Craft Gourmet Chocolates in Castlerock — Hands‑On Workshops & Private Events

The Chocolate Manor — Chocolate Making in Castlerock, Northern Ireland

Discover chocolate making in Castlerock at The Chocolate Manor, a hands-on workshop destination on Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast. Led by Chief Chocolatier Geri Martin, The Chocolate Manor runs a selection of chocolate experiences designed for families, private groups and chocolate enthusiasts.

Popular Chocolate Workshops

• The Chocolate Box — A 90-minute workshop teaching tempering and moulded treats, including unique flavours such as honeycomb and orange. Includes hot chocolate and take-home creations.
• Private Chocolate Making Experience — Custom private workshops for birthdays, parties and corporate events with flexible formats for groups.
• Family Chocolate Making Experience — A 90-minute family session focused on personalised bars, moulded treats and a chocolate pizza, plus a chocolate postcard activity.
• The Truffle Shuffle — Two-hour truffle-making led by Geri Martin, covering moulded and hand-rolled truffles and tempering techniques.
• Truffles & Tipples — An evening pairing event in collaboration with Dunluce Distillery that pairs chocolates and liqueurs while supporting Portrush RNLI.
• The Taste Causeway Chocolate Experience — A 2.5-hour artisan session using local ingredients like Bushmills Whiskey and Causeway Coffee to craft truffles.
• Kids Halloween Experience — A one-hour workshop for children aged 5+, making three themed treats and receiving a Mini Chocolatier certificate.

Why book a chocolate workshop in Castlerock?

Booking a chocolate workshop at The Chocolate Manor provides:

• Hands-on learning — Practical instruction on tempering, moulding and truffle techniques.
• Local ingredients — Use of premium Belgian chocolate and regional flavours such as Bushmills Whiskey and Causeway Coffee.
• Private options — Tailored private events for groups, families and corporate teams.
• Take-home results — Every session includes hot chocolate and boxes of handcrafted chocolates to take home.

Practical information and keywords

The Chocolate Manor is based in Castlerock, Northern Ireland, and caters to chocolate making Castlerock searches, chocolate workshop Northern Ireland queries, and private chocolate experience bookings. Sessions vary from one hour (kids workshops) to two and a half hours (artisan classes). Advance booking is recommended for weekends and seasonal events. Use keywords such as chocolate making Castlerock, chocolate workshop Northern Ireland, private chocolate experience, family chocolate making, and truffle workshop to find available sessions and dates.

Events and community collaboration

The Chocolate Manor partners locally for specialist events. Truffles & Tipples pairs chocolate with local liqueurs from Dunluce Distillery and supports Portrush RNLI. The Taste Causeway Chocolate Experience highlights local producers by incorporating Bushmills Whiskey and Causeway Coffee into artisan truffle recipes.

How to prepare and what to expect

• Arrive on time for a short safety briefing and ingredient overview.
• Workshops include hot chocolate and time for creations to set.
• Expect practical, step-by-step instruction from experienced staff under Geri Martin’s direction.
• Private bookings accommodate group sizes and can be tailored for dietary needs.

Booking a session at The Chocolate Manor gives both visitors and locals an opportunity to learn artisan chocolate skills, enjoy regional flavours, and take home handcrafted chocolates from a respected Castlerock workshop.