LONDON THEMED CHOCOLATE SHOWPIECE
2025-10-27 08:00 - 2025-10-29 17:30 (Europe/London) | THETASTELAB, 291 Abbey Rd, London, Park Royal, NW10 7SA, United Kingdom
Charlie Chaplin Chocolate Showpiece
3 DAY CHOCOLATE SHOWPIECE CLASS27th-29th October, 2025
The Taste Lab LondonClassic Fine Foods291 Abbey Rd, London NW10 7SA
Online 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
London 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
Chocolate Sculpture – 3 days hands on masterclass

Showpiece design and construction
Planning and drawing your Sculpture to full scale
Materials and Tools
Casting and Forming
Using moulds and making a Silicone Mould
Sculpting and Modelling with the cold emulsion method.
Carving, shaping & stencilling
Using Silk Screens
Colouring and making your own colours
Spray gun and airbrush training
Spraying and Painting
Flower Making
Assembling & Bonding
Finishing and Presentation

Fire Horse Ikebana Chocolate Showpiece
2026-01-05 08:30 - 2026-01-06 17:30
Fire Horse Ikebana Chocolate Showpiece Masterclass.
2-Day Hands–On Chocolate Sculpture Class – All Levels WelcomeDate: 5th & 6th January 2026 • Location: The Taste Lab London
The Taste Lab LondonClassic Fine Foods291 Abbey Rd, London NW10 7SA
Online 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
This 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.
Blending the elegance of Ikebana with the dynamic movement of the Fire Horse, this showpiece features:

A 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

What You Will Learn
Fire Horse Ikebana Showpiece Design

Understanding 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

Chocolate Construction Techniques

Casting 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

Ikebana Floral Techniques

Creating multi-petal chocolate flowers• Forming curved stems, branches, and accents• Arranging flowers with height, movement, and natural elegance

Finishing & Colouring

Custom colour creation• Airbrushing and spray-gun techniques• High-shine, gradient, and modern decorative finishes• Surface textures and detail enhancements

2-Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Design, Casting & Core Elements

Showpiece 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

Day 2 – Assembly, Detailing & Presentation

Full 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

Daily Schedule
8:00 – Welcome and breakfast9:00 – Start of class13:00 – 14:00 – Lunch break (included)17:30 – End of day
What’s Included

Hands-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

The Taste Lab Experience
At TheTasteLab, you’ll enjoy a unique blend of education, creativity, and comfort:

A 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

Spaces are limited to 10 reserve your place today and create your own Fire Horse Ikebana Chocolate Showpiece with Martin Chiffers.

Join 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.
