Professional online course from Barry Callebaut’s gourmet division unveiled
Barry Callebaut at a previous Sweets & Snacks Expo, with the company heading to the latest edition of the show next week. Pic: Barry Callebaut
Artisan chefs and chocolatiers are set to benefit from a dedicated new Callebaut five-part online training resource to hone their professional skills, writes Neill Barston.
The new platform has targeted both those working across confectionery and bakery, which, according to the company will focus on a number of core areas of product development.
As the company noted, the chef-created resource linked to the Callebaut Academies, will offer support ranging from essential techniques and theory, to practical recipe applications, Each episode offers up to four hours of on-demand video tutorials, led by industry-leading chefs Ramon Morató and Romain Dufour.
The series spans everything from Chocolate Basics; Bonbon Masterclass; The Architecture of Entremets; The Art of Viennoiserie; and Biscuits Unlocked. An official, personalised certificate is issued upon completion of each course.
Alistair Birt, Head Pastry Chef at Harrods, said: “What makes these courses special is how practical they are – it’s chocolate training inside out. You can dip in and out around service and come back to lessons anytime, building skills step-by-step. It’s a powerful tool for both individuals and teams, whether you’re an experienced chocolatier or developing the next generation of chefs. The bite-sized format makes it genuinely accessible, giving chefs the confidence to apply these master chocolate and pastry techniques in their own kitchens.”
As the company noted, education and talent development have been central to the Callebaut brand, from hosting the World Chocolate Masters and UK Junior Chocolate Masters for more than 20 years to curating decades of pioneering in-person training. The launch of Callebaut’s new training platform represents a natural evolution of its training heritage.
Head of Callebaut Chocolate Academy UK&I, Julie Sharp, said: “This is the first time our industry has seen professional chocolate training delivered at this high-level, fully online. For a brand built on more than a century of Belgian craftsmanship, it’s a proud moment,” he noted of the venture. For more details on the courses, visit www.callebaut.com
