Ardent Oso Chocolate Experiences and Education

Enjoy chocolate like never before in Big Bear Lake with Ardent Oso Chocolate Experiences and Education! Private in-home sessions available! They offer an array of chocolate-related experiences and services around Big Bear and beyond, including large private events, a curated selection of single-origin tastings, comprehensive farm-to-bar education, and hands-on chocolate making classes. Specializing in small private group tastings, corporate events, weddings, holiday parties, and private residential parties, Ardent Oso works with you in providing a level of customization that tailors to your specific event needs, creating an unparalleled novel, memorable, and dynamic experience. Led by Ryan, an expert chocolate maker – who has developed award-winning chocolate and has been in the chocolate industry since 2013 – there’s nothing else around like an Ardent Oso!

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Ardent Oso Chocolate Experience and Education

Expert Chocolate Maker, Ryan, takes you through the chocolate making process to give you a whole new perspective of chocolate. hire him for a private session and here’s what to expect!

What are Ardent Oso customers saying?

“My bridal party surprised me with a chocolate making class during my bachelorette party in Big Bear and it was the perfect addition to the weekend! It was such a unique experience, and everyone loved being able to take home a chocolate souvenir to enjoy after the weekend was over!” Jodi S.

This personalized private class is where the theory and practice of making chocolate converge.

Includes:

  • Chocolate making with a modular mobile chocolate making lab
  • In-depth chocolate making instruction & chocolate making theory
  • Chocolate making demo
  • Single-origin nib selection of two origins
  • Tempering & wrapping your bar(s) to take home
  • Chocolate tasting
  • Take-home bar(s)
  • Fresh cacao pod upon availability

Duration: 180 minutes

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