Create Chocolate Bark & Tour at Menchaca in Santa Barbara
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness needed; suitable for all ages including children and seniors.
Overview
Craft your own chocolate bark and tour the Menchaca Chocolates factory in Santa Barbara. Discover chocolate making secrets while creating personalized sweet treats!
Make Your Own Chocolate Bark and Factory Tour
45 minutes • From 9 years old
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About This Adventure
Come in and design your very own unique, hand made custom Chocolate Bark, pouring your choice of Menchaca's 60% Fine Dark Chocolate or our Oat Milk Chocolate or a swirl of both. (All our Chocolate is Vegan!)
Duration
45 minutes
About
You can create a design, landscape or self portrait using all of our many inclusions; mixed nuts, dried fruits, GF pretzels, seeds, spices and habanero salts, by dropping them into the fluid chocolate that has been poured into your own wooden tile (tray). You will then complete all the packaging by stamping and labeling your tray and heat sealing it for take home. A great gift or to take to a Dinner Party? Comes with a little wooden Hammer for breaking up the bark, samples of our newest flavor Chocolate and a Chocolate Factory Tour.
For large groups please reserve at least a 10 days in advance.
Adventure Tips
Book in Advance
Reservations fill quickly, so secure your private tour and chocolate-making session ahead of time.
Wear Comfortable Clothes
Dress casually and comfortably as the tour includes walking inside the factory and hands-on activity.
Allergy Awareness
Notify the staff in advance if you have any nut or dairy allergies to accommodate your chocolate experience.
Bring a Container
Pack a small box or container to safely transport your handmade chocolate bark home.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- California quail
- Western fence lizard
History
Menchaca Chocolates was founded with a focus on sustainable cacao sourcing and artisanal methods reflecting California’s innovative culinary scene.
Conservation
The company supports ethical farming practices and sustainable cacao production to minimize environmental impact.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Light Jacket or Sweater
Factory interiors can be cool, especially in fall and winter, so bring a light layer for comfort.
fall specific
Reusable Container
To safely carry your handcrafted chocolate bark home without damage.
Comfortable Shoes
You'll be on your feet for the factory tour and chocolate-making activity.
Camera or Smartphone
Capture moments from the tour and your custom creations.