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Step into The Chocoholic Workshop in Manchester where you’ll craft truffles and chocolate bark alongside expert chocolatiers. This lively two-hour class offers hands-on learning and sweet rewards to take home.
Step into The Chocoholic Workshop in Manchester where you’ll craft truffles and chocolate bark alongside expert chocolatiers. This lively two-hour class offers hands-on learning and sweet rewards to take home.
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Operated by MyChocolate · Manchester, England
Manchester's vibrant city center offers more than just urban energy—it’s also the setting for The Chocoholic Workshop, a two-hour, hands-on chocolate crafting experience hosted by MyChocolate. Located at Malmaison Manchester, 1-3 Piccadilly, this workshop invites both novices and enthusiasts to get their hands delightfully messy while learning the art of chocolate making. Under the guidance of theatrically trained chocolatiers, you'll dive into the process of creating fresh cream ganache truffles using dark chocolate, mastering the delicate balance required to achieve smooth, glossy finishes and luscious interiors.
The workshop goes beyond simple dipping, pushing creativity as you also shape and decorate custom chocolate bark with toppings such as honeycomb shards and Maldon sea salt, offering a textural play and flavor contrast native to the British confectionary scene. This combination of skill and artistry makes the experience stand out in Manchester’s cultural offering, bridging culinary craft and interactive entertainment.
What makes MyChocolate’s workshop unique to this locale is the blend of approachable techniques paired with professional insight. The charismatic hosts transform what could be a casual afternoon into an immersive, joyful craft journey. Suitable for anyone ages 8 and up, it caters to diverse dietary needs including vegan and gluten-free options, ensuring everyone can share in the delicious fun.
Whether you come with friends, family, or as a unique gift, the workshop culminates in a tangible reward—you take home all your chocolate creations, if you manage to resist sampling them all first. In a city famed for its industrial grit, this indulgent, creative experience offers a sweet contrast and a memorable way to connect with local craftsmanship beyond the usual hiking or sightseeing trails.
easy.
2 hours.
No special physical fitness required; suitable for children age 8+ and adults of all abilities.
Yes, the workshop is open to participants aged 8 and above. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
MyChocolate can provide vegan, gluten-free, halal, kosher, and dairy-free alternatives if notified before the workshop.
Arriving late can disrupt the session; it’s recommended to arrive no earlier than 5 minutes before starting to keep the schedule.
No experience is necessary. The chocolatiers will guide you through every step.
Absolutely, you’ll leave with all the chocolates you make—unless you’ve eaten them all during the workshop!
There are several public parking options around Piccadilly Manchester; it’s best to check local parking facilities in advance.
Manchester was pivotal to the Industrial Revolution, shaping the city into a hub of manufacturing and innovation.
MyChocolate supports sustainable sourcing of cacao and environmentally mindful practices within their workshops.
MyChocolate is a London-based chocolate workshop company offering hands-on chocolate experiences across the city and in Manchester. Sessions range from two-hour truffle and chocolate bark workshops to cocktail-and-chocolate evenings and a 1.5-hour Shoreditch art and chocolate challenge. Workshops are led by chocolatiers described in event listings as skilled, charismatic, or theatrical, guiding participants through dipping, decorating, and creating edible chocolate cocktails, truffles, bark and gooey fudge treats. The Tipsy Chocoholic workshop combines Prosecco with chocolate cocktails served in edible cups, while Choc-tails Friday focuses on chocolate-infused cocktails and truffle making. The Chocoholic workshops in London and Manchester teach truffle and bark techniques over approximately two hours. The Shoreditch Challenge: Art & Chocolate is a 1.5-hour guided street game with riddles, photographic prompts and chocolate prizes. Fabulous Family Fun offers a 90-minute family-focused session suitable for children and adults. MyChocolate designs experiences for hen dos, families and team-building groups; event descriptions explicitly reference these audiences. Several workshops note accommodation for various dietary needs. Participants leave with handmade chocolates to take home. Booking and location information lists London, England as the primary location, with specific events run in Manchester and Shoreditch. The business combines practical chocolate skills with social, celebratory formats, making it straightforward for guests to choose an experience that fits occasion, group size and dietary requirements. Sessions accommodate a range of skill levels and focus on hands-on learning, decoration and tasting. Groups can choose themed workshops or competitive formats like the Shoreditch Challenge to suit celebrations, corporate events or family outings.
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