1.5 hour workshop | Complimentary hot drink voucher & truffles inc!
Step into Dronfield’s chocolate factory for a 1.5-hour hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the Bean-to-Bar process and create six unique truffles. Perfect for sweets lovers eager to blend craft and taste.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels as it involves mostly standing and light hand coordination tasks
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History
Dronfield has a rich industrial heritage, evolving from coal mining to artisan crafts including chocolate making, reflecting regional economic shifts.
Conservation
The workshop emphasizes sustainable sourcing and fair-trade cacao to minimize environmental impact and support farming communities.
Bullion Chocolate
1.5 hour workshop | Complimentary hot drink voucher & truffles inc!
Bullion Chocolate is a craft chocolate maker and visitor destination based in Kelham Island, Sheffield. The business runs Bean-to-Bar factory tours at its Kelham Island factory, offering guided insights into cacao sourcing, roasting and conching. Guests join expert guides on a Chocolate Factory Tour to learn the art of chocolate-making, taste exceptional and award-winning chocolate, and enjoy a complimentary hot beverage at the on-site café.
Hands-on experiences include a Chocolate Making Workshop and Truffle Making Workshops. The Truffle Making Workshops run as a 1.5-hour hands-on session where participants learn the Bean-to-Bar method, taste award-winning chocolate, and create six unique flavoured truffles with expert guidance, plus a complimentary drink. The Chocolate Making Workshop offers practical instruction in crafting chocolate products on site.
Family-friendly options include a Parent & Child Chocolate Making Workshop designed for children aged 5–12. In this session, participants taste three chocolate varieties, learn simple bean-to-bar techniques, and decorate a chocolate coin — a creative, shared activity for parents and children.
Bullion Chocolate emphasises transparent production and visitor education. Tours and workshops take place at the Kelham Island factory, giving guests direct access to production areas and trained staff. The combination of guided tasting, practical chocolate-making instruction, and café hospitality makes Bullion Chocolate a trusted Sheffield destination for chocolate lovers, families, and groups seeking an immersive, educational food experience. Visitors also sample chocolate during tours and workshops, receiving step-by-step guidance from trained staff who explain Bean-to-Bar production, flavour profiles, and responsible sourcing at the Kelham Island factory onsite.
Location
Sheffield, England
Based in Kelham Island
Bean-to-Bar
On-site tours
Discover production firsthand
Family Friendly
Ages 5–12
Parent & Child workshop ages
Café Included
Complimentary drink
Hot beverage with listed experiences
Reserve a Chocolate Factory Tour, Truffle Making Workshop, Chocolate Making Workshop, or Parent & Child session at the Kelham Island factory today.
Book in advance
Workshops can fill quickly, especially on weekends—reserve your spot early to guarantee availability.
Wear comfortable clothing
The workshop involves standing and using your hands for 90 minutes; comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended.
Arrive on time
Arriving promptly ensures you don’t miss the introduction and full guidance through the chocolate-making process.
Bring an appetite
Enjoy complimentary hot drinks and come ready to indulge in tasting your freshly made truffles.
Comfortable footwear
Staying comfortable during the standing workshop enhances your overall experience.
Light jacket
Dronfield can be cool in autumn; a jacket keeps you cozy before and after the indoor experience.
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Reusable bag
Carry your truffles and any purchased chocolates safely home.
Notebook and pen
Optional for jotting down recipes or chocolate-making tips shared during the workshop.