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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230509
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SUMMARY:Bespoke Development
DESCRIPTION:Bespoke development followed by and exclusive hands on Japanese / Korean & French speciality Masterclass by Martin Chiffers \n18th May 2023 \n10 am – 2pmMorning Class 4 HrsAsian Korean Japanese  \nAfter spending many years working in Korea & Japan\, Martin will share his secrets of popular and favourite Korean and Japanese breads\, buttery coconut sweet bread\, the popular Korean Soboro and Mammoth\, mouth watering Korean garlic cheese bread and super soft Japanese Hokkaido Milk Bread \n\nCoconut Butter Bread\nSoboro / Mammoth Bread\, Peanut Streusel Bread\nHokkaido Milk Bead\nKorean Garlic Cheese Bread\n\n18th May 2023 \n4pm – 8pmAfternoon Class 4 HrsMartin will share some of his favourite timeless French classics.Beautiful Brioche Tarte Tropézienne gently soaked with Orange blossom and filled with vanilla cream diplomat\, Craquline aux Chocolate brioche loaded with chocolate pieces\, and the unforgettable Vanilla & Chocolate Canelé but elevated to another level with chocolate and various toppings \n\nBrioche Tarte Tropézienne \nCraquline aux Chocolate\nVanilla Canelé \nChocolate Canelé
URL:https://www.martinchiffers.com/art/event/bread-ahead/
LOCATION:Bread Ahead\, 6403 King Abdul Aziz Road\, Jeddah\, Al Zahra\, 23424\, Saudi Arabia
CATEGORIES:MASTERCLASS,PROMOTION
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Chiffers":MAILTO:contact@martinchiffers.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230525
DTSTAMP:20260422T231351
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SUMMARY:CONFECTIONERY & BON BON
DESCRIPTION:macarons \nADVANCED CONFECTIONERY \nDate: 22nd 24th May 2023 \nAdvanced Confectionery & Bon BonLearn the art of sweet confectionery from Fudges\, Caramels\, Marshmallow\, Panning Techniques\, Nougat Montelimar\, Fruit Jellies\, Calisson\, Sugar Candy\, Marzipan\, Moulded & Cut Chocolate Bonbons. \nChocolate Bonbons & Confectionary Class Products \n\nFudges (Cornish Vanilla Fudge\, Dark Chocolate Fudge\, Milk or White Chocolate Fudge\, plus 4 Variations\, Orange\, Walnut\, Strawberry\, Rum & Rasin)\nCaramels(Passion Fruit Caramels\, Chocolate Caramel\, Coffee Caramel)\nMarshmallow(Pâté de guimauve menthe with egg whites\, Pâté de guimauve à la framboise)\nPanning Techniques(Crunchy Macadamia\, Orange Hazelnut\, Inca Berry)\nNougat Montelimar(Honey pistachio and almond)\nPâte de Fruits (Strawberry Pate de Fruit\, 16. Mango Lime Pate de Fruit)\nCalisson(Classic melon\, orange and lemon Calisson)\nSugar Candy(Raspberry Rose Jam filled folded Candy)\nMacaron(Handbags\, Traditional\, and Flowers)\nCrystal Candied Marzipan Domes and Passion Fruit Ravioli(Kalamansi Almond Hazelnut Crystal Domes\, Crystal Candied Marzipan Passion Fruit Ravioli)\nSalted Caramel Bonbon(Moulded Bonbon)\nLiquid Centre Pralines(Liquid Centre crystal shell dipped chocolate)\nTropical BonBon(Tropical fruit Ganache filled bonbon)\nCut Praline(Mango Basil\, Morello Cherry Jelly Cara Crunchy & Ganache)\nGummy Fruits( Fruit Flavour and Shaped Gummies)
URL:https://www.martinchiffers.com/art/event/confectionery-bon-bon/
LOCATION:The Yorkshire Academy of Chocolate & Patisserie\, 10 Falsgrave Road\, Scarborough\, North Yorkshire\, YO12 5AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DEMONSTRATION,MASTERCLASS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Chiffers":MAILTO:contact@martinchiffers.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230712T235959
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SUMMARY:3D MOULD MAKING
DESCRIPTION:3D & MOULD MAKING FOR CHOCOLATE & DESSERTS \nDate: 10th 11th 12th July 2023 \n3D & Mould Making for Chocolate & Desserts \nGetting started with 3D or wants to see how you can use in your business? In the master class we get to understanding 3D Printing technology\, how to get started the available resources and processes used to create bespoke forms to be made in to chocolate or desserts moulds with practical examples made during the class. \nStudents will learn there are lots of ways to make moulds\, all of which use very different construction and application techniques depending on what you are molding and what your end objective is. \nAwareness of these different methods will help you understand their relationship to each other.\nStudent will be taken through the process of planning preparing moulds especially for chocolate and desserts. \n3D & Mould Making Master Class – 3 days \n3D & Mould Making Techniques Covered \n  \n\nGetting Started with 3D Printing\nEquipment selection and processes\n3D Designing & Resources\nPrinting the Designs\nPrinting Materials\nFinishing 3D Prints\nSilicone & Resin Safe handling & general information\nHandmade & machine thermoform moulds flowers + Leaves\nConstructing a Simple Mould Box from Wood\, Perspex\, Vinyl or Foam Boards\nRelease agents when moulding\nWorking with Chromatic Alginate/ Aja Safe + Alginate Retarders\nBody Double SILK Direct Skin Casting body parts\nOne piece silicone mouldings and slit moulds\nTwo Piece silicone Mouldings\, Boxed with Keys\nUsing Modroc as Support\nexpanding foam support\nShim dividers for moulds\nPlastic support shells with skin mould\nOther support shells available\n\nMould items \n\n3D Printed Moulds\nLarge Mould (with Support Shell)\nSplit moulds\nTwo Piece Moulds\nLife Casting Body Parts (Each Hand one face)\nPutty Moulds (Adhoc)\nThermoforming\n\n 
URL:https://www.martinchiffers.com/art/event/3d-mould-making/
LOCATION:The Yorkshire Academy of Chocolate & Patisserie\, 10 Falsgrave Road\, Scarborough\, North Yorkshire\, YO12 5AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DEMONSTRATION,MASTERCLASS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Chiffers":MAILTO:contact@martinchiffers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230807T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230809T235959
DTSTAMP:20260422T231351
CREATED:20230203T194155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T200018Z
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SUMMARY:CHRISTMAS CHOC SHOWPIECE (pvt)
DESCRIPTION:chocolate nutcracker \nCHRISTMAS THEMED CHOCOLATE SHOWPIECE – PRIVATE CLASS (USA) \nDate: 7th 8th 9th Aug 2023 \nStudent will be taken through the process of designing\, planning and constructing a Christmas Themed Chocolate Showpiece.Techniques will cover the complete process from the idea drawing the scale design\, planning and constructing with various finishing techniques for a theme that embellishes the magic of Christmas. \nChocolate Sculpture – 3 days \n\nShowpiece design and construction\nPlanning and drawing your Sculpture to full scale\nMaterials and Tools\nCasting and Forming\nUsing moulds\nModelling with cold emulsion\nCarving and shaping\nColourings and making colours\nSpraying and Painting\nFlower Making\nAssembling & Bonding\nFinishing and Presentation
URL:https://www.martinchiffers.com/art/event/christmas-choc-showpiece-2/
LOCATION:The Yorkshire Academy of Chocolate & Patisserie\, 10 Falsgrave Road\, Scarborough\, North Yorkshire\, YO12 5AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DEMONSTRATION,MASTERCLASS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Chiffers":MAILTO:contact@martinchiffers.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTSTAMP:20260422T231351
CREATED:20230912T182552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T061509Z
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SUMMARY:CUNARD QM2
DESCRIPTION:CUNARD Festival of Food and Wine 2023\nCunard Queen Mary 2 NYC \nIndulge in a truly unparalleled experience on our first ever Festival of Food & Wine\, in association with The Times and The Sunday Times. Be inspired by experts from the culinary world\, including Chef Michel Albert Roux\, legendary two Michelin-starred Chef Patron at Le Gavroche\, plus other eminent guests.\nChampagne Afternoon Tea by Chef Martin Chiffers\nAfternoon Tea is an iconic tradition on board Cunard’s Queens and for the Festival of Food & Wine\, we bring you Afternoon Tea with a twist\, courtesy of Chef Martin Chiffers – International Pastry Consultant and Team Captain and Chocolate Candidate for UK Pastry Team\, who ranked fourth place at The World Pastry Cup (Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie 2023) \n22-29 September 2023\, Queen Mary 2\nBe inspired by experts from the culinary world\, such as Chef Michel Albert Roux\, legendary two Michelin-starred Chef Patron at Le Gavroche\, and The Sunday Times columnist and award-winning wine writer Will Lyons and Bermondsey Street Bees specialist Dale Gibson and honey sommelier Sarah Wyndham Lewis. \nIn addition to these famous faces\, you’ll find our own talented chefs\, sommeliers\, and mixologists on hand to share their knowledge. Be privy to a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes and find out exactly what it takes to curate an exquisite Cunard menu. \nCUNARD Festival of Food and Wine 2023
URL:https://www.martinchiffers.com/art/event/cunard-festival-food-wine/
LOCATION:Queen Mary 2\, Carnival House\,\, Southampton\, Hampshire\, SO15 1ST\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DEMONSTRATION,MASTERCLASS,PROMOTION
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Chiffers":MAILTO:contact@martinchiffers.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231002
DTSTAMP:20260422T231351
CREATED:20230912T190559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T064113Z
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SUMMARY:New York City Food Tour
DESCRIPTION:New York City Food Tour Martin Chiffers tours New York Pastry and Bakeries’ in Search the best New York has to offer \nNew York Statue of Liberty
URL:https://www.martinchiffers.com/art/event/new-york-city-food-tour-2/
LOCATION:NEW YORK\, STATUE OF LIBERTY\, NEW YORK\, NY\, 10004\, United States
CATEGORIES:EXCHANGE,PROMOTION
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Chiffers":MAILTO:contact@martinchiffers.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231102
DTSTAMP:20260422T231351
CREATED:20230129T202926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T004753Z
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SUMMARY:BREADAHEAD JEDDAH
DESCRIPTION:Bread Ahead\nBespoke development followed by and exclusive hands on speciality Masterclass by Martin Chiffers \nTBC
URL:https://www.martinchiffers.com/art/event/bread-ahead-2/
LOCATION:Bread Ahead\, 6403 King Abdul Aziz Road\, Jeddah\, Al Zahra\, 23424\, Saudi Arabia
CATEGORIES:MASTERCLASS,PROMOTION
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Chiffers":MAILTO:contact@martinchiffers.com
GEO:21.57669197564;39.127377962678
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231351
CREATED:20240510T074343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T081422Z
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SUMMARY:CONFECTIONERY & BON BON
DESCRIPTION:macarons \nADVANCED CONFECTIONERY \nDate: 24th 25th 26th June 2024 \nAdvanced Confectionery & Bon Bon\nLearn the art of sweet confectionery from Fudges\, Caramels\, Marshmallow\, Panning Techniques\, Nougat Montelimar\, Fruit Jellies\, Calisson\, Sugar Candy\, Marzipan\, Moulded & Cut Chocolate Bonbons. \n\nChocolate Bonbons & Confectionary Class Products \n\nFudges \n(Cornish Vanilla Fudge\, Dark Chocolate Fudge\, Milk or White Chocolate Fudge\, plus 4 Variations\, Orange\, Walnut\, Strawberry\, Rum & Rasin)\nCaramels\n(Passion Fruit Caramels\, Chocolate Caramel\, Coffee Caramel)\nMarshmallow\n(Pâté de guimauve menthe with egg whites\, Pâté de guimauve à la framboise)\nPanning Techniques\n(Crunchy Macadamia\, Orange Hazelnut\, Inca Berry)\nNougat Montelimar\n(Honey pistachio and almond)\nPâte de Fruits\n(Strawberry Pate de Fruit\, 16. Mango Lime Pate de Fruit)\nCalisson\n(Classic melon\, orange and lemon Calisson)\nSugar Candy\n(Raspberry Rose Jam filled folded Candy)\nMacaron\n(Handbags\, Traditional\, and Flowers)\nCrystal Candied Marzipan Domes and Passion Fruit Ravioli\n(Kalamansi Almond Hazelnut Crystal Domes\, Crystal Candied Marzipan Passion Fruit Ravioli)\nSalted Caramel Bonbon\n(Moulded Bonbon)\nLiquid Centre Pralines\n(Liquid Centre crystal shell dipped chocolate)\nTropical BonBon\n(Tropical fruit Ganache filled bonbon)\nCut Praline\n(Mango Basil\, Morello Cherry Jelly Cara Crunchy & Ganache)\nGummy Fruits\n( Fruit Flavour and Shaped Gummies)
URL:https://www.martinchiffers.com/art/event/confectionery-bon-bon-3-2/
LOCATION:The Yorkshire Academy of Chocolate & Patisserie\, 10 Falsgrave Road\, Scarborough\, North Yorkshire\, YO12 5AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:DEMONSTRATION,MASTERCLASS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Chiffers":MAILTO:contact@martinchiffers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Sofia:20241015T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Sofia:20241017T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231351
CREATED:20240410T172308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T230606Z
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SUMMARY:CHOCOLATE SHOWPIECE CLASS
DESCRIPTION:CHOCOLATE SCULPTURE SHOWPIECE CLASS \nChocolate Showpiece Masterclass \nChocolate Sculpture Showpiece at HRC Academy Bulgaria \nDate: 15th 16th 17th October 2024 – HRC ACADEMY BULGARIA \nStudent will be taken through the process of designing\, planning and constructing a Chocolate Showpiece. Techniques will cover the complete process from idea and design to display\, Using elegant curves in the design with a theme that embellishes beauty. \nChocolate Sculpture – 3 days \n\nShowpiece design and construction\nPlanning and drawing your Sculpture to full scale\n \n\nMaterials and Tools\nCasting and Forming\nUsing moulds\nModelling with cold emulsion\nCarving and shaping\nColourings and making colours\nSpraying and Painting\nFlower Making\nAssembling & Bonding\nFinishing and Presentation\n*Early Bird registration until 15.09.2024 – 1680 BGN1850 BGN For registration after 15.09.2024
URL:https://www.martinchiffers.com/art/event/choc-showpiece-bg/
LOCATION:HRC Culinary Academy\, 59 Tsar Boris III Blvd\, Sofia\, Sofia\, 1612\, Bulgaria
CATEGORIES:DEMONSTRATION,MASTERCLASS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Chiffers":MAILTO:contact@martinchiffers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251027T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231351
CREATED:20241110T012323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T002248Z
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SUMMARY:LONDON THEMED CHOCOLATE SHOWPIECE
DESCRIPTION:Charlie Chaplin Chocolate Showpiece \n3 DAY CHOCOLATE SHOWPIECE CLASS27th-29th October\, 2025 \nThe Taste Lab LondonClassic Fine Foods291 Abbey Rd\, London NW10 7SA \nOnline bookings and further details are available at The Taste Lab website below:LONDON THEMED CHOCOLATE SHOWPIECE BY MARTIN CHIFFERS – THETASTELABCOST OF 3 DAY CLASS £780 inc VAT \nLondon Themed Chocolate ShowpieceStudent will be taken through the process of designing\, planning and constructing a London Themed Chocolate Showpiece.Techniques will cover the complete process from idea and design to display\, using strong essential processes and techniques with innovative and new techniques \nChocolate Sculpture – 3 days hands on masterclass \n\nShowpiece design and construction\nPlanning and drawing your Sculpture to full scale\nMaterials and Tools\nCasting and Forming\nUsing moulds and making a Silicone Mould\nSculpting and Modelling with the cold emulsion method.\nCarving\, shaping & stencilling\nUsing Silk Screens\nColouring and making your own colours\nSpray gun and airbrush training\nSpraying and Painting\nFlower Making\nAssembling & Bonding\nFinishing and Presentation
URL:https://www.martinchiffers.com/art/event/london-choc-showpiece/
LOCATION:THETASTELAB\, 291 Abbey Rd\, London\, Park Royal\, NW10 7SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:COMPETITIONS,DEMONSTRATION,MASTERCLASS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Chiffers":MAILTO:contact@martinchiffers.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260105T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260106T173000
DTSTAMP:20260422T231351
CREATED:20251129T092007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251129T114301Z
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SUMMARY:Fire Horse Ikebana Chocolate Showpiece
DESCRIPTION:Fire Horse Ikebana Chocolate Showpiece Masterclass. \n2-Day Hands–On Chocolate Sculpture Class – All Levels WelcomeDate: 5th & 6th January 2026 • Location: The Taste Lab London \nThe Taste Lab LondonClassic Fine Foods291 Abbey Rd\, London NW10 7SA \nOnline bookings and further details are available at The Taste Lab website below:FIRE HORSE IKEBANA CHOCOLATE SHOWPIECE BY MARTIN CHIFFERS – THETASTELABCOST OF 2 DAY CLASS £525 inc VAT \nThis class is suitable for all skill levels\, from complete beginners to working pastry chefs. Whether you’ve never attempted a chocolate showpiece before or want to refine your structural and artistic techniques\, Martin will guide you step by step through an achievable yet visually striking design. \nBlending the elegance of Ikebana with the dynamic movement of the Fire Horse\, this showpiece features: \n\nA stylised Fire Horse bust• Flowing sculptural elements and curved chocolate forms• A refined floral arrangement for height and balance• A stepped geometric base with textured cut-out detailing\n\nWhat You Will Learn \nFire Horse Ikebana Showpiece Design \n\nUnderstanding the artistic direction of combining Ikebana and Fire Horse symbolism• Recognising movement\, balance\, and visual flow in a 1.2 metre chocolate showpiece• Breaking down a complex design into simple\, manageable components suitable for beginners\n\nChocolate Construction Techniques \n\nCasting and moulding flat and curved chocolate pieces• Creating a stepped multi-layer base with varied textures and patterns• Building layered 3D sculptural components• Carving\, shaping\, and stencilling methods to add detail and form\n\nIkebana Floral Techniques \n\nCreating multi-petal chocolate flowers• Forming curved stems\, branches\, and accents• Arranging flowers with height\, movement\, and natural elegance\n\nFinishing & Colouring \n\nCustom colour creation• Airbrushing and spray-gun techniques• High-shine\, gradient\, and modern decorative finishes• Surface textures and detail enhancements\n\n2-Day Itinerary \nDay 1 – Design\, Casting & Core Elements \n\nShowpiece design and construction• Planning and drawing your sculpture to full scale• Templating different components• Casting and forming chocolate pieces• Understanding silicone and the use of 3D and silicone moulds• Carving\, shaping\, and stencilling techniques• Working with silk screens for texture and detail\n\nDay 2 – Assembly\, Detailing & Presentation \n\nFull showpiece assembly and joining technique• Completing signature chocolate flowers with branches and leaves• Custom colour creation and chocolate colouring• Spraying and painting for visual impact• Final colouring\, shine and texture work• Tips for transport\, storage and photography• Group review and final presentation of each showpiece\n\nDaily Schedule \n8:00 – Welcome and breakfast9:00 – Start of class13:00 – 14:00 – Lunch break (included)17:30 – End of day \nWhat’s Included \n\nHands-on class• All ingredients• All professional pastry and chocolate equipment• Recipe and technique booklet• Certificate of Participation• Breakfast and lunch both days prepared by:– Michelin-starred Chef Russell Bateman– Pastry Chefs Denis Dramé MCA & Giacomo Pischiutti\n\nThe Taste Lab Experience \nAt TheTasteLab\, you’ll enjoy a unique blend of education\, creativity\, and comfort: \n\nA cosy Guest Lounge for relaxing\, networking and enjoying fresh pastries• Breakfast and lunch prepared by our Michelin-starred and award-winning chefs• Support from our Specialists and Account Managers throughout your visit\n\nSpaces are limited to 10 reserve your place today and create your own Fire Horse Ikebana Chocolate Showpiece with Martin Chiffers. \n\n\n\n\nJoin world-renowned International Pastry Consultant Martin Chiffers for an exclusive 2-day masterclass at The Taste Lab London\, dedicated to creating a dramatic Fire Horse Ikebana–inspired chocolate showpiece.
URL:https://www.martinchiffers.com/art/event/fire-horse-ikebana-chocolate-showpiece/
LOCATION:THETASTELAB\, 291 Abbey Rd\, London\, Park Royal\, NW10 7SA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:COMPETITIONS,DEMONSTRATION,MASTERCLASS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Martin Chiffers":MAILTO:contact@martinchiffers.com
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