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Gygi Gathering - Chocolate Event: A Day of Chocolate, Learning & Sweet Savings

Gygi Gathering - Chocolate Event: A Day of Chocolate, Learning & Sweet Savings

One day. All things chocolate. Endless inspiration. 

If you love chocolate even a little bit, this is your day! Join us at Gygi for our annual Chocolate Event, a tradition we look forward to every year. We're bringing together chocolate lovers, curious beginners, and seasoned candy makers for a full day of learning, tasting, shopping, and discovering just how much fun working with chocolate can be. 

Ready to master chocolate tempering? Looking for fresh inspiration for your next baking project? Simply wanting an excuse to indulge your love of chocolate? We're here to help you feel more comfortable and confident in the kitchen. 

And the sweetest part? For one day only, you can save on your favorite chocolate, take a class, watch live demonstrations, sample delicious creations, and get your questions answered by chocolate professionals—all in one place.

Your One-Day Chocolate Event

Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2026

Time: In-store | 9 am - 6 pm 

Location: Gygi 3500 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, UT 84115

Save 15% on Chocolate In-Store and Online

It's the perfect time to stock up for your next chocolate project! Enjoy 15% off chocolate for one day only in-store and online (use code TAKE15OFF) during our annual Chocolate Event. 

It's time to try the recipe you've been saving, restock your chocolate-making essentials, or finally master the technique you've wanted to learn. 

Learn Something New in a Chocolate Class

Want to feel more confident working with chocolate? Join one of our special event classes! These hands-on learning opportunities are designed to help you build skills, ask questions, and leave feeling ready to put what you've learned into practice in your own kitchen.

Whether you're a beginner just getting started or an experienced home baker looking to refine your technique, there's something exciting about learning from someone who knows chocolate inside and out.

Class Schedule

Class 1: The Ultimate Tempering Demo

  • Time: 10 am - 11 am

  • Instructor: Chef Rebecca Millican

  • Description: Learn everything from table tempering, the seeding method, and the use of cocoa butter for stabilizing your chocolate.

Class 2: The Chocolate Atelier Demo

  • Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

  • Instructor: John Neil

  • Description: Come enjoy the experience of gourmet chocolate. Get the very best pro tips for dipping/enrobing confections and decorating your molded chocolates, taking your skills to the next level. 

Class 3: The Chocolate Covered Popcorn Demo

  • Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  • Instructor: Brad the Dad

  • Description: Back again with his ever-popular chocolate-covered popcorn! This class goes over our special popcorn, which chocolate works best, and how to accomplish those unique and fun topping and flavor designs. 

Watch Chocolate Demos Throughout the Day

Sometimes the best way to learn is to see it in action! Stop by our store throughout the day for chocolate demonstrations that bring techniques, tools, and delicious ideas to life.

In the morning, we'll be making amazing chocolate crepes, and throughout the afternoon you'll see how our tempering machines work to keep the chocolate flowing. 

Watch the pros work, discover all helpful tips, and see how the right technique and tools can make a huge difference in your results. You might even discover a new favorite way to use chocolate!

We'll even have chocolate professionals on the floor to share their expertise, offer advice, and help you work through those tricky chocolate questions. We're here to help you feel more confident tackling your next project.

A Sweet Tradition at Gygi

Our annual Chocolate Event is about more than just getting a great deal on chocolate. It's about helping people discover what they're capable of in the kitchen.

We believe learning a new skill should feel exciting, not intimidating. And sometimes all it takes is watching a demonstration, asking an expert a question, or trying something new to turn an uncertain first attempt into a new favorite hobby.

That's why we love bringing our community together for this day of chocolate, creativity, and hands-on learning. Bring your curiosity, and we hope you'll leave inspired to make something delicious.

Mark your calendar, gather your chocolate-loving friends, and spend the day with us at Gygi.