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Kimberley Chocolates
Chocolatier since 1994
location_on Lilyfield, Sydney
local_activity classes: Chocolate • Baking and Desserts • Perfume Making
4.8 (443)My name is Joseph, and I started Kimberley Chocolates to produce high-quality chocolates in Sydney. I held a BSc in Food Science and wanted to make great chocolate more accessible to our community, including by combining it with flavours like chilli, lemon myrtle, and quandong (Australia's 'native peach'). Kimberley Chocolates won the gold award at the Royal Easter Show Chocolate Competition, and I started to appear in the media more often. People started contacting me to learn more about chocolates, and I realised that there is a great need for chocolate education, and that's where our chocolate workshops started!
But my passions and skills don't just stop at chocolate, I've also spent my fair share of time in perfumeries. I'm qualified in Organic Chemistry and Food Science from the University of NSW and worked for many years with the extraction of oils used for fragrance and food flavouring as well as at Unilever in the laboratory producing and testing perfume. Six years ago, I studied perfumery and with his my newly-refined sense of smell and skills in producing olfactory compositions, I began creating my own perfume. This led to sharing my knowledge and skills with others and three years ago I began running fun, hands-on perfume making classes in Lilyfield. As it is difficult to run classes during COVID-19 the Craft Perfume Box was created to bring the perfume-making experience to your home.
My teaching style is playful and fun, and very hands-on - the more sampling and laughing that happens, the better!
Classes
10 to 16 years
Reviews
(443)
Dianna Do • Nov 2023
Joseph is very insightful, experienced and passionate. My friend and I had an amazing time creating our perfume and we were glad to have been assisted by someone at his level. We learnt so much on the day and will definitely return for more classes with Joseph.
Eve Cogan • Nov 2023
We really enjoyed our perfume, making class! My little sister loved going and getting personal feedback from Joseph and his team who are really friendly. It would’ve been great to be on able to step out for some fresh air amongst all the smells maybe halfway. It also would’ve been great to get a little bit more of a lesson on how to mix sents, rather than just having a sheet of sents we could copy.
Jenny Taylor • Nov 2023
Joseph is kind, humorous and has a lot of chocolate knowledge. The workshop is clean and spacious. The interactive environment works well where you can chat, drink hot chocolate and eat chocolate dipped strawberries in between hands on tasks. A fabulous way to enjoy a Saturday morning- oh and you take home a delicious box of truffle chocolates !
Masaru Tada • Oct 2023
I had Make Your Own Fragrance class with Kimberly Chocolates in Lilyfield.
He and two other assistant teachers were so welcoming, helpful and approachable. The location is easy to access, literally one minute away from the closest bus stop. The venue was so clean with lots of space to walk around the table with various fragrance bottles on. For beginners like me who is so passionate about scents, the ingredients provided there were just right number to explore. Otherwise I wouldn’t be able to leave the venue even after the class! The best part was we were given a wonderful opportunity to experiment freely without thinking too much (I did think too much however!). It is all about pursuing olfactory pleasures whether you have formal (even a little) knowledge of perfumery or not at all. Of course some basic guidelines were given, however, what I love most was the fact that all the attendants were welcomed to try whatever fragrance composition we believed would work! Don’t worry Kimberly would give you some help at the end to balance it out. ;-)
In this class I learnt that I need to trust my own sense rather than thinking too much and just give it a shot!
I left the venue with so much fulfilment about the class as well as myself and also two beautiful original fragrances! Definitely good value and you should try his class. I already would like to go back again!
Yani Sutaniman • Jul 2023
3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
The teacher Joseph was amazing. Very informative. We had a great time.It was a great experience. Furthermore we get to bring home yummy chocolates.
Shelley Hagan • Jun 2023
Very knowledgable teacher - and Yvonne - every household needs a Yvonne!
Venue was spacious, clean and easy to access.
The chocolates were delicious, seemed so easy, and hopefully some transferable skills to do at home. Great value for money as we took home a lot of chocolate - if we didn't eat it at the time - and a great bunch of strangers to learn with.
Kajal Naidu • Jun 2023
This class is so much fun! Joseph is an excellent teacher with a wonderful sense of humour. He provided some very helpful tips and written instructions after the class. I can’t wait to try making some chocolates at home!
Brianna Cook • Jun 2023
Absolutely loved it! Could have kept mixing all day.
Joseph’s nose was incredible he was able to help us and elevate out scents.
His historical knowledge of perfume and Chanel was fascinating we could have quizzed him about any of it and he’d have an answer. Thank you for a wonderful morning!
Victoria Carter • Jun 2023
10 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews
The class was perfect, the teachers were very good at teaching the class and it was so immersive. We felt included and learned about chocolate while eating it Perfect in every way!
Marguerida Lyras • May 2023
The chocolate making was a fantastic experience. Joseph is so passionate and knowledgeable about chocolate. There were ample flavours available to choose from and he was very generous with the amount of chocolates we made (and ate during the making!). I went with my daughter and had a lot of fun. What we learnt the most was how to make tempered chocolate using a very simplistic method.
Will do it again in a heartbeat.
Thanks Joseph and Yvonne.
Caitlin O'Connor • May 2023
This class was so much fun. I loved the freedom we had to play with the different oils - I thought it would be quite a controlled process, but instead, they let us experiment with the scents and be creative! We were given some guides as to what oils pair together well, and our teachers also provided one-on-one help and advice in relation to our individual perfumes. Very relaxed vibes - I also adored the location at the house - it was so poetic and elegant. My partner and I are excited to use our own specialty perfumes! We came away with two each. Great experience, highly recommend.
Eric Chen • May 2023
Great experience, super knowledge teachers and so fun! The perfumes came out so nice too.
Marg • May 2023
The teachers were very informative and made sure we were happy with our fragrances before we left. Lots of different varieties to choose from to get the fragrance we liked. Would highly recommend this class :)
Joanne Rutkowski • May 2023
7 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews
Yvonne and Joseph were wonderful teachers! They were both incredibly knowledgeable and patient. Very happy with what I ended up with!
Naomi Miller • Apr 2023
Joseph was friendly, patient and knowledgeable. The class format was well thought out and moved at a constant pace.
The ingredients uses were of the highest quality and produced delicious chocolates.
Would 100% recommend
Francesca Anstee • Apr 2023
Joseph and Yvonne both very knowledgable on perfume making & its history. Really enjoyed making my own scent and getting to take two bottles home!
Kelly Jin • Jan 2023
The teachers we had were super friendly and helpful. They made the whole experience fun and individualised. Absolutely loved it! :)
Julie Samerski • Jan 2023
4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews
I had a very enjoyable morning making both an oil based and alcohol based perfume.
Joseph presented a short talk on the history of personal fragrances then gave us a sheet detailing some suggested blends grouped under the required top, heart and base notes.
I now have two of my own special perfumes to treasure and a new understanding of the process of blending of fragrances.
Katerina Snow • Jan 2023
Fantastic and super yummyWould definitely go again.Joseph and Yvonne were super personable and calm throughout the workshop which I really appreciated with my mum who doesnt speak English. Well done!
Marc Harry • Oct 2022
21 ClassBento workshops attended • 20 reviews
Absolutely delightful, just loved this training class. Much information, a lot of fun. Delicious, training place excellent, trainer perfect. I have so many yummy chocolates to take home mmm
Beatrice Roberts • Oct 2022
2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
Joseph was fantastic and so helpful. He gave a wonderful background into the history of perfume. My sister and I had the best time + felt very looked after. It was a magical day
Jooliet Lau • Sep 2022
3 ClassBento workshops attended
Love the class. Not only we learnt about the history of perfume, we also got to make our very own perfume. Will definitely do the class again :)
Natasha Tedja • Sep 2022
The class is great for beginners and it provides you with a lot of freedom to make 2 signature scents just for you. I enjoyed the little history behind perfume and the wide variety of fragrances available and you can tell the teachers are very knowledgeable.
There was a little mix up with class numbers but it shouldn't deter as everyone had ample time to experiment and gain feedback to perfect their scents.
Linda Browne • Sep 2022
Loved the whole experience. Teachers were great and really helpful and fun. Went with adult kids, son 23 daughter 26 and we all had the best time and made some fine fragrances. We all want to do more classes. Thanks Class Bento
Linette Voller • Sep 2022
2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
Very knowledgeable teacher and a wide range of scents to work with. It was amazing to smell what other classmates came up with, our perfumes were all so different The venue was beautiful and I loved that we got to try to make more than one perfume, and that if it didn’t work out, they had the skill to suggest the right notes to balance it out. Good value for money and I’m very tempted to go again
Leila Alem • Sep 2022
The teacher is very knowledgeable & just a very nice person . He makes the workshop engaging & fun . I would 150% recommend it
Paige Nguyen • Aug 2022
3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews
Enjoyable experience. Joseph and his assistant were so knowledgeable and warm. Good location, super close to Summer Hill station (around 5 mins walking). There were many choices of fragrance to choose from. The class began with perfume history and introduction of top note, heart note and last note. Joseph gave us a paper of perfume recipes that we could use as examples and tips to make a good perfume then we could go freely to make our own. Joseph and his lovely assistant also gave us suggestions based on what we want our perfume to be like, which was super helpful. Highly recommended!
Nikki Glover • Jun 2022
This as so much fun, the teachers were so friendly and helpful & I left with 2 fragrances made by me :)
Shelley McQueen • Jun 2022
3 ClassBento workshops attended
The make your own perfume class was great.
First up some really interesting information on the history of perfume then an explanation about Base notes, top notes and heart notes.
Then it’s time to create, So many possibilities and if you get a bit too carried away, Joseph is happy to help you get to the scent you’re after.
You leave with two cute 30ml bottles of perfume. Two different scents of your creation.
Everyone was lovely including the other attendees. Was a simply lovely afternoon. I highly recommend it.
I wondered if the scents are all vegan as I have many vegan friends who would love this.
Maria Melendres • Jun 2022
4 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
Kimberley was a lovely man who explained the history of perfume and coco Chanel. He helped us mix our perfume on the direction we want to achieve. Definitely worth going
Rocky Krishnan • Jun 2022
Joseph, our teacher was friendly extremely helpful in guiding this Worksop given fifteen students descending him on simultaneously for help.
Very generous of him to have opened his own house as the workshop couldn't go ahead in the original place planned.
The Worksop had plenty of supplies and essential.oils for all of us.
While you are not going set a light in the world of perfumery, you certainly will make and take home one or two of your creations. To this end you have half dozen set formulations to start off from.
Excellent and certainly valuable introduction to the seductive world of perfume.
Highly recommend it.
Mercedes Potter • Jun 2022
This class was unlike anything I have ever experience before, 5 massive gold stars. Joseph is not only passionate, but incredibly knowledgable when it comes to all things scent related. If you’re looking for a fun and interesting outing then this is for you. Looking forward to taking the eau du parfum class late in the year, and any more in depth classes which may become available. Can’t wait to wear my new beautiful signature scents.
Sharon Cavey • May 2022
Had a lovely time learning about the different notes to a perfume and the history of perfume making. Joseph is very passionate and Yvonne super helpful in guiding you to creating a finished scent. I love the two scents I came away with, especially as they're unique to me :)
Lydia Chegwidden • May 2022
It was a fun workshop, but a bit more explanation of fragrance blending would have been beneficial before we were let loose to make our own blends.
Karen Kong • May 2022
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Went to this class with my close friend and partner. We all really loved it, learnt lots about fragrances and how to balance all the notes. Got to take home two fragrances each that we created ourselves ☺️
Payal Gidwani • May 2022
Cool experience! We got to test out so many cool combinations of ingredients, and Joseph guided us on how to better balance our concoctions. Would recommend as a great date night activity.
Abi Biscocho • Apr 2022
3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews
Cheaper than buying your high end perfume! You get to know about the process and smell scents you’ve never heard and imagined! Good for dates!
Sara Derballa • Mar 2022
2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
A fantastic experience for the perfume aficionado! Joseph, is a wonderful host and a fountain of knowledge. Yvonne, a generous and vivacious counterpart. I loved creating my two signature scents. Thank you for the tips, the history lesson, the handmade chocolates and those 5 drops of transcending Jasmine scent
Nathan Ball • Mar 2022
Perfect class, Joseph and Yvonne were so friendly, knowledgeable and hands-on. Plenty of time to explore all of the scents and understand what works well together. Really great morning, would definitely recommend.
Kristy Jubb • Feb 2022
Yvonne and Joseph were great teachers.
Joseph is very knowledgeable with the origins of perfume. We learned a lot from his introduction.
I will say it was very overwhelming but Yvonne was floating around helping the students with deciphering which scent they need to add to get the their desired finished product.
Once we were happy with the scent we took it to Joseph. He would give you his opinion, test it on your skin to see if it works well and then sprays it as the final step.
I bought this for me and my sister as her birthday gift.
We had a lot of fun and can't wait to attend another session down the track.
We got to take home 2 lovely bottles of perfume.
Great class and I would highly recommend it.
Clarisse Salazar • Jan 2022
2 ClassBento workshops attended
The class was amazing! Joseph was a brilliant teacher - it was great to learn about the history of perfume and see his expertise as he perfected our scents. The workshop was a lovely experience and we're beyond thrilled with the perfumes we took home. Would definitely recommend (especially as a date!) and looking forward to attending more of Kimberley Chocolates' classes in the future.
Debby Bennett • Jan 2022
4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews
What a great experience. We not only learnt a lot but had a lot of fun as well. Highly recommend this class and can’t wait to do another.
Lin • Oct 2021
Joseph and Yvonne were an absolute joy! Very friendly, knowledgeable and supportive in their approach to the class. I’m so happy with my fragrances x
Joanne Rutkowski • Oct 2021
7 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews
A super informative and enjoyable class. Joseph & Yvonne were knowledgeable and encouraging teachers! Highly recommended :)
Senali Mel • Jun 2021
2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
We had such a fun time making our own fragrances in this class. Joseph provided a great overview and answered all our questions. Yvonne and Joseph were very helpful at guiding us as we created our fragrances with their expertise.
Great class! Have recommended it to my friends already.
Jo Balfour • Jun 2021
2 ClassBento workshops attended
What an amazing class - very practical and you come away with two of your own bottles of unique fragrances!
Jospeh is a terrific teacher and don’t worry, he totally helps if you go a bit wrong.
Could not recommend more highly!
Amy McManus • May 2021
2 ClassBento workshops attended
Took my friend for his 30th Birthday, and we had a blast.
Such a great memory we will not have forever :)
Meagan Soley • May 2021
What a cool experience So much fun and amazing information and guidance from Joseph. Such an enjoyable time. Thank you
Ella Bruniges • Apr 2021
Joseph was great, explained things really well and asked if there were questions throughout the class. He and his assistant were approachable and friendly with a chilled attitude. He was very knowledgeable and a great teacher.
The only thing you need is an apron, all the rest of the material was given.
What I learnt:
How to make ganache (for chocolate mould/truffles
How to temper chocolate
I got a box of chocolates by the end, of ganache filled moulded chocolates, chocolate dipped chocolates, chocolate truffles, strawberries dipped in chocolate and a Turkish delight dipped in chocolate.
I feel confident now in trying to make my own chocolates.
Most people came with a friend/family member. I was on my own and it was fine.
A really great class.
Sharon Stockwell • Apr 2021
2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
Joseph was very obliging to make sure we all were happy with our creations! Such fun working with all the different scents in a fun and friendly atmosphere. So glad I attended. I have been wearing my lovely perfumes and remembering the experience of making them.
Tessa Bartone • Apr 2021
2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews
Fantastic class, fun and Joseph was very helpful and entertaining! Really reccomend this as a lovely thing to do with a friend or partner! Can’t wait to do another class with him :)
Emily Lan • Mar 2021
I got this for my partner's birthday gift and we both loved how educational and hands-on the experience was. Joseph was patient and knowledgeable and helped to guide us through the entire process.
Vinh Truong • Mar 2021
Good insights about perfume. Joseph is welcoming and friendly. He also asks what I wanted to create to point me in the right direction. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to practice creating perfumes (he has a big range of ingredients) or simply just a fun session.
Kelly Zurek • Feb 2021
12 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews
Doing Joseph’s classes is like catching up with an old friend.He’s warm & informative.Giving each individual time & answering your questions whilst helping along with the process.Also u get 2 perfumes to keep as a momento of your achievements.I recommend this class.
Yolanda Weyde • Dec 2020
20 ClassBento workshops attended • 18 reviews
Thoroughly enjoyed this workshop learned heaps, Joseph was very helpful and knowledgeable making chocolates, highly recommend this class
Jared Kinsler • Dec 2020
Absolutely loved this course and Joseph was so passionate and knowledgeable. He knew exactly what was missing in our scents to make them better, including what combination of scents worked together and what ones didn't. It was also really great to have a small class size of ~10 which meant we got lots of one-on-one help. I would highly recommend this course!
