Discover the art of chocolate making with your family at Bullion Chocolate’s hands-on workshop. Learn, taste, and decorate your own confections in this fun-filled experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
All ages welcome; no physical fitness required
Wildlife
History
Bullion Chocolate has been creating artisanal confections since 2010, emphasizing sustainability and local sourcing.
Conservation
Bullion Chocolate actively supports sustainable cocoa farming and minimizes waste by recycling materials and reducing packaging footprint.
Bullion Chocolate
Discover the art of chocolate making with your family at Bullion Chocolate’s hands-on workshop. Learn, taste, and decorate your own confections in this fun-filled experience.
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
Reserve your spot early to secure participation in this popular workshop.
Arrive early
Getting there ahead of the scheduled start helps you settle in and enjoy the experience fully.
Allergy awareness
Inform staff of any food allergies or sensitivities before starting the workshop.
Bring your creativity
Come ready to decorate and personalize your chocolates—they’re your masterpieces!
Comfortable clothing
Wear clothing that you don't mind getting a little chocolate on.
Apron
Optional but helpful for protecting clothes during the decorating process.
Notebook and pen
Great for jotting down tips or sharing your experience afterwards.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated while having fun in the workshop.