Our Story

At The Cocoa Bean, we believe that creating chocolates is not just an art; it's an experience. Founded in 2022 by Andrew Cameron, who’s journey began in 2006 making hand made chocolates in a small chocolate shop in West Yorkshire. After receiving dozens of requests for lessons Andrew began to give lessons in chocolate making. Today, Andrew brings his extensive experience of delivering hundreds of workshops to thousands of people using a unique blend of passion and engagement to create truly memorable experiences.

Nicolay Armando, an award-winning creative and entrepreneur, joined forces with Andrew with a view to building and creating events that stand apart from anything else available today. Together, they brought a fresh perspective to The Cocoa Bean, transforming it into a vibrant hub of creativity and innovation. Nicolay's expertise in marketing, branding and customer experience has been instrumental in shaping our company's identity and fuelled our growth and success.

I am grateful to have someone as positive and passionate as Andrew as part of the team. His support makes a significant difference.
— Head Chef Mike Harrison (Director of the Bolton Food and Drink Festival)
I couldn’t recommend Andrew highly enough! It has be an experience the team will always remember.
— Chris Buggie (Director of infrastructure, Engineering and Delivery - Virgin media and O2)