Summary
- JW Marriott Khao Lak opens Duc de Praslin Chocolaterie Boutique & Atelier.
- The resort transforms locally grown Phang Nga cacao from bean to finished chocolate.
- At least 85% of cacao used is sourced from local farming cooperatives.
- Guests can join chocolate-making workshops, tastings and seasonal experiences.
SINGAPORE, August 30 — JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa has opened Southern Thailand’s first on-site bean-to-bar chocolate factory and boutique.
Placing locally grown Phang Nga cacao at the heart of a new culinary experience. Developed with Thai chocolatier Duc de Praslin, the Chocolaterie Boutique & Atelier sources.
At least 85% of its cacao from Phang Nga farming cooperatives through fixed-price monthly orders. Guests can follow the journey from cacao pod to finished chocolate.
Through workshops, tastings and personalised chocolate-making. The resort has purchased 1.6 tonnes of local cacao to date and plans to expand sourcing as demand grows.
