Create Custom Chocolate Bars in Santa Barbara, CA
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
No special physical fitness required; suitable for all ages and abilities.
Overview
Discover the joy of making your own chocolate bars in Santa Barbara with Menchaca Chocolates. Personalize your treat and wrapper in a fun hands-on experience perfect for chocolate lovers!
Build a Bar
Make your own one of a kind Craft Chocolate Bars and Customize their Wrappers.
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About This Adventure
Create your own custom chocolate bars in a fun, hands-on experience! Choose from dark or milk chocolate and a variety of toppings, then personalize your wrapper with art supplies. Enjoy the creative process as you design and name your unique treats, perfect for chocolate lovers and aspiring chocolatiers alike.
Choose between 2, 3 or 4 Chocolate Bars!
Duration
Each experience will take approximately 30 minutes to 2 hours. It all depends on how many Menchaca Chocolate Bar Experiences you would like to make!
About
Build your own custom Chocolate Bar. After choosing your Dark or Milk Chocolate, you will be given a mold of warm chocolate, where you can then add your desired toppings to create one of a kind bars. While the bars cool, you'll complete the process by painting, drawing or simply customizing the wrapper. Then name it, and signing it using the available art supplies. Once your Bar has hardened, you'll wrap it in foil, heat seal it, and slide it into your newly personalized wrapper. Each bar weighs approx. 4oz. With inclusions. Takes about 20 - 45 mins
What's Provided
All supplies for the activity will be provided. Including molds, chocolate, 20 different kinds of inclusions, blank card stock box sleeves, art supplies, packing materials, stickers, gloves and smocks.
What to bring
•Appropriate clothing that may get messy! •BYOB + glasses and opener
Adventure Tips
Pre-book Your Session
Private experiences can fill up quickly, so make sure to reserve your spot ahead of time.
Allergy Awareness
Check in advance for any potential allergens in toppings to ensure a safe experience.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
Dress casually and comfortably as you’ll be engaged in hands-on activities with chocolate.
Bring a Container for Finished Bars
Consider bringing a small box or container to safely transport your custom chocolate bars home.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Western scrub jays commonly spotted in nearby parks
- California brown pelicans along the nearby coastline
History
Santa Barbara has a rich tradition of artisanal food crafts, blending Spanish influences with local ingredients since the 18th century.
Conservation
Menchaca Chocolates supports sustainable cacao sourcing and environmentally responsible packaging to reduce its ecological footprint.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Apron
Protect your clothing while working with chocolate and toppings.
Small Cooler Bag
Helps keep your finished chocolate bars cool and intact in warm weather.
summer specific
Art Supplies
Provided on-site to personalize your chocolate bar wrappers.
Reusable Container
For safely transporting your crafted chocolate bars home.