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.
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.
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
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.
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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