Do we need to make a RESERVATION to participate in a chocolate-making workshop?
Yes, a reservation is required. The easiest is to BOOK ONLINE.
Pick a date and time and pay online with your credit card.
Have your ticket in your smart phone or printed, and show up LATEST 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
We need to prepare the exact amount of material and tools for each person prior to the start of the workshop, so we do need to know the exact number of participants. The sooner you book the more options will be available.
In what LANGUAGE are the workshops held?
English.
We have a high number of travellers booking our chocolate-making workshops. This has led to English becoming the language of our workshops.
Don’t worry if your English isn’t perfect, as our classes are very visual! We demonstrate every step of the way so everyone can understand 🙂
How LONG is a chocolatiering experience?
The workshop takes 75 minutes.
Depending on your creativity and how many photos you want to take.
Please arrive LATEST 10 min before the start time of your workshop. You will not be able to join the class after it has begun.
NOTE: Your chocolates need to cool down for a minimum of 60 minutes after the workshop. Please plan your trip so you can come and pick up your gift wrapped chocolate bars 60 minutes after the end of the activity or anytime the next day.
How MUCH chocolate do we get to make?
You will make and take home around 400g of amazing, beautiful, unique-in-all-the-world chocolate bars.
You can choose if you want to work with high-quality Swiss milk chocolate or dark chocolate.
Oh, and you can eat as much as you want in the workshop… our goal is to get you #chocolatewasted !
Can CHILDREN participate?
Yes, kids love making chocolates!
Our workshops are universally popular with kids. Very young ones might need a steadying hand from a grown-up.
Even though we provide aprons and chef hats, the kids will probably be completely covered with a chocolate at the end. Do not worry, it looks great on the photos! 🙂
Every kid (4 -13 years old) need to have their own seat reserved.
Kids under 8 years old MUST BE accompanied by an Adult with a ticket.
Kids older than 8 years are welcome to join the class without Adult supervision.Â
Children under 4 are not permitted in the public workshops. A private workshop can be scheduled, which will give the instructor time to give the required attention to the participants.
Can we have a PRIVATE class?
Yes.
Private classes are available by prior arrangements..
Cost of a private class costs Sfr. 899 for up to 12 participants.
This will give you the workshop to yourself or private party.
If you would like to discuss your needs, please contact us directly.
Do you use any un-pasteurized milk or dairy products in the workshops?
You can decide if you want to create milk chocolates or dark chocolates during the workshop.
If from some reason you cannot eat dairy products you can easily work with dark chocolate only, which contains no milk.
Do any of the chocolates made during the workshop contain EGGS, NUTS, GLUTEN, ALCOHOL or any MEAT products?
No, there are no eggs, meat, nuts or alcohol in our chocolates. We use nuts only for decoration at the end, but we can stay completely nut free if needed.The chocolate we use during the workshop is not certified gluten free but does not contain any gluten. We also sell wide range of Certified Gluten Free, Nut Free and Vegan chocolate bars in our shop.
How much TIME before the start of my class should I show up?
Please arrive 10 min before the start time of your workshop. You will not be able to join the class after it has begun.
NOTE: Your chocolates need to cool down for a minimum of 60 minutes after the workshop. Please plan your trip so you can come and pick up your gift wrapped chocolate bars 60 minutes after the end of the activity or anytime the next day.
The customer is not entitled to a refund in the event of a late arrival.
You are not allowed to join the workshop once it has started so please be on time.
Is there a MINIMUM number of participants to run the workshop?
Yes.
We require a minimum of 4 people. This means you’ll get a chance to share the experience with some great people!
Is there any GROUP discount?
We offer a 5 % discount for bookings of 10 Adults and more. If you join our workshop you will automatically receive a voucher for 5% discount on anything in our store.
Can I bring somebody TO WATCH me or take photos of me while I am making chocolate?
No.
Our spaces are strictly limited to those who are participating. Everybody who wants to come and join/see has to buy a ticket. You can bring your camera and take a lot of photos by yourself or with other participants – you will make lots of new friends here.
Do you do BIRTHDAY Parties, HEN Nights or Corporate Events?
Yes, we are creative, flexible and happy to accommodate your special needs. We have experience with events from 15 to 300 people. On site, in our location in Interlaken or off site (hotels, ball rooms etc.)
Check in with us about birthday parties, Hen and Stag nights, private functions and corporate events.
Please contact us to discuss your details and ask for more information.
What is your CANCELLATION policy?
All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellations are only valid after consulting via info@funkychocolateclub and obtaining our agreement.
Rescheduling is only allowed once and only if the participant makes the request in writing at least 48 hours prior the original booking date. Rescheduling is subject to availability. (Please note our workshops are frequently booked out a few days in advance so rescheduling is often not possible.
In the event of a complete cancellation, the following percent of booking costs will be refunded:
For group reservations (8 and more participants):
– Up to 10 days before the activity day you will get a full refund*
– From 3 to 9 days before the activity day, you will receive 50% of your money back*
– From 48hrs before the activity day or non-appearance, there will be no refund.
For individuals (1 – 7 participants):
– You can cancel up to 48hrs before the activity day and receive a full refund*
– If you cancel within the 48hrs before the activity day or you don’t show up for the workshop there will be no refund.
* Please note there is a MANDATORY 20chf CANCELLATION FEE per booking/refund.
Please note there is no refund in case of late arrival (Check-in is latest 10 minutes before the start of your class).
By arranging a fixed reservation online, via phone or email, the customer automatically accepts our terms and conditions.
Can I pay by Credit Card or EURO € in your shop?
You can pay cash or we accept VISA, MasterCard, Maestro, American Express and EURO € as well.
Do you sell cheese FONDUE?
Haha, no we do not offer cheese fondue as we are strictly a chocolate shop.
We are happy to serve Fresh strawberries which have warm chocolate poured over.
Do not leave Switzerland without ticking these from your Swiss Bucket list.
What other ACTIVITIES do you recommend to do during our stay in Interlaken?
We love canyoning and rafting in the water & hanggliding and paragliding in the air.
You can post some crazy photos of yourself on Facebook bungy jumping over the Swiss Alps – it is never too late to scare your parents
Still haven’t had enough adrenaline? Then jump out of a perfectly good aeroplane and screeeam if you can!
Meet some other fellow travellers in one of the famous Swiss hostels, if you want some quality sleep and still stay on a budget.
Don’t miss tasting some locally brewed beers or spend your last Swiss Francs buying quirky gifts in our shop.
Which chocolate do you LIKE yourself?
All of them! We are proper chocolate addicts!
