The Ultimate Chocolate Explorers Experience at York Cocoa Works
About this experience
Prepare for a day of chocolate immersion and education with The Chocolate Explorers Experience at York Cocoa Works Factory.
Expert chocolatiers will reveal insider secrets, including the factory’s cocoa origins and how to transform it into chocolate. Uncover York’s rich chocolate making history, before taking a sneak peek behind-the-scenes of the factory. Enjoy a chocolate tasting as you develop an understanding of flavours and qualities from each stage of the cocoa bean process.
Discover how to combine ingredients to create desired chocolate recipes, including your own personalised signature chocolate blend. After lunch, explore the science behind the tempering process and its most effective techniques. At the end of the class, you’ll be able to take home your creations along with a host of recipes and newly-found chocolate knowledge.
SKU: PYCHU1
For 1
participant12 Months
ValidityFlexible
BookingFree
ExchangesInstant
Delivery
What's Included
- The Chocolate Explorers Experience at York Cocoa Works Factory
- Learn about the factory’s cocoa origins and how chocolate is made onsite
- Enjoy a chocolate tasting experience developing flavours and qualities from each stage of the cocoa bean process
- Discover how to combine ingredients to create desired chocolate recipes, including your own personalised signature chocolate blend
- Explore the science behind tempering including its most effective methods
- Take home a variety of chocolate creations, recipes and newly-found chocolate knowledge
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
On arrival at York Cocoa Works at 09.30, you’ll be warmly welcomed by the team ready for a day spent immersing your senses in all things chocolate. You’ll learn about the factory’s cocoa origins and how chocolate is made onsite. Enjoy a chocolate tasting as you develop an understanding of flavours and qualities from each stage of the cocoa bean processing.
Discover how to combine ingredients to create desired chocolate recipes, including your own personalised signature chocolate blend. Master the various tempering methods, recognizing and correcting common errors in the process.
At the end of the class at 16.30, you’ll be able to take home your creations along with a host of recipes and newly-found chocolate knowledge.
Location
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Yorkshire and Humber
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 6 (under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult)
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
Your voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Please book and take your experience before the expiry date.
The experience takes place on selected dates throughout the year.
2021 dates:
28 August
14 September
30 October
2022 dates will be released in September 2021.
We recommend you book at least one week in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow 7 hours for the full experience.
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.