Course calendar 2007-2008
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Course calendar 2007-2008
Course calendar 2007-2008 Introductory course – 3 days Starting with chocolate for novice craftsmen This basic course consists of a combination of theoretical and practical classes Content: Dear Colleague, Welcome to the Chocolate Academy! With the seminars and courses organised by Callebaut in 2007-2008, we offer professionals in all fields the opportunity to expand their knowledge of chocolate and further develop their chocolate skills. You can choose from introductory, advanced and specialist courses in chocolaterie, confectionery or catering. In addition to theory there’s plenty of hand-on, practical experience, so by the end of the course you’ll be able to do a whole lot more with chocolate – guaranteed! The courses and practical instruction are given by the Callebaut technical advisors – the real chocolate experts. New this year are the guest classes given by the Callebaut Chocolate Ambassadors. These leading professionals have particularly wide experience in working with chocolate on a day-to-day basis. This chance to benefit from their unique knowledge is definitely not to be missed! The Chocolate Academy is also the ideal opportunity to exchange tips, tricks and experience with fellow professionals, others in the same branch, our technical advisors and last but not least our Chocolate Ambassadors. The latest information along with the full schedule of courses, dates and prices can be found at www.callebaut com. In the meantime, we look forward to being able to welcome you to the Chocolate Academy in person! Yours faithfully, Philippe Vancayseele Head of the Chocolate Academy Belgium Callebaut Technical Advisor - Theory: composition and properties of chocolate, the production of chocolate, hygiene in chocolate processing. - Practical: tempering of chocolate, moulding hollow figures, enrobing chocolate couvertures. This programme also includes a factory tour. If desired, we can take care of the hotel reservations and transport. Lunch is provided free of charge by Callebaut. No need to bring equipment, tools or working clothes: they will be available in the Chocolate Academy. The total number of participants is limited to 10. Dates in 2007 10-11-12 September 2007 – Dutch 8-9-10 October 2007 – English 12-13-14 November 2007 – German Price: €300 / participant Price: €300 / participant Price: €300 / participant Dates in 2008 21-22-23 April 2008 – English 20-21-22 October 2008 – Dutch 27-28-29 October 2008 – German Price: €420 / participant Price: €420 / participant Price: €420 / participant “This class aims at giving a good understanding of the chocolate product: what it is made of, how it is produced and – above all – the art of processing chocolate.” Training session – 2 days Commercial showpieces for special occasions All on the theme of Easter, Halloween or Valentine’s Day. Advanced session (good knowledge of chocolate processing is required) This class concentrates purely on practice (no theory), more specifically on the creation of commercial showpieces for shop and display windows and for resale – all on the theme of Easter or Halloween, depending on the season! Marc Ducobu demonstrates techniques that can immediately be put into practice by the class participants. The topics demonstrated will include collages of hollow figures, decorations, colouring of chocolate, modelling chocolate, airbrush techniques, etc. The programme includes a factory tour. As an extra, a box with samples and useful tools is provided free of charge to each participant. In the same way as for the Introductory courses, we can take care of the hotel reservations and transport if desired. Lunch is provided free of charge by Callebaut. No need to bring equipment, tools or working clothes: they will be available in the Chocolate Academy. The total number of participants is limited to 10. Dates in 2008 21-22 January 2008 – French 19-20 February 2008 – French 22-23 September 2008 – Dutch Price: €400 / participant Price: €400 / participant Price: €400 / participant Training session – 2 days Pralines, new trendy recipes Advanced session (good knowledge of chocolate processing is required) During this two-day, practice-based programme (no theory), Callebaut Technical Advisors will give demonstrations and coach participants in creating trendy praline recipes. These will include the most popular trends of the moment: pralines flavoured with herbs & spices. They will also include recipes based on Callebaut’s exclusive Origine couvertures, cocoa, various caramels and fruity interiors. This programme includes a factory tour. As an extra, a box with samples and useful tools is provided free of charge to each participant. In the same way as for the Introductory courses, we can take care of the hotel reservations and transport if desired. Lunch is provided free of charge by Callebaut. No need to bring equipment, tools or working clothes: they will be available in the Chocolate Academy. The total number of participants is limited to 10. Dates in 2007 17-18 September 2007 – Dutch 5-6 November 2007 – German Price: €350 / participant Price: €350 / participant Dates in 2008 11-12 June 2008 – English 6-7 November 2008 – Dutch Price: 24-25 November 2008 – German Price: €460 / participant €460 / participant Price: €460 / participant “Practice-based workshops like these are very stimulating for every participant. The team spirit of the group helps you to get more out of your creative ideas.” Training session – 2 days Verrines – desserts in glasses Advanced session (good knowledge is required). The most colourful and playful trend in restaurant and catering desserts for the coming seasons will be the “verrines” or multilayered desserts, served in glasses. Since these desserts require their own chocolate approach and technical skills, our Technical Advisors have dedicated an entire programme to the subject. After this two-day class, you will manage a complete variety of verrine recipes to put on your menu. A well-made verrine should offer different textures, tastes and compositions. We show you the secrets, focusing on the simplicity of each individual recipe and helping you to compose a balanced dessert menu. This programme includes a factory tour. As an extra, a box with samples and useful tools is provided free of charge to each participant. In the same way as for the Introductory courses, we can take care of the hotel reservations and transport if desired. Lunch is provided free of charge by Callebaut. No need to bring equipment, tools or working clothes: they will be available in the Chocolate Academy. The total number of participants is limited to 10. Dates in 2008 26-27 May 2008 – French 2-3 June 2008 – Dutch Price: €420 / participant Price: €420 / participant Pastry courses – 2 or 3 days Entremêts (pastries) Advanced course (good knowledge in pastry is required) In this course, you will discover not only the basics but also a lot of new techniques in assembling special chocolate entremêts. Composing and assembling flavours, textures and tastes into commercially interesting entremêts is the challenge. New, original desserts will complete your menu or display. Discover the world of pastry by using Callebaut products such as praliné, our finest chocolates and less well-known ingredients. This programme includes a factory tour. As an extra, a box with samples and useful tools is provided free of charge to each participant. In the same way as for the Introductory courses, we can take care of the hotel reservations and transport if desired. Lunch is provided free of charge by Callebaut. No need to bring equipment, tools or working clothes: they will be available in the Chocolate Academy. The total number of participants is limited to 10. Dates in 2007 29-30-31 October 2007 – English 22-23 November 2007 – Dutch Price: €400 / participant Price: €300 / participant Dates in 2008 29-30 September 2008 – English 3-4 November 2008 – French Price: €520 / participant Price: €520 / participant Course tutors Jean-Pierre Wybauw Jean-Pierre graduated from the Culinary Institute in Brussels for pastry, chocolate and sugar confectionery. His experience as chocolatier took him to the Callebaut Chocolate Academy where he shares anything there is to know about chocolate. During the past years, Jean-Pierre has assembled his knowhow in numerous successful books that are greatly appreciated by chefs all over the world. He also travels around the globe to share his understanding of chocolate with chefs from Japan to the USA. Fluent in: Dutch / French / German / English Philippe Vancayseele Philippe graduated from the Culinary Institute in Brussels (COOVI-PIVIT) for pastry, chocolate and sugar confectionery. Since 2004 he has headed the Chocolate Academy in Belgium. He also coordinates the Ambassador Club in Belgium. In addition he lectures all over the world, and as a demonstrator of chocolate work he is appreciated for his patience and clear explanations. Fluent in: Dutch / French / German / English / Portugese Alexandre Bourdeaux Graduated from the Ceria-Ipiat school in Brussels and gained experience at numerous pastry houses and hotels in Belgium, Italy, USA, Japan, Egypt and the UK. He currently teaches pastry and dessert classes at the Chocolate Academy in Belgium. As Technical Advisor his knowledge and expertise are made available to our customers worldwide. Fluent in: French / English / Italian / Dutch Specialised guest lectures (good knowledge is required). Small chocolate pastries – 2 days by Jean-Philippe Darcis, Callebaut Chocolate Ambassador This class focuses on creating pastry recipes in line with the latest trends: pleasant textures, tasty combinations of mousses, bavarois, ganaches, crémeux, etc. Beautiful presentation of the pastries is also included in the programme. Dates 14-15 January 2008 – French Price: €480 / participant Commercial showpieces for Valentine’s Day – 2 days by Marc Ducobu, Callebaut Chocolate Ambassador Creating simple and original compositions of chocolate showpieces for shop windows and for resale. A variety of techniques will be demonstrated and practiced: modelling, spraying, moulding, cutting chocolate etc. At the end of the course, the participants will be able to design, produce and assemble artistic showpieces for resale. Dates 21-22 January 2008 – French Price: €400 / participant Sculpting & modelling chocolate – 2 days by Bart Van Cauwenberghe, Callebaut Chocolate Ambassador In this specialised class, sculpting and modelling techniques will be demonstrated and practiced. Chocolate will be handled as clay, to create and produce showpieces, Carnival masks for shop windows, buffets, special occasions etc. Both techniques are growing fast in popularity and are gaining in interest among professionals in Europe. Dates 28-29 January 2008 – English Price: €380 / participant Commercial showpieces for Easter – 2 days by Marc Ducobu, Callebaut Chocolate Ambassador Marc Ducobu demonstrates how the Easter theme can provide inspiration for commercially attractive showpieces – using among other easter eggs etc. He shows a variety of basic techniques ranging from moulding to cutting, modelling and spraying. This class will allow you to master these techniques and to turn your creative ideas into sellable showpiece items. Dates 19-20 February 2008 – French Price: €400 / participant Creating new taste combinations – 1 day by Bart Van Cauwenberghe, Callebaut Chocolate Ambassador What is taste? How to taste? How can you distinguish different flavours frome ach other better? And how can you create great new taste combinations? Bart vividly explains and demonstrates criteria that will help you discover original and pleasant taste combinations. Open up to a world of taste and aromas! Dates 25 February 2008 – Dutch Price: €150 / participant Commercial showpieces for all seasons – 2 days by Pol De Schepper, Callebaut Chocolate Ambassador Pol De Schepper guides you in mastering a variety of processing techniques you will need for creating commercial showpieces. The focus in his course is on producing basic and versatile parts that can be assembled easily – regardless of the season or the theme – into original and resalable showpieces. Dates 1-2 April 2008 – Dutch Price: €400 / participant Traditional pastry – 2 days by Axel Sachem, Callebaut Chocolate Ambassador What is the secret behind creating and producing the great, classic chocolate pastries successfully? Think of “Opéra” and other great pastries. Axel Sachem guides you through the steps of assembling these classic pastries, and reveals all the fine secrets of the recipes. Dates 7-8 April 2008 – Dutch Price: €520 / participant Ice cream: science & technology – 3 days by Edouard Béchoux, Callebaut Chocolate Ambassador Superb ice cream is not just a question of selecting the right ingredients and the right proportions, it is also a matter of creating perfect “chemistry” between the ingredients. Edouard Béchoux reveals the secrets, the theoretical principles and the technology for achieving the best end results. Numerous recipes for ice cream and ice cream pastries will be demonstrated and practiced. Dates 28-29-30 April 2008 – French Price: €550 / participant Chocolate desserts – 2 days by Roger Ducobu, Callebaut Chocolate Ambassador Roger Ducobu highlights the latest trends in composing and presenting a range of sophisticated, plated desserts. He guides the participants in building up a variety of recipes, step by step, using different techniques and exclusive ingredients, such as the Origine couvertures. After this class, the participants will be able to offer a varied and balanced range of trendy chocolate desserts on the menu. Dates 19-20 May 2008 – French Price: €450 / participant 17-18 November 2008 – Dutch Price: €450 / participant Innovative pastries – 2 days by Serge Alexandre, Callebaut Chocolate Ambassador Serge Alexandre demonstrates the creation and composition of avant-garde pastries. Combining different flavours, structures and textures such as chocolate, fruits, herbs & spices is his speciality – allbeit in a perfect taste harmony and with a personal and original touch. Dates 15 – 16 September 2008 – French Price: €520 / participant 6 – 7 October 2008 – French Price: €520 / participant Commercial showpieces for Halloween – 2 days by Marc Ducobu, Callebaut Chocolate Ambassador Marc Ducobu demonstrates how the Halloween theme can provide inspiration for commercially attractive showpieces for shop windows and resale. He shows a variety of basic techniques ranging from moulding to cutting, modelling and spraying. This class will allow you to master these techniques and to turn your creative ideas into sellable showpiece items. Dates 22-23 September 2008 – Dutch Price: €400 / participant General information When registering for a class or course, payment is essential as the final confirmation of your registration. Payment should be made by bank transfer at least 6 weeks in advance to our bank account: Bank: ING Belgium IBAN: BE 713 9300 2888 669 BIC: BBRUBEBB Swift: 930 Bank Address: ING Belgium Nieuwstraat 27 B–9300 Aalst If desired, we will take care of your hotel reservations and transportation to and from the classes. Our shuttle service can pick you up daily at the entrance of the hotel around 8.30 a.m. Nearest hotels Best Western Hotel Keizershof Korte Nieuwstraat 15 B–9300 Aalst Tel. +32 53 77 44 11 Fax +32 53 78 00 97 Rate: €100 for a single room per night (breakfast included) €195 for a double room per night (breakfast included) Rates valid until 31/08/08 Ibis hotel Villalaan 20 B–9300 Aalst Tel. +32 53 71 18 19 Fax +32 53 71 07 11 Rate: €78 for a single room per night (breakfast included) €87 for a double room per night (breakfast included) Rates valid until 31/12/07 www.callebaut.com the source of information professionals don’t want to miss Check out www.callebaut.com for inspiration, information, video demonstrations of products and techniques. It’s open 24/7 and answers all your questions on chocolate!