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Chocolate Immersion

In our Professional Chocolate Immersion Program, is the world's first farm to product class, covering everything involved in cacao farming, all the way to professional finished products.

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Location

Bangalore

Duration

4 weeks

Fees

INR 2,00,000

Next Batch

19th Sept 2026

The learning experience

Intensive training

The course will be held Monday through Friday and the syllabus would cover everything from farming & harvesting of cacao pods, roasting, grinding and milling, tempering, moulding and making a range of chocolate-based products.

A focus on theory

Comprehensive theory lessons are an integral part of our programmes. Students take a formal examination, as well as complete internal assessment projects regularly.

Cocoa farm experience (Chempotty)

Lavonne is proud to be associated with the Chempotty Estate and University of Horticultural Sciences (Bagalkot), to help bring uniquely deep learning opportunities to students within their esteemed cocoa farm for 2 weeks.

Access to the best

Our facility is outfitted with the very best of equipment to match the growing standards of the industry. Spacious individual work stations are provided for complete hands-on learning.

Core modules

  • Students learn key terminologies related to cacao cultivation, soil composition, environmental considerations, and the growth of cacao plants, and sustainable development and farming practices.

    Cocoa farm orientation
  • Learn about the harvesting of cacao pods, bean varieties and characteristics, extraction process, and become familiar with the equipment used in these processes.

    Farming & harvesting of cacao pods
  • Students are introduced to the science behind the entire fermentation process, equipment, with time and temperature guidelines. Decode the reactions involved, explore flavour development, and understand the cacao bean drying process.

    Fermentation & drying
  • Aromas begin to take over! Acquire knowledge of the entire roasting process, across various methods and stages, while understanding its impact on flavour.

    Roasting
  • Learn about the process of micronising, and how winnowing is carried out, along with machinery and equipment details. Understand the by-product decomposition process, and how to segregate cacao nibs for further processing.

    Cracking & winnowing
  • Students explore all processes involved in grinding, milling and refining, while understanding each process's significance and impact.

    Grinding, milling & refining
  • Explore conching, the contributions of the process to flavour, and the factors that affect the viscosity of chocolate, as well as methods to achieve the ideal consistency.

    Conching

Fees and inclusions

Program fee for Indian students

INR 2,00,000

International students can contact us for details and enrolment assistance.

Payment Breakdown
  1. Seat Booking Fees

    Once your application is accepted, a portion of the total fees will be processed to secure your seat in the upcoming batch.

  2. Course Finalisation Fees

    The remaining fees is collected before course commencement, to prepare all facilities and materials for your course.

Inclusion and Exclusion

  • Admission processing

  • Comprehensive tuition

  • Ingredient costs

  • Professional student kit

  • Culinary field trip

Held in the heart of Bengaluru's thriving culinary community

Are you ready to start your journey in Chocolate Immersion ?