For groups of less than 8 participants the easiest option is book a place on our publicly available program of workshops. This will give you maximum selection of available times.

If you would still like an exclusive booking then the cost for a minimum of 8 participants on your chosen activity will be applicable.

If you find your numbers drop below the minimum number we will give you a couple of options, we can move your booking to an open workshop or open up bookings on the workshop to invite additional participants to take part.

Absolutely!

Every group has a different chocolate learning outcome in mind, we're happy to help you build your own chocolate experience or combine workshops for a fuller learning experience..

Pick your preferred main activity or workshop from those listed, when you select your preferred date and time you will be asked to pay a deposit, upon check out let us know a bit more about the other elements you would like to add onto your booking and we can help you build your ideal learning experience.

Our Educational Workshops shared in these packages are priced for student learners of up to 21 years in age.

These workshops are available for a wide range of learners including Further and Higher Education, Scout Groups, Brownies, Girl`Guides, Language Schools, visiting International Schools and residential school trips.

Adult learning groups are welcome to select from these packages but please get in touch for current pricing.

Don't worry, we understand plans and people can be difficult to pin down. At this stage we ask you to reserve your preferred date and time in our diary, allowing you to make your plans and work out who's joining you, an indication of numbers in your group at this stage helps our team plan.

We will ask for an update on numbers approximately 3 weeks before your workshop which you can do by visiting your booking portal or by emailing our team.

Your final balance will be based on who you've confirmed is coming at that stage.

Your Chocolate Workshop will be held in a space that is exclusively for the use of your party. In some instances this is our Chocolate Academy where our hands-on activities take place.

Our educational group workshops are primarily available on weekdays during our prime opening hours and are subject to availability

We can cater for evening groups and weekend parties, but please note that minimum group sizes or prices may be applicable at these times..

Absolutely!

It's really important to us that we can welcome and look after all chocolate lovers, that's why we built an open and transparent chocolate factory!

Please check out our guidance on how we cater for Dietary Requirements and pass this detail on to your participants so they can have some peace of mind and inform us accordingly.

We kindly ask you to let us know if you have any dietary requirements in your party at least 48 hours ahead of your workshop so we can ensure they can be catered for.

You can share this information with us via the Booking Portal or via email.

We have a chocolate cafe on site where we have hot chocolates and cakes available for purchasing individually or to add on to your group booking.

We are surrounded by lots of great venues enabling participants to go out and get their own refreshments.

While we do not have facilities to accommodate packed lunches our neighbours at the Friends Meeting House have a garden and often have rooms that can be used for lunch purposes. On sunny days Tower Gardens and the Eye of York can also be used as meeting points and lunch areas.

Yes, we'd be delighted to!

Our team are happy to travel and join you at your own school and venue. Minimum group sizes do apply and a travel surcharge will be applicable.

Please get in touch with our team on Events@yorkcocoahouse.co.uk to discuss your requirements further.

Yes, we can provide risk assessments for our activities on and off site to you once you have made your booking with us.

Do get in touch with any additional requirements to help you plan your trip, manage drop-off and collection locations to ensure you all have a great trip to York.

This depends how far in advance your plans need to change.

We will do our best to accommodate tweaks in timings and numbers as much as possible. Please be aware that our weekend sessions do book up months in advance making amendments not always as flexible as we would like.

Cancellations made within 2 weeks of your booking are not eligible for refunds.

Please refer to our Group Bookings Terms and Conditions for more specific information.

If in doubt please do get in touch and we will endeavour to support you as best we can.