Workshops & Training

Learn Bean-to-Bar from Someone Who Does It Every Day

In-person workshops at our Port of Spain production facility. Franchise agreements across the Caribbean. Turnkey factory setups. Remote roast profile support after every equipment sale. Whatever level you are at, Wayne meets you there.

In-Person Workshops

Choose Your Workshop

In-person at 23 Gordon St, Port of Spain, Trinidad

1-Day Introduction

1 Day

A hands-on overview of bean-to-bar chocolate making. You will roast, crack, winnow, grind, and temper — all in one day. Perfect for curious beginners and food professionals who want to understand the process.

What's Included

  • Full bean-to-bar walkthrough
  • Tasting of all intermediate products
  • Certificate of completion
  • Lunch included

2-Day Deep Dive

2 Days

Everything in the 1-Day program, plus a full second day on advanced techniques: tempering methods, flavour development, product formulation, and equipment operation. You will leave with chocolate you made yourself.

What's Included

  • Advanced tempering techniques
  • Product formulation workshop
  • Equipment operation training
  • Take-home chocolate samples
  • Meals included both days

3-Day Professional

3 Days

For serious entrepreneurs and aspiring chocolate makers. Covers everything in the 2-Day program plus business planning, sourcing strategies, quality control, packaging, and equipment selection for your own operation.

What's Included

  • Business planning session
  • Cocoa sourcing & quality assessment
  • Packaging & branding guidance
  • Equipment recommendations
  • Post-program support call
  • All meals included

Beyond the Workshop

Franchise, Turnkey, and Ongoing Support

Wayne also runs the Caribbean Travelling Film School and has built chocolate operations across the region. Whether you need remote support or a complete factory setup, Cocoa Pod can help.

Remote Roast Profile Support

Every equipment sale includes video call support to help you dial in your roast profiles. Wayne walks you through the process remotely until you are getting consistent results with your specific beans.

Franchise Agreements

Cocoa Pod offers franchise agreements across the Caribbean for producers who want to operate under an established brand with proven systems. You get the equipment, the training, and the ongoing support.

Turnkey Factory Setups

Complete factory solutions — from equipment selection and layout to installation and production training. Wayne has built these operations from scratch and knows what works at every scale, from boutique to mid-size production.

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