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Make Your Own Chocolate Bar at York Cocoa Works, York, England

Join us in our chocolate-making academy in York, England, and learn to craft your very own chocolate bar while discovering cocoa origins, mastering chocolate tempering and experimenting with flavours to perfect your masterpiece; you’ll finish by packing your bars to enjoy at home. This hands-on workshop is ideal for chocolate lovers of all ages and abilities who want to learn the secrets of creating gorgeous chocolates at home - children under 13 are recommended to attend with a full-paying adult. During the session you choose your chocolate and ingredients, and the workshop can accommodate special dietary requirements (please contact our team for specific needs). Book this York experience to combine immersive learning with delicious takeaways in the heart of the city.

About this activity in York

Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Highlights

  • Hands-on chocolate bar workshop in York where you temper chocolate, explore cocoa origins and design your own flavours
  • Guided academy session that teaches professional techniques so you can recreate your creations at home
  • Family-friendly experience suitable for chocolate lovers of all ages and abilities
  • Take home your finished chocolate bar to enjoy or gift after packaging your personalised creation

Important Information

  • You’ll learn about cocoa origins, tempering methods and flavour pairing, with time to experiment and perfect your bar
  • Children under 13 should be accompanied by a full-paying adult; contact the team if you plan to bring younger participants
  • You may choose your own chocolate and ingredients during the workshop; notify the organisers in advance for any specific dietary needs
  • The venue is accessible and accommodates prams, service animals and wheelchair users; check your booking confirmation for any special requirements

Meeting Point

Arrive at the Chocolate Bar Making academy in York; please check your booking confirmation for the exact address and recommended arrival time, and allow a few minutes for check-in on the day.

Includes

  • You’ll receive a 160g chocolate bar to take home and enjoy - a tasty takeaway treat to remember your visit to York.

Other

  • Wheelchair accessible venue and routes - all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible to support easy movement around the site in the area.
  • Wheelchair-accessible transportation options available, with public transport links nearby to help you reach the venue from around York.
  • Infant and small-child friendly: you can bring a pram or stroller for young children while you explore the destination.
  • Infant seating guidance: infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; specialized infant seats are available if needed.
  • Service animals are welcome, allowing you to bring a trained animal with you during your visit to the region.

Customer Reviews

9/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Lisa_P
Oct 27, 2025 04:37:00 AM
Summary: Was a very informative and fun experience. Hands on, tasting and tempering chocolate. Would highly recommend... Def worth the money.
Q8370ZPlaurab
Oct 14, 2025 06:49:49 AM
Summary: Fab fun experience Sam the guy that took our workshop was lovely and friendly They kept the cafe open for us whilst the chocolate set Beautiful chocolate
Liz_C
Oct 11, 2025 11:42:39 AM
Summary: Very informative and interesting. Lots of hands on and tasting Good fun Our instructor was very knowledgeable and appealing to all ages

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Know more about York

In the academy you’ll learn about cocoa origins, how to temper chocolate and experiment with different flavours to create your own chocolate bar. You’ll follow hands-on instruction to perfect your recipe and package your finished bars to take home.
Yes - during the workshop you’re able to work with your own choice of chocolate and ingredients, allowing you to personalise flavours and create a bar that reflects your tastes.
After the session your creations will be packaged to enjoy at home - you’ll take home a 160g chocolate bar made during the workshop.
Yes - the workshop is perfect for chocolate lovers of all ages and abilities. Children are welcome, and we recommend children under 13 attend with a full paying adult participant to ensure a safe, enjoyable experience.
The workshop is suitable for participants with special dietary requirements. You should contact the team ahead of your booking to discuss any specific needs so they can best support you during the session.
Yes - the venue is wheelchair accessible, allows service animals, and accommodates infants and small children in prams or on an adult’s lap, making it easy for you to attend with family members who need extra accessibility support.