What is the minimum age to participate?

The minimum age is 8 years old; younger children are not permitted for safety and handling reasons.

How long does the workshop take?

The hands-on session runs 1 hour and 15 minutes. Please allow an additional 20 minutes for bars to set and be packaged.

Can you accommodate allergies or dietary restrictions?

Yes — if you notify the booking team in advance they will adjust tastings and take precautions for common allergies.

How large can groups be?

Private bookings can be arranged for groups between 8 and 60 participants; FareHarbor manages availability and booking.

Will I be able to buy more chocolate after the class?

Yes — attendees receive an exclusive 10% discount at the on-site Chocolate Shop following the workshop.

Do I need prior experience tempering chocolate?

No prior skills required — the workshop teaches basic tempering and moulding techniques suitable for beginners.

Design Your Own Christmas Chocolate Bar at York Cocoa Works

York Cocoa Works sits in York, England, offering a hands-on Group Christmas Chocolate Bar Making Workshop that turns cocoa into custom festive bars over 1 hour and 15 minutes. This is a workshop for groups of 8–60 participants, suitable for ages 8–108, and it’s designed for visitors who want a tactile, tasty dive into York's chocolate heritage. At the heart of the experience is a simple, honest sequence: taste, learn, temper, mould and decorate. The class begins with a brief guided introduction to cocoa origins and the provenance of the beans used onsite. You’ll sample a range of house chocolates and see the small-scale manufacturing steps used at the facility. Then you get hands-on: working with tempered chocolate, choosing from festive moulds and mixing in inclusions — dried fruit, crushed biscuits, or candied peel — before finishing with glittering sprinkles and seasonal decorations. What makes this workshop special in York is context as much as craft. York has a long history with confectionery manufacturing; this workshop puts that local story in the palm of your hand and connects it to modern techniques. The academy’s setup emphasizes practical learning: stainless-steel workbenches, dedicated tempering stations, and display racks for finished bars. For groups it becomes part team-building exercise, part small celebration — a tactile counterpoint to walking tours or museum visits in the city. Practical notes: the session lasts 1 hour 15 minutes and requires minimal physical exertion—standing and fine motor work are the main activities. Allow 20 extra minutes after the class for bars to set and be packaged; attendees are welcome to return later if needed. The workshop welcomes a wide age range but enforces a minimum age of 8. Group sizes range from intimate teams of eight up to sixty people for larger private bookings. Sustainability and provenance are built into the conversation in the academy; expect a short talk about cocoa origins and responsible sourcing practices the business follows. After the workshop you’ll be able to buy chocolate and take advantage of an exclusive 10% post-class discount at the on-site shop. Who should book? Food-focused travelers, families traveling together, corporate groups looking for a memorable holiday activity, and anyone who prefers making something to watching a demonstration. This is a sensory, local-flavored way to mark the season while learning a few professional tricks for tempering and decorating that you can replicate at home. Booking information is managed through FareHarbor; use the provided referral link to view available dates and secure a private slot. The workshop is flexible for corporate and family groups, and the staff will accommodate dietary allergies during taste tests when notified in advance. It’s an ideal hands-on stop on a winter visit to York season.

Design Your Own Christmas Chocolate Bar at York Cocoa Works

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