Explore Chocolate workshops at the cocoabean
The Cocoabean Experience – Chocolate fun for everyone!
Create your own chocolate masterpieces to take home in our hands on, fun-filled chocolate workshops. We have experiences to delight both children and families, as well as adult only sessions. Find out more about our Chocolate Workshops below.
our famous chocolate workshops
Our famous chocolate workshop has been at the heart of The Cocoabean since we opened our doors back in 2005. During the 35–45 minute session you’ll create three delicious chocolate items to take home and enjoy, all while wearing your very own Cocoabean apron – yours to keep as a special memento of the day.
While the creations mostly stay the same, we deliver this workshop in three different formats to suit groups of all ages and abilities, so that everyone can enjoy the experience in a way that suits them best. Our workshop is just as magical for tiny chocolatiers as it is for grown-ups.
children only chocolate workshop
This session is designed especially for children to take part independently.
In this children-only session, grown-ups watch the chocolatey fun from the viewing windows. As a guide, we suggest this session is suitable for children aged 3 and over as adults are not permitted to enter the workshop to assist. Every child is different however so it is only a recommendation and younger children are more than welcome.
family chocolate workshop
Adults and children make chocolate together as a group in this shared experience.
Who says children get to have all the fun? The family session is the same as our core workshop but aimed at groups where the children and grown-ups want to make chocolate together. If you have any adults in your group that don’t want to make chocolate, they can watch the chocolate-making fun from the viewing windows.
Additional support chocolate workshop
Created for anyone who may need extra assistance.
This session allows each participant to bring one supporting adult free of charge into the workshop. The supporting adult is there to help but does not make chocolate themselves. Any other adults in your group not entering the workshop to assist, can watch the chocolate fun from the viewing windows. Suitable for all ages and abilities, and wheelchair accessible.
not sure which workshop to select?
Not sure which workshop to book? Use our handy chart to help you decide! Have more questions? Read our FAQs for the answers to our most commonly asked questions.
signature chocolate experiences
As well as our much-loved main workshop, we offer other chocolate experiences for anyone looking for something different from our classic workshop.
adults only workshop
Chocolate isn’t just for kids! Indulge in a creative and hands on experience, with adult only participants. An adults workshop typically includes crafting your own artisan chocolates to take home. Perfect for a special celebration, or just because!
beanie tots
Available during term time only. This session includes making one chocolatey item and an element of chocolate play. It’s a playful and engaging experience perfectly suited to tiny hands and curious minds. A grown up must accompany their little chocolatiers into the workshop to assist.
seasonal workshops
We like to add an extra touch of magic throughout the year to give visitors a chance to enjoy something a little different. We have Egg Making at Easter, Advent Calendar Workshops in November or join us at Halloween or Christmas where our classic workshop gets a little seasonal make-over!
Gift Vouchers
Purchase our vouchers to spend in our workshops, play, events, shop and cafe! With up-to 1 year expiry it gives the recipient plenty of time to redeem this special gift.
Our gift vouchers are purchased online and sent directly to your email address. Design your very own voucher and print off at home!
Memberships
All day access to our indoor & outdoor play areas is included with any workshop ticket. Coming just to play? No problem!
Pay once and play as often as you like. Choose from 3, 6, or 12 month options and enjoy unlimited access to all the play, adventure, and excitement your little ones love. Pop in or get in touch for more details.
FAQS
Our standard chocolate workshop is available in three different formats; Children Only, Family and Additional Support. If you want to accompany a child into the workshop, you must book either a Family Workshop where adults pay to make chocolate too or an Additional Support Workshop where an assisting adult can enter free of charge but does not make anything themselves.
Access to the indoor and outdoor play areas is included with every workshop ticket. The play areas are open all day* so you can arrive anytime regardless of your workshop start time and make the most of your day at The Cocoabean!
*Outdoor play is closed in adverse weather for safety reasons, and is closed over the winter months (Nov – March).
Yes! You can watch all the chocolatey fun from the viewing windows.
We can substitute the chocolate used in our workshop for a vegan friendly alternative that is dairy free, gluten-free and soya-free. We also can also provide halal sweets.
Our standard workshop we advise (as a guide) is suitable for age 3 and above however every child is different and we’ve had lots of younger children take part. Please be sure to read through the different workshop formats and book the correct workshop for your group.
We also have a our Beanie Tots session, which is aimed at toddlers and available during term time only.