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VIP Chocolate Masterclass

  • 1st Jan - 31st Dec 2026
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Adult: £70 (over 16s only)

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate-lover’s experience with our VIP Chocolate Masterclass. This immersive evening experience blends hands-on creativity with expert chocolatier guidance, giving guests the chance to temper, mould, decorate and personalise their own luxury chocolates.

Whether you’re planning a unique date night, celebrating with friends, or simply indulging your love of chocolate, this exclusive masterclass offers an unforgettable mix of craftsmanship, indulgence and take-home treats.

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About This Tour

This VIP masterclass takes you behind the scenes of professional chocolate-making. Across two indulgent hours, you’ll learn the techniques used to create beautifully crafted artisan chocolates - from tempering and shell-making to ganache filling and decorative finishing. 

Alongside expert demonstrations, you’ll enjoy plenty of opportunities to get hands-on, experiment with premium Belgian chocolate and create your own personalised chocolate designs to take home. With a complimentary prosecco on arrival and small-group teaching throughout, the experience is designed to feel relaxed, creative and genuinely special.

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What to Expect

  • Learn professional chocolatier techniques including tempering, moulding, shell-making and ganache filling
  • Create and decorate your own artisan chocolates using coloured cocoa butter, transfer sheets and luxury toppings
  • Experience the famous chocolate tempering tank and create layered chocolate designs and mendiants
  • Enjoy expert guidance from skilled chocolatiers in an intimate, hands-on workshop setting
  • Sip a complimentary glass of prosecco as you craft your creations
  • Take home a selection of handmade chocolates, personalised chocolate bars and a certificate of excellence
  • Suitable for ages 16+, with 16–17 year olds accompanied by a paying adult
  • Monthly evening sessions lasting approximately two hours

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You'll Take Home...

  • 6 exquisite chocolates elegantly packaged in our branded York’s Chocolate Story box.
  • A selection of 6 chocolates and several chocolate mendiants beautifully presented in ribbon-tied cellophane bags.
  • Your very own personalised 45g chocolate masterpiece, encased in clear packaging.
  • A well-deserved Certificate of Excellence to commemorate your chocolate mastery.

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Plan Your Visit

  • Location: York's Chocolate Story
  • Duration: Approximately 2 hours
  • Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
  • Age Restrictions: Over 16s only; under 18s must attend with an adult
  • Accessibility: An alternative lower-positioned white chocolate station is available for guests who may find standing at the main tempering tank difficult
  • Booking in advance is strongly recommended due to limited class sizes and high demand
  • Easily combined with a wider day exploring York’s famous chocolate heritage and historic city centre

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Frequently Asked Questions

The VIP Masterclass is a hands-on, chocolatier-led experience. You’ll learn advanced chocolate-making techniques, including tempering, moulding, decorating, and creating layered chocolate bars, with access to exclusive tools and effects like the tempering tank. The session begins with a glass of prosecco and ends with a selection of handmade chocolates, mendiants, a personalised chocolate creation, and a Certificate of Excellence to take home.

This experience lasts for 2 hours, giving you plenty of time to master the art of chocolate-making!

The experience runs on a Thursday, once a month, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Please see specific dates for timings. Please note, we may run additional Masterclasses during peak times.

The Masterclass is suitable for anyone aged 16 and over. Attendees aged 16–17 must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Yes, but it’s important to inform your tour guide of any dietary requirements upon arrival (or ideally in advance by emailing info@yorkschocolatestory.com).

Yes, the VIP Masterclass is fully accessible. For bookings that include a paying disabled visitor, one free Carer ticket can be provided, either online or at our admissions desk. Carers will need to provide proof of entitlement upon arrival. You can find more detailed information about accessibility here.

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