPLE

Starting At

$750 / Hour

Reservations

1–2 Weeks Notice

Additional

DRINKS, PASTRIES, TASTINGS