CHOCOLATE MASTERCLASS WITH CHEF FRANCOIS BEHUET, LA

Turn chocolate into an edible holiday showpiece during this festive masterclass led by The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles’ award-winning pastry chef and master chocolatier François Behuet. Set at Corteza at Sendero, high above Downtown L.A., the hands-on session explores chocolate sculpting and decorating techniques while offering a behind-the-scenes look at how Chef Behuet creates themed hotel amenities and elaborate pieces for holidays and awards-show weekends. Guests will create a chocolate showpiece of their own, making this a polished and creative seasonal experience for aspiring chocolatiers and dessert enthusiasts.

The class takes place Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Corteza at Sendero inside The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, 900 W Olympic Blvd. Admission includes water, sparkling wine, a branded apron and your finished chocolate creation to take home. Reservations are on sale and can be made through the official Sendero website. A ticket price, age policy and other participation requirements were not published on the pages reviewed, so confirm those details when selecting the December 19 session.