Bean to Bar Chocolate Making Experience near by the Zaanse Schans

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Location

Zaanstad

Duration

45 minutes

Group size

Max 15 guests

Language

English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese

Location

Zaanstad

Duration

45 minutes

Group size

Max 15 guests

Language

English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese

US$29.52 per guest

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Adult x1

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Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

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Did you know that the Zaanse Schans sits at the heart of the world’s largest cacao‑processing region? Step into the fascinating world of chocolate at your Bean to Bar workshop just nearby in Zaandijk. Watch raw cacao beans transform into rich bars and bonbons during an engaging, interactive and hands‑on demonstration. Immerse yourself in the aromas, textures, and flavours as you explore each stage of the journey from cacao fruit to finished chocolate. Sharpen your palate with a guided tasting that highlights the complex notes and heritage of Zaan‑region cacao. Then round off your visit by crafting your own chocolate treat — a delicious keepsake to take home and savour.

Guided factory tour

Chocolate tasting

Chocolate treat

Experience the full journey from cacao bean to chocolate. Operate real cacao crushers, winnowers, and grinders, and discover the rich history of chocolate making — including how the Zaan region became the world’s largest cacao‑processing cluster. Finish by crafting your own chocolate treat to enjoy on the spot or take home.

STARTER

Interactive demonstration of making chocolate from cacao bean

Learn cacao’s rich history, explore the Zaan region’s impact, and operate authentic processing machines.

MAIN

Taste chocolate like a professional

Explore chocolate varieties, understand their ingredients, and learn to evaluate flavour like a pro.

DESSERT

Make your chocolate treat

Craft a chocolate treat you can savour immediately or keep for later enjoyment.

Meeting Point

Guisweg 35, Guisweg, Zaanstad Noord-Holland, Netherlands, NL, 1544 AG

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Please come in through the front door of our premises. It is a green building with our name clearly signed

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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careys473September 2026 • TripAdvisor

An exciting, fun, cozy, and skilled workshop! Just do it!

For a girls' course of mine. We went to David and Matthew for the 2-hour chocolate course. It was great! This course is fun, exciting, informative, and relaxing. Besides, we could take the filled bonbons in beautiful boxes so that we could spread the love of chocolate among family and friends. In short, absolutely wonderful!

michaelaF3123RXJune 2026 • TripAdvisor

A Sweet and Unforgettable Chocolate-Making Experience at Kin & Co.

We had an amazing experience at Kin & Co’s chocolate-making class with David as our guide. Our group included two children (2 kids, 2 parents, and 2 grandparents), and it was a fantastic hands-on activity that kept both the kids and adults engaged from start to finish. David did an excellent job leading us through the chocolate-making process step by step as we created our own bon bons and chocolate bars. While our chocolates cooled, he taught us about the journey from cacao bean to finished ch...read more