YACP Courses
At the Yorkshire Academy of Chocolate & Patisserie you can indulge your love of chocolate and patisserie, learn new techniques, hone your existing skills and pick up new and exciting recipes.
Just a five minute walk from Scarborough train station, our hand-picked team of expert chefs and instructors will teach you new skills and inspire your creativity.
We offer a range of courses on chocolate, sugar work, patisserie, bakery, plated dessert, mould making, chocolate showpieces, cocoa butter painting and sugar craft.
Events and Team Building
Looking for an event with a difference?
Cooking and creating is lots of fun and very sociable, so it’s the perfect activity to do with friends and colleagues or if you are looking to inspire and develop your team.
We can offer you a memorable and entertaining experience for corporate and team-building events.
Just get in touch to find out what we can do for you at the Yorkshire Academy of Chocolate & Patisserie.

Andrew Thwaite Chocolatier, the website of Andrew Thwaite (YACP founder), is THE place to go for one to one training in chocolate work, consultancy services, recipe development, and to find out about the Chocolate Room, public speaking and demonstrations.
Upcoming Courses
10 December, 2023
4 hours
£65 per child
Testimonials
Anyone who has a passion for chocolate should train or attend a course here at least once. I guarantee you’ll be back!!
Phillip Jones
I wish I had known about Andrew Thwaite and this amazing academy when I started my business 20 years ago.
Elli Rose
Andrew never fails to impress me with his skills and standard of work, he always teaches me something!
Rosemary Shrager
Andrew has the uncanny ability to make you feel at ease... he is a “must have” for all up and coming chocolatiers!
Charlotte Calver
We wouldn’t be where we are now without Andrew’s training and encouragement, it gave us the confidence to start our business.
Claire Burnet
An amazing, enjoyable and educational introduction into the world of chocolate with an incredibly talented chocolatier.
Amanda Torkington