FLAVORS OF THE FESTIVE SEASON

DATE & TIME: TUESDAY | OCTOBER 15, 2026 | 10:00AM PST

Ghirardelli 2026 Fall/Winter Beverage Training

Celebrate the holiday season with creative fall and winter beverage inspiration! Join Ghirardelli experts for a seasonal beverage training featuring product insights, preparation ideas, and live drink demonstrations.

Discover festive café creations featuring mocha, matcha, maple, caramel, frappe, and more—and get inspired to create memorable seasonal drinks for your holiday menu.

WHAT TO EXPECT

🍫 Seasonal Beverage Inspiration - Discover creative ideas for your fall and winter holiday menu.

🍫 Product Tips & Applications - Learn how to use sauces, frappe mixes, sweet ground powders, and more.

🍫 Live Drink Demonstrations - See four festive beverage recipes prepared during the session.

🍫 Expert Tips & Q&A - Get practical insights and ask questions along the way.

🍫 Exciting Giveaways - Attend live for a chance to win special prizes!

MEET THE TEAM

Elise Church

West Coast Business Development Manager, Ghirardelli

Elise Church works with specialty coffee shops and foodservice operators throughout California and Nevada. As Ghirardelli’s West Coast Business Development Manager, she partners with businesses to elevate their menus using premium Ghirardelli ingredients and solutions.

With a focus on both menu development and the customer experience, Elise helps operators find creative ways to bring quality and flavor to their beverage and foodservice offerings.

Corey King

Culinary Lead, Ghirardelli Professional Products

Corey King brings more than 18 years of experience in culinary research and development to his role as Culinary Lead for Ghirardelli Professional Products.

He works with chefs, baristas, and foodservice operators to transform premium chocolate into creative and innovative menu offerings. His expertise includes recipe development, professional training, and new product development, combining culinary creativity with practical solutions for foodservice professionals.

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