These interactive events include a lecture and exploratory tastings, in which participants evaluate and discuss premium dark chocolates. Everyone receives a copy of Tasting Club, a stylish, full-color, hardcover book, which explains how to conduct tastings at home. To learn more about Tasting Club, visit the "Book" page of this Web site.

Tastings are terrific for team-building sessions and conferences, holiday parties, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, or anytime fun. Three packages are available:

A Taste of Tasting

• Introduction to Tasting Parties
• Guided Tasting of 3 Premium Dark Chocolates (with crackers as palate-cleansers)
• Chocolate Tasting Grid Handout
• A copy of Tasting Club for everyone to take home (retail value: $22)
• Q&A
• Book-signing

Tasting Deluxe

• Chocolate 101
• Guided Tasting of 6 Premium Dark Chocolates (with crackers as palate-cleansers)
• Chocolate Tasting Grid Handout
• A copy of Tasting Club for everyone to take home (retail value: $22)
• Q&A
• Book-signing

Super Tasting Deluxe

• Chocolate 101
• Guided Tasting of 10 Premium Dark Chocolates (with crackers as palate-cleansers)
• Chocolate Tasting Grid Handout
• A copy of Tasting Club for everyone to take home (retail value: $22)
• Q&A
• Book-signing

Details on Offerings

There is no maximum number of participants: the more, the merrier! Ask about a book-free option. As a traveling tasting host, Dina Cheney can visit any venue, including private homes, businesses, social halls, and religious facilities. Other tasting topics are available. Alternatively, if you want to emphasize mingling or include a side attraction at your event, consider a Chocolate Tasting Table, which guests can visit for ad hoc tastings (pricing is the same).

Clients

Dina Cheney has conducted tastings for large investment banks, including Merrill Lynch; major law firms, including Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP; colleges and universities, such as Teachers College at Columbia University; Faith Popcorn's BrainReserve; a large, international consulting company; the Professional Convention Management Association; real estate agency Anderson Associates; Bash Event Planning with mortgage company Cannondale Financial; and more.

Feedback on Chocolate Tastings (and Cooking Classes)

"Last night was terrific. I think everyone really enjoyed themselves." --Maribeth T. Kraus, Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), Manhattan

"We are only beginning our summer planning, but given the success of last year's [chocolate tasting], I am sure you will be hearing from us again very soon." --Large law firm, Manhattan

"Rave reviews for your tasting..." --Faith Popcorn's BrainReserve, Manhattan

"Guests are calling--everyone thought your lecture was great! You gave us lots of information in a lively way and made us even more excited and eager to taste the chocolates." --Carolyn Anderson, Anderson Associates, Greenwich, Connecticut

"I attended one of your chocolate seminars...I wanted to let you know what a super evening I had. I really enjoyed the way you presented your product. You seemed genuinely excited about all of the information you were sharing..." --L.C., Long Island, New York

"Thank you for making our chocolate-tasting event a sweet success! Everyone is still talking about it...Your business will really take off." --S.G., Manhattan

"I had no doubt that you were going to be incredible and you really were! It was such a pleasure to finally meet you last night. Everyone loved [the tasting]...It was a pleasure working with you..." --M.G., Manhattan

"You were terrific! Thank you!" --FasTracKids, Fairfield, Connecticut

"We had a great evening. Many friends reported that the entrée was one of the best they've had in a number of years. Thanks for all your help." --R.K., Westport, Connecticut

"Dinner was DELICIOUS! I can't wait for next week: more fabulous meals!!!" --E.G., Bronxville, New York

"I just wanted to say thank you so much for today (I am still walking on a cloud)!!! We just finished dinner and it was wonderful. I will never forget today's experience, thank you so much for everything really, it was great!!!" --T.K., East Brunswick, New Jersey

"A big 'thank you!' My husband enjoyed the lesson and the end results were spectacular. Wow! I look forward to recommending you!" --C.M., Brooklyn, New York

"Thank you so much for a very fun morning and a great class! The food was yummy, of course, and we all enjoyed ourselves." --J.S., Weston, Connecticut

"Thanks for everything. The girls had a blast. I think my husband enjoyed it as well. I hope your business continues to grow." --D.M., Bedford, New York

"Thanks for coming. The dinner was delicious, and my daughter really learned a lot." --B.G., Scarsdale, New York

"It was great to meet you and I had such a wonderful time today. I just cut the chicken and it's fabulous!!! Won't my husband and children be pleased! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've already told a couple people about how much fun I had. I'll be looking at my calendar..."--B.W., Greenwich, Connecticut

"I wanted to thank you so much for the class. We had such a great time. You are such a wonderful person and a talented chef. I will pass along the word of your wonderful work." --A.C., Greenwich, Connecticut

"Dina...you're the BEST! I really appreciate the time you have taken to cater to our needs...Thank you SO much for your time yesterday. The Miranda clan really enjoyed the whole experience and you should know you've got 6 huge fans in New York! Dinner was yummy and I, for one, am thrilled to know how to make chocolate truffles!" --Christina Miranda, Long Island, New York

"Just wanted to say 'THANKS' to you for a wonderful time on Saturday night. I really enjoyed it. I know I will be making those frittata wedges again! Yum!! Thanks for making the whole day such a blast!" --T.B., Old Tappan, New Jersey

"Thanks so much Dina, she had a great time and is looking forward to Thursday." --A.F., Manhattan

"My husband and son had a wonderful and educational time working with you, and I enjoyed the leftovers immensely! Thanks for making this all happen for them in the time constraint we had." --A. G., Long Island, New York

"My Cooking By Heart lessons were fantastic! Dina's recipes are simple and imaginative. She prepares dishes that, while demonstrating a perfect combination of flavor and texture, provide for the exact kind of nourishment we need. Her skill and creativity covers everything from appetizers to desserts." --Stacy Francis, Manhattan

"I'm getting quite proficient in the kitchen and absolutely LOVE the peeler u suggested. Love it!" --W.S., Brooklyn, New York

"Maybe I will have to have you come in to do dinner again. As for the evening, I would not change a thing. I have recommended you to several people since. I thought that you were great." -- S.R., Manhattan

"I have shared our experience with friends and have highly recommended you for a wonderful gift. I know my girls learned so much and we all had such a great time. Thank you again." --J.R., Connecticut

"We really enjoyed the class. The meal was excellent. Thanks a lot." --D.S., Fairfield, Connecticut

"Thank you for my wonderful class. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal." --T.S., Greenwich, Connecticut

"I had a great time cooking with you, thank you so much." --J.S., Ryebrook, New York