September 28 - October 1 2013
Forecourt, State House
Like chocolate? Then you’ll love the Taste of Cocoa Festival, which turns the Fore Court of the State House into one vast cocoa heaven, as passionate chocoholics meander from booth to booth tasting chocolate of every kind, from dark and pure to sweet and milky, with nuts, squelched on cakes, baked into brownies and artfully rolled into rich, me
lty truffles. The Experience
An appetizing menu of activities is in store to ensure a memorable experience with Ghana cocoa. Here is a taste…
Discovery Zone
Since Tetteh Quarshie’s famous return home, Ghana has been the land of the golden pod, but what’s the depth of your knowledge about the history of cocoa? How much do you know about the various stages of the cocoa value chain? Discover cocoa from bean to bar as you take a walk through the intriguing journey of the discovery zone. Masterclass Theatre
Come see the city’s top chefs in action as they take you through entertaining tutorials on exciting cocoa-based recipes you can try at home. Taste Zone
Cocoa Oatmeal, Cocoa Cherry Pork, Thai Coconut & Cocoa Macaroons, Chili Beef on Avocado, Chocolate Pork Roast Sliders, Cocoa Crispy Bacon, Chocolate Brownies and so much more! All you need is a Taste Passport
Chillout Zone
Hot or cold, beverage or bar, you are welcome to chill out over cocoa beverages over oeuvre d hors and chocolates while you soak in cool music, all set in a lovely lounge ambiance. Cake Baking Contest
This will be a competition devoted exclusively to the creative use of cocoa by students of culinary schools. Children’s Zone
This zone will be a fun haven for children attending the festival. Activities in this zone will include story-telling, art, drawing and, face painting, music etc. Kids can watch out for the “PO Family”. For further info contact
+233209892312