Create Your Own Chocolate Box in Santa Barbara, CA
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required; suitable for all ages and abilities
Overview
Design your own chocolate box and craft custom chocolates in Santa Barbara with Menchaca Chocolates. Enjoy a hands-on, creative session perfect for chocolate lovers and art enthusiasts alike.
Create a Chocolate Box & Chocolate!
Paint a wooden Chocolate Box and make Chocolate to fill it.
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About This Adventure
Create a unique wooden Keepsake Box filled with your own handcrafted chocolate flavors in this engaging experience. Choose between dark or milk chocolate, customize with twenty toppings, and design your box using various art supplies. Enjoy a creative journey that combines chocolate making and personalized artistry in one memorable session.
Create your own wooden Keep Sake Box full of your handmade Craft Chocolate flavors for a very special Box of Chocolates!
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 book!
About
First we will pour your choice of Dark or Milk into coordinating molds to your Box size. You will then top your chocolate from a choice of twenty inclusions and seasonings. While the Chocolate is setting up you can create your very own hand painted Chocolate Box! The Box’s are raw wood and have a metal hinge.(medium & large sizes only) The ART BAR is filled with many different art supplies to inspire your personalized Box design. (stain, paint, stencils, embellishments) Finish off by removing chocolate from it's mold, package it and put it into it's newly created Box!
What's Provided
All supplies including Art Bar, Molds, chocolate, wooden Boxes, gloves and smocks.
What to bring
Appropriate clothing that may get messy! BYOB + glasses and opener.
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early to Explore
Arrive a bit early to browse the shop’s artisan chocolate selections and gain inspiration before your session starts.
Notify of Allergies
Inform staff ahead of any nut, dairy, or other allergies to customize toppings safely.
Wear Comfortable Clothes
Wear comfortable, washable clothes as chocolate crafting and painting can be a bit messy.
Bring a Small Cooler
If you want to keep your chocolates fresh for longer, consider bringing a small cooler for transport home.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- California sea lions often seen lounging near the harbor
- Local hummingbirds frequent nearby flower gardens during warmer months
History
Menchaca Chocolates reflects Santa Barbara’s rich artisan heritage, combining fine craftsmanship with locally inspired flavors.
Conservation
Menchaca Chocolates prioritizes sustainability by using ethically sourced cocoa and environmentally responsible packaging.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable Clothes
Wear clothes that you don't mind getting a bit messy during chocolate crafting and art activities.
Reusable Tote Bag
Handy for carrying your finished chocolate box and any extra purchases.
Small Cooler Bag
Helps keep chocolates fresh if you’re visiting during warmer months.
summer specific
Camera or Smartphone
Capture your creative process and the final beautiful chocolate box to share with friends.