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Land-Adventures at The Chocolate Manor: Private Chocolate Workshop

Castlerockeasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

1.5–2 hours

Fitness Level

No special fitness required, just an interest in sweets

Overview

Discover the art of chocolate making at The Chocolate Manor with a personalized workshop. Perfect for all ages and occasions, create your own sweet treats in a fun, educational setting.

Castlerock, Northern Ireland

Private Chocolate Making Experience

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About This Adventure

Experience the joy of chocolate-making at The Chocolate Manor with a private workshop tailored for your group! Choose from various engaging experiences, from family fun to adult indulgence, and create delicious treats while learning about cocoa. Perfect for birthdays, parties, or corporate events, this hands-on adventure promises sweet memories!

Duration: from 1 hour to 2.5 hours

Book your very own private experience at The Chocolate Manor - you'll have the whole workshop for your group! Suitable for Families, Kid's Birthdays, Hen Parties, Corporate Groups and any occasion when you'd like to bring a group together to make your own chocolates!
For families with adults and children attending, choose the Family Experience.
For groups of children only, choose between the Choccy Rocky Kids experience or the Mini Chocolatier.
The Chocolate Box, Truffle Shuffle and Taste Causeway experiences are suitable for over 16s (or 18 for Taste Causeway), and can be booked for any group occasion.

Choose your Private Experience from the following options: • Kids Choccy Rocky Experience • The Mini Chocolatier Experience • Family Experience • The Chocolate Box • The Truffle Shuffle • The Taste Causeway Chocolate Experience

Hen Party or Private Experience for participants who are all over 18?

You can choose from The Chocolate Box, Truffle Shuffle or Taste Causeway Experience!

Kids Choccy Rocky Experience

  • Person: £21.25
  • Group of 13-18 People: £20.19 per person (5% Discount)
  • Group of 19-24 People: £19.13 per person (10% Discount)

Celebrate your birthday in a chocolate shop, creating themed chocolate treats like lollipops, chocolate pizza slices, and bars. Enjoy a chocolate-making session, hear the story of cocoa, and receive a Choccy Rockies certificate. The experience includes 60 minutes of chocolate activities and 30 minutes for cake and snacks. Party food not included. Minimum of 8 participants

The Mini Chocolatier Experience (child only experience)

£37.50pp

  • Group of 13-18 People: (5% Discount)
  • Group of 19-24 People: (10% Discount)

Kids enjoy a private chocolate-making session with Chief Chocolatier Geri Martin, creating themed treats like chocolate pizza slices, lollipops, and bars. This one-hour experience includes hands-on guidance, a drink, and learning about cocoa's origins. Participants receive a Mini Chocolatier certificate and their creations, with parents getting a 10% shop discount. Minimum of 4 participants

The Family Experience

  • Person: £37.50
  • Group of 13-18 People: (5% Discount)
  • Group of 19-24 People: (10% Discount)

Enjoy a one-hour chocolate-making session for families with kids aged 5-17. Create personalized chocolate bars, moulded chocolates, and filled bars for adults. Learn about cocoa's origins while sipping hot chocolate, and design your own chocolate postcard. Participants receive a 10% discount in the Chocolate Shop and can take home their creations. Aprons and containers provided. Minimum of 4 participants

The Chocolate Box

  • Person: £55
  • Group of 13-18 People: £47.50 per person (5% Discount)
  • Group of 19-24 People: £45 per person (10% Discount)

Want to acquire some basic chocolate tempering skills in a fun and hands on workshop? This experience is for you. We will help you create a selection of moulded chocolate treats. You will then move on to hands-on chocolate making, practicing tempering chocolate to create a delicious selection of flavoured chocolates using ingredients such as honeycomb and orange. You will discover the differences in working with selected varieties of chocolate. Minimum of 6 participants

The Truffle Shuffle

  • Person: £60
  • Group of 13-18 People: £52.50 per person (5% Discount)
  • Group of 19-24 People: £49.50 per person (10% Discount)

The ultimate chocolate treat. What could be more sumptuous and splendid than handcrafting your own? Our Truffle Shuffle experience with Chief Chocolatier, Geri Martin will guide you through making moulded and hand-rolled truffles. You will craft ganache, and flavour your own truffles, maybe even with a nip of your favourite tipple, if you wish*! Temper Temper! You will learn the process of tempering chocolate – an essential skill for chocolate-making at home! You will practice a range of decorating techniques and explore toppings and ways to make the tastiest truffles you’ve ever had! Minimum of 6 participants

The Taste Causeway Chocolate Experience

  • Person: £65
  • Group of 13-18 People: £57 per person (5% Discount)
  • Group of 19-24 People: £54 per person (10% Discount)

Taste Causeway is a collective of passionate artisans drawing upon our rich landscape and heritage to create extraordinary food experiences. We are a proud founding member of this group and in our Taste Causeway Experience, you will be introduced to an exclusive selection of local artisan products and learn how to pair them with the finest chocolate. You will handcraft a delectable collection of chocolate truffles* – during each Taste Causeway experience Chief Chocolatier Geri Martin will guide you through making ganaches with the stunning selection of local artisan products. We will provide all you need to make your chocolates and to bring them home. You will have the option to pair your chocolates with a range of artisan products. Minimum of 6 participants

Important to know

Each experience has a minimum group size, it is possible to book for a smaller group but pricing will be equal to the amount for the minimum group size.

School/Youth/Community Group?

We offer tailored sessions for these groups. To check and availability and book complete the enquiry form by copying and pasting this link into a new window: School, Youth or Community Group enquiry

Adventure Tips

Book in advance

Reserve your spot early, as workshops fill quickly, especially on weekends.

Wear comfortable clothes

Dress in casual attire suitable for hands-on work and potential cocoa stains.

Arrive early

Arriving 15 minutes before your session ensures a relaxed start and overview.

Bring your appetite

Prepare to taste and sample during the process; some workshops include tasting sessions.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Birds such as woodpeckers
  • Small mammals like squirrels

History

The Chocolate Manor has been crafting gourmet confections since 1985, blending traditional methods with modern flavors.

Conservation

They prioritize sustainable sourcing of cocoa beans and eco-friendly packaging to minimize environmental impact.

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Recommended Gear

Apron

Essential

Protect your clothes from cocoa and chocolate spills during the workshop.

Comfortable clothes

Essential

Wear casual, stain-friendly clothing suitable for hands-on activities.

Notebook and pen

Take notes on techniques and recipes shared by chocolatiers.

Camera or phone

Capture the fun moments and your finished chocolates.