Events & Workshops

On a recent midsummer evening, Niko B. Organic Chocolates was invited to the London offices of Baringa, a global consulting firm, for an educational, inspiring, and uplifting gathering of employees in the second instalment of the company's ‘Curiosity’ series of events featuring topics that spark the interest of the company's teams. 

Niko B. founder and chocolatier Anthony Ferguson started off by describing his trajectory from Silicon Valley aerospace engineer to passionate creator of exquisite chocolates, now based in England for over a decade. He went on to explain fascinating facts about the origins and history of cacao, the health benefits of chocolate, along with the evolution of Niko B.'s unique combinations and flavour profiles. 

'Anthony was an amazing host, sharing the history and the art behind how each chocolate was created. He was able to bring the flavours to life as he took us on a journey from cocoa bean to the final product which was the delightful chocolate! Not only a very insightful experience but also extremely fun team activity as we tried different chocolates trying to guess the flavours! Thank you so much Anthony' ---A. Ghani

Then came the moment everyone was waiting for: a chance to taste Niko B.'s singular organic ganache and gianduja truffles and exquisite salted caramels all with balanced flavour and texture profiles with some featuring  floral notes like lavender, mint and tarragon; others with spices like ginger, cinnamon and cayenne and others with citrus notes like grapefruit and lemon and still others with nuts like toasted almonds and caramelised hazelnuts.  

The enthusiasm in the room was palpable as each tasted an array of sweet treats while guessing their unique flavor combinations.  

‘Anthony brought real spirit to his chocolate, each piece was full of character and flavour. I was genuinely surprised by how clearly you could taste each distinct flavour and the strength of the cocoa bean at the same time. Such a brilliant team activity for those who want to learn and enjoy together.’ -S. Natt

The team compared notes while Anthony shared the correct answers to the taste test, and the evening wrapped up on a high note, with small boxes of Niko B. chocolates to bring home and share with friends and family, along with a 10 percent discount for chocolates purchased on this website.

‘Anthony's chocolate masterclass was a true chocoholic's dream! It was so interesting to learn about the history of chocolate and explore the creativity behind crafting unique flavour profiles and experimenting with ingredients. As well as being a great team bonding activity, I left with a newfound appreciation for the skill and imagination that goes into each of his chocolates!’ - Alice Purssell