Chocolate making
Temper chocolate by hand and make truffles, bars and filled bonbons.
Chocolate making
- To start
- $40
- Each month
- $15
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 2 hours or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It rewards care and fine detail.
- It's hands-on from start to finish.
- You end up with something you made.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make things
- You want to switch off
Maybe not if
- You only have short gaps in your day
- You want a workout
- You want something fast and exciting
What it feels like
Chocolate makingAverage food & Drink hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$40Costs more to start than 54% of hobbies
$15Over a year, more than the kit
$220About $2 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Temper chocolate and make a tray of filled truffles.
2 hours or moreAt homeEasy to start
Questions
How much does chocolate making cost to start?
About $40 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $15 a month once you are going.
How much time does chocolate making take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 2 hours or more.
Can I do chocolate making at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is chocolate making good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Temper chocolate and make a tray of filled truffles.
Do I need other people for chocolate making?
No. It works fine on your own.