Private virtual chocolate experiences from Delysia Chocolatier
Hosted by 2020’s Best Chocolatier in the Americas … and our Chef-Owner, Nicole Patel
The perfect way to reconnect with your clients, motivate your team, or have a family reunion, our live virtual chocolate tastings are a fun and interactive experience from the comfort of your own home. Hosted by our Chef-Owner & Chocolatier, Nicole Patel, our virtual chocolate experiences are simple and easy to plan. We ship the chocolates to each participant’s door and email them the Zoom link to join. It’s that simple!
Art of tasting
Learn to properly taste gourmet chocolate
Learn our simple, but systematic approach to unlocking the aromas and complex flavors of handcrafted chocolate. With a few tips and tricks, learn to taste chocolate like the experts – by slowing down and savoring your chocolate confections.
- Chocolate tasting set
- Uniquely curated assortment of 9 different chocolate truffles
- Experience length
- 45 minutes – 1 hour
- Pricing
- Up to 15 people: $975
Each additional person: $45
Shipping (see below)
History of chocolate
From ancient beverage to modern confection
Explore chocolate’s 5,000 year history, beginning with its origins in the northwest corner of South America, to European influence that transformed it from beverage to bar, to the newest innovations in chocolate today – including ruby and gold chocolate.
- Chocolate tasting set
- Uniquely curated assortment of 9 different chocolate truffles
- Experience length
- 1 hour
- Pricing
- Up to 15 people: $1175
Each additional person: $55
Shipping (see below)
Chocolate pairing
Pair chocolate with wine, whiskey, & more
Experience the world of pairing with chocolate. Explore how chocolate compliments wines or whiskies; how to properly taste chocolate; and techniques for savoring the two together in this exclusive tasting experience. Does not include alcohol.
- Chocolate tasting set
- Uniquely curated assortment of 9 different chocolate truffles
- Experience length
- 1 hour
- Pricing
- Up to 15 people: $1175
Each additional person: $55
Shipping (see below)
Cheese + chocolate
An international culinary tour
Experience the far-reaches of the world displayed through the robust flavors of cheese and luxurious chocolate in this unique tasting experience. Savor each mouthwatering chocolate truffle as it is expertly paired with a specialty international cheese selection.
- Chocolate & cheese tasting set
- Uniquely curated assortment of 4 different chocolate truffles
4 select kinds of international cheeses (1/2 lb of each cheese)
- Experience length
- 1 hour
- Pricing
- Up to 15 people: $2475
Each additional person: $135
Shipping (see below)
Add a bottle of sparkling or red wine (additional fees apply)
Hand rolled truffles
Connect with your inner ‘chocolatier’
Join us in the kitchen for an interactive chocolate-making experience. Learn how to create hand-rolled chocolate truffles, blending your own unique flavor combinations. Connect with your inner culinary style in this uniquely sweet cooking class.
- Chocolate making kit
- Raw chocolate coverture
Ground chocolate
Truffle baller
Spatula
Hand-rolled truffle recipe
Flavor inspiration guide
- Experience length
- 1.5 hour
- Pricing
- Up to 15 people: $1975
Each additional person: $80
Shipping (see below)
Custom experiences
Created in your vision, tailored to your needs
Whether you are wanting a unique pairing experience or customized programming for your upcoming event, we can tailor our virtual chocolate experiences to meet your needs. We look forward to creating the perfect virtual chocolate experience for you.
- Customizations & special request ideas
- Additional chocolate gifts
Customized branding
Smaller or larger group sizes
Special pairing requests
Collaborative programming
And more … - Experience length
- Tailored to your request
- Pricing
- Priced by quote
Shipping details & charges
Chocolates shipped directly to each recipient’s door
We take as much care in shipping your chocolates as we do in handcrafting them. We use FedEx exclusively, shipping to all 48 continental states, as well as Hawaii & Alaska. We can also ship to Canada and Europe, as well as other international locations by request. For our local customers, we offer curbside pickup by appointment. If preferred, arrangements can be made to use your own shipping account.
The pricing above does not include shipping & handling fees. Charges will be added at the time of invoicing.
Named 2020’s Best Chocolatier in the Americas, Nicole Patel is the owner of and chocolatier for Delysia Chocolatier. In 2006 while pregnant with her first son, Nicole made a batch of homemade chocolate truffles as last-minute holiday gifts. To the delight of friends and family, she continued to create chocolate treats as a way to relieve stress from her corporate engineering job, launching Delysia Chocolatier in 2008.
Nicole Patel graduated from Texas A&M University with both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering degrees in Industrial Engineering, with a focus on statistics and quality control. As a Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Nicole ran the corporate Six Sigma program worldwide for an Austin-based technology company for six years. She continued her engineering career as a Director of Quality for a small engineering firm until the fall of 2016 when she transitioned to running Delysia Chocolatier full time.
The leading expert in interactive chocolate tasting, Nicole is excited to welcome you and your guests for one of our unique virtual chocolate tasting experiences.