Family Christmas Chocolate Making Experience

About this experience

Looking for a magical and memorable activity to enjoy with the kids this festive season? Join us at The Canny Chocolate Company in South Shields for our Family Christmas Chocolate Experience—a joyful, hands-on 90-minute chocolate-making workshop that’s bursting with festive cheer and perfect for all ages.

Together, you’ll create and decorate your own Christmas chocolate bar, lollipops, and chocolate buttons using our signature artisan chocolate and a merry mix of seasonal toppings, sprinkles, and edible decorations. Think snowflakes, candy canes, holly leaves, and sparkles! It’s a fun-filled way to spend time together in the run-up to Christmas—ideal for families looking for festive activities in South Shields or the North East.

Everyone gets involved—grown-ups too! There’s no space for spectators, so children and adults roll up their sleeves and get creative side by side. You’ll enjoy plenty of festive chocolate tasting, and everything you make will be beautifully gift-wrapped to take home—perfect for stocking fillers, gifts, or a sweet treat to share.

This relaxed and friendly chocolate-making class is designed for families with children tall enough to reach a standard kitchen counter. Whether it’s your first chocolate workshop or a returning festive tradition, it’s all about creativity, connection, and making Christmas memories together.

Spaces are limited and always in high demand, especially in the lead-up to Christmas. Early booking is strongly recommended for this popular holiday activity for kids and families.

Here’s what makes this experience truly special:

• Individual chocolate-making experience – Unlike many other workshops, you’ll work solo on your 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:
• A personalised chocolate bar
• Two decadent chocolate lollipops
• A selection of chocolate buttons

• Fully customisable – Choose your own flavours and inclusions to suit your taste.

• Beautifully packaged to gift or enjoy at home – Complete with ribbons and care.

• Expert guidance in a relaxed atmosphere – Suitable for families of all ages.

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 chocolate workshops are hands-on and interactive, with each participant working individually under our guidance.
We keep class sizes small (up to 8 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 adult workshops, participants must be 12 years or older. Under 18s must be accompanied by a paying, participating adult.
• For family workshops, there is no minimum age, but children must be able to reach a standard kitchen bench unaided. Steps or stools are not permitted.
• All children must be accompanied by a paying, participating adult, as our family workshops are designed to be shared experiences. Please note that adults attending without children will not be admitted — we kindly ask that solo or adult-only participants book onto one of our adult workshops instead.
• We do not have space for 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.
You may bring your own drink in a bottle with a lid.

Arrival and Workshop Duration
Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your workshop starts.
Workshops typically last around 90–120 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.
Please note that all of our public workshops are held on Saturdays only.

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