Create Custom Chocolate Bark & Painted Tray in Santa Barbara
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required; suitable for all ages and abilities.
Overview
Create your own custom chocolate bark with 15 toppings and hand-paint a wooden tray to keep your creation in Santa Barbara. A fun, delicious, and artistic experience awaits!
Design a Tray & Chocolate Bark!
Decorate your Tile (Tray) and design your own chocolate flavor to pour inside.
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About This Adventure
Dive into the delicious world of chocolate with the "Bark Only" activity, where you can create your own custom bark by choosing from rich dark or milk chocolate and adding 15 unique toppings. Enhance your experience by hand-painting a wooden tray for your creation, making it a perfect gift for any occasion!
Duration
Each experience will take approximately 30 minutes to 2 hours. It all depends on how many Menchaca Chocolate experiences you would like to make!
About
The "Bark Only" activity is simply choosing from Dark, Milk, or swirl and then topping it with your choice of 15 inclusions. Inclusions vary, but expect things like dried fruits, roasted nuts, and other seasonings.
The Medium and Large Tile (tray) activity is the same as the above bark activity but includes hand painting and embellishing the wooden tray, the Bark is poured in. Comes with a little wooden hammer to break apart your Bark and serve. Makes for a wonderful gift to bring to a dinner party! Approx. 1 lb. of chocolate. Workshop will take approx. 45 mins.
What's Provided
All supplies for the activity will be provided. Including gloves and smocks.
What to bring
Appropriate clothing that may get messy! BYOB + Glasses and opener.
Adventure Tips
Book Early to Secure Your Spot
This popular workshop often fills up quickly, especially on weekends and holidays, so reserve your place in advance.
Wear Comfortable Clothing
This indoor workshop involves painting and handling chocolate, so wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy.
Arrive on Time
Be punctual to ensure you get the full experience and enough time to customize both your tray and chocolate bark.
Allergies? Inform the Staff
If you have any food allergies or preferences, notify Menchaca Chocolates ahead of time to accommodate your needs safely.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Local hummingbirds frequent nearby outdoor spots
- Occasionally see coastal seabirds like pelicans along the shore
History
Santa Barbara has a rich Spanish colonial history that influences its art and culinary scenes, making it an inspiring place for creative workshops.
Conservation
Menchaca Chocolates emphasizes sustainable sourcing of chocolate and minimizes waste by encouraging reusable packaging with their products.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable Clothes
Wear comfortable attire that you don’t mind getting a bit of paint or chocolate on.
Camera or Smartphone
Capture your creative process and final chocolate tray masterpiece.
Reusable Tote Bag
Bring a bag to safely carry your chocolate bark and wooden tray after the workshop.
Light Sweater
Santa Barbara evenings can get cool, so a light sweater keeps you comfortable before or after the activity.
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