What people are saying
“You can either try to learn to make chocolate from random strangers here and there, OR you can learn how to make chocolate at the Next Batch with Mackenzie. She will be with you every step of the way.”
Sophia Rea, chocolate historian, Gastro Obscura instructor, founder Projet Chocolat
“You made an incredible and indelible mark on my work and this community. Thank you for your passion and art, your skills, and generosity."
David Upchurch, founder David Upchurch Chocolatier
Mackenzie is one of the most inspiring, kind, fun and knowledgeable persons I've ever known. This course is like no other and I enjoyed every second of it."
Michelle van Schaick, founder Faraway Garden Chocolate, Academy of Chocolate judge
“Thank you for all your inspiration and amazing creations. You are a staple of the craft chocolate scene."
Fjak Chocolate, Norway
“What an incredible class. They say anyone can teach but not everyone is a teacher, and you explained everything in such an easy to process way, such an incredible experience.”
A. Sanchez, chef
“I have to say that I have learned so much more in her one class than what I’d learned over a year. Loved every minute of it .”
Rajani Konkipudi, founder Dwaar Chocolate
“Mackenzie has given me the confidence and knowledge to go, react to the bean, and make chocolate.”
Emily Luchetti, cookbook author, jam and chocolate maker, James Beard Outstanding Pastry Chef Award
“You’ve made such an incredible impact on the craft chocolate scene around the world.”
Luke Owen Smith, freelance food journalist, Judge International Chocolate Awards Asia-Pacific
"There isn’t another resource out there like you for small batch makers.”
Jared Bachelder, owner Bad Bache Chocolate
“From the moment I started my chocolate journey I’ve been obsessed with wanting to taste the legendary Map Chocolate bars by Mackenzie Rivers…I am smitten. Wow. Just wow. Totally understand now why her students make the best inclusion bars!”
Maisonchoyi, Instagram
“Thanks SO MUCH for your time and investment in us. It was so helpful to hear your breadth of experience – and the way you explain it to us non-scientists!! Lots of observations that you made that will help me to be more attuned. So many light bulbs went off today. THANK YOU!!”
Kim Wilson, founder Good King Snacking Cacao
“You are the reason I make chocolate.”
Karen Mosebrook, Cocoamanna
“I was there and I'll tell you, it was SURREAL to witness your impact at Salon du Chocolat in Paris. I mean, amazing!”
Estelle Tracy, chocolate sommelier and educator, 37 Chocolates
"The best teacher I have found in my chocolate journey.”
Neyla Urdaneta, Choco Gladys