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Ganaches, Techniques and Formulations
A ganache is not just a mixture of chocolate and...
02/10/2025
The Castelli School of Chocolate
An innovative and pioneering initiative for being the first chocolate school in Brazil to launch a Professional Program in Chocolate, covering Bean to Bar (from bean to bar), the Castelli School of Chocolate is a national reference in its field. It has been part of the history of Brazilian cocoa and chocolate since 2012, when it was launched at the Salon Du Chocolat in Paris, together with representatives of Brazilian cocoa and chocolates.
It was conceived by Castelli School of Hospitality, a Higher Education Institution accredited at the time by the Ministry of Education (2000) and founded by Professor Geraldo Castelli. Excellence, commitment and passion for education in hospitality made its name a reference.
Castelli has over 25 years of experience in the educational field.
Our programs and courses
Professional Program in Chocolate and a Program of Short Courses (online, live online and in-person courses).
Featured Courses:
Master Professional Program in Chocolate Arts & Business. 2026.
- Date: 04/05/2026
- Course Hours: max 399h
- Duration: from 2 to 12 months
Professional Program in Chocolate Production & Business
- Date: 04/05/2026
- Course Hours: 225h
- Duration: 7 months
Professional Program in Chocolate Design & Innovation
- Date: 04/05/2026
- Course Hours: 204h
- Duration: 5 months
Chocolate from Bean to Bar
- Date: Coming soon
- Course Hours: Immediate start
- Duration: 12 months access.
Masterclass with Ecole Ducasse - France
- Date: 13/04/2026
- Course Hours: FRANCE
- Duration: 2 weeks | ÉCOLE DUCASSE
Chocolate Sculptures
- Date: Coming soon
- Course Hours: Immediate start
- Duration: 12 months access.
100% Online Courses:
Chocolate Brands
Directory of brands from professionals who studied with us.
Let's talk about chocolate
Aimed at engaging and raising awareness for conscious chocolate consumption, we bring you a series of content pieces.
What Our Students and Instructors Say
We love to see the sparkle in the eyes, both of instructors when sharing knowledge and of students when receiving it. That's why we love sharing stories!
Why choose Castelli School of Chocolate
- Pioneering, Tradition and Innovation: Our brand carries a trajectory of over 20 years in higher education. It was conceived by Castelli School of Hospitality, a Higher Education Institution accredited by the Ministry of Education (2000–2018). Excellence, commitment and passion for hospitality education have made the name a reference and a recognized brand.
- Approach: All content, methodologies, technologies, practices and experiences are designed to build knowledge, develop skills and shape the attitudes required of a chocolate professional. The Programs are aimed at professionals seeking improvement or career change and at enthusiasts. The Professional Program offers an innovative formative proposal, with live online classes, hands-on practical sessions in the School’s laboratories and field experiences on cocoa farms.
- Instructors: A teaching staff made up of professionals renowned both nationally and internationally.
- Castelli School of Chocolate Certification: As the legacy of over 20 years in higher education linked to the Ministry of Education, Castelli School of Chocolate embodies education, hospitality, professionalism, innovation, entrepreneurship and passion. Following global trends in the educational market, since 2019 the brand's positioning allows Castelli School of Chocolate Making to endorse all its programs, which are nationally recognized.
- The dream of changing careers, starting a business or improving your chocolate skills with Castelli: Many new entrepreneurs have emerged since 2012, the year the School was founded. Proof of this are the many professionals trained by the School who today own their own chocolate brands — some already nationally and internationally awarded — or who work in the cocoa and chocolate production chain in prominent roles. Many of these stories are featured in the Brands Guide.