Kimberley Chocolates, baking and desserts and perfume making teacher

Kimberley Chocolates

Kimberley Chocolates

Chocolatier since 1994

location_on Lilyfield, Sydney

local_activity classes: ChocolateSpiritualityBaking and DessertsPerfume MakingBody and Soul

4.8 (470)

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 so I began running fun, hands-on perfume making classes in Lilyfield.

My teaching style is playful and fun, and very hands-on - the more sampling and laughing that happens, the better!






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Reviews

(470)


Dasol Yoo Apr 2024


It was such a fun and amazing time! I believe we all got to make perfumes that we wanted

Siobhan Tait Apr 2024


Really informative, hands on and interactive class. Went as a solo participant and enjoyed learning about some of the history and how different perfumes were created. Joseph was very knowledgeable and students were given free rein to be creative and experiment to create their own signature scents. Highly recommend!

Aoife Reilly Mar 2024


I would definitely recommend this workshop. It was so informative and enjoyable! Joseph and Yvonne were brilliant instructors. We learned so much about chocolate making and came home with boxes full of chocolate.

Van Tri Huynh Mar 2024


Was great, Joseph was a patient and funny instructor, able to provide answers to all our questions regarding chocolate. Definitely recommend those that want to have a try in chocolate making!

Katariina Kimpimaki Mar 2024


I spent a fun day, learning how to make ganache and most importantly, how to temper chocolate. (I've been struggling with it before.)

For the love of chocolate, I recommend this to everyone with a sweet tooth!

Richard Whiteford Mar 2024


Great fun and informative. Joseph was so knowledgeable. was great to get some new fragrance

Juliana Labanca Roque Mar 2024


This class is really fun but not too informative about the chocolate making process. You will use a mold to make chocolate shells, fill up with ganache and then cover it with more chocolate, let it set and remove the chocolate truffles from the mold. Joseph was a great instructor. Would have been nice making it from scratch, tempering the chocolate and all but apparently this is shown in another class (longer).

Teacher's response

Thank you for your feedback. This Fun Truffle Workshop is described in the summary listed on ClassBento. We have another class The Ultimate Chocolate workshop where you can make your own ganache, hand dip the ganache with tempered chocolate, and teach you how to temper chocolate and moulding chocolate using your handmade ganache. We'd love to see you there.

Lucas Cheah Feb 2024


What I expected, wouldn’t change anything in my personal opinion. The options were plenty and was a relaxed and fun mood

Kailyn Cloutier Feb 2024


Very fun workshop, with instructors who are friendly, patient, and know their fragrances. Loved the scents I put together in this workshop!

Simona Mauro Feb 2024


The lesson was a lot more fun than anticipated, and we learnt a lot. Joseph is obviously very knowledgeable and enjoys what he does. Yvonne was so nice also!
We are both vegans and there were absolutely no problems with us taking part in the class (we just had to bring our own coconut cream or other non-dairy cream) - and in fact, another vegan was in the class also!
Would recommend!

Ultimate Chocolate Making Class review by Simona Mauro - Sydney

Lisa Bucolo Feb 2024


I received the truffle class experience as a gift so attended solo. It was a fun morning with a lovely group. Joseph made sure that everyone had an enjoyable time (together with his assistance, Yvonne). Delicious rose hot chocolate to die for and a wonderful box of chocolates to take home. Highly recommend!

Ellie Walsh Feb 2024


Great class for someone to get the basic knowledge of chocolate. Joseph was great and makes you feel relaxed and comfortable and that anyone can master chocolate.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

Ira Moentaco Feb 2024


What a great Saturday morning class! My friends and I had so much fun learning how to make chocolate truffles and an even better time eating the chocolates that we made. We each prepared our own chocolate moulds and filled them with various ganache fillings. As we waited for the chocolates to set, we were provided with the most delicious hot chocolate whilst learning more about its history. Joseph and his team were wonderful in making sure everyone had fun and judging by the smiles on everyone's faces, we absolutely did! Highly recommended and thank you!

Kelly Roberts Feb 2024


Joseph was very informative and knowledgeable. No questions were off limits and gave answers easy to follow and understand. He also makes a great Turkish coffee.

Lisa Wainiqolo Feb 2024


I loved the class, I got to learn a little about the history of perfume aswell which was actually really interestinf! It is definitely a class I will recommend to everyone I know :)

Elizabeth Nisbett Feb 2024


Had a really enjoyable day learning to make truffles and chocolates. The most exciting was learning how to temper chocolate which Joseph explained and demonstrated. Fun class and get to take home a box of yummy goodies.

Irene Makis Feb 2024


What a Fantastic experience
Absolutely enjoyed the class and we took home two beautiful bottles of our own perfume.

Highly recommended

Perfume Making class review by Irene Makis - Sydney

John Monck Jan 2024


Joseph was very knowledgeable and made chocolate making seem easy. I thoroughly enjoyed our chocolate making class.

James Day Jan 2024


Fun bit of history and good practical part too very enjoyable and worth the time and money.

Jackie Cole Jan 2024


Maybe some tea, coffee, water and a muffin or biscuits or scones or a snack

Kristi Davies-Weir Jan 2024


My daughters and I loved this workshop. The staff were so helpful, guiding us through creating our fragrances. We all walked out, very proud of our creations. We would recommend Joseph's workshops to everyone as he is so welcoming and puts everyone at ease. Thank you for another lovely morning.

Sigrid Elena Yaru Jan 2024


Joseph was phenomenal! He was the best teacher, with insightful knowledge about chocolate. This class was a birthday present from my girlfriends and I took my partner along; It was enjoyable and educational, and not knowing what to expect, it turned out to be a fantastic experience. Aside from the final result of the chocolate truffles, Joseph was the highlight, so much so that I have already recommended to everyone that they need to book a class with him!

Kristi Davies-Weir Jan 2024


What is not to love, chocolate and fun. Joseph made the experience a lot of fun and put everyone at ease. We all learnt something new and got to take home some delicious chocolates. My daughters and I loved it!

Raneem Kazal Dec 2023


This was more than a class; it was an experience. Joseph was a knowledgeable and engaging instructor, who made the chocolate making process simple. Feeling confident to replicate at home.
Highly recommend for chocolate lovers.
Thank you Joseph and Yvonne!

Heike Burnet Dec 2023


The girls had an absolute ball at my daughter's birthday party. Joseph and Yvonne were fabulous hosts, very patient and kind. And the chocolates were delicious.
Thank you so much

Mallorie Cini Dec 2023


It was an informative and fun class. Would highly recommend to do with friends or partner.

Max Young Dec 2023


Could of made the chocolate and filling in the chocolate class, but was nice knowing the history of chocolate

Charlie Macdonald Nov 2023


What a triumph this class was! Joseph was incredibly knowledgeable and was keen to share his knowledge with us all. The class was fun and informative. Yvonne was tireless behind the scenes cleaning, clearing, washing up and organising with grace and good cheer. The other class members were delightful and as a group we generated a lot of fun. Not only armed with a new skill, we came away with an incredibly generous amount of delicious chocolates to share with friends and family. Thank you both for a truly unforgettable experience. Clare and Charlie xx

Jane Bradshaw Nov 2023


This chocolate making class was fantastic . I learnt heaps about creating best chocolates. Thank you

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.

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Dianna Do - Sydney

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.

Navira Trimansyah Nov 2023


Joseph, Yvonne and Mustafa were all really helpful in giving suggestions as to how make our scents smell a lot better and guided us throughout the session. It was really fun and most definitely would reccommend for those looking to have a bit of fun making their own scent

Ida Shapievsky Nov 2023


Workshop was fun and informative. Made it easy to replicate at home. So tasty as well.

Denise Shaw Nov 2023

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Great class. Teacher very personable enjoyed it very much. Recommend this class as a great entry into chocolate making

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 !

Fun Chocolate Truffle Workshop review by Jenny Taylor - Sydney

Leon Hillier Oct 2023


Fun time making our selected chocolates. Joseph our teacher was very informative and his extensive experience and knowledge really helped us readily understand the chocolate making procedures that we needed to follow. End result chocolates were extremely tasty and looked the part also.

Alex York Oct 2023


The class was great fun. Joseph and Yvonne were lovely teachers and the chocolate that we made was amazing!

Mariam Abdel-Salam Oct 2023


I loved this workshop! Everything is provided for you and Joseph gave us some historical background on perfumes and fragrances. Joseph and Yvonne were so helpful in guiding us to make the perfumes and also helping us fix them. Highly recommended and perfect for beginners!

Ahmad Oct 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


It’s amazing the scent/colour you can put in a bottle! Lovely nice done

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!

Carly Wright Oct 2023


Teacher Joseph and Yvonne were so lovely, really enjoyed the class and LOVED the chocolates we got to take home. Really enjoyed the experience

Szilvia Gyorgy Sep 2023


Excellent immersive experience, thank you for your expert guidance and for fixing the balance in the bottle.

Judith Hughes Aug 2023


This was a fun class with friends and have some nice summer perfume to add to my collection …

Lianne Richards Aug 2023

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


This was a lovely way to spend a couple of hours the teacher was knowledgeable and very helpful. My comment was the oils that we used could have been arranged to make it a little easier to find.

Sadia Khan Jul 2023


Joseph was an entertaining and professional teacher. He had great charisma and definitely is extremely educated on the components of chocolate. The class answered all my questions and kept me engaged throughout the whole period. Would recommend him to family and friends.

Jan-Maree Brodie Jul 2023


Loved our chocolate making class. Joseph explained the science behind some of the techniques and also made it all seem simple.
We left with lots of chocolate treats too. Yummo

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.

Baking and Desserts class review by Yani Sutaniman - Sydney

Kyra Jones Jul 2023


Teacher was fantastic - the perfect combination of relaxed and instructive.
Thanks Joseph we thoroughly enjoyed it.

Paul Cheung Jul 2023


We really appreciated how accommodating and inclusive the teacher was, and had a really fun time!

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.

Baking and Desserts class review by Shelley Hagan - Sydney

Khana David Jun 2023


Very great teacher Mr Joseph
Great place and environment
Great tools and equipment
Worth everything cent for anyone interested in chocolate making course

Nicole Smith-Bertram Jun 2023


This was a really fun class. Joseph and Yvonne were incredible and we had a blast with the other people attending. I feel I learned a lot and cannot wait to make some chocolates at home! Would 100% recommend.

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!

Baking and Desserts class review by Kajal Naidu - Sydney

Luzette Demont Jun 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Instructor was good. Venue was clean & spacious. Location was easy to find & close to a station / light-rail. There was an excellent variety of fragrances to choose from.

Jolene Hubbard Jun 2023


Yvonne and Joseph were both friendly and extremely knowledgeable. They made the class fun and helped us develop 2 gorgeous, personalised fragrances. Would recommend!

Cornelia Valeontis Jun 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Thoroughly enjoyed the class; it was fun, easygoing and very fragrant! All materials were supplied andI was able to experiment with various oils and carriers from a generous selection. Joseph and Yvonne attended to optional final touches, corrections and answers to numerous questions. I made two scents, very happy with both. Lesson learned - less is better and never underestimate the power and combinations of oils!

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!

Perfume Making class review by Brianna Cook - Sydney

Debbie Lawson-Smith Jun 2023


The teacher was knowledgeable, engaging and funny. The venue was fit for purpose, light and airy and comfortable. I liked the chocolate and the ganaches provided for the chocolate truffle making class, especially the dark chocolate and orange flavoured one - my favourite ever flavour of chocolate! The class was good value for money. I learnt how to make chocolate truffles,the history of chocolate and how chocolate is made from the cacao bean. I would highly recommend this class.

Julian Pelletier Jun 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Great - some might even say he is a gold medallist chocolatier - a chocolatier of an Olympic standard!

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!

Fun Chocolate Truffle Workshop review by Victoria Carter - Sydney

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.

Baking and Desserts class review by Marguerida Lyras - Sydney

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.

Perfume Making class review by Caitlin O'Connor - Sydney

Eric Chen May 2023


Great experience, super knowledge teachers and so fun! The perfumes came out so nice too.

Perfume Making class review by Eric Chen - Sydney

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 :)

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Marg  - Sydney

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!

Perfume Making class review by Joanne Rutkowski - Sydney

Amy Robson May 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Joseph is a fun teacher, and the chocolate/filling is delicious. Great for bigger groups as there is some time you’ll be waiting for your truffles to set.

Vladimir Gligorovski May 2023

56 ClassBento workshops attended • 44 reviews


The chocolate making class was different to the other one but was quite interesting and hands on also it is a great thing to do something so hands on and learn how to make chocolates

Plamenka Apr 2023

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


This chocolate class was a great introduction for beginners in chocolate making as well as having a great teacher. Joseph was very informative and showed us many helpful shortcuts that made chocolate making not that difficult as we thought.

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

Ultimate Chocolate Making Class review by Naomi Miller - Sydney

Vladimir Gligorovski Apr 2023

56 ClassBento workshops attended • 44 reviews


The class was very interesting and quite educational and a nice learning experience also never done something like that before but really thought it was a good learning experience

Jordan Darnley Apr 2023


Very friendly and helpful teachers- great day activity, for both females and males. Will definitely be back!

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!

Perfume Making class review by Francesca Anstee - Sydney

Brendan Jones Mar 2023


We found this class really interesting even though we have never made chocolates before. The science behind ganache and chocolate making was really interesting. All the chocolates we made turned out well (flavours were great!) and we had WAY too much to bring home and are still eating it

Hun Park Mar 2023


Easy to learn. It was very fun and the teacher was friendly. I would recommend

Jacqueline Mann Mar 2023

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews


Joseph was an excellent teacher with great attention to detail. Very enjoyable class in challenging weather. Delightful fun! Lots of goodies to eat there and take away. Excellent all-round!

Sam Falvey Mar 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


The course was a lot of fun. The teacher was excellent, full of knowledge and experience. And of course the chocolate we made was absolutely delicious!

Mustafa Cencik Mar 2023


Joseph is an absolute legend. Love the guy. Very informative and SUPER helpful. 11/10 would recommend!

Ian Mar 2023


Class could involve more hands-on parts of the process, as it boiled down to assembling the chocolate treats, rather than making them.

Most of the time was also spent waiting for others to complete the step. Would help if multiple chocolate flooding machines were available.

Teacher was very knowledgeable in the field, and was very friendly throughout the class.

Emily Lam Mar 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Fun class, it was great learning a bit more about chocolate and how it's made and tasting some nice flavours.

Class is a little less hands-on than I'd like, it'd be cool to be more involved in chocolate making rather than just the assembly of it.

Dianne Crawford Mar 2023

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Enjoyable experience,good knowledge provided comfortable atmosphere good value for money,. Welcoming and accommodating hosts.

Tamara Bishop Mar 2023

13 ClassBento workshops attended • 9 reviews


Although this could be quite an enjoyable class, unfortunately you seem to spend too much time 'in queue' & less time creating which is quite frustrating. This is due to the class being too full.

Julian Harris Feb 2023


I really enjoyed the training and the results were remarkably good! My husband said my chocolates were easily as good as Belle Fleur’s!

Ben Fox Feb 2023

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


The teacher is very engaging and I learnt a lot. I recommend everyone takes this course.

Evren Akbelen Feb 2023


Class was overcrowded and teacher seemed apprehensive to answer questions. Less students would have made it more enjoyable.

Patricia Maclean Feb 2023


From the moment I arrived, I was made to feel welcome. Joseph is a knowledgeable and will stop at nothing to ensure that everyone leaves with a fragrance they’re happy with.
Venue was lovely and all materials were provided and neatly labelled for easy reference.
I loved what I learnt about perfume making and the scents I took away with me.
Would highly recommend this experience and will definitely do it again in the future.

Bratati Parida Feb 2023


We really enjoyed the class. The hosts were super friendly. We learnt a lot about notes.

Amogh Shetty Feb 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Joseph was an excellent host, super knowledgeable and made the entire experience amazing. Would highly recommend

Eunsook Park Feb 2023


Good introduction about how perfume started in the ancient world until now and it made us feel excited.
Also teachers helped us to make a personalized perfume. Overall all of my team members enjoyed it very much and we felt that we had a good value for money throughout the whole experience. Really great & fun team activity
Thank you

Julie Trinh Jan 2023


The teacher was great. The venue was okay, it was a little too dark. Very well resourced. The experience was different and quite fun.

Kelly Jin Jan 2023


The teachers we had were super friendly and helpful. They made the whole experience fun and individualised. Absolutely loved it! :)

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Kelly Jin - Sydney

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.

Perfume Making class review by Julie Samerski - Sydney

Bridgette Gopal Jan 2023


Joseph and Yvonne were friendly and very professional. The class was fun and the finished product delicious. Mine did not last 6 weeks!

Elaine Chen Jan 2023


The class was super fun and the chocolates tasted amazing We got some bonus hot chocolate and fondue to try also :)

Eva Chen Jan 2023

3 ClassBento workshops attended


Great class! So much fun - the chocolate was delicious and both Joseph & Yvonne were great and hilarious

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!

Fun Chocolate Truffle Workshop review by Katerina Snow - Sydney

Monika Lord Dec 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Joseph and Yvonne were amazing! So knowledgeable, kind and fun They were so reassuring when I wasn’t sure if I liked what I was making. They offered tips and tricks on what we could do and always had a smile on their faces. It was such a special experience!

Alia Kassir Dec 2022


Fabulous friendly teacher and assistant, great set-up, and chocolate was super delicious! Thanks for a fun morning!

Olivia Hawks Dec 2022


Joseph & Yvonne were very welcoming & friendly. Locations was easy to get too. Made very yummy truffles. Great few hours with my daughters, other members of class, joseph & team. Will return in the future for either another chocolate or perfume class. Thanks again

Marc Corneli Nov 2022


Very intuitive with detailed explanations. Definitely would recommend to anyone curious about chocolate making process with a twist.

Silvia Floridia Nov 2022


Joseph and Yvonne were great but really a class for people just wanting an introduction to make their own perfumes not really catering for people wanting to learn in depth about fragrances and more in depth knowledge about how fragrances are structured. Fun morning class

Teacher's response

Hi Silvia,

Thank you for your feedback.

In the summary of our introduction to this class, we set out to introduce perfume to the general public. In the class, we provided the opportunity for participants to make a bottle of perfume oil EDP and a bottle of alcohol-based fragrance EDT. We did not advertise as the first of many lessons to teach you all about perfume.

Thanks again for your feedback. I will take this on board and if there are enough people interested in learning in depth about perfume, I will list a longer class.

Regards
Joseph Atallah
Kimberley Chocolates

Cherry Lester Nov 2022


We thoroughly enjoyed our perfume making experience. Joseph was very welcoming, knowledgeable & approachable. Combining the scents we chose was fun & Joseph & his assistant helped us finish off our choices to our satisfaction.

Raven Mason-Uyeda Nov 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


This class was so lovely and such an enjoyable time. Joseph was very attentive, helpful and overall a nice person.

I learnt a lot about perfume making and am considering taking the class again at a later date.

Thanks, Joseph!

Petra Arifeae Nov 2022

17 ClassBento workshops attended • 16 reviews


Very knowledgeable and shared a bit of background about Chanel No. 5. I love his workshop.

Cecile Maggiore Nov 2022


What a great, informative and entertaining workshop! Our hosts were very good at guiding us on the secrets of perfumes while letting us experiment as per our own preferences. Very enjoyable moment. I highly recommend it to anyone, even those who have never thought that perfume making was a thing.

Tammy Bartlett Nov 2022


As a person who doesn’t were perfume, I was a little overwhelmed by all the scents. Joseph was fantastic and very helpful. I was absolutely delighted with my end products. Thank you for a wonderful day.

Alpa Raval Nov 2022


Venue was Very convenient and close to train station. Teachers were very helpful and we enjoyed making our own fragrances. Fun experience, recommended.

Ashleigh Ewin Nov 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


My family and I had a fantastic time! Full of fun and laughter and chocolate :)

Deborah Tzanis Oct 2022


What a delicious class!
I booked this workshop as part of my sister's bachelorette celebrations and found it to be fun and engaging.
Joseph our teacher is passionate and has a good sense of humour.

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

Baking and Desserts class review by Marc Harry - Sydney

Elham Hafiz Oct 2022


This was a really fun experience! I bought it as a birthday present, and they loved it!

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

Perfume Making class review by Beatrice Roberts - Sydney

Allan Perry Oct 2022


Class size was great. There was plenty of parking available. The teach was able to communicate with all clearly and was enjoyable to be with. The teacher gave in depth information on the history and tips about chocolate.

Arielle Lam Sep 2022


Overall, experience was good.
I would have given 5 stars if I had been given the opportunity to do all the steps to make chocolate - from Making ganache, to tempering to preparing/filling chocolate moulds.

Gideon Watts Sep 2022


The class was great! Good fun, good people, everyone brought a very positive attitude to the space.

Joseph and Yvonne run a fun class.

I learned some knowledge and skills that I am definitely going to use in the future!

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 :)

Perfume Making class review by Jooliet Lau - Sydney

Kritika Rutherford Sep 2022


This experience was amazing! Joseph is very knowledgeable and friendly - you can ask him any question and he will answer with a smile
Would do this again in a heartbeat.

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.

Perfume Making class review by Natasha Tedja - Sydney

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

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Linda Browne - Sydney

Susan Livsey Sep 2022


Very happy with the overall experience, Joseph the teacher was lovely and Yvonne his assistant was great too. Very friendly and inviting atmosphere. Joseph shares a little bit of his knowledge regarding the history and origin of perfume , he provides a wide variety of notes to create your own fragrance , also happy with the bottles provided . My daughter and I had a great time , will definitely be going again . Would highly recommend.

Sita Waree Sep 2022


The workshop was very interesting and such a great experience. The hosts were very knowledgeable and guides us through the process, giving great advice (and making sure we go home with great perfumes!). There were so many scents and bases to choose from and it was great to learn how each work (or not) with each other. Overall a great time and would definitely recommend.

Linette Voller Sep 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 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

Perfume Making class review by Linette Voller - Sydney

Francesca Albrecht Sep 2022


Personal, helpful to everyone individually. Great variety to choose from. Good introduction. Maybe a bit more space would be good.

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

Fun Chocolate Truffle Workshop review by Leila Alem - Sydney

Kalli Spencer Sep 2022


A thoroughly enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours with a good friend, partner or family member. Joseph was a genial and patient teacher who clearly enjoys people and what he does. The venue contained all the necessary fixtures to ensure an authentic and interactive experience. Besides learning how to make divine chocolate truffles, Joseph held an informative Q and A session at the end of the class which provided some insight into the origins and history of chocolate. Interacting with my partner (as well as the other class attendees) made for a highly enjoyable and sociable atmosphere. I especially enjoyed the unexpected chocolate dipped fruit/Turkish delight and mint hot chocolate that were provided. But best of all was enjoying the delicious fruits of our labours during (and after) the class.

Jessica Kuo Aug 2022

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews


The class is so fun and enjoyable. The teacher is very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended for anyone who is interested.

Madlene Harb Aug 2022

30 ClassBento workshops attended


Was a lovely friendly man that was extremely helpful during the class and I’d recommend him and Yvonne to people to learn how to make chocolate. It was extremely delicious . Thank You Joseph was a pleasure meeting you ,All the best in the future!

Kelly Choi Aug 2022


The chocolate class was super fun! Joe is a great teacher- you can tell he is passionate about chocolates. Joe explained everything at a good pace and we had plenty of time to ask questions. When I did the class, there was a total of 6 students and it was nice being amongst other chocolate enthusiasts - made for interesting conversation! We also took home a box full of chocolates- this chocolate definitely beats commercial chocolate. Will definitely recommend this class to chocolate lovers! Thank you Joseph and Yvonne!
~Kelly

Sintra Zorlu Aug 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


This class was so enjoyable. Our teacher was knowledgeable, charismatic and fun. I recommend to anyone with interest in fragrance.

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!

Perfume Making class review by Paige Nguyen - Sydney

Carlos Viana Aug 2022


Joseph was very knowledgeable and an experienced chemist. I learnt a lot about the history and composition of perfume as well as having lots of fun making the perfumes.

Victoria Wanigesekera Aug 2022


Delicious chocolates and informative session from Joseph. We had a great learning how to make Truffle chocolates.

Tamara Dytor Aug 2022

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 9 reviews


Would have been great to have a little more instruction but a fun class overall.

Teacher's response

Hi Tamara,

Thanks for providing us with your feedback, we will keep this in mind. We are glad to hear you had fun in our class!

Thanks, Joseph

James Anvia Jul 2022

44 ClassBento workshops attended • 32 reviews


He is a lovely teacher. Vast knowledge . So pleasant . The best class ever . AAA. Thank you

Cheryl Conway Jul 2022


It was very informative and great fun. Perfect to do alone or with a group of friends!

Marlene O'Brien Jul 2022


My Mum & I arrived late, and Joseph was so kind in making us feel comfortable and took the time to give us a 1 on 1. Excellent course learned lots in a short time. Thoroughly enjoyed it. The location was great, the workspace was great and the teachers knew their stuff. Awesome experience.

Lis Buchanan Jul 2022


I enjoyed creating my fragrance but found the process a bit confusing. Clearer instructions would have helped. Having so many little bottles on 2 tables and quite a few participants made it difficult to see all the choices and try them. I think having them set out differently would have helped, in named places for example. It was all a bit disorganised.

Joyce Deng Jul 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


My friend and I enjoyed the class. What a special experience to make your own perfume!

Aneti Utatao Jul 2022


Nice experience .Teacher very good met some lovely friendly people and had fun day with different Scents making up my own perfume Enjoyed .Thank you Joseph and your assistant .❤

Deirdre Geary Jul 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Such fun- well run and speaker Joseph had a great knowledge of scent - Yvonne was lovely too ! Thank you can’t wait to do another one !

Eliza Stewart Jul 2022

11 ClassBento workshops attended • 9 reviews


Lots of fun, but realised how tricky perfume scents are to perfect without destroying them in the process

Colette Dolan Jul 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Very enjoyable- I love my perfume creation. I would recommend the class to my friends - thank you

Michael Sohns Jul 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended


Joseph is a great teacher. This is the second time we have had an experience by him both chocolate making and perfume making was thoroughly enjoyable . Can not recommend enough.

Marianna Clark Jun 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


I had such a good time in the eau de toilette perfume making class with Joseph. Joseph was super personably and friendly, and introduced the session with a little history lesson on perfume. We were then let loose with all the scents to make and experiment to our hearts content. Joseph was always on hand to answer any questions or offer suggestions. My friend and I are already planning to do another class!

Nikki Glover Jun 2022


This as so much fun, the teachers were so friendly and helpful & I left with 2 fragrances made by me :)

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Nikki Glover - Sydney

Isabella Micallef Jun 2022


A absolutely brilliant class! Joseph & Yvonne were so knowledgable, bubbly and friendly. The class really allowed for you to be totally creative and experimental with guidance, if needed. An amazing space to create perfumes as it felt like you were being transported to France. Could not recommend this enough - a workshop which leaves you feeling like you are on a creative cloud. Thank you so much Joseph and Yvonne - you are amazing people.

William Bullock Jun 2022


This was a most enjoyable class. My daughter and I were welcomed by Joseph and Evonne (SP?) and as the other participants wandered in we smelt the amazing variety of aromas laid out for us. It was a very easy-going, informative and enjoyable workshop and everyone walked out with their own custom made scents. We both really enjoyed ourselves. Definitely recommended.

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.

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Shelley McQueen - Sydney

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

Perfume Making class review by Maria Melendres - Sydney

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.

Perfume Making class review by Rocky Krishnan - Sydney

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.

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Mercedes Potter - Sydney

Michelle Dunn Jun 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended


A great introductory workshop to perfume, by wonderfully knowledgeable and passionate teacher. Venue was cosy and overall workshop enabled plenty of time to create 2 bottles of perfume. Thankyou so much for the enjoyable experience.

Deborah Goodman Jun 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Joseph was very knowledgeable and the perfume bowls provided were a lovely memento of the class.

Keisha Cheung May 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


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Joseph is a great teacher, at the start of the class, he first explained the history of perfume, which my friend and I did not know a lot about. He also ensured that everyone was happy with their perfumes and suggested ways the scent could be changed or enhanced. The venue was changed due to a fire incident, however the new location was a beautiful house that felt very homely and comforting to make the perfume in. I liked how there was various essential oils and scents to choose from, everyone was able to make 2 perfumes each. This allowed me to experiment more with the first perfume whilst getting familiar with the different scents. Overall, the class is good value for money, I had a really fun time. It was a gift from my friend, I think this a wonderful gift idea that is a very unique experience.

Katherine Chalmers May 2022


Joseph was a fantastic teacher, teaching us about the process of making perfume, providing guidance and freedom to create our own signature perfumes!

Jeremy Tang May 2022


It’s a pretty unique experience. The class structure can be better though as I found myself walking away not sure what I’d learnt other than making 2 bottles of perfumes that I probably wouldn’t use.

Kate Manka May 2022


A magical afternoon. Fascinating and enchanting. Just a lovely way for a group of girls to spend a special afternoon. Highly recommend it. Thank you, Yvonne and Joseph.

Samuel Allen May 2022


So so so fun, great teachers, delightful atmosphere. I almost want to go again Cant recommend enough :)

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 :)

Perfume Making class review by Sharon Cavey - Sydney

Kathy Pride May 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


My mother and I had a great afternoon doing this workshop. Joseph was really lovely and extremely knowledgeable - I loved watching his face as he smelt the perfumes, it is clearly his passion. There was a change of location but this didn’t affect the class or our enjoyment if the class at all. A great gift for my mum and a fun day out. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Thanks Joseph!

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.

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Lydia Chegwidden - Sydney

Lawrence Guinto May 2022


Joseph and Yvonne were awesome. It felt informative yet very chill and welcoming at the same time hence making it a more enjoyable experience. Thoroughly enjoyed this activity and well worth the price considering the vast array of oils and notes to choose from.

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 ☺️

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Karen Kong - Sydney

Payal Gidwani May 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


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.

Perfume Making class review by Payal Gidwani - Sydney

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!

Perfume Making class review by Abi Biscocho - Sydney

Amber Kruger Apr 2022


Great class catering for young and old alike. I did it with my 10 yrs old daughter who is a chocoholic and while she was the only kid in the class she was not made feel out of place. We’ll definitely be going back to do it again.

Rita Khallas Mar 2022


It was awesome, I would highly recommend it.
Lots of yummy chocolate to take home.
Teacher was fantastic
Thankyou for a fun and enjoyable chocolate making experience

Raquel Zulian Mar 2022


Really loved the experience and went home with beautiful designer fragrances. I would recommend it.

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

Perfume Making class review by Sara Derballa - Sydney

Maya Mursi Mar 2022


The teacher was very friendly and knowledgeable. The fragrance making activity was incredibly fun. Looking forward to booking for the 'Eau de parfum' class next.

Rebecca Screnci Mar 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Joseph and Yvonne were very friendly, they gave the group a good 'background' to perfume making and its history, and we got to spend 1.5 hours making our own scents! It was fun, and we now have some lovely gifts to take to relatives overseas and we can say that we actually made the perfumes ourselves which is nice :)

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.

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Nathan Ball - Sydney

Blossom Adams Mar 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Definitely learned what does not suit me! Great for group bonding outings, good space to work in, well planned so we did not crowd around a table. Teacher and assistant very helpful.

Francoise Raymond Mar 2022


Informative and fun but lacked a bit of structure. Over all nice experience and different kind of evening out

Denis Scali Mar 2022


This was fun and enjoyable! Well worth your while. Joseph is a real gentleman and is very good at his craft. He and Yvonne assisted us in fine tuning our 2 blends that you will get to take home!

Tamara Awad Mar 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


A very enjoyable class. Joseph was a great teacher a was very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this class.

Megan Maier Mar 2022


Fun class making perfumes. Helpful instructors and 2 great self- made perfumes to take home. Highly recommended.

Mary Prestipino Mar 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Súper fun & interactive! Instructors were knowledgeable, light-hearted & helpful. A great Christmas present for a friend.

Lauren Breen Mar 2022


Joseph & Yvonne we’re great hosts. I loved the history of perfume and the time taken to improve each individual scent.

Overall really happy with the two perfumes I got to take home. Thank you!

Ashley Ryan Mar 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Really enjoyed the class, it was informative and everyone got to participate. Not difficult, perfect for beginners.

Angie Tjandra Mar 2022


Very lovely teacher. We had nice hot choc too. Learnt so much about chocolate history. My bf n I really enjoyed the session. Thank you

May Mar 2022

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Fantastic Workshop. I attended with my 10 year old son and it definitely catered for all age groups. Pace was good and not rushed at all, despite a large group. Joseph was engaging and informative.
We had a fantastic time. Highly recommend!

Jeff Mar 2022


Great teacher and helper.
Venue and people (class) was great.
Great vibe for just making and eating chocolate.

Vanessa Mozayani Mar 2022

26 ClassBento workshops attended • 26 reviews


Such a fun class. Joseph was a knowledgeable teacher who made us feel at ease and capable to make these delicious chocolate truffles.

David Tattam Mar 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


The teacher was so so nice and made sure we had a wonderful time. the class was organised so well and we were given all the materials and instructions we needed to do it well.

Ana Djordjevic Feb 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Josef was a lovely teacher. The atmosphere was calm yet fun, structured in a way that resulted in lots of learning and maximum chocolateness :)

Gisella Candi Feb 2022


Good sized class and room. Lots of scents to choose from. Both hosts were great. There is definitely an art to making perfume so don’t expect to be perfect straight away, but it’s fun nevertheless

Stefano Moretti Feb 2022


We had a great time and walked away with so many delicious chocolates. Joseph was knowledgeable and great fun. Thank you for a delicious and enlightening Saturday.

Jo Eyes Feb 2022


I learnt a lot and the class was fun and easy. Also the fragrance I made is lovely.

Michelle Zhang Feb 2022


Teacher could've been a bit more engaging, but the actual process was very fun

Deyana Annesley Feb 2022


Great and fun class to do! Wonderful to learn and make own signature scent thanks again !

Helena Phan Feb 2022


We had such a great time. Joseph is absolutely amazing and full of knowledge. We really enjoyed the workshop I would recommend this to all my friends.

Julia Metelina Feb 2022


now I have my unique perfume, it was easy to make with a real pleasure

Mekenzie Archer Feb 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Very knowledgeable and likeable teachers. With an easy to find location and a wonderful array of tools. A really cute thing to do with my partner

Lucyna Kedziora-Chudczer Feb 2022


It was fun, informative and a lot of tasty chocolates to try and to take home.

Philip Xu Feb 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended


This was the first time participating in such a class, and it was awesome to say the least. Joseph was a great and knowledgeable teacher.

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.

Perfume Making class review by Kristy Jubb - Sydney

Jeonga Oh Jan 2022

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Many thanks to teacher, I really enjoyed and learned it a lot
I strongly recommend to you

Clarisse Salazar Jan 2022

3 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.

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Clarisse Salazar - Sydney

Charlin Wang Jan 2022


This perfume class is so perfect for group events! Joseph was such a great teacher and he helped out with all our perfumes; giving us individual advices so that we could find our perfect perfume!

Gria Saltis Jan 2022

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


Was a very interesting and informative class! Thoroughly enjoyed it! Would recommend! Great classroom experience A+

Alwyn Lau Jan 2022


Joseph was great, super friendly and accommodating!

Definitely interesting to learn about the history of perfume and a great session for a date!

Danica Jenkins Jan 2022


I've had an interest in perfume and fragrance for a while now, and taking this class was the first time I was able to practically play around with some fragrance notes and understand how different scents work together. Joseph and Yvonne were excellent facilitators and encouraged us all to experiment - but they were also there to help us and gave us all formulas to work with. Joseph in particular has a wealth of knowledge and helped everyone achieve the perfume they had in mind.

Duc Bui Jan 2022


Very friendly would come back again. Very informative and helpful with questions.

Thanks for the course.

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.

Perfume Making class review by Debby Bennett - Sydney

Margot Domabyl Jan 2022

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


We were the youngest in the class and yet we feel like we got the most out of the class and now with the knowledge we gained, not only have we made our own scent we learnt about the history behind it, but in the future we also know what we like and what to look for in other perfumes. The teaching was very supportive and we loved learning and understanding how perfumes are created and the teachers were more like mentors and we LOVED the course!

Hamish Fibbins Dec 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Was great! An excellent class and lovely teacher in a large location close to City

Annie Hu Dec 2021


Joseph was a lovely instructor and helped my friend and I our own perfumes. Thanks for the expererience!

Marta Vevere Dec 2021


Great, I made 2 nice perfumes for a Christmas present. Amazing experience. Couldn't believe I can actually create my own perfume.

Christie Duong Dec 2021


Thank you, it was really fun! Joseph started off with a brief history of perfume and some key information we needed for mixing our perfume. It's a very open class, you walk around doing your own thing and you can ask the teams questions any time. :)

Skye Naidoo Dec 2021


This class was so much fun! Joseph and Yvonne are so knowledgeable and fun to work with. We were able to make 2 different scents and each time Joseph and Yvonne would help us get them perfect! My partner and I did it as an anniversary activity and it was so much fun, would recommend it!

Rebecca Xiberras Dec 2021


We had rescheduled due to the first Sydney lockdown last year in covid and re-booked as soon as they were open again, not only was it an incredible experience but we learnt so much about the history of chocolate! Not to mention the class had a great atmosphere and a fantastic teacher oh and the chocolate was to die for!

I have since purchased this experience for friends and families as a gift and they too have had a ball!

Katie Sharma Dec 2021


This class is a must do! Teachers made sure to help everyone get the best out of their fragrances.

Julia Chui Dec 2021


Amazing class, fantastic communication and guidance, I would recommend this for an exciting weekend class.

Christine Price Dec 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


A fun morning for my two granddaughters to celebrate their birthdays. All materials were of top quality and the explanations/demonstrations guaranteed our success. The session ran like clockwork, it was relaxed and interactive and as the girls were the youngest in the group the encouragement and focus on them from Joseph made them feel just a little more special. And the chocolates we brought home were magnificent. Highly recommended.

Joseph Valladores Dec 2021


It was really really really really really awseome, yummy, yummy, messy good fun times 100

Alex Luscombe Nov 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Teacher was great fun, super helpful and really knowledgeable. We learnt more than I thought you could about chocolate!

Fiona Allen Nov 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Fun and informative Oh and the chocolates were pretty tasty too Thank you very much

Monica Raven Nov 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


So much fun! A day of humour and fascinating new learning. :) Joseph made everyone in the group feel comfortable and welcome and had us all mingling like old friends by the end of it.

Fiona Dennison Nov 2021


Thank you Joseph for a fantastic 4 hours chocolate workshop today - 27/11/21. You were a wonderful teacher using skill and good humour to guide us in making some great chocolates in a comfortable and well equipped kitchen. I would not hesitate to recommend your classes to my friends and look forward to practicing new skills at home.Thanks also to Yvonne for being an attentive assistant

Szilvia Gyorgy Nov 2021


Fantastic! I want to do another class with Joseph already. His wealth of knowledge is incredible.

Tricia Gillespie Nov 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Joseph & Yvonne were such wonderful teachers. Engaging, passionate & just simply nice people. They shared history & techniques along the way. We all finished feeling happy & smelling delish Thank you.

Kristina Lupis Nov 2021


The class was fantastic. Guidance was provided to assist but the teacher Joseph was more than happy to let us create our own scents.

Lilian Ta Nov 2021


Joseph was a fun and engaging teacher, clearly showing his decades of experience in the industry. While I thought the class would involve more of the preparation work like making the ganache, it was still very fun to make the chocolate moulds and probably results in a higher success rate as we all left very happy with the chocolates that we made under his expertise. Can't complain about less work and more time to eat chocolate! I learnt not to take for granted the process of making a good chocolate truffle. Thanks Joseph for a very enjoyable afternoon

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

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Lin  - Sydney

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 :)

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Joanne Rutkowski - Sydney

Gria Saltis Oct 2021

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


The place was clean the teacher was entertaining and very helpful it was a nice class size, It was a very pleasurable experience I enjoyed it

Amanda Harford Oct 2021


Joseph was a very engaging and informative teacher. I particularly liked the history and background of chocolate making throughout the course as well.

Rachel Grunstein Oct 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Had the best time Joseph was great and kept the whole group laughing - and the chocolate was absolutely delicious! Had a hoot!

Grace Cardillo Oct 2021


A fun class thank you The small group was also good. The highlight was the hot chocolate treat at the end with the rose flavour - delicious

Madeleine Janin Oct 2021


A really fun and informative class! Great idea for a birthday present! Plus we get delicious chocolates to take home! Thanks Joseph and Yvonne!

Ian Wu Oct 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Joseph was very insightful and knowledgeable. We enjoyed diving into the different elements of perfume making from its origins to trying ourselves. We would be open to doing another class with him again.

Sam Asadollahi Oct 2021


What would you like me to review A cancelled class? It was cancelled. I didn’t go.

Teacher's response

Hi Sam,



Thank you for your feedback.



We did not get enough participants into the class on Saturday the 16th October. I emailed you and offered you a alternate class. You accepted that class and booked into Saturday the 30th October at 9.45am. In your email you cracked a joke by suggesting that you should get more chocolate by changing the date.



In your recent email you made it sound as if you were not consulted about the change of date, obviously, that is not correct as you have chosen an alternate date prior to the 16th October.



Regards

Joseph Atallah

Emma Surridge Aug 2021

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


Great fun with the whole family - and generous amounts of amazing chocolate to take away

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.

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Senali Mel - Sydney

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!

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Jo Balfour - Sydney

Kirsten Murphy Jun 2021


We had an absolutely amazing experience, I bought this as a birthday present for my partner and it did not disappoint. Thank you so much Joseph and Yvonne, we will definitely be back for the advanced chocolate course.

Janet Souza May 2021


My friend and I enjoyed the class immensely! We are more technical cooks so learning the science behind it was so interesting and useful . for example
making ganache and the different ratios of ingredients and how to easily temper chocolate.
Joseph is such a knowledgeable and fun teacher - thank you!

Janette Hartley May 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Enjoyed this class and learned a lot about chocolate. Joseph was very knowledgeable and happy to answer any and all of our questions

Kylie Little May 2021

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 11 reviews


Awesome class very fun I learnt a lot about chocolate. It was great to create chocolates and explore how to make them at home.Great teacher who is very knowledgeable.

Cheryl Lai May 2021


Its totally a nice and different experience, which we normally do not tend to attend. This is worth attending. A nice place and totally enjoyed it.

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 :)

Perfume Making class review by Amy McManus - Sydney

Kris May 2021

5 ClassBento workshops attended • 6 reviews


Enjoyable class with an opportunity to learn more about fragrance and perfume making.
Joseph is an informative teacher and willing to help with suggestions to perfect your creation.

Linsey Napper May 2021

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Loved the class. Knowledgeable teachers and good fun! Love the frangrances that I made to take home.

Heba Alameddine May 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


The whole experience was so wonderfully fun and educational and interactive. I Enjoyed every minute of it!

Meagan Soley May 2021


What a cool experience So much fun and amazing information and guidance from Joseph. Such an enjoyable time. Thank you

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Meagan Soley - Sydney

Kiara Aliano May 2021


The perfume making class was so much fun, my friend and I left with two gorgeous smelling scents that we made ourself with Joseph’s expert assistance. He made it such an enjoyable and educational experience! I definitely recommend this class if you want a unique, fun time out :)

Brent Lewis May 2021


Really great class. There was a broad array of ingredients to choose from but the guidance was simple and clear so it was easy to follow while also allowing for some creativity.
Joseph was fantastic. He was patient and helped turn some of my questionable inclusions into a very nice final product.
Very satisfied with the class.

Sara Origlio May 2021


The instructor was very friendly and helpful.
It was a very fun class. Recommend to all.

Holly Anthony May 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Joseph was really friendly and insightful. We loved making the chocolates and they are delicious!

Thanks!

Sally Ellis Apr 2021


Good, clear instructions and easy to follow demonstration.
Joseph did well to include/involve all students when standing around waiting their turn.
Casual, relaxed atmosphere.
End result was very rewarding and professional looking chocolates. The taste was even better.

Lynne Adamson Apr 2021


A wonderful experience! Joseph generously shared his knowledge, well paced, humorous and inclusive of all participants. And how great to leave with our own box of chocolates! Thanks!

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.

Baking and Desserts class review by Ella Bruniges - Sydney

Zuleikha Stevens Apr 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Class was great, friendly atmosphere and teacher was lovely, kind and full of helpful information. Very much enjoyed

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.

Perfume Making class review by Sharon Stockwell - Sydney

Linda Drayton Apr 2021


Had a wonderful time making perfume under the guidance of Joseph. He was an excellent host and teacher. The facilities were large and spotlessly clean. The course attracted a mixed group of people, both male and female and the way Joseph faciataex the session ensured everyone had fun and interacted with each other.

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 :)

Perfume Making class review by Tessa Bartone - Sydney

Natalia Almaguer Apr 2021


The workshop was awesome! I Highly recommend it!
Yummy chocolate, great instructor, clean facilities and accessible parking!

Kirrily Parkes Apr 2021


The class was well organised, and Joseph kept it fun and interesting. The chocolates are delicious.

Terrianne Williams Apr 2021


Thank you, fabulous couple of hours learning all about chocolate. Highly recommend, makes a great gift or group activity

Sheree Lineham Apr 2021


It was an enjoyable class and I learned some fun facts about chocolate through Josef’s storytelling. And the chocolates are delish!

Celeste Oakley Mar 2021


My daughter had her 14th birthday party at Kimberley Chocolates. It was great - good pace, plenty of time for interaction, kids really enjoyed it.

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.

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Emily Lan - Sydney

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.

Perfume Making class review by Vinh Truong - Sydney

Kaveri Sequeira Mar 2021

12 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


I Thoroughly enjoyed this novel class! Love my signature fragrances! A Must do for perfume lovers.

Natalie Fong Feb 2021


We took this class as a Hens activity and we all have great fun. This was the first time everyone took a class like this so we all made questionable combinations! Joseph amazingly helped us correct our creation and we all went home with two beautiful bottles of perfume. He was knowledgeable and passionate about fragrances and made the experience exciting.

Joshua Jones Feb 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


It was fun and I learnt a lot I want to do it again if I could

Julie Lee Feb 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Great bargain for 2 signature scents! Would recommend and would do again since I feel I've only just scratched the surface of a very complex process.

Carol Weaver Feb 2021


I went to make your own perfume today and had the best time. The teacher is so patient and helpful when are having problems deciding what works and he can also fix anything you are not happy about. I will recommend it great fun

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.

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Kelly Zurek - Sydney

Helen Gardner Feb 2021

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Great teacher
Great knowledge
Great bunch of people
Great experience
- would come back for more!

Eve Wright Feb 2021


The teacher was knowledgeable. The chocolate was delicious. There were really only two or three hands on activities but overall it was an enjoyable introduction to making ganache filled chocolates.

Carolyn Slavin Feb 2021


Interesting presentation, well prepared lessons. Let us 'do' for ourselves but lots of support. Taste was amazing highly recommend as a yummy fun time

Katherine Smirniotis Feb 2021


Great workshop, Joseph was wonderful & chocolate treats divine! I would highly recommend workshop for all chocoholics!

Apurva Shukla Feb 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended


The teacher taught in a very jolly way , which was very appreciable.
Didn’t feel nervous.
The materials were all good.
It was worth the money spent.
The venue was clean and tidy .
Learnt how to melt the chocolates and make chocolate dips for strawberries etc.

Pat Abraham Jan 2021


What a fun course! George is fantastic and the products we made are amazing! I would recommend this to anyone. The skills I learnt here I can and will use at home.

Pat Abraham Jan 2021


What a fantastic course. Would recommend this course. Lots if fun, laughs and great chocolate!

Karla Paniagua Jan 2021


Thanks for the Attention Joseph!

We had a great time doing our perfume on saturday
Karla

Amanda Then Jan 2021


It was a very fun class! Joseph was very helpful and cared alot about each of our work. He was amazing!
Definitely recommend ❤️

Mustafa Cencik Jan 2021


Joseph is one of the best teachers i’ve had for perfume making. Absolute legend. Allowed me to make 3 30ml bottles of perfume today as well as the last class I participated in last year. Joseph knows what your fragrance needs to give it that extra kick. Attending this class always feels like i’m a kid in a candy store, I could honestly make fragrances all day if I was allowed to. Each class I attend always boosts my passion and motivation to become a professional perfumer. I will definitely be back in the future. Thank you Class Bento for the opportunity and thank you so much once again Joseph.

- Mustafa

Richard Pu Jan 2021

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Overall it was a fun experience and educational. A lot of variety of scents and demonstrative combinations. Joseph was very helpful and engaging

Huda Bukhari Jan 2021

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Joseph was extremely professional, kind and entertaining. The class was extremely fun. If you’re looking for a relaxed, delicious and creative class to sign up to - this is it! 10/10.

Yolanda Weyde Dec 2020

20 ClassBento workshops attended • 19 reviews


Thoroughly enjoyed this workshop learned heaps, Joseph was very helpful and knowledgeable making chocolates, highly recommend this class

Ultimate Chocolate Making Class review by Yolanda Weyde - Sydney

Dominic Goldman Dec 2020


Great time
Joesph was fantastic and really made the day fun.
My 8 year old daughter loved it.

Zac Longworth Dec 2020


Joseph and Yvonne were both lovely people

Great tasting chocolate, a great lesson in how to make ganache and tempered chocolate

Thank you both!

Rebecca Panebianco Dec 2020


Highly recommended
We had so much fun. Cant decide which was more amazing the chocolates or Joseph

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!

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Jared Kinsler - Sydney

Andrew Jerogin Dec 2020


Bought this experience for my Girlfriend (23) and i (23).
We both enjoyed the class thoroughly. Joseph was a great instructor who really tried to get the most out of both our time.
Definitely worth the cost and we both look forward to doing a similar class in the future.
If you are on the ropes about doing this experience, just book it, you wont regret it.

Robert Brennan Dec 2020


Well constructed class.
Clear instructions e.t.c
Very enjoyable atmosphere
All participants were happy with their creations

Rex He Dec 2020


Love the class! Joseph was very knowledgeable and is committed to making his customers happy! Will definitely recommend the class to everyone who has a keen interest in perfume.

Susane Popovski Dec 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Dtr and I had a great time Room full of lovely people Joseph was a great host

Kyle Hume Dec 2020

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 7 reviews


Joseph was excellent at helping balancing out the perfume. And the bottles are so beautiful.

Enrico Favaro Dec 2020


Joseph was really friendly and knowledgeable - he gave us some context about parfumes and then we started making our own 2 parfumes.
There was a wide range of ingredients available and it was such a fascinating and funny experience.
Totally recommended.

Perfume Making class review by Enrico Favaro - Sydney

Philip Wittann Dec 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Great class. Everyone loved the experience and the delicious results. The chocolates won't last long.

Simon Farrugia Nov 2020


It was a fun morning and awesome to be able to bring back so many yummy chocolates.

Katie Badman Nov 2020

4 ClassBento workshops attended


It was a very slow start. Full hour went by without people having even done anything but watch. Picked up after that but theres no reason people cant make ganache at the same time. Good from then onwards, but finished 40mins early and felt like everything was being dragged out to kill time. However it was 39degrees so maybe the heat impacted the session? Joseph was lovely when he got going.
Made ganache, only 1 person tempers chocolate contrary to the description, RH en made 5 large truffles, smaller hand dipped truffles and chocolates from the 1 mix.

Ultimate Chocolate Making Class review by Katie Badman - Sydney

Jacinta Ravens Nov 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Really fun workshop for a kids birthday party. Joseph made the experience very interactive and entertaining and the chocolates were delicious.

Jennifer L Nov 2020


Joseph was an excellent teacher, very personable and easy going. We got a little history and background about perfume I thought was interesting. We then got plenty of time to make two perfumes. It was a lot of fun I would highly recommend this class.

Tieri Cafe Nov 2020


I brought my best friend to this class the week before her wedding in the hopes of making the perfume she would wear on her special day - and she did!

Joseph was very insightful and very hands on during the class. I walked away feeling very pleased with the experience. The venue is very clean, although it is on a busy road so parking might be a bit tricky. I was lucky to get there a bit early and found parking close by. I definitely would do this class again and I am super impressed with the fragrances I made. Perfect gift for the women in your life!

Vasili Hadzellis Nov 2020


Joseph was great. He is passionate about what he does and I made two great fragrances! Loved learning about the history of perfume as well. I’d love to know more about the Oil perfume making class coming soon.

John Caina Nov 2020


Perfumery is a wonderful art and if you want to get involved, Joseph is the man to see.

This workshop was such fun, and you get to take home what you make. Listen to his instructions, take a lighter hand with combination, and you’ll come away from
this a little wiser and with goodies to boot.

Leanne Kolokouris Nov 2020


I can not rate the Kids Chocolate Workshop high enough! It was amazing Joseph you were fantastic with the kids and they all had the best day. You truly made my daughters 9th birthday so memorable. From mould making, filling the centre’s, chocolate dipping and the freckle smash, the workshop was so hands on and the chocolate itself was delicious! Not to mention the hot chocolates to wash it all down! Do not hesitate to book this class.

Kate Newbury Nov 2020


A great way to spend the morning! Great value and Joseph was an incredible teacher - explaining everything and helping to fix our fragrances when we went wrong! Would definitely recommend!

Ileana Farina Oct 2020


The class was great, my partner and I learnt so many things about chocolate, how to make yummy truffles, how to temper it etc. Joseph is extremely engaging and funny, and so knowledgeable! The class was extremely hands on and would recommend to anyone. I'm lactose intolerant, and Joseph was so accommodating: I have plenty of dairy free chocolate now!

Hetal Sancheti Oct 2020


Joseph is amazing at his knowledge and expertise with chocolates. He pretty much had answers to all my questions.
Enjoyed every bit of this class. Highly recommended for people who love chocolates :)

Siena Matrone Oct 2020


The class was great, would definitely recommend. Good value for money and the venue was easily accessible.

Melina Uong Sep 2020


Joseph is very personable and highly knowledgeable.

We enjoyed our time immensely. Thank you Joseph!

Javeera Mannie Sep 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended


The class was so much fun , I defiantly recommend. Joesph was our lovely host and my partner and I learnt so much!

Sarah Joannides Sep 2020


Would definitely recommend this class! Very happy with the perfumes that I made! Thank you Joseph ☺️

Ruba Khawaja Aug 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended


The session was Exceptional. I highly recommended. Joseph is remarkably knowledgeable and friendly. I really enjoyed it.

Hannah Moloney Aug 2020


I highly recommend this class. Joseph is an excellent teacher - extremely engaging, passionate and ensured that we all had fun on the day. Joseph has a wealth of information and educated the group in a very easy to understand manner. Most importantly the chocolate was absolutely delicious and we got to bring home lots of samples. Excellent value for money.

Kerstyn Walsh Aug 2020


Joseph was very helpful and clearly knows his stuff. The location was a bit surprising, but functional nonetheless.
We made some great takeaways and it is good value for money.

Darren Sivewright Aug 2020

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Brilliant class. I wasn't sure what to expect when my wife booked the course but we had a great time. Absolutely recommend this class. Joseph was great, very approachable and great people skills.

Perfume Making class review by Darren Sivewright - Sydney

Kirstie Milton Aug 2020

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Fantastic experience. Joseph was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. My husband and I had a wonderful time. Fun class and would definitely recommend this to everyone.

Perfume Making class review by Kirstie Milton - Sydney

Natasha Jacquot Aug 2020


Good family fun on a Saturday morning and the chocolates were delicious. Joseph was a knowledgeable host and teacher :)

Dimitrije Grasar Jul 2020


Immensely experienced teacher, and a very insightful and fun class with plenty of chocolate!
Would definitely recommend

Ari Villafuerte Jul 2020


The class was fun and truffles delicious. I was expecting a bit more hands on workshop, I wish we could've done our own truffle fillings and maybe less waiting between each class member finishing each step before you could progress.

Radhika Balakrishnan Jul 2020


He is very friendly,supportive and knowledgiable. Great for the new comers in this field.i am highly appreciating his way of teaching.Great.

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Radhika Balakrishnan - Sydney

Serena Brierly Jul 2020


We loved the intro with the history of perfume. Joseph was such a delight and really passionate about what he does! Would have loved to know more about Joseph’s background with perfume! Only thing is it would have been great to have a smaller class as it we would have loved more of his input into our concoctions! Definitely recommend and we had a blast! Thank you from Serena and Adam :D

Perfume Making class review by Serena Brierly - Sydney

Yolanda Jul 2020

20 ClassBento workshops attended • 19 reviews


An enjoyable afternoon held by all,
Joseph was very helpful with assisting to choose from the great variety of fragrances to create our very own signature perfume.

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Yolanda  - Sydney

Sharanya Krishna Jul 2020


The class very nice and professional and the teacher was very friendly.We had a lot of fun learning to make chocolates.

Rachel James Jul 2020


Unfortunately we had to reschedule our class because of covid, but Joseph was a great communicator and contacted me as soon as they were able to start teaching classes again.
He was a great teacher, super friendly and laid back. It was a great day to hang out with a few girlfriends.

Patrick Short Jul 2020


Thank you very much Joseph, this class was delicious, informative, tasty, entertaining, moreish, enjoyable, and yum!

Joanna Hoffman Jul 2020


I cannot rate our time making chocolate truffles with Joseph high enough! It was fun, relaxed, amazingly delicious, and we came home with a few dozen assorted flavours of hand made truffles! My 12 year old daughter joined me. She was enthralled and felt so accomplished along with everyone else. I will definitely be exploring more opportunities here. A great experience together.

Karena Pryce Jul 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


The class was fun and good. I’ve done a class like this many moons ago. They were about the same price. Comparing the 2 classes, the other class I did gave more background on the different types of chocolate with samples (white, dark, milk). Also got to make a few more different chocolates to take home which included teddy lollipops, hot chocolate stirrers and the truffles (like this class).
Maybe adding the extra chocolates to the class would bring in more people and if you choose the type of chocolate. I’d do it again if we could make more chocolates.

Vicki Cook Jun 2020


I had a great time and walked away with the confidence to make my own chocolates at home.

Ultimate Chocolate Making Class review by Vicki Cook - Sydney

Kristine Verschelden Jun 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Great interactive class, Joseph has a lot of knowledge in chocolate and makes the class a fun environment. Take home pack is generous and obviously delicious. Can’t wait to practice at home

Elizabeth Stewart Jun 2020


Teacher was engaging and knowledge. We had a laugh which is always good and his imparting of
Knowledge was excellent.

Baking and Desserts class review by Elizabeth Stewart - Sydney

Carul Chearnaigh Jun 2020


I was so impressed by his knowledge and experience. We can’t wait to come back . It was a fabulous day . Love every minute .
Carol and Deiana

Trudy Crawford Jun 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Great fun! I was a bit scared to try different scents in case I ruined my perfume but Joseph was great at finding ways to fix any blips. He is very knowledgeable and approachable.

Tarryn Carter Jun 2020


Joseph was a great teacher. Explained everything that was needed to be able to kick start an individual scent.
Really enjoyed using his skill and experience!
Can’t wait for his chocolate class!
Great afternoon.

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Tarryn Carter - Sydney

Mustafa Cencik Jun 2020


Very helpful teacher! Gives great feedback and helps you enough to make sure you’re satisfied with what you make!

Perfume Making class review by Mustafa Cencik - Sydney

Tarryn Carter Jun 2020


Very helpful and understanding of personal outcome. Went above and beyond for me. Very grateful!

Diana Francis Jun 2020


Joseph was very knowledgeable and provided us with a history of chocolate. The Belgium chocolate we made was delicious!

Cathy Vo Jun 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended


I had an enjoyable experience at the chocolate workshop. Interesting learning about the history of chocolate and getting to bring home a generous box Thanks Chris!

Matthew Barrett Mar 2020


Joseph was incredibly engaging and informative, not to mention inclusive.
I walk away from the class today with my head full of what to do, what not to, and best practise.

Stacey Grieco Mar 2020


Joseph was very knowledgeable and ran a great workshop - we learnt about the history of perfume, the layers and complexity involved in making it - and then got to work and found that yes, it's harder than it looks! Walked away with two home-made perfumes under the careful tuition of Joseph. We really enjoyed it, and recommend it.

Latha Ramesh Mar 2020


Joseph is a fantastic teacher , with good knowledge . Was very patient and answered all our questions.

Venue average , got bit too warm even with air condition.
I will consider doing other classes run by Joseph

Ben Wahl Mar 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Jo and Connie were great teachers, very accomodating and lots of fun.

Would highly recommend.

Nick Geddes Mar 2020


The big class started on a slightly serious note and it seemed a bit overcrowded to begin.

Joseph soon had everyone relaxed and having fun learning how to make filled chocolates or truffles. He and his charming assistant soon had everyone eating out of their hands and managing what had seemed a big group at first.

I would be surprised if there was anyone that didn’t enjoy the class, gain useful information and the ability to make truffles. Highly recommend it.

And the ‘homework’ we took away was delicious as was the hot chocolate served during the class.

Jason Barber Feb 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended


Joseph was a great teacher! Detailed history which was good for the adults; and so so patient with the kids. Would definitely recommend for any type of event.

Belinda Clark Feb 2020


Joseph was very knowledgeable and had a great nose for fixing scents. He connected well with the group. The group was very large and it took a long time for Jospeh to assess your perfume. At the end we all had two bottles of our own unique scents.

Vanessa Playford Feb 2020


Informative and fun! Perhaps also good would be a page handout to take home with info on good pairings etc
Eg sandalwood helps offset vanilla

All v informative - so fun to do with my friend

Bethany Taylor Feb 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Joseph was fantastic! Very knowledgable and really helpful and generous with his time especially as we were a full class! Would highly recommend.

Yu-Lin Low Feb 2020

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


The venue was easy to find.
The teacher have the look of the "chocolate man" - he's funny and happy to work with chocolate with some seriousness.
I really enjoyed the hot chocolate drink served while waiting for our chocolate to cool and take shape.

Maria German Feb 2020


Teacher was great. I had so much fun learning how to make chocolates, love the fact that you get to take home the chocolate you made. Great course, highly recommended.

Sophie Ly Feb 2020


The facilitator was knowledgeable and engaging, the class was educational yet fun, and would definitely recommend for small groups.

Tamara Salhab Feb 2020


very informative, very friendly, and professional at the same time

overall great class learnt heaps

Kyla Sy Jan 2020


The class was very enjoyable. We were all a bit lost in the beginning, but Joseph helped us perfect our signature scents. Would recommend!

Amanda Bush Jan 2020


Great class . And anyone can do it .
Very interesting to learn about they different chocolates
Very yummy

Josh Forrester Jan 2020


Great fun and would definitely recommend! Nice brief history lesson followed by trialling all sorts of smells. The one tiny improvement suggestion is to have common scent favourites such as cinnamon, but this hardly detracts from the quality of the class and teacher.

Denise Celestino Jan 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Joseph is a lovely man. Helpful full of history. A little confusing but a fun class.

Blane Crockart Jan 2020


Amazing class and great way to introduce yourself to how cologne is made. Thank you for your time today, I just wish you had a second advanced class!

Thanks again,
Blane

Lisa Pendleton Jan 2020


Great class. Joseph is very knowledgeable and it was lots of fun. I would highly recommend.

Mary Oshana Jan 2020


Joseph is a very charismatic, knowledgeable leader. It very interesting to learn the process of making perfumes. Most importantly, we had so much fun in the process! A great way to spend a Saturday.

Thanks Jo!

Mark Trinidad Jan 2020

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


Teacher was awesome, was very knowledgeable and the class was fun! would highly recommend to others.

Suzanne Roth Jan 2020


Really enjoyed this unique class - learnt a lot & came out with some lovely perfume. Thank you Joseph for setting us off on a new olfactory journey!

Monique Bryson Jan 2020


Joseph was amazing! He always had a smile on his face and endless patience for every person in the class. It was an amazing environment and Joseph’s brief history of perfume was very informative. Thank you so much!

Joanna Avraam Jan 2020

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


We made ganache-filled chocolates in molds. We learned about the origins of chocolate and the coco bean, and also, the different types of chocolate. We enjoyed a sample of rich hot chocolate and ganache.

Our teacher, Joseph, was engaging and accommodating, particularly for the children in the presence of a large adult group. He explained concepts very clearly and was very helpful. It was obvious that he clearly enjoys what he does. Connie was also wonderful and very personable.

Great care was taken in encouraging proper safe food handling. I would go again, but next time, for the longer course.

Sukriti Mantri Dec 2019


This class was a wonderful experience. Joseph, the teacher was awesome. The venue was easy to locate and was perfect. The class was really good value for money. I went with no idea about chocolates and learnt so much. I am so glad I took this class. Thanks, Joseph!

Therese Harris Dec 2019


Great informal class setting, Joseph was great at explaining concepts and ideas on the best way to add flavours, make the chocolate ganache etc. I loved the experience and its something I can now do at home. I would definitely recommend the course for any chocolate lover.

Iris Lo Dec 2019

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


Good class, had lots of fun and happy with the 2 bottles I mixed! Very knowledable and patience teacher. Highly recommended!

Janet Eaton Dec 2019


This was a fun class and the chocolates were very tasty. Overall a great way to spend an afternoon.

Kerri Franke Dec 2019


Fun and interesting afternoon with some delicious chocolates to take home. If you love chocolate you will enjoy this.

Beth Russell Nov 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Such a fun night! And I will never forget that amazing hot chocolate either Joseph was awesome and had so much knowledge too

Carol Preston Nov 2019


The venue for the workshop was well set up, generous work areas, nice and cool on such a warm day and easy to see Joseph when he was giving individual instructions.
I am impressed that hair nets were required and there were good facilities for washing very sticky gloves.
Joseph is an excellent instructor, very generous in sharing his knowledge and particular is assessing our understanding, if he felt there was some doubt he would summarise the information again and we were always free to ask questions.
The quality of ingredients were top shelf and I am sure contributed to such a good end result, I think our chocolates were pretty good! Comparing notes with family who had done a similar class elsewhere we discovered how generous our supplies were and they were very impressed with the quality and quantity of our end product.
I came away with a better understanding of the components of various chocolates, how to handle the product with care to achieve a good result and nowI am confident that I can temper chocolate In the past I have shied away from doing anything too fancy with chocolate but that has now changed. I recommend the orange and brandy filling, yum. Full marks to Joseph and his ever helpful and encouraging assistant Connie.
Picture of my co worker having pots of fun.

Ultimate Chocolate Making Class review by Carol Preston - Sydney

Julie Reese Nov 2019

12 ClassBento workshops attended • 12 reviews


Lots of fun making sweet treats. I might not be able to fully recreate the steps at home, but I think I have enough of the idea to try. Plus great coffee, Joseph. Thank you!

Ultimate Chocolate Making Class review by Julie Reese - Sydney

Hayde Gilbert Nov 2019


The venue is good clean and tidy , Joseph is very informative all the question has been answered and very helpful

Stephanie Foran Nov 2019


Joseph was very knowledgeable about perfume making and he kindly helped everyone in the class achieve the best scent possible.

Janelle McDowall Nov 2019


Great day. Informative in both techniques, “tricks of the trade” and the history of chocolate. Joseph made the class fun and interactive. Will be back for the session on how to make chocolate. Thanks Joseph

Anna Gooden Nov 2019


A wonderful Fun Chocolate Truffle Workshop! Joseph was great, the chocolates we made were absolutely delicious and I now know more about my favourite food. I will be recommending it to everyone.

Issey Oct 2019


A really fun class. Hi he teacher is always trying to both teach you as well as keep a light hearted atmosphere. Great value for money with super delicious chocolates at the end

Isha Deodhar Oct 2019


It was a really fun workshop! We got to make a few different flavours and everyone got to take a whole heap of chocolates home for our families. The instructor was really nice and taught us about a lot of interesting chocolate history.

Sarah G Oct 2019


My daughter loved it, very clean venue and Joseph is very knowledgeable, weall learnt a lot from him. Fun class

Natalie Yeo Oct 2019


Loved Joseph’s enthusiasm and energy. He was a great teacher with a personal touch for all his students.
Was pleasantly surprised not just by the workshop but Joseph also provided history and chocolate snacks to complete the whole experience.

Courtney Thorpe Oct 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Joseph was a lovely person to work with for my signature scent workshop. The workshop was very popular and sold out quickly. Thank you.

Vickie Fry Sep 2019


I loved the perfume making class. Our teacher Joseph was very knowledgeable and helpful and encouraged us to experiment with all the scents. I made my own perfume and am so pleased with how it turned out. Since wearing my own personalized scent, I have had many compliments on its fragrance, which lasts for hours.
Making perfume is a complex art but it was so enjoyable smelling the different aromas and trying to mix them into our own personalized scent. It was a lovely way to spend 2 hours and I would certainly do this class again.

Alexandra Cassar Sep 2019


Class was fantastic! I learned so much and came away with some great scents. Thanks Joseph.

Natasha Mateus Sep 2019


Joseph was fantastic! We loved learning about the history of chocolate and it was a really fun atmosphere Thank you!

Victoria Coster Aug 2019


Great teacher, lots of fun The kids loved it, was a lovely activity to do together

Christian Minett Aug 2019


Excellent course for people skilled in the kitchen or just chocolate lovers. Joseph and Connie were excellent teachers and made the whole class interactive and fun.

David Williams Aug 2019


Joseph was very knowledgable not only on chocolates but most aspects of food and food sciences. Great class to be in, lean venue, everything supplied and come away with a box of chocolates to share with my friends.
I recommend anyone wanting to play with chocolates a home take this course.

Jo Tai Aug 2019


Joseph is a lovely teacher. He let us play around different fragrances and fixed us up when we were not sure what to mix or match. He is very approachable and have a lot of knowledge about perfume. I have no doubt to recommend his class to anyone. Have fun x

Kiritkumar Busa Aug 2019


Exceeded Expectations!

Such a great class. My partner and I had a really fun time and felt like we learned so much. The instructor(got experience of more than 17 years as a Chocolatier) was so knowledgeable and friendly. At the end of the class we were able to bring home the chocolates we made. Both my partner and I were suprised at how professional looking they were. They use all high quality ingredients and you can tell with the end results. I loved the notes they email us at the end of class to help us recreate these chocolates in the future. Would love to do another class and would highly recommend.

Baking and Desserts class review by Kiritkumar Busa - Sydney

Samantha Rahal Aug 2019


From the moment we walked into the workshop, our teacher Joseph was very welcoming and friendly. We booked the chocolate truffle workshop as a team bonding activity. It was great to get out of the office and get deliciously messy! My team and I enjoyed every moment. Joseph incorporated learning into the workshop by sharing some history and facts about chocolate and of course the practical/fun side of creating and EATING the yummy chocolate. GREAT value for money, thank you

Sharon Aug 2019


I recently attended the perfume making class . It was a pleasant experience and we had plenty of time to experiment and mix our own perfumes. Cute little bottles to take home. I would have liked more tuition to understand the fundamentals of making perfume and a more orderly process of blending different components to achieve the desired outcome

Phoebe Rogers Aug 2019

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Joseph was very warm, and easygoing and allowed us to experiment. He also helped when we got stuck with creating scents. Really nice way to spend an afternoon and get creative.

Perfume Making class review by Phoebe Rogers - Sydney

Doug Venables Aug 2019


The teacher was very friendly and engaging. The workshop was very enjoyable and a great group activity.

Stephanie Taylor Aug 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Joseph was very knowledgeable and clearly knows a lot about fragrance however the class size was far too big. It felt a little chaotic with 18 people trying to create their signature fragrances. Some structure and concise content would help Joseph keep the class on track.

Lyka Nachor Aug 2019


Our teacher Joseph is very warm and friendly and has a great sense of humor. We molded and filled our own chocolate truffles, drank a hot chocolate and ate strawberry and marshmallow fondue! It was a fun experience.

Carolyn Hoy Aug 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended


What a great class. Joseph was excellent with the kids and to do a class with all the professional kitchen equipment was fantastic. Highly recommended.

Rhys Davis Jul 2019


The teacher was engaging, highly knowledgeable, and explained everything very well. Would definitely recommend this class to others.

Cristina Gomez Jul 2019


Joseph was an excellent teacher. He not only gave you instructions on how to make chocolate but also the science behind it. It was hands on and kept us busy the whole time. Connie was also very helpful. I feel confident enough to go home and make my own chocolates and try different flavors. The area was also super clean thanks to Connie. Connie and Joseph were super friendly, highly experienced, and generous - even offering us amazing coffee and hot chocolate during the class. I highly recommend this workshop.

Baking and Desserts class review by Cristina Gomez - Sydney

Jess Mitchell Jul 2019

7 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


This course was amazing! The teacher was very personable and knowledgeable and supportive. We were very busy the whole time, they had planned it well so that we didn’t have any spare time. They were also very generous with their chocolate and hospitality, we got coffee, hot chocolate, strawberries, Turkish delight, and chocolate to eat as we went. The kitchen area was great for the 10 people in our course and was kept super clean by the lovely Connie. Thanks guys for a very enjoyable afternoon.

Baking and Desserts class review by Jess Mitchell - Sydney

Daniel Hill Jul 2019


Good stories, tasty treats but a little slow on the pacing/too much time spent standing around.

Abigail Sia Jul 2019

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


My friend and I had a terrific time with Joseph in the workshop! So much fragrances, so much fun, and Joseph has so much knowledge and experience to share! No questions is ever too hard for Joseph to answer, and there is no stuffed up that he can't fixed either (provided that we follow his instructions to begin with). The only suggestion is perhaps, to have a smaller class size or a support person, as Joseph tried so hard to give his attention to everyone of us, but overall, it was a great day and we enjoyed it so much!

Robyn Hutch Jul 2019


Had a great time at the make your own fragrance workshop. For me there was a good balance of theory and just getting in there and having a go. While the workshop is all about being creative some kind of guidance on what groups of fragrances we had would have helped too.

Alan Lake Jul 2019


I attended the make your own perfume class and it was terrific.
Joseph who ran the class was great and definitely had a well trained nose, he helped me perfect both perfumes that I mixed and made sure I was happy with them.
All the ingredients they had to mix with were very nice and you could tell they were of a very high quality.
I was the only male in the class but never felt out of place, I urge more men to come and have a go at making yourself a personal scent.
I actually wouldn't mind doing it again, in fact once my bottle runs out I may very well be back to try and duplicate my original flavour.
Very glad I cametop notch class

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Alan Lake - Sydney

Ira Goyal Jul 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


My friends and I really enjoyed this experience! Joseph was an excellent guide and is very knowledgable. He helped each and every one of us along the way to make sure we were happy with the final product. The whole class was lots of fun and it's quite special to have our own unique fragrances at the end of it.

Ira Goyal Jul 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 3 reviews


My friends and I really enjoyed this experience! Joseph was an excellent guide and is very knowledgable. He helped each and every one of us along the way to make sure we were happy with the final product. The whole class was lots of fun and it's quite special to have our own unique fragrances at the end of it.

Ben Dowswell Jul 2019


Great, ebjoyable class. Both teachers were very helpful. Had a blast, would happily go again.

Harry Hoyer Jun 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended


A great afternoon. Joseph was clearly knowledgeable and passionate about his craft, and made us feel very welcome. Plenty to take home as well

Baking and Desserts class review by Harry Hoyer - Sydney

Eleni Tsounias Jun 2019


The teacher was easy to speak too easy to understand. A bit more hands on would have been better so each of us having our own equipment and following teacher. The area was not as clean as it should have been mostly the floors but over all I did feel worth the knowledge gained, the information given. In end we all did take a lot of made chocolate home.

Matthew Leung Jun 2019


Incredible fun! Thank you for such an amazing event and making my mum’s birthday so much fun

Aiden Destefano Jun 2019


Joseph and Connie were fantastic and so were my truffles at the end! Would definitely recommend - especially if you love chocolate!

Alicia Druery Jun 2019

8 ClassBento workshops attended • 14 reviews


Joseph is a lovely teacher and very helpful. He made sure we went home with a perfume we were happy with. Thank you for a great class.

Russell Fedorowicz Jun 2019


Loved the class. Wish there were more location options maybe say Parramatta?

Good amounts of materials maybe could've had some more niche ingredients but overall great variety.

Very good value for money and the instructor was very lovely and extremely knowledgeable.

Labelling on ingredients could have been better, more scientific descriptions as options for more learning.

Would recommend to others.

Anna Alexandratos Jun 2019

7 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Although late the class was set out to simplify the creation process in stages the paper given out helped us map out the quantities of each scent with ease. I thoroughly enjoyed the turkish delight ans was amazed we got to take home 2 bottles and create different scents.

Gzing Saadi Jun 2019


Loved the class! Our instructor Joseph was extremely knowledgeable and kind. Got to make some amazing perfumes , I made one scent for my partner and one for myself . We loved every second of it !

Mohammad Shahidullah Jun 2019


Great class , fun environment and enjoyed the whole process of making chocolates from A to Z highly recommended for anyone who loves chocolates and wants to learnt the history and hands on approach of how to make it this could be something really interesting

Caitlin Stephens May 2019


Great class! Both Joseph and Connie were very knowledgeable and accommodating. Would highly recommend to all.

Erin Sanderson May 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Awesome hands on class! Joseph was a great facilitator and very knowledgeable about blending fragrances.

Nadia Manneh May 2019


Good class, took my niece as a birthday present, she loved it! only thing to change would be to have a smaller class.

Hamish Toohey May 2019


Great teacher, welcoming environment and lots of fun. Will recommend to friends and family. Thanks.

Billie Le May 2019


Great class! Was really happy with the end products. Very friendly teachers and was a very informative class.

Jess Mitchell May 2019

7 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


The teacher and Connie were very knowledgeable and personable. We did exactly what the description of the class says - so I was prepared and pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. The pace of the class was slower than I would have liked but understandable for the class size and the process. It was so lovely that I have signed up for the ultimate chocolate making workshop.

Samantha Foster Apr 2019

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


Really enjoyable class, very professionally run in a top quality facility. Joseph and Connie are lovely and super-experienced, so they make it look easy as they take you step-by-step through the molding process. It was a big class (26 people), which was fine and gave good opportunity to meet and chat with others. We were each given a mold and made a tray with 3 different fillings - all of which were delicious!

The only reason I haven't given this a 5-star is because I'd have liked to have seen the full process of chocolate-making, whereas this class focuses on molding of filled chocolates. There is another class that shows the full process (which I will sign up for!).

Camille Joyce Apr 2019


This course was very fun. The class was full of a mixture of couples, friends and family (like in my case!). The teacher explained everything very well and I liked that we all had the chance to use the professional chocolate making machines for the experience but they also told us how to make the chocolate at home without all the equipment. The chocolate also ended up being some of the best I have ever had!

Renee Cipollone Apr 2019


I’m really happy with the fragrances but would have been better to have less people as it was too crowded.

Teresa Rolfe Apr 2019


I got this workshop as a birthday present and I was not let down! Joseph was informative, bubbly and took the class to a new level - a proper teacher makes all the difference and he certainly made the drive from Canberra worth it. The venue was clean, large and workable for what we were doing. The treat of Turkish Delight upon arrival was also appreciated!

Although I didn't purchase this course for myself I still think it was worth the money and would buy it again and would buy it for someone else. I went with another family member but we met some lovely people so I think it is also nice to go solo and meet new people in a friendly environment.

I learnt a lot about the history of fragrance, and what scents go well together and what may be too potent. Not only did I leave knowledgeable but I left with two custom bottles and I now get complimented daily on my creations.

A charming experience which I highly recommend. Thanks Joseph you were fabulous!

Max Danielewicz Apr 2019


Joseph and Connie are really great hosts. We had lots of fun and eat very tasty chocolate.

Marianne Passafaro Apr 2019


The class was informative, fun and the chocolate was delicious, we made lots of chocolate truffle balls & chocolate ganache which we were able to take home and share with our friends & family who were very impressed.

Miranda Bryce Apr 2019


This was really fun. The pace of the class was a little slow for me but it was fun. I was on my own and felt fine without having a friend there. Left with lots of chocolates and great skills I can use at home.

Mary Sriskandarajah Mar 2019


Excellent. Enjoyed every minute. I was waiting to find a teacher and Joseph was very good. I will recommend to anyone interested.

Anea Roque Mar 2019


The class was very nice. Joseph is a great teacher. He and his assistant Connie are very knowledgeable. I really enjoyed my time there and also learned a lot.

Sally Macdonald Mar 2019


Soooo much waiting around doing nothing. 20 people in the class, twice what would’ve worked well I think. Came home with one small box of chocolates, had one tiny cup of hot chocolate, and 4 small strawberries dipped in chocolate. Just felt like we did nothing for more than 3/4 of the time we were there. People left the group to sit and play on their phones Had to get dinner afterwards as we were starving.

Jo Berton Mar 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Hi Joseph,

Many thanks for such an enjoyable class. We love the fragrances we created. The setup was smooth with just enough people in the class to allow movement all around the tables.

James Zagarella Mar 2019

4 ClassBento workshops attended • 4 reviews


Thoroughly enjoyed workshop. Joseph provided some interesting knowledge and background to fragrances. The workshop was enjoyable, creative and very hands on. I’m eager to book in again. James

Pamela Manouras Mar 2019


This class was so much fun, Joseph is so well knowledged about perfume and made it interesting and enjoyable. Thank you so much!

Jen Wong Mar 2019


Joseph conducted the class well. Venue was very small. Class was overbooked. After I booked the class, I was requested to come to an earlier class on the day, which I declined. The class was a very large class with people everywhere. 30+ crowded in a small space. It's communial style cooking.

There's four steps: fill premade melted chocolate in moulds (top of choc), put filling in, close up the choc, remove finished product from mould.

My mould was dirty. It was previously used by another person. It made me feel very unhygenic and made me wonder who touched it with their grubby hands (majority had their gloves off by the last stage, so we were all using our bare hands). There was two queues to fill the mould. Filling was all premade. You huddle around two tables again waiting your turn. I personally did not like this process. I thought we were going to make chocolates from scratch. This class was just putting the chocs together.

You get hot choc and nibblies while waiting for your finished product.

Due to size of class and hygiene, it's not for me.

Teacher's response

Thank you for your feedback although you have played with the truth a little.

  • The area is around 60 square meters
  • We had 28 participants and three teachers, around 9 people per teacher.
  • We had a class in the morning, some of the moulds were used. Each person is provided with a pair of gloves to wear. The mould is only soiled with chocolate. When you are working with chocolate you wear gloves, the only residue on the mould is cocoa butter. The cocoa butter will help the chocolate to release from the mould.
  • I did not see any participants without gloves, if I do see them without gloves, I will ask them to put the gloves on. If you were concerned, you should have asked one of the three teachers to ask the glove free participants to put the gloves on.
  • The summary of the workshop on the website is well set out, you make chocolate filled truffles in a mould. The process of making chocolate from the cocoa mass to chocolate it will take from 36 hours to 48 hours. We do not have accommodation for people to stay overnight.
  • You did not mention how much your partner enjoyed dipping Strawberries, Turkish Delight, and Marshmallow in chocolate and eating it.
  • The summary of the workshop is set out as follows.
  • A brief history of chocolate.
  • Each one will receive a mould to make filled chocolate.
  • Three ganaches are provided to choose from.
  • We talk about how chocolate is made and open

Naomi Feigl Feb 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


An enjoyable experience - and learned a lot too. A great way to celebrate a birthday, friendship, Valentines Day or simply an afternoon with an old friend and making new ones.

Marilina Ripoll Feb 2019

6 ClassBento workshops attended • 5 reviews


The class was so much fun! Joseph is informative, lovely and super helpful in defining my 2 perfumes. We got to take home 2 bottles of our own signature scent!

Kerrie Candles Feb 2019


A great way to spend a Friday night. Learnt a brief history on perfume then the rest of the night was spent making your own personalised scents. I wore one of my creations and have had a few compliments already! Thank you for a great workshop.

Jenny Stanojevic Feb 2019


Joseph knows his stuff! He was patient and so willing to share his passion. The class was very engaging and lots of fun!

Nathan Collett Feb 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


After a brief history and theory introduction it was straight in to making our own perfumes. The instructor provided good feedback on how to balance our perfumes, but otherwise let us experiment with the range of bases, perfumes and oils provided.

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Nathan Collett - Sydney

Elle Gibbons Feb 2019


While Joseph was perfectly nice I was hugely disappointed with this workshop and I thought it was very expensive for what it was. I paid $100 for this class because I genuinely wanted to learn something about how to make perfume not to just throw a bunch of scents together in a bottle and hope for the best.
The class was poorly conceived - we weren't educated about how scents fall into different categories e.g. floral vs woody vs oriental, nor were we given any guidance on which scents worked well together, nor were we advised on ratios or volumes. The only scent mentioned was Jasmin and that because it was very strong to only add one drop at a time. Well what about the others?
Most of us needed to get our perfumes 'fixed' which was not surprising because we were adding in scents based on how each one smelled, not on how it would work with another scent. We queued for Joseph's help and invariably we were told to add one of his pre-mixed perfumes. Or he would say: "Do you know what you put in there? You need to repeat it." The answer is no because a) we weren't told to keep a track of what we were doing, b) weren't advised to bring a notepad and pen so that we could keep track and c) essentially told at the start of the class that ratios etc didn't matter.
The class also lacked structure and organisation. There were 13 or 14 students - too many for us to all comfortably have access to the table and scents. I'd recommend putting the base notes, heart notes and top notes on different tables so that they don't get mixed up and it would allow for better movement of people.

Alice McCann Feb 2019


We had a work team building day at the Chocolate workshop and Joseph made it a very fun day.
Venue was easy to find and good street parking available. Our chocolates turned out beautiful and it was a lovely treat to take home to family and friends. Thank you from the Gilbarco team.

Penny Neale Feb 2019

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


It was a Christmas treat for my 9 year old grandson- we both really enjoyed it.

Erika Frey Jan 2019


Joseph is very knowledgeable and generous with his knowledge. He has a great interest in chocolate but also teaching. The class was not too fast which gave me time to talk to the other participants. I’m thinking about doing the class again just because it was so much fun. And you come home with a STACK of chocolates!

Louise Ashcroft Jan 2019


A very friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Gorgeous gourmet chocolate used with expert guidance and advice.

Dannise Martin Jan 2019

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Joseph was a great teacher. The group was very happy with this workshop. It was fun and great to take home 2 bottles of fragrance that we personally blended ourselves. Expect a lot of fun more than learning about making perfume. Joseph does give a background to perfume history and touches on the top, heart and base notes but its only a 2 hour class and most of that time appropriately goes into the blending process. Joseph will help with the end product if it needs a little more of this or that. Fun and interesting!

Jabir Mursalin Jan 2019


Enjoyed playing with chocolate. Joseph was excellent and so do the other participants. A memorable experience.

Sunny Seo Jan 2019


It was a great fun class and Joseph is a sweet chocolatier. The children love him and his class.

Ying Ho Dec 2018

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Pretty fun and informative. We all got a chance to try making chocolate hands-on and got some helpful tips for practising at home.

Scott Middleton Dec 2018

2 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


Very enjoyable class, Joseph and his team made it fun and interesting. I highly recommend this class!

Beth Pastore Dec 2018


A wonderful experience. Learned so much and enjoyed the chocolate making and tasting. Would highly recommend this class.

Cindy Boole Dec 2018


My 10yr old daughter and her friends said it was the best bday party ever.

Anita Teyjas Dec 2018


Joseph made the class fun and informative. The chocolates turned out to be very tasty and full of flavour. Class recommended for anyone looking to learn how to make chocolates!

Anita

Marcus Tse Dec 2018


Very fun class, Joseph and Connie are both very lovely people. Not to mention the chocolate is just simply amazing!

Manja Rhijn Dec 2018

11 ClassBento workshops attended • 10 reviews


Joseph was a very passionate teacher who had a lot of knowledge on perfumes. This activity was super enjoyable and very different I would definitely recommend this class for people who are wanting something a bit unique. You get to go home with two perfumes of your own creation. It was so cool to see how different everyone's creations was. I cant wait to wear my new perfumes out.

Make Your Own Fragrance / Perfume Class review by Manja Rhijn - Sydney

Amanda Sapienza Dec 2018


My daughter’s 12th birthday party at Kimberley Chocolates was a great success. The kids enjoyed making their chocolates and freckles and were delighted with being able to take their creations (over 20 of them!) home. Joseph was a lovely and patient host.

Ruth Calcutt Nov 2018


I enjoyed the practical lessons of chocolate making and look forward to putting my new knowledge into practise .

Johnathon Russo Nov 2018


The studio was absolutely wonderful - it was great to get an insight into how perfume is made and dabble around and create something for ourselves - our own signature scent!
Joseph was fantastic - very helpful - passionate - clear - and listened intensively! With all the fails in the class he was able to sit down individually and solve the problems. Would definitely do again and recommend to others!

Perfume Making class review by Johnathon Russo - Sydney

Michelle Webster Nov 2018


Great class. Joseph was very helpful and interactive. The group were also excellent - chatting together and helping each other.

Perfume Making class review by Michelle Webster - Sydney

Nirosha Karunakaran Nov 2018


My daughter and friends had the best time at this class with Joseph for her 11th birthday. An interactive fun class

Jingqi Zhang Nov 2018


Nice teacher, made some chocolate, drank some more chocolate and then ate more chocolate dipped strawberries and marshmallows. So worth the price.

Karen Baillie Nov 2018

2 ClassBento workshops attended


Joseph was charming but I felt I didn’t really learn anything new and I didn’t like the fact that most of the “oils” used were synthetic. I was not sure why there were premade fragrances eg Arpege to,which we added more oils.
The venue was nice with easy parking in the surrounding streets.

James Greer Oct 2018


The teacher was very warm and pleasant and we had a lot of fun during the activity. But I feel we should’ve done a lot more for the price we paid. But over all a great experience

Danielle Desira Oct 2018


Had actually booked this class in as party of a hens party/event and its with my pleasure to say all the girls had thoroughly enjoyed themselves! Joseph's class was incredible and super informative and gave us a brief history of how fragrance came about and much more. Loved how we were able to create a couple of fragrances either for ourselves or for our party and found this was a great take home gift for the girls who attended the event! Joseph was also super accomodating with all the plans prior which made the booking and setting up process with such ease. Would highly recommend the class to those looking for something different and personalised! Thank you Joseph!

Perfume Making class review by Danielle Desira - Sydney

King Six Oct 2018


Our a Table for Six members enjoyed the Fragrance Class on Saturday afternoon. They said it was a lot of fun and very interactive with a great teacher.

Himani Oct 2018


Heaps of fun! Basic but non stressful and super super tasty. Teacher even gave a history of chocolate and the rose hot chocolate was mind blasting.

Kate Poulgrain Oct 2018


Poor location for a work shop as everything looked like it was dirty (rotting flowers in one corner attracting tiny flies, the mould most people used was not clean). Exposed wiring didn’t make the place very nice - or safe looking.
Instructor was too eager to step in and “help” which meant you didn’t get to do a lot yourself. You had no choice in which mould you were using (it was advertised there would be a choice) and no choice in filling.
There was no talk about tempering chocolate (let alone doing it) and the fillings were already made so really the class didn’t make you feel like you come away with any skills to be able to make things at home. Even the final product didn’t look that great (isnt tempered chocolate suppose to have a gloss/gleam to it - this doesn’t).
There was a lot of standing around waiting for other members to have their turn.
Someone turned up late and was given a box of chocolates which was comprised of a collection of all the other participants chocolates AND gets to come back to do the course again. There was no asking if this was alright, it was just presumed. The instructor even made his own batch, why he couldn’t have donated his ones to the late comer was a mystery?
Overall not worth the money and a big waste of time if you are actually attending to learn something. If you want something to do for 2 hrs where you personally don’t do much and walk away with some chocolates maybe this is for you.

Response from the teacher: I am sorry you did not enjoy our class, however please note:

- The factory is in Lilyfield 10 minutes from the CBD. It has stainless-steel benches, tiled floors and white tiled walls, all cleaned, and regularly inspected by the food authority and local council. On the day you attended there was a bunch of basil used for a previous class that was slightly wilted. To my knowledge there were no fruit flies.
- I always help the participants for the first time however, I allow them more freedom the second time.
- We had a class in the morning, where the participants used some of the moulds. The moulds were not dirty but as some of them had been used previously, they had a layer of cocoa butter still in them. The advantage of couverture chocolate is if the moulds have been used the thin layer of cocoa butter that is left on the mould allows the ease of release of the chocolate and the chocolate comes out of the mould easier. This I explained to the class.
- We always allow three ganaches for the participants to use as fillings and everyone has

Irene Zarate Oct 2018


We had a great time making perfume for my 40th Birthday. Our teacher Joseph was lovely and very informative. I highly recommend this place for a perfume workshop.

Rachel Kennedy Sep 2018


The fragrance class was heaps of fun! It was very hands on and we were encouraged to be creative, but our teacher Joseph also gave us guidance and he really helped me to understand how perfumes work. His style was very relaxed and he made our small group feel at ease. The class itself was surprisingly good value because we got to take our creations home. I actually want to to do it again so I can come up with more combinations!

Jolanta Douek Sep 2018


The teacher was great and the class was fun and very hands on. Great experience!

Perfume Making class review by Jolanta Douek - Sydney

Sarah Sep 2018


Great afternoon spent making chocolate, perfect for a group of friends or a couple. The instructor was friendly, professional and made every member of the class feel welcome. He was very informative and had a thorough knowledge about the making of chocolate and where the ingredients originate from. It was nice to have a product to take home with you.

Sarah Scott Sep 2018


We organised a birthday for our eleven year old with 6 of her friends. Joseph was brilliant , entertained the girls solidly for two hours and chocolates were fantastic. A very happy afternoon.

Varun Mulavineth Sep 2018


We had an amazing experience. Joseph and Connie were great. We learned how to fill chocolate as well as the history of chocolate. Would definitely recommend this as it makes an excellent gift or team event.

Areyan Aug 2018

3 ClassBento workshops attended • 2 reviews


This is a fun interactive informative sensory fest.
Should have brought my 13 year old but got to go home with scents and a little more clarity about what I like and confirm what I don’t like. Joseph (Teacher) let’s you get on with it and available for questions and suggestions.

Perfume Making class review by Areyan  - Sydney

Karen Schoch Jul 2018


Had a great time making our own chocolates. Learned a lot, not only about chocolate making, but also about the history of chocolate. The bonus hot chocolate was the best I’ve ever tasted. I hope to do the Ultimate chocolate class too.

Marco Orso Jun 2018


Very nice experience. Good quality of product and good teacher. Lot of fun!
Thank you for having us!

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