What ages can attend?

The workshop accepts participants from age 2 upwards; children under 12 must be accompanied by a participating adult and infant tickets are available for shared parent-and-child bars.

How long is the session?

The class runs for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and includes tasting, tempering, moulding and decorating time.

Are ingredients provided?

Yes—base chocolates and a library of inclusions (sea salts, freeze-dried fruits, spices and seasonal sprinkles) are provided as part of the workshop.

Can I request alternatives for allergies or dietary restrictions?

Please inform the York Cocoa Works team when booking so they can advise on ingredient availability and accommodate dietary requirements where possible.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations are accepted up to 24 hours prior to the workshop; check your booking confirmation for specific instructions.

How large are the classes?

Groups are capped at a maximum of 16 participants to ensure hands-on guidance—contact the venue if you need arrangements for larger private groups (contact details not provided here).

Make Your Own Easter Egg and Spring Bunny Chocolate Bar in York

Step inside the Academy at York Cocoa Works, 10 Castlegate in York, England, United Kingdom, and you’ll discover a hands-on chocolate workshop that combines local history with practical technique. The Easter Egg and Spring Bunny Chocolate Bar Making session runs for one hour and fifteen minutes and welcomes participants from age two to adults, making it a perfect family activity or a solo creative hour. In a bright, workbench-style studio you’ll taste sample chocolates, learn where cocoa comes from, and watch professional tempering demonstrated before you try it yourself. This experience focuses on three tangible features: the tempering bench where chocolate is stabilised for glossy finish and snap; the ingredient library stocked with sea salts, freeze-dried fruits and aromatic spices; and the moulding area where bars are filled, decorated and set. York’s deep confectionery heritage—home to famous manufacturers and a long tradition of bar-making—gives the class cultural context without overwriting the practical lessons. During the workshop instructors explain cocoa origins, factory basics and the science behind tempering so you come away with repeatable skills. Your session begins with guided tasting to choose a base chocolate, followed by hands-on tempering, pouring into themed moulds, and a creative decorating period using seasonal Easter and spring toppings. Bring curiosity more than expertise; the small classes (maximum sixteen people) mean individual help is available, and infant tickets allow very young children to craft alongside a parent. Note that ingredients vary with seasonal sourcing and that cancellations are accepted up to twenty-four hours before your booking. Logistics are straightforward: arrive five to ten minutes early to check in at the workshop desk at York Cocoa Works, 10 Castlegate. After the bars set you’ll leave with a beautifully wrapped chocolate to enjoy at home and an exclusive ten percent discount at the shop. The session is especially appealing if you want an accessible, creative indoor experience that connects to York’s chocolate story. Why book? This workshop is one of the few hands-on chocolate-making options in central York that teach professional tempering and moulding while providing premium inclusions most home kitchens lack. It’s an engaging way to learn a craft, make a personal souvenir, and spend a memorable hour in a city long associated with chocolate. Families with small children, amateur bakers, couples looking for a quirky date, and chocolate-curious solo travelers will all find value in the workshop; it's structured to teach technique while leaving room for playful experimentation. After your class consider a walk to the nearby River Ouse or the Shambles to continue your day in York, or browse the on-site Chocolate Shop to use your post-class discount on single-origin bars and seasonal gifts that reflect the flavours you experimented with during the session.

Make Your Own Easter Egg and Spring Bunny Chocolate Bar in York

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