Atelier Decorazione Marchesi 1824 "Valentine’s Day Edition"

Step into the enchanting world of Marchesi 1824 and celebrate love through chocolate and creativity. Begin with a refined champagne aperitif, then, guided by the Pastry Art Director, decorate a delicate chocolate mendiant adorned with pistachios and raspberries. Add personal touches, share sweet moments, and take home a handcrafted symbol of your affection — an intimate Valentine’s experience to savor and remember.

Format: Half-day Experience
Where: Milan, Italy
Language: Italian/English
When: Thursday, 12 February 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost: €200 (each ticket includes admission for a couple. Minimum age: 18 years.)
Group: 15 tickets available (minimum 1 participant required to confirm the experience)

What’s included:
A personalized apron with embroidered Marchesi 1824 logo for each participant, one maxi chocolate mendiant with pistachios and raspberries per couple, Marchesi 1824 packaging to take your creation home, a final certificate of participation signed by Pastry Art Director Chef Diego Crosara, and an aperitif (a glass of champagne and savory canapés) before the decoration activity begins.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations up to 7 days before the tour: Full refund (100%)
Cancellations between 3 and 7 days before the tour: 40% refund
Cancellations within 3 days of the tour: No refund (100% of the payment will be retained)

The Chef The Location The Workshop

The Chef

Pastry Art Director at Marchesi 1824, Diego Crosara brings decades of technical mastery and creative vision to one of Italy’s most prestigious pastry houses. A world champion pastry chef and gelato master, he combines deep expertise with a refined sense of style, developing new pastry, chocolate, and gelato collections that embody the brand’s heritage of excellence.

Since joining Marchesi 1824 in 2018, Crosara has overseen the creation of signature products and personally curated new boutique openings in Italy and abroad, ensuring the brand’s growth while upholding the principles of quality and excellence that have defined Marchesi 1824 for nearly two centuries. Every detail reflects the Maison’s enduring commitment to craftsmanship, elegance, and innovation.

The Location

Located in Via Orobia 3, the Marchesi 1824 Laboratory is a historic space where the aroma of freshly baked pastries fills the air from early morning. Here, croissants are still rolled by hand, one by one, and every dough is crafted with artisanal care.

The laboratory is divided into three distinct areas: the bakery, where bread and leavened pastries emerge warm from the oven; the fresh pastry section, dedicated to mignons and cakes prepared daily; and the decoration area, where desserts are finished with glazes, fruits, and elegant details. It is within this authentic, inspiring setting that the Marchesi 1824 workshops take place — moments where tradition, creativity, and craftsmanship come together to create a truly unique experience.

The Workshop

The Marchesi 1824 Laboratory will welcome couples into a world of warm aromas and timeless craftsmanship, where chocolate, creativity, and emotion come together. Before the experience begins, guests will enjoy a refined aperitif featuring a selection of savory Marchesi 1824 canapés paired with a glass of champagne — a sparkling toast to shared moments and sweet anticipation.

Guided step by step by our Pastry Art Director and his team, each couple will decorate a chocolate mendiant — an iconic French delicacy crafted as a delicate disc of fine chocolate — adorned with pistachios and raspberries. Together, participants will add personal touches and imaginative details, transforming their creation into a heartfelt expression of affection, connection, and shared taste.

A romantic journey of flavors and artistry, designed to be created together and remembered long after the last bite.