World-class chocolate education and refined tasting experiences.
A New Way To Savour Chocolate
Chocolate is a language.
I teach people how to speak it.
Learn your palate and preferences
Understand quality, origin, craft
Taste with intention and confidence
Unlock moments that linger.
Learn how to appreciate edible artistry.
Featured Experiences
Chocolate is more than flavor—it is origin, craft, and intention.
Guests leave with discernment:
a refined palate, clearer preferences, and the confidence to recognize quality.
The Tasting Experience
A guided tasting that teaches method, vocabulary, and preference discovery.
90–120 minutes
Truffle Making Class
Technique, structure, and execution—taught with clarity, fun, and purpose.
120–150 minutes
Private / Group Tasting
A refined salon experience for celebrations, clients, and teams.
Chocolate & Craft
House-made confections and a curated selection of
exceptional makers—chosen for integrity, balance, and excellence.
Reflections, stories, and timeless chocolate inspiration from
Chef Robert Cabeca.
The Cookbooks
"The Chocolate Chef: Uncovered" features over 70 recipes plus detailed instructions to help you be a successful chocolate baker, at home or work!
"The Chocolate Chef: Missing Recipes" book contains an additional 10+ delicious recipes left out of the first book.
As featured in select media and private engagements.
Education-led. Experience-driven. Uncompromising standards.
Blog
One-Minute Brownies
Sure, it is easy to make chocolate brownies. But it normally takes about 45 minutes to an hour and then you have to let them cool before you can cut them and eat them. Now you can make them in just ... ...more
Chocolate
December 17, 2023•4 min read
Recipes
One-Minute Brownies
Sure, it is easy to make chocolate brownies. But it normally takes about 45 minutes to an hour and then you have to let them cool before you can cut them and eat them. Now you can make them in just ... ...more
Chocolate
December 17, 2023•4 min read
Videos
Best In Chow: Donut Wars D.C.!
Watch as me and my team compete for the best donuts in Washington D.C.!
Well, I was actually making my famous Doissants, a cousin of the Cronut.
Enjoy the suspense!
Marisol Slater of the Chocolate House D.C.
Marisol Slater digs deep into her love and passion of the world's most favorite delight and talks about new chocolate trends and Artisan Chocolate Makers she really loves.
The Chocolate chef: uncovered - Book Pre-release
My first cookbook! And it is all about chocolate!!! 47 recipes and over 250 pages of deep dive information about the world of chocolate, how cocoa is grown, and how chocolate is made!
All Purpose Chocolate chipotle Seasoning
A super easy all-purpose chocolate seasoning to use in anything from eggs to steaks, burgers to pizza and more! I use this all the time.. like in everything!!!
Food Network Show Audition!
Watch me make:
White Chocolate Dipped Spiced Pears
Poached Pear Frangiapan Tart
Banana Walnut Bread
Chocolate Pumpkin Tart
Yummm!
About Chef Robert CAbeca
Chef Robert Cabeca has been working with chocolate for well over 35 years and has used that experience to create delicious and delectable chocolatey items.
Robert's skills combine the purest and best ingredients to create remarkable flavor combinations that take you on a special gastronomical journey.
Chef Cabeca says "I love to romance food with chocolate!" If you are looking for in depth chocolate knowledge, this is the place.
Take a class, read a blog, watch a video, and have lots of chocolatey fun!
FAQS
Does Chef Robert Still Own A Chocolate Shop?
At this time, Chef Robert does not own a chocolate shop, restaurant or bakery. However, he will do custom wedding cakes and chocolate orders. Also, Chef Robert has focused on Business Leadership Coaching. More at https://thecoacheshelper.com.
However, Chef Robert is known to be baking at home for his own joy :-)
What is Chef Robert's favorite Chocolate?
Still to this day, Chef Robert absolutely loves chocolate from Francois Pralus. It can sometimes be difficult to find, but Robert thinks it is the best in the world! #francoispralus
Does Chef Robert have a favorite pastry shop?
In South Portland, Maine, he really enjoys Scratch Bakery. The best Croissants are at BLVL in Portland, ME. However, his most favorite bakery is Balthazar in SoHo, NYC. What is your favorite?
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