Join Chef KO for an intimate, hands-on exploration of Chokola Ayisyen, Haiti’s deeply aromatic hot chocolate made from cacao and layered with warm spices, citrus, and creamy milk.
This experience begins with the cacao itself. Guests will discover the Haitian cacao ball, learn how it is transformed into a rich chocolate base, and build flavor slowly using the ingredients that give Chokola Ayisyen its unmistakable warmth and fragrance.
Together, we’ll work with cinnamon, star anise, lime zest, nutmeg and rich milks, learning how each ingredient changes the aroma, body, sweetness, and finish of the chocolate.
Then we gather.
Your finished Chokola Ayisyen will be enjoyed warm with fresh bread and butter—a simple pairing that turns a cup of chocolate into something comforting, nostalgic, and deeply connected to home.
This isn’t just hot chocolate. It’s an invitation into a Haitian kitchen through cacao, spice, memory, and ritual.
What You’ll Make
Chokola Ayisyen — rich Haitian hot chocolate made with traditional cacao and slowly infused with warm spices and citrus
A customized cup finished to your preferred balance of richness and sweetness
Fresh warm bread and butter served alongside the chocolate
The Experience
We’ll begin by exploring the ingredients that make Haitian hot chocolate distinct before moving into guided preparation.
You’ll learn how to work with a traditional Haitian cacao ball, develop the chocolate base, build an aromatic spice infusion, and finish the drink with creamy milk for the right balance of chocolate, spice, richness, and sweetness.
Along the way, Chef KO will share the traditions and memories surrounding Chokola Ayisyen and the role food and drink play in creating moments of comfort, gathering, and connection.
Once the chocolate is ready, we’ll slow down and enjoy it together around the table.
What’s Included
All ingredients and materials
Haitian cacao used during the experience
Hands-on instruction with Chef KO
Guided spice and aroma exploration
Fresh warm bread and butter
Your finished cup of Chokola Ayisyen
Printed recipe card to recreate the experience at home
Cultural storytelling throughout the workshop
Intimate communal tasting experience
What You’ll Learn
How traditional Haitian cacao is prepared for hot chocolate
How to dissolve and develop cacao into a smooth chocolate base
How and when to strain the cacao for the right texture
How to infuse cinnamon, star anise, citrus zest, and nutmeg
How evaporated milk, condensed milk, and cream affect richness and sweetness
How to balance cacao, spice, dairy, and sweetness without overpowering the chocolate
How to taste and adjust Chokola Ayisyen by instinct rather than relying only on measurements
Experience Details
Date: December 14
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Grand Central Market, Los Angeles
Duration: Approximately 75–90 minutes
Investment: $110 per guest
Format: Hands-on cultural workshop + communal tasting
Limited seating. Advance reservation required.
Final meeting instructions will be provided to confirmed guests prior to the experience.
Dietary Information
This experience contains dairy and may include other allergens depending on the accompanying bread.
Please disclose all food allergies and dietary restrictions when booking. We’ll make reasonable efforts to accommodate guests where possible.
Closing
Whether Chokola Ayisyen brings back memories of home or this is your very first cup, come ready to make, taste, learn, and gather.
Join Chef KO for an intimate, hands-on exploration of Chokola Ayisyen, Haiti’s deeply aromatic hot chocolate made from cacao and layered with warm spices, citrus, and creamy milk.
This experience begins with the cacao itself. Guests will discover the Haitian cacao ball, learn how it is transformed into a rich chocolate base, and build flavor slowly using the ingredients that give Chokola Ayisyen its unmistakable warmth and fragrance.
Together, we’ll work with cinnamon, star anise, lime zest, nutmeg and rich milks, learning how each ingredient changes the aroma, body, sweetness, and finish of the chocolate.
Then we gather.
Your finished Chokola Ayisyen will be enjoyed warm with fresh bread and butter—a simple pairing that turns a cup of chocolate into something comforting, nostalgic, and deeply connected to home.
This isn’t just hot chocolate. It’s an invitation into a Haitian kitchen through cacao, spice, memory, and ritual.
What You’ll Make
Chokola Ayisyen — rich Haitian hot chocolate made with traditional cacao and slowly infused with warm spices and citrus
A customized cup finished to your preferred balance of richness and sweetness
Fresh warm bread and butter served alongside the chocolate
The Experience
We’ll begin by exploring the ingredients that make Haitian hot chocolate distinct before moving into guided preparation.
You’ll learn how to work with a traditional Haitian cacao ball, develop the chocolate base, build an aromatic spice infusion, and finish the drink with creamy milk for the right balance of chocolate, spice, richness, and sweetness.
Along the way, Chef KO will share the traditions and memories surrounding Chokola Ayisyen and the role food and drink play in creating moments of comfort, gathering, and connection.
Once the chocolate is ready, we’ll slow down and enjoy it together around the table.
What’s Included
All ingredients and materials
Haitian cacao used during the experience
Hands-on instruction with Chef KO
Guided spice and aroma exploration
Fresh warm bread and butter
Your finished cup of Chokola Ayisyen
Printed recipe card to recreate the experience at home
Cultural storytelling throughout the workshop
Intimate communal tasting experience
What You’ll Learn
How traditional Haitian cacao is prepared for hot chocolate
How to dissolve and develop cacao into a smooth chocolate base
How and when to strain the cacao for the right texture
How to infuse cinnamon, star anise, citrus zest, and nutmeg
How evaporated milk, condensed milk, and cream affect richness and sweetness
How to balance cacao, spice, dairy, and sweetness without overpowering the chocolate
How to taste and adjust Chokola Ayisyen by instinct rather than relying only on measurements
Experience Details
Date: December 14
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Grand Central Market, Los Angeles
Duration: Approximately 75–90 minutes
Investment: $110 per guest
Format: Hands-on cultural workshop + communal tasting
Limited seating. Advance reservation required.
Final meeting instructions will be provided to confirmed guests prior to the experience.
Dietary Information
This experience contains dairy and may include other allergens depending on the accompanying bread.
Please disclose all food allergies and dietary restrictions when booking. We’ll make reasonable efforts to accommodate guests where possible.
Closing
Whether Chokola Ayisyen brings back memories of home or this is your very first cup, come ready to make, taste, learn, and gather.
