A Chocolate Tasting Experience

A private, guided chocolate tasting for groups of 15 to 200 — led by
Lauren Adler, founder of The Chocolate Explorers Club.

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Most people have never really tasted chocolate. Most don't know that cacao is fermented, or that fermentation is one of the primary reasons craft chocolate tastes the way it does.

Chief Chocophile Lauren Adler leads guests on a delicious adventure, tracing the flavors of cacao from farm to finished chocolate. Bar by bar she puts you in touch with your senses and teaches you to notice the flavorful details — the aroma that wafts from the package, the way a chocolate's flavor can shift multiple times as it melts, the bite that tastes like chocolate-covered cherries without a single added cherry — until something you have eaten your entire life reveals itself in new ways.

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A Delicious Memory

What Guests Walk Away With

A Sweet Experience

Taste flavorful chocolate that engages your senses.

Something to Share

Recreate a tasting experience for friends & family.

How to Shop for Chocolate

Learn to read a chocolate ingredient label and understand what it means.

Where Flavor Comes From

Taste how cacao origin and fermentation shape chocolate flavor.

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Guided Chocolate Tasting

How it Works

Guests taste 6 craft chocolates and one grocery store brand for comparison, guided bar by bar with commentary throughout. Lauren walks the group through a full sensory evaluation — what to notice as the chocolate snaps, how the aroma changes, whether the flavor shifts or holds steady as it melts, and how the finish lingers. Each guest receives a tasting placemat, a card with tips for pairing chocolate with beverages, and a flavor wheel to take home.

Formats Available

In-person
Virtual
Hybrid

Group Sizes

Up to 15 guests — base rate
16–50 guests — per-person rate
51–200 guests — contact us
Custom events — contact us

Duration

60 - 90 minutes

What the Host Provides

A hard surface for the tasting placemat
A glass of lukewarm water per guest
Access to a monitor or projector for photos and visual aids

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Pricing

Up to 15 guests	$899 (Base Price)*
16 - 50 guests	Base price + $12 per person over 15 guests
51 - 200 people	Contact us
Custom, hybrid, virtual events	Contact us
Beverage and chocolate pairings (wine, tea, spirits)	Contact us
Add-on: gift chocolate bar	Starts at $15 per chocolate per person

* Additional charges may apply, including mileage fees for travel, parking, sales tax and other expenses. Chocolate pricing may change due to market conditions.

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Lauren Adler, Chief Chocophile

Lauren Adler, founder of The Chocolate Explorers Club, has spent 18 years in the craft chocolate industry. As a member of the Fine Chocolate Industry Association, she knows the makers behind the chocolates — and brings that depth of knowledge into every tasting. Her events are designed to be engaging and accessible for guests at any level of familiarity with craft chocolate.

What Guests Are Saying

Testimonials

"The chocolate tasting event was so much fun. I will never look at chocolate the same way again. Thank you for teaching us all about how different dark chocolate tastes. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge with us in such a fun and interactive way."

Laura N.

Reliable Robotics

"That was spectacular! You did great. So much positive feedback, you’re an expert and everyone recognized it and learned so much."

Jon L.

GoodRX

"Thanks so much for a wonderful event, everyone had a great time. You are very good at what you do."

Tamar H.

Amazon

"Loved the event, Lauren. Especially learning about the history, origins and the chocolate making process. You do a great job taking people through that journey!"

Sangeeta D.

Gotara

"This was such a fun experience for our team’s virtual holiday party! The team walked away with delicious treats and learned so much about all things chocolate. Would absolutely recommend the virtual tasting experience!"

Anika D.

Microsoft