Chocolate Making Masterclass in York: Temper & Hand-Wrap Truffles

Two and a half hours learning what professional chocolatiers know about tempering, ganache and hand-wrapping

An introduction to chocolate making class at York Cocoa Works where you learn to temper chocolate, prepare ganache, and hand-wrap traditional truffles. The workshop runs 2.5 hours with a live guide in English. All ingredients, equipment and packaging are provided, and you take home approximately 300g of your own creations plus recipes. Children are welcome from age 8. The venue is wheelchair accessible with nearby public transportation.

The experience

You'll spend 2.5 hours working with chocolate at York Cocoa Works, the city's historic chocolate-making hub. The class starts with the fundamentals: how to work with chocolate to make smooth ganache, then moves into the technique that separates amateur from professional, tempering. Once you've tempered your chocolate, you'll shape and hand-wrap traditional truffles, learning the methods that let you recreate them at home. All the ingredients, equipment and packaging stay with you. Nothing is held back or charged separately.

What you take away is tangible: approximately 300g of your own chocolate truffles, beautifully wrapped, plus printed recipes and the hands-on knowledge of how chocolate actually behaves. The guide walks you through each step in English, and the workshop is designed as an entry point: no prior experience needed, whether you're a home baker curious about chocolate or someone thinking about making this a skill. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation stops nearby, so you don't need a car to get there.

If you want to linger after the class, the on-site Chocolate Cafe sells refreshments you can buy before or after the workshop. Children from age 8 can join. Anyone with a milk allergy should contact the team 48 hours ahead, since cream and butter are used during the class.

What’s included

• All chocolate making ingredients, equipment and packaging to craft your own chocolate truffles.
• approximately 300g of your finished creations to take home.
• printed recipes and tips for making chocolates at home.
• instruction from a live guide in English.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and SundayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Child (8 to 16 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by York Cocoa Works

Is this one for you?The workshop is located at York Cocoa Works in the city center with public transportation nearby, so you can reach it without a car or a taxi: useful if you're staying elsewhere in York or arriving by train. The 2.5-hour duration fits into a morning or afternoon without dominating your whole day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 16 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly do I learn to make during the masterclass?

You learn to make traditional chocolate truffles from the ground up: preparing ganache, tempering chocolate so it sets with a proper snap and shine, and hand-wrapping each truffle. The guide covers the techniques that let you repeat this at home without special equipment.

How much chocolate do I actually take home?

You take home approximately 300g of your own chocolate creations (the truffles you've made and wrapped during the class) along with printed recipes so you can make more at home.

Is this class suitable if I've never made chocolate before?

Yes, it's designed as an introduction for anyone new to chocolate making, whether you're a home baker or someone curious about the craft. No prior experience is needed. The guide covers the basics of how chocolate works and the techniques step by step.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

All chocolate, ingredients, equipment and packaging for making and wrapping your truffles are included. Refreshments from the Chocolate Cafe are available to buy separately before or after the workshop if you'd like them.

How do I get to York Cocoa Works if I don't have a car?

Public transportation options are available nearby, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. The workshop is located in York, so you can reach it by bus or train depending on where you're staying in the city.