Chocolatier's Lab

Sweet Foundations: Cookies, Squares & Quickbreads 👩‍🍳

From delicate French macarons to buttery shortbread, fudgy brownies, and golden banana loaves. Learn the timeless recipes and techniques every baker should master in this immersive two-day class at Chocolatier’s Lab, guided by Chef Ely Salar and team.

📅 April 25 - 26, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Chocolatier's Lab, BF Homes, Parañaque

🤝 In partnership with:
Patisserie Le Choux-Colat by Chef Ely
Aton Cacao
Elle & Vire Professionnel - Philippines

📩 Send us a DM or contact +63 917 155 4488 to enroll.
Limited slots only!

You’ve taken the first step, now it’s time to go further. 🍫✨

If you’ve completed our previous chocolate masterclass, this is your next level.

𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗻-𝘁𝗼-𝗕𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟮 (𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱) is designed for those ready to move beyond recipes and start creating with intention.

👨‍🍳 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫:
• New flavored bean-to-bar chocolate with chocolate inclusions
• Shelf-stable ganache formulation
• Sugar functionality & texture control
• Multi-layer bonbons
• Modern Bonbon Design
• Caramel Candies
• Nougat
• Snack Bar

This is where your skills become more refined, more precise, and more professional—transforming your creations into premium, market-ready products.

📅 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮–𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
⏰ 𝟴:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠 – 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠
📍 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗯, 𝗕𝗙 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮ñ𝗮𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮)

🤝 In partnership with:
Patisserie Le Choux-Colat by Chef Ely
Aton Cacao
Elle & Vire Professionnel - Philippines

⚠️ Limited slots only to ensure a focused, hands-on experience.

Ready to level up your craft? Send us a message to secure your slot. 💬

For those who seek refinement.

Look out for what’s coming.
Limited slots.

One program. Twelve days. A complete pastry foundation. 🍰✨

If you’re looking for a program that truly prepares you for professional pastry work, this is it.

The Pastry Arts Intensive Program 2026 is a 12-day, face-to-face, hands-on journey designed to develop well-rounded, industry-ready pastry professionals from classic foundations to modern plated desserts and refined chocolate creations.

Led by Chef Ely Salar, an experienced pastry chef, chocolatier, chocolate maker and educator, this program goes beyond following recipes. You’ll learn the principles behind techniques, build consistency through repetition, and gain the confidence to apply your skills in real kitchen and business settings.

Over twelve in-depth sessions, you will learn:
– Core pastry fundamentals and modern techniques
– Artisan breads and laminated doughs
– Tarts, cakes, entremets, and petit gâteaux
– Plated desserts and professional presentation
– Modern pastries and chocolate confections

This is not a short workshop.
It is a comprehensive training program created for those serious about mastery, growth, and long-term development.

✨ 12 Days of Pastry Excellence
📅 April 25 - June 14, 2026 (weekends only)
📍 Chocolatier’s Lab, BF Homes, Parañaque
⏰ 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Limited slots only to ensure focused mentoring and hands-on learning.

In partnership with:
Patisserie Le Choux-Colat by Chef Ely
Aton Cacao
Elle & Vire Professionnel - Philippines

📩 Send us a DM or contact +63 917 155 4488 to enroll.

Join 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗳 𝗘𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿 together with special guest 𝗠é𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝗺𝗶𝘅 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 for an exclusive Handcrafted Chocolate Bonbon Class, featuring a bonus recipe: 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿.

Learn the art of creating stunning, vibrant chocolate bonbons from technique to finishing.

📅 April 11, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Chocolatier’s Lab, 205 Aguirre Ave., BF Homes, Parañaque City

Limited slots available!
Reserve your spot now: +63 917 155 4488

𝗜𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵
Patisserie Le Choux-Colat by Chef Ely
Aton Cacao
Elle & Vire Professionnel - Philippines
Bamix Philippines
Bamix of Switzerland

FLAKEY, BUTTERY & CHOCOLATEY ~ CROISSANT MASTERCLASS (BATCH 10) ✨🥐

The sound of a crisp bite.
The honeycomb interior.
The aroma of butter and chocolate in the oven.

In this immersive 2-day workshop, discover the secrets behind truly great croissants from proper dough development and lamination to shaping, proofing, and baking with confidence guided by Chef Ely Salar and team.

Learn how technique transforms simple ingredients into bakery-level pastries you’ll be proud to serve.

📅 April 28 - 29, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Chocolatier’s Lab, BF Homes, Parañaque City

🤝 In partnership with:
Patisserie Le Choux-Colat by Chef Ely
Aton Cacao
Elle & Vire Professionnel - Philippines

📩 Send us a DM or contact +63 917 155 4488 to enroll.
Limited slots only, don’t miss this buttery weekend!

ENTREMET CAKES & PETIT GÂTEAUX MASTERCLASS BATCH 13 🍰✨

Ready to elevate your pastry craft?
Dive into the world of intricately crafted entremet cakes where flavor, texture, design and precision come together.

In this exclusive 2-day masterclass, learn directly from the experts as you master everything from flavor development and layering to mirror glazing, finishing and flawless ex*****on guided by Chef Ely Salar and team.

This is your chance to create show-stopping desserts with confidence, artistry, and intention.

📅 April 21 - 22, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Chocolatier’s Lab, BF Homes, Parañaque City

🤝 In partnership with:
Patisserie Le Choux-Colat by Chef Ely
Aton Cacao
Elle & Vire Professionnel - Philippines

📩 Send us a DM or contact +63 917 155 4488 to enroll.
Limited slots only, secure your spot now!

🥥🍫 Coconut Truffles

Soft chocolate ganache rolled in delicate coconut flakes - simple in appearance, yet deeply technical in craft.

Learn how to create truffles like these at Chocolatier’s Lab, where precision, balance, and technique come together.

MODERN PASTRY & CHOCOLATE CONFECTION (BATCH 2) 🍫🍰

Step into the artistry of modern pastry and chocolate.

From delicate French choux pastries to elegant verrines and refined petit gâteaux, this immersive class explores the techniques behind beautifully crafted desserts and chocolate confections guided by Chef Ely Salar and team.

Learn the fundamentals that pastry chefs and chocolatiers rely on: balanced flavors, refined textures, precise techniques, and thoughtful presentation that transforms desserts into memorable creations.

📅 March 28–29, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Chocolatier’s Lab, BF Homes, Parañaque City

🤝 In partnership with:
Patisserie Le Choux-Colat by Chef Ely

Elle & Vire Professionnel - Philippines

📩 Send us a DM or contact +63 917 155 4488 to enroll.
Limited slots available, reserve your seat now.