Birthday Chocolate Experience (Kids & Teens)

About this experience

Looking for a unique and memorable birthday experience? Our Chocolate Birthday Experience at The Canny Chocolate Company is a fun, hands-on chocolate making experience designed especially for children and teens.

During the session, each guest will create and decorate their own chocolate creations, including a seasonal chocolate bar, chocolate lollipops and giant chocolate buttons using our signature chocolate and a colourful selection of toppings.

With plenty of chocolate tasting along the way, every handmade creation is beautifully packaged to take home — the perfect edible party favour.

Hosted inside our welcoming chocolate studio in South Shields and led by our experienced chocolatiers, this immersive birthday experience is relaxed, creative and designed to create lasting memories for children, teens and families alike.

What’s Included

• A private 90-minute chocolate birthday experience
• Individual chocolate-making for each guest
• Three handmade chocolate creations per child
• Premium ingredients and a wide selection of toppings
• Beautiful packaging to take everything home
• Digital birthday invitations to send to guests
• A personalised “Chocolatier” certificate for every participant
• Time built in for a dedicated birthday celebration moment

Spaces are limited and birthday sessions book up quickly, so we recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred date.

Here’s what makes this experience truly special:

Individual chocolate-making experience – Unlike many other workshops, each guest works on their own creations, not in pairs or groups.

Made entirely from scratch – Using high-quality ingredients from start to finish.

Immersive and behind-the-scenes – Explore the real art of chocolate making in a working chocolate studio.

You’ll craft three stunning products:

🍫 Seasonal Chocolate Bar Slab
Pour, swirl, and decorate your very own chocolate slab with a selection of toppings — from colourful sweets to crunchy nuts and fruity pieces.

🍭 Chocolate Lollipops
Shape and design a set of playful chocolate lollipops, perfect for chocolatiers to personalise and enjoy.

🍪 Giant Chocolate Buttons
Create oversized, glossy chocolate buttons — simple, fun, and endlessly customisable with your favourite decorations.

Fully customisable – Choose your own flavours and toppings
Beautifully packaged – Take everything home, ready to enjoy or gift
Expertly guided – Led by chocolatiers in a relaxed, welcoming environment

Important Information

By booking a workshop with The Canny Chocolate Company, you agree to the following terms and conditions.

Booking and Cancellations
Once your workshop is booked, it is non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled under normal circumstances. If you're unsure of your date, we recommend purchasing a gift voucher to use later. In exceptional cases, rescheduling may be possible at our discretion — please contact us as early as possible. Workshops require a minimum number of participants. If this number isn't met, we’ll get in touch to offer an alternative date.

Practical Conditions
Our birthday experiences are hands-on and interactive, with each participant working individually under our guidance. We keep workshop sizes small (up to 10 people) for a relaxed, personalised experience. Workshops involve standing for the full duration, and seating is not available in the kitchen. If you have any access needs, please contact us before booking so we can discuss how best to support your experience.

Allergies and Dietary Requirements
Please let us know about any allergies, dietary restrictions, or medical needs in your group. While we do our best to accommodate, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment. Our kitchen handles: milk, peanuts, nuts (including pecans, walnuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, almonds, and brazil nuts), gluten (wheat and barley), soya (including lecithins), sulphites, sesame, eggs, and mustard seeds. By booking, you acknowledge and accept this risk. If you have any concerns, we encourage you to contact us before booking.

Age and Accompaniment

• For birthday experiences, there is no minimum age; however, all children must be able to comfortably reach a standard kitchen bench unaided. Steps or stools are not permitted. This experience is suitable for children and teens up to the age of 18.

• All birthday experience bookings include up to 10 children participating in the chocolate-making activities. Each booking must be accompanied by two responsible adults aged 18 or over.

• We do not have space for additional spectators and cannot accommodate babies, toddlers, or pushchairs in the kitchen.

SEND & Access Needs
We welcome participants with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). To help us provide the best and safest experience, you must let us know at the time of booking if anyone in your group has additional needs. We may not be able to accommodate undisclosed needs raised on the day.

Health, Hygiene, and Safety
We maintain high standards of hygiene and safety. All participants must wear the aprons and hairnets provided, and follow all safety instructions throughout the workshop. You will be asked to complete a Health Screening Questionnaire before your session. This helps us identify any medical conditions, allergies, or access needs in advance and ensures everyone is well enough to safely take part in a food-handling environment.

Personal Belongings
Please keep personal belongings to a minimum.

Arrival and Workshop Duration
Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your workshop starts. Workshops typically last around 90 minutes but may vary depending on the pace of the class. We cannot refund or rebook for late arrivals.

Gift Vouchers
If you’d like to gift a chocolate experience but don’t have a date in mind, we recommend purchasing a gift voucher instead.

For full terms and conditions, please visit our dedicated page.