Sugar Beach Resort Collaborates with Elias Läderach
Debra John — November 21, 2024 — Lifestyle
References: viceroyhotelsandresorts & viceroyhotelsandresorts
Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, announces a collaboration with Swiss chocolatier Elias Läderach, offering a chocolate-focused experience at the resort’s new Cocoa Mill boutique workshop in St. Lucia. The event, titled ‘A Sweet Harmony,’ celebrates the island’s cocoa legacy and provides guests with an opportunity to learn about the art of chocolate-making.
From December 28, 2024, to January 3, 2025, Läderach will lead two distinct events. The ‘Chocolate Making Masterclass’ (December 28 – January 1) will provide participants with a two-hour, hands-on experience, where they can learn how to create Swiss chocolates under the guidance of Läderach. Meanwhile, the ‘Sensory Experience’ (January 2 – 3) offers an evening tasting session, where guests will explore the flavors and textures of chocolate in a guided, sensory-focused setting.
Overall, these events are designed to give guests a deeper understanding of fine chocolate-making in a unique Caribbean setting.
Image Credit: Sugar Beach / Viceroy Resort
From December 28, 2024, to January 3, 2025, Läderach will lead two distinct events. The ‘Chocolate Making Masterclass’ (December 28 – January 1) will provide participants with a two-hour, hands-on experience, where they can learn how to create Swiss chocolates under the guidance of Läderach. Meanwhile, the ‘Sensory Experience’ (January 2 – 3) offers an evening tasting session, where guests will explore the flavors and textures of chocolate in a guided, sensory-focused setting.
Overall, these events are designed to give guests a deeper understanding of fine chocolate-making in a unique Caribbean setting.
Image Credit: Sugar Beach / Viceroy Resort
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