Review Author: Darren

Review Date: 02 dec 2023

Review Body: Our host Jared was very friendly and kind to explain every details to us throughout the whole chocolate making process. They managed to squeeze out every part of the chocolate making process which usually takes up to 24 hours or more into a 2 hours workshop! My girlfriend and I enjoy the hands on experience, from peeling the cocoa beans to tempering the chocolate. Definitely would attend one of their workshops again!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Elsona

Review Date: 13 apr 2024

Review Body: My husband and I were gifted the Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Making workshop with The Sundowner Nature Experience. We had the most joyful afternoon with fellow particiiants in making a small chocolate slab each and drinking a lovely cold “hot chocolate”. We also enjoyed the rooftop garden, beehives and everything else. It was an intimate experience with six of us in total. We totally recommend it.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: tam

Review Date: 27 jul 2025

Review Body: The entire process of how the cocoa beans are processed to the bars we eat were made very clear and easy to understand by Li Hiang and Shanniz. We were guided carefully and thoughtfully throughout each step. Location was cosy and comfortable as well and it was rewarding being able to enjoy our own homemade chocolate from scratch!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jess

Review Date: 09 jun 2024

Review Body: Interesting experience roasting and removing the skin of cocoa beans, then grinding and tempering chocolate in a sand-filled Middle Eastern-themed room. Made a delicious but exceptionally teeny bar of chocolate... so temper your expectations on size! Got to meet the house cat, a sweet Singapura, and check out the rooftop garden.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Lizzie

Review Date: 22 jun 2024

Review Body: Truly a bean to bar experience. Both hosts were very professional, helpful and patient, especially with my 8 y-o child and two other young children. Strongly recommended and hope to be back for other activities. Thank you very much to Li Hiang and your colleague for the wonderful afternoon spent making chocolate bars!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: E&A

Review Date: 08 jun 2024

Review Body: Bean to Bar - super fun and tasty experience! We loved the hands on workshop and can’t speak highly enough about our expert chocolate chefs. If you have always wondered how the sweet treat ends up in a bar, you’ll love this. There’s also a resident cat for extra excitement ;)

Review rating: 5

Review Author: James

Review Date: 04 feb 2025

Review Body: This was a fantastic experience. We had an excellent and knowledgable tutor with Nandini. And it was a hands on educational and fun experience taking the beans to a fully formed chocolate bar (and then into my mouth). I would highly recommend to everyone!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jacotine Duo

Review Date: 23 okt 2023

Review Body: Fun, educational and hands-on. Would definitely recommend it to the chocoholics and non-chocoholics alike. Learn what real chocolates tastes like, not the sugary confectionary we buy from the supermarkets.

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Aisha

Review Date: 05 sep 2026

Review Body: Booked the ‘bean to bar’ chocolate making workshop. It was informative and a hands on experience. The whole experience was amazing and the instructors were so friendly. Highly recommend

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Jiale

Review Date: 28 apr 2024

Review Body: the chocolate making workshop was special because we got the bean to bar experience. Starting with cacao seeds through to packaging our own little made chocolate- was a lot of fun!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Astrid

Review Date: 22 feb 2025

Review Body: Wonderful creative space and workshop that increases your knowledge AND allows you to bring back your own chocolates ❤️ Great guidance by Li Hiang and Gary! Definitely recommend!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Rui

Review Date: 02 sep 2025

Review Body: Really friendly and cozy experience. Super clear process and fantastic outcome. The location itself is also amazing. One of a kind in Singapore

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Amanda Lim

Review Date: 27 jul 2024

Review Body: Wonderful chocolate making class - loved seeing the whole space and taking home a tasty bar!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Audrey Tan

Review Date: 07 apr 2024

Review Body: It was great and very interesting. I liked the small group size and location

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Joseph

Review Date: 13 apr 2024

Review Body: Knowledgable staff. Comfortable and fun environment

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Tamy

Review Date: 13 sep 2025

Review Body: Wonderful experience!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Vineeta

Review Date: 20 jul 2024

Review Body: Chocolate making workshop from roasting to grinding to making the bar.It was a cosy workshop. Well explained by the trainer but the quality of chocolate was not that great. Overall friendly and passionate trainers.

Review rating: 4

Review Author: Simon

Review Date: 17 mrt 2021

Review Body: This was such a unique experience! Not only was the rooftop very special and chilled, the experience was also incredibly insightful and fun! The rooftop venue was glorious. It felt like the speakeasies in London, hidden from the world and an incredibly chilled oasis. While we were up there we felt like we were transported to an entirely different country. We're already planning our next trip back! At first we thought the experience was pretty random as it seemed to include lots of disconnected parts: organic farming, beekeeping and honey tasting/cocktails! But it turns out that it was intended to show us how incredibly interconnected our earth's ecosystem is. The quality of the soil influences the plants -> plants in turn affect the bees & the honey they produce -> and finally that affects the food & drinks that we consume! Clarence was super knowledgeable and interesting, and was able to answer all the questions we asked. We were there with a group of friends - it's perfect for couples or a small group who want to see a cool place and learn something new! There was also a family doing the experience with us and they seemed to be having lots of fun too! Fun fact: The bees here are rescued. When bees are discovered in housing estates or schools, they'll call Clarence who will come and rescue them, and house them in the apiary. We thought that made the experience extra, extra special!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Cani

Review Date: 01 aug 2022

Review Body: Our hosts Edmil and Samuel were great! Edmil explained the food science behind the pasta making process and ensured that each one of us got to be involved in each step of the process. The timing was just right, we were kept busy all the way, no dull moments in between except to take sips of water. We got a chance to visit the rooftop garden to cut some fresh herbs. They didn't scrimp on the ingredients, yet the pasta sauce recipes were easy enough to recreate on our own. We recommend wearing outfits meant for warm weather like short sleeves and thinner fabrics. It is not indoors nor air conditioned, more like an enclosed courtyard with big umbrellas and super fans which cooled the place enough given the hot sun, and the rooftop garden where we spent about 10 minutes is very exposed to the sun. Also note to wear shoes that won't be soaked. The carpet grass was waterlogged probably from the heavy rain the day before; I had to walk in wet pumps the whole day! If you have any food allergies, do let them know beforehand when they reach out to you for confirmation. Only the location was out of the way for non-easties, but you get to visit one of the many cafes in the area after. In all, a fun experience, great for couples and small groups!

Review rating: 5

Review Author: Alexxis

Review Date: 13 mrt 2026

Review Body: I booked the Private Urban Farm Experience (with Bee Encounter) at The Sundowner on a weekday and was warmly welcomed by the team from the moment we arrived. The entire session was thoughtfully curated and very well paced, making it both engaging and easy to follow even for complete beginners. Gary was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, and it really showed throughout the experience. He was generous with sharing his expertise and patiently answered all our questions about composting, beekeeping, honey production, and growing herbs. It was not only hands-on but also very educational — we walked away learning so much about urban farming and the ecosystem behind it. We also really appreciated that the team helped capture photos and videos for us along the way, which made the experience even more memorable. Despite the sweltering weather, everything was set up very comfortably — there was shelter to keep us out of the hot sun and air-conditioned rooms where we could cool off and relax. Overall, it was a unique, enriching, and highly informative experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone curious about urban farming, sustainability, or simply looking for a meaningful and hands-on activity in Singapore.

Review rating: 5

Itinerary Day 1

Itinerary Summary: Experience Singapore's First Bean to Bar chocolate workshop!

Itinerary Description: 🌳 Discover Chocolate's Origins: Start your journey in our nature sanctuary! See live cacao trees up close and meet the honeybees that pollinate them. Touch and feel raw cacao beans—this is where chocolate truly begins. 🔥 Roast & Grind Your Beans: Get hands-on with the roasting process! Heat raw cacao beans to their aromatic "first crack," then grind them down using a traditional melangeur. Watch the transformation from bean to smooth chocolate paste unfold before your eyes. 🍫 Mould Your Masterpiece: The grand finale! Pour your handcrafted chocolate into moulds and bring home your very own artisanal bar. Every bite tells the story of your bean-to-bar journey.