MANCHESTER WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours of Temptation: Hands‑On Truffle and Bark Making in Manchester
A two‑hour, hands‑on workshop in Manchester where chocolatiers teach you to make ganache truffles and custom chocolate bark — this guide explains what to expect and what to bring.
Two Hours of Temptation: Hands‑On Truffle and Bark Making in Manchester.
Dive into the delightful world of chocolate at The Chocoholic Workshop in Manchester. Over two hours you’ll learn to craft fresh cream truffles from dark chocolate ganache, dip and decorate them with toppings such as honeycomb and Maldon sea salt, experiment with marbling techniques on custom chocolate bark, and leave with a boxed selection of the treats you make.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fresh‑cream truffle making
Under the guidance of chocolatiers you’ll prepare velvety dark chocolate ganache, form fresh‑cream truffles and dip them in warm molten chocolate — a tactile lesson in tempering, shaping and texture.
Dipping, marbling and finishing touches
The workshop emphasizes creative finishes: marbling, intricate decoration techniques and a range of toppings like honeycomb and Maldon sea salt to lift each piece.
Custom chocolate bark and a box to take home
Alongside truffles you’ll craft custom chocolate bark and package your creations to take away — a tangible souvenir of the session and the techniques you learned.
What the day feels like
What the workshop feels like
The Chocoholic is a lively, hands‑on session led by chocolatiers: expect a guided, practical flow of instruction and time at the workbench to dip, decorate and experiment, finishing with your own boxed chocolates to take away.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for 2 hours.
Meet at Malmaison Manchester, 1–3 Piccadilly, M1 3AQ.
An apron is provided; wear short sleeves or sleeves that can be rolled up as you may get messy.
Participants must be aged 8 or over.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The Chocoholic workshop runs for 2 hours.
What is the minimum age to participate?
The workshop is suitable for participants aged 8 and older.
Where do we meet for the workshop?
The meeting point is Malmaison Manchester, 1–3 Piccadilly, M1 3AQ.
Do I need to bring anything?
An apron will be provided; you should wear short sleeves or sleeves that can be rolled up because you may get messy.
What will I make and take home?
You will make fresh cream truffles and custom chocolate bark and will take home a box of the chocolates you create.