That’s why I decided to enjoy both and go to the Chocolate Festival in London’s Southbank Centre.
Easter-themed chocolate goodies.
The promise of free samples made me decide to leave the safety of mt bed and a laptop with broad-band to venture into one of the most touristic areas in London on a Saturday afternoon.
It took me a while to find the festival. I expected it to be either inside or at the front. However, it was hidden at the back of the Royal Festival Hall.
Chocolate Festival at Southbank Centre
In the wise words of Michael Kors I have to say that I was underwhelmed. The festival involved some 30 stands of chocolatiers, about 5 selling chocolate drinks and coffees and a small tent where cooking classes were taking place with famous chefs.
I was expecting a real chocolate festival, this was more of a fair. I did get to try some great chocolate in different flavours, such as lemon, chilli and margarita. But I missed some education. Nowhere was the chocolate-making process explained or showcased. The only cocoa beans around were from a stand selling them.
Cocoa beans at the Chocolate Festival in Southbank Centre
