Can I customize both the chocolate and the tray?

Yes! You select your chocolate type, toppings, and also hand-paint your tray for a fully personalized experience.

Is there an age limit for this activity?

This workshop is family-friendly, recommended for kids aged 6 and above with adult supervision.

Are food allergies accommodated?

Yes, please inform Menchaca Chocolates in advance about any allergies so they can prepare safe ingredient options.

How long does the workshop last?

The combined chocolate bark creation and tray painting typically takes 2 to 3 hours.

Do I need any artistic experience?

No prior skills are needed—the staff will guide you through the tray painting step by step.

Is parking available near the workshop location?

Yes, there are public parking options nearby, including street and lot parking within walking distance.

Create Custom Chocolate Bark & Painted Tray in Santa Barbara | Workshop | Cooking Class

Experience a unique blend of creativity and flavor with Menchaca Chocolates' "Design a Tray & Chocolate Bark" activity in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. This hands-on experience invites you to craft your very own chocolate bark, choosing between rich dark or creamy milk chocolate. You'll pick from 15 unique toppings like nuts, dried fruits, and spices to personalize your treat exactly how you like it. What makes this experience truly special is the chance to hand-paint a wooden tray to display or gift your chocolate masterpiece, adding a personal artistic touch that makes it both a fun project and a memorable keepsake. Located in Santa Barbara, a city known for its artful culture and exquisite food scene, this activity is perfect for chocolate lovers, art enthusiasts, and those looking for a unique gift idea. Whether you're visiting with family, friends, or as a couple, this intimate workshop provides a welcoming atmosphere and expert guidance to ensure you create something you’ll be proud to enjoy or share.

About Menchaca Chocolates

Menchaca Chocolates is a craft chocolate studio and workshop host that blends artisanal chocolate making with hands-on creativity. Located in a cozy underground factory, Menchaca Chocolates offers a range of guided and self-paced experiences where guests design, create, and personalize chocolate treats and keepsake boxes. Each session focuses on craft chocolate techniques, flavor pairing, and decorative finishing so participants leave with edible art and practical skills.

Workshops include creating a wooden keepsake box filled with handcrafted chocolates, building custom chocolate bars, painting trays and designing chocolate bark, and touring the small-batch production space. Participants choose between dark or milk chocolate, select from multiple toppings (including twenty topping options for the keepsake box experience), and customize packaging or wrappers with supplied art materials. Sessions are suitable for individuals, couples, families, and small groups seeking a memorable gift-making activity.

Menchaca Chocolates emphasizes quality ingredients, hands-on learning, and an inviting atmosphere. The factory setting doubles as a creative studio where participants can slow down, experiment, and leave with a finished product ready to gift or enjoy.

Booking options accommodate private events, public workshops, and walk-in 'bark only' activities. Clear descriptions, step-by-step instruction, and a focus on craftsmanship help build trust with first-time guests and repeat visitors. Sessions include all materials, art supplies, and step-by-step guidance; guests hand-paint wooden trays, personalize wrappers, and select from curated flavor pairings. Menchaca Chocolates accommodates groups for private bookings, corporate team-building, birthday parties, and creative dates. Advance booking is recommended for weekend slots and special events. Book early.