Cooking Class: Make Dubai Chocolate Bars With Chef Tissany at a Ballard Cidery
Make the viral Dubai chocolate bar from scratch in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Tissany.
You’ll step into the role of chocolatier as Chef Tissany guides you through professional chocolate-tempering techniques to create smooth, glossy bars that look just as good as they taste. Working with dark and milk chocolate, you’ll fill your bars with nutty pistachio paste or crunchy crushed pistachios, then add a Middle Eastern twist with tahini, kataifi and natural sweetness from sugar or date syrup. With access to over 200 candy molds, you’ll design a chocolate bar that’s completely your own. Book your chocolate-making class today!
What’s Included
- A fun, hands-on cooking class led by Chef Tissany
- An authentic chocolate-making experience hosted at a local public venue in Seattle (venue varies by date)
- All fresh ingredients and professional cooking tools provided
- Expert techniques, tips and chef insights you can use long after class
What to Expect
- Step-by-step guidance from Chef Tissany, who makes every technique approachable
- A welcoming, beginner-friendly chocolate-making class in Seattle with zero pressure on skill level
- Plenty of tasting, laughter and learning as you grow your kitchen confidence
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Dubai Chocolate Bars
With dark and milk chocolate, pistachio paste or crushed pistachios, tahini, kataifi, butter or plant-based butter, sugar or date syrup and sea salt
Cooking classes on Classpop! are designed to be fun, social events. Feel free to purchase wine or beer at the venue to enjoy during the class.
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 4
- Maximum Guests 25
- Event Duration 2 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- Restrictions Must be 21 years of age or older to attend.
- LabelsGourmet, Beginner, Date Night, Fun, Chocolate Making, Mother's Day
Reviews Guests Left For This Experience
Roberta
23 Mar 2026
I had such a great time in this class and the chocolate turned out delicious! I’m excited to join the next classes!
Chirangivi
21 Mar 2026
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Reviews Guests Left For Other Experiences
Jeanetta
16 Feb 2026
We had such a great time making chocolate with Chef Tissany. The class was fun, interactive and the Chef's energy is unmatched. This was our first cooking class together, and it was the perfect thing to do for our first Valentine's as newlyweds. Thank you Chef Tissany for providing such a memorable experience! <3
Event location: 5201 15th ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107, Seattle, WA, 98104
Venue Type: Bar
Location is based on class date. Please select the date you plan to attend to see the correct location.
Meet your chef
Chef Tissany is a seasoned holistic chef with over 20 years of culinary experience rooted in wellness, culture and community. She is formally trained and specializes in plant-forward cuisine spanning vegan, Asian, African, Southern comfort and classic American cooking. In addition to her culinary work, she is a wellness coach and healthy baker who designs thoughtful curricula, mentors diverse community groups and leads engaging, hands-on classes. Her work blends nourishment, intention and deeply personal dining experiences.
