York Cocoa Works Chocolate Tasting: Learn & Sample

Watch chocolate being made, then taste what comes out

A 45-minute chocolate tasting class at York Cocoa Works where you learn the craft from bean to bar, watch the manufactory in action, and sample single-origin chocolates guided by the maker. You'll finish with a discount voucher for the on-site Cocoa Cafe, where you can buy more or make your own treats.

The experience

York Cocoa Works walks you through the whole chocolate-making process in 45 minutes. An expert chocolate maker shares how they source cocoa beans and transform them into finished bars, truffles and cakes. You get a look into the working manufactory itself, so you see the equipment and the steps that turn raw beans into the chocolate you'll taste.

The tasting is led by a cocoa connoisseur who guides you through a range of single-origin chocolates. You'll taste the different strengths and flavor notes across their range, learning how origin and roasting change what ends up in your mouth. After the session, you move into the Cocoa Cafe with a discount voucher that works across their whole product range: chocolates, cakes, and the materials if you want to make your own treats on the spot.

What’s included

• Chocolate tasting samples guided by a cocoa connoisseur.
• a peek into the working manufactory.
• discount voucher for the Cocoa Cafe valid across their full product range.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 15:30Last departure this season: 31 Dec

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AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 8

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 7 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by York Cocoa Works

Is this one for you?This is a shared, guided tasting class led by an expert, so you're learning alongside others and watching the process rather than making chocolate yourself. It suits anyone who wants to understand how chocolate is actually made and taste the results without the longer commitment of a hands-on workshop.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What exactly do I taste during the chocolate tasting at York Cocoa Works?

The tasting samples demonstrate the range of their chocolate-making process, with single-origin chocolates from cocoa beans around the world. A cocoa connoisseur guides you through the different strengths and flavor notes in their range.

Can I make my own chocolate during this class?

The 45-minute session focuses on learning how chocolate is made and tasting samples. After the tasting, you're invited into the Cocoa Cafe where you can use your discount voucher to create your own chocolate treats if you choose.

Is York Cocoa Works wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. Specialized infant seats are available, and service animals are allowed.

What do I get to take home or use after the tasting?

Your ticket includes a discount voucher for the Cocoa Cafe that applies to their whole product range, so you can buy additional chocolates or materials to make your own treats.