Cocoa Black

28/09/2026

Spaces available this Saturday, 3 October! 🍫 Join us for The Art of Artisan Baked Cheesecakes or The Art of Artisan Confectionery. Bring a friend and enjoy a delicious day of learning, creating and tasting!

Link to book - https://www.cocoablack.com/chocolate-school/

25/09/2026

A little taste of Italy in Peebles 🇮🇹 ✨. Our NEW Tiramisu Cake is now in store.

16/09/2026

We have spaces available on the Contemporary Tarts class on 29th September where you will make the following:

• Pear, hazelnut & ginger tart
• Salted caramel & chocolate tart with caramel cream
• Raspberry & chocolate tart

All delicious!

See link below for more information.

Learn how to make a range of delicious modern tarts.Make Your Own Contemporary Tarts and Pastry Class teaches how to prepare a selection of Ruth's favourite tart recipes. During the class, you’ll work individually and in pairs under the close supervision of a professional pastry chef. At the end o...

27/08/2026

✨ The Art of Artisan Confectionery. Mould. Fill. Finish. And, most importantly, taste! Spend the morning learning the craft behind handmade confectionery, creating everything from Salted Caramel Chocolate Macarons to our Highland Cow Bar.

🗓 5 September | 10:00 - 13:00
🗓 3 October | 14:00 - 17:00

Spaces available — book your place here: https://www.cocoablack.com/classes/artisan-confectionery-class-05-09-26/

24/08/2026

🍪 These aren’t your average cookies… Dubai Pistachio, White Chocolate & Raspberry and one seriously Giant Cookie! Learn to make them all in our The art of Gourmet Cookies Class.

🗓 1 September | 10:00 - 14:00
📍 Cocoa Black, Peebles
Take home your giant cookie and 10-15 handcrafted cookies!

Spaces available — book your place here: https://www.cocoablack.com/classes/the-art-of-gourmet-cookies-class-01-09-26/

20/08/2026

The latest cheesecake to arrive in the shop - cherry custard cheesecake, there’s too many to decide which is our favourite!

17/08/2026

🍓 The Art of No-Bake Cheesecakes…Mango & Passionfruit, Strawberry & Vanilla and a Cheesecake Tart — three beautiful cheesecakes, all made by you. Learn how to master smooth fillings, crisp bases and perfectly balanced flavours.

🗓 29 August | 10:00 - 13:00
📍 Cocoa Black, Peebles

Spaces available — book your place here: https://www.cocoablack.com/classes/the-art-of-no-bake-cheesecakes-class-29-08-26/

13/08/2026

The Art of Artisan Fudge & Nougat: Fudge Lollipops, Fruit & Nut Nougat, Peanut & Fudge Bites and Dark Chocolate Fudge, all made by you. Learn the techniques and take home 15–20 handcrafted treats.

🗓 25 August | 14:00 - 17:00
📍 Cocoa Black, Peebles

Spaces available — book your place here: https://www.cocoablack.com/classes/artisan-fudge-nougat-class-25-08-26/

13/08/2026

We have new patisserie and chocolate classes online with exciting new recipes for you to try out!
See link below for the full list of events and dates.

https://www.cocoablack.com/chocolate-school/

Chocolate Patisserie Class at The Chocolate & Pastry School. Learn exclusive Ruth Hinks recipes and create elegant chocolate desserts.

11/08/2026

Biscoff, Basque or Chocolate & Salted Caramel - which are you trying first? Spend the morning at Cocoa Black learning to make all three in our hands-on Artisan Baked Cheesecakes Class.

From perfectly baked fillings to ganache, salted caramel and professional finishing, you’ll leave with new skills and 3 handcrafted cheesecakes to take home.

📍 Cocoa Black, Peebles
🗓 25 August | 10:00 - 13:00

Spaces available — book your place here: https://www.cocoablack.com/classes/the-art-of-artisan-baked-cheesecakes-class-25-08-26/