A private chocolate and wine experience by Monsieur Philippe
For up to 15 guests, from $1500 per private group
More than a tasting
Chocolate and wine are both expressions of place, craft and time.
In this guided sensory experience, guests discover how flavour, texture, aroma and structure interact, revealing notes that neither the chocolate nor the wine may express in quite the same way on their own.
The masterclass is intimate, warm and interactive. No prior knowledge of chocolate or wine is needed. Guests are invited to taste, pause, compare and share what they notice.
Refined, but never intimidating.
The story behind the experience
Before the first pairing, Philippe shares the story behind Chocolat Philippe.
It is a story of resilience, reinvention and how chocolate became a source of comfort, beauty and connection.
Born in Belgium and now based in Sydney, Philippe began making chocolate from a deeply personal place: a search for the kind of chocolate he missed, remembered and could not find.
That search became Chocolat Philippe.
Today, every masterclass carries that same spirit. It is an invitation to slow down, taste with curiosity, and discover how chocolate can hold memory, pleasure and meaning.
In partnership with Cassegrain Wines
The Chocolate & Wine Masterclass is presented in partnership with Cassegrain Wines, a collaboration built on shared heritage, craft and a similar way of seeing flavour.
The alignment felt natural from the beginning. Cassegrain Wines sources grapes from selected regions across Australia and transforms them into fine wines. Chocolat Philippe sources cacao beans from carefully chosen origins around the world and transforms them into fine chocolate in Sydney.
One begins with grapes. The other with cacao.
Both are shaped by origin, patience and the maker’s hand.
This shared philosophy sits at the heart of the Masterclass. Each pairing is created as a conversation between wine and chocolate, revealing how two expressions of place can meet, contrast and complement each other.
Together, Chocolat Philippe and Cassegrain Wines create an experience that feels considered, generous and quietly luxurious.
The tasting experience
A typical Masterclass runs for 90 to 120 minutes and is designed to feel intimate, interactive and generous.
Guests are guided through story, craft, chocolate, wine and flavour, with space to ask questions, compare impressions and discover the pairings at their own pace.
The experience can be hosted in a private home, workplace, hospitality venue or event space.
What's included
A private Masterclass includes everything needed for a complete chocolate and wine experience, hosted personally by Monsieur Philippe.
Four chocolate and wine pairings
Four Chocolat Philippe chocolates, each paired with a selected Cassegrain Wines wine.
Seasonal pairing by Monsieur Philippe
An additional pairing selected by Philippe for the occasion.
Cacao tea to conclude
A calm final moment after the tasting.
La Petite Cassegrain Wines Edition
A special four-bar edition for every guest.
Hosted by Monsieur Philippe
Personally hosted by Philippe, founder and chocolate maker.
90 to 120 minute private experience
For private homes, workplaces, hospitality venues and event spaces.
Continue the experience at home
The Chocolate & Wine Masterclass includes a special La Petite Cassegrain Wines Edition for every guest.
Created for the Masterclass in partnership with Cassegrain Wines, this four-bar edition brings together the Chocolat Philippe bars explored during the tasting.
It allows guests to revisit the pairings, share the experience, or continue the conversation after the event.
For those discovering the Masterclass through Cassegrain Wines, the edition is available as an at-home tasting box.
Perfect for
A private Chocolate & Wine Masterclass can be adapted for intimate celebrations, corporate gatherings and refined hosted experiences.
Private celebrations
- Birthdays
- Anniversaries
- Dinner parties
- Special occasions
Corporate gatherings
- Team events
- Client entertaining
- Staff appreciation
- End-of-year celebrations
Hospitality partners
- Hotels
- Private clubs
- Wine shops
- Premium guest experiences
What guests said
Reflections from guests who attended a recent Chocolate & Wine Masterclass.
Private group pricing
A private Chocolate & Wine Masterclass starts from $1500 per group.
This includes a 90 to 120 minute guided experience for up to 15 guests, featuring four chocolate and wine pairings, a seasonal pairing selected by Monsieur Philippe, cacao tea, and a La Petite Cassegrain Wines Edition for every guest.
Each experience can be adapted for private celebrations, corporate gatherings and hospitality partnerships.
Travel may apply outside the Sydney metropolitan area.
Enquire or Book
To discuss a private Chocolate & Wine Masterclass, please get in touch.
Share a few details about your occasion, preferred date, location and approximate number of guests. Philippe will come back to you personally.