It's time to celebrate chocolate!

The country's FIRST EVER Cacao and Craft Chocolate Festival will be a gala to remember. Taking place in Bangalore this November, we're excited to bring along a few friends from across the country to celebrate! Come, revel in the limelight with renowned Indian craft chocolate makers, cacao farmers, industry professionals, chocolatiers, artisans, and chocolate enthusiasts.

At this event, you'll get to:

• Taste some of the best craft chocolate
• Interact with your favorite brands
• Shop for exquisite delicacies
• Binge on the finest chocolate creations
• Participate in fun workshops and conferences
• And engage with a beautiful community connected by chocolate!

Get exclusive access to conferences and workshops!

Here's the extensive lineup:

(SATURDAY)

• Nourish with Cacao: Health Benefits & Uses

A fun, educational hands-on workshop exploring the health benefits of cacao and the flavours that go well with it. We’ll be assisting you in creating your favourite bliss ball recipes.

By Sarah Edwards from Copper & Cloves, 11 AM to 12 PM

• The Science of Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Making

A walkthrough of the process of bean-to-bar making followed by a tasting session with Pascati chocolates. 

By Devansh Ashar from Pascati, 12:30 PM to 13:30 PM

• Regenerative Farming & Cacao Cultivation

A talk on cacao cultivation and regenerative farming principles in tandem with the story of Varanashi Farms.

By Partha Varanashi from Varanashi Farms, 2 PM to 3 PM

• In Conversation with Mason & Co

Meet Fabien, Saraswathy and Mansi, the core team from Mason & Co chocolate as they share their experience as pioneers of the bean-to-bar movement in India.

By Team Mason & Co, 4 PM to 5 PM

• The Tree-to-Bar Journey of Chocolate

Akhil Grandhi, founder of Bon Fiction, takes us through his tree-to-bar journey from farming to craft chocolate making.

By Akhil Grandhi from Bon Fiction, 5:30 PM to 6 PM

• What Makes Good Chocolate

Learn about the processes that impact flavour and the behavior of cocoa butter, followed by a tasting of Cocoacraft's couverture range.

By CDR Kuruvilla (Retd.) from Cocoacraft, 6 PM to 7 PM

(SUNDAY)

• Coffee vs Cacao: Beans, Brew & Farming

An extensive discussion on growing, processing, ageing, and roasting - drawing parallels between coffee and cacao, as we brew 3 different Kerehaklu coffees, with an open Q&A session.

By Pranoy Thipaiah from Kerehaklu Farm, 11 AM to 1 PM

• Exploring Indian Cacao with Mason & Co

A chocolate tasting designed specially for people working in the culinary industry including chefs, bakers, chocolatiers, restaurateurs, and artisans.

By Mansi Reddy from Mason & Co, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

• Artisanal Cheese & Craft Chocolate: A Pairing Experience

An introduction on artisanal cheese and craft chocolate where you will learn how to pair cheese and chocolate.

By Patricia Cosma + Nari & Kāge, Industry Expert & Cheese Makers, 3 PM to 4 PM

• Bon Fiction's Chocolate Tasting

A chocolate tasting with Bon Fiction's best craft chocolate, led by the founder himself, Akhil Grandhi.

By Akhil Grandhi from Bon Fiction, 4:30 PM to 5 PM

• The Sound of Music Featuring Chocolate

An interactive chocolate tasting session with music and its influence on our perceptions of taste, by musician and plant-based culinary enthusiast, Sneha Sridhar.

5:30 PM to 6 PM

We encourage you to bring friends and family along for this delightful experience and enjoy it to your heart's content!

Get your tickets today!

Please note:

No ticket purchase required for kids below the age of 12.