Workshops
Discover hands-on chocolate workshops at Cyprus Chocolates in Pano Platres. Create your own chocolate bar, explore the world of cacao, taste fine chocolate, and experience Cyprus’ only bean-to-bar chocolate factory.
Chocolate Workshops in Cyprus
Chocolate Workshop
A hands-on chocolate making experience where you will craft your own luxury chocolate bars while learning about cacao, bean-to-bar chocolate, and chocolate making techniques.
The workshop also includes a guided chocolate tasting, allowing you to discover different flavours and chocolate origins in a creative and interactive setting.
Candy Workshop
A more advanced chocolate experience where participants create handmade chocolate candies with fillings under the guidance of our chocolatiers.
Learn about tempering, chocolate textures, fillings, and professional candy-making techniques while crafting your own luxury chocolates.
Romantic Workshop
A romantic chocolate-making experience for two, designed for couples who wish to create handmade chocolate candies together in a creative and memorable atmosphere.
Discover the full candy-making process while spending quality time together and learning directly from our chocolatiers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Chocolate Workshops
Are there any rules?
Yes. Please read carefully our Workshop Participation Guidelines:
1. Ingredients & Dietary Information
Standard Chocolate
Our workshops use 60% dark chocolate by default, as it offers the best balance of flavour and workability.
Customization
Alternative chocolate types (milk, white, or others) may be arranged for group bookings with at least 48 hours’ notice.
Allergies
Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions before the workshop begins so we can advise accordingly.
2. Cancellation policy
Any changes to your booking, including cancellations, must be made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled event time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the event are non-refundable.
Events organized under special arrangements - including those held outside the boutique, outside regular working hours, or requiring customized chocolate selections or other adjustments - are subject to a 20% surcharge and are non-refundable once confirmed. While these events cannot be refunded, we always aim to be flexible and will do our best to find a reasonable solution whenever possible if the request has been made 24 hours prior the scheduled time.
3. Arrival & Timing
Punctuality
Please arrive on time. Guests arriving more than 15 minutes late may not be able to join the workshop, and the session may be cancelled without refund.
Facilities
Our boutique does not have public restroom facilities. The nearest restrooms are located at Central Parking, approximately 100 meters away.
4. Children & Supervision
Children are welcome to participate in our workshops when accompanied by an adult.
Adult Responsibility
A participating adult must assume full responsibility for all accompanying minors.
Children under 3
Infants and children under 3 must remain under constant supervision.
Children aged 3–12
Children must remain supervised throughout the experience.
Please note: unattended children may be *fed chocolate, taught questionable language, and incur a supervision fee of €100 per hour per child.
5. Workshop Environment
Our workshops combine learning, creativity, and tasting, and require a respectful atmosphere.
- Please remain attentive during the presentation.
- Excessive noise or disruptive behaviour may affect the experience of other participants.
We reserve the right to refuse service or ask participants to leave if their behaviour disrupts the workshop.
The Chocolate Challenge
Once your chocolate has cooled, you may reclaim it only after successfully answering questions from the presentation. Failure may result in the host eating your chocolate.
6. Safety & Liability
Clothing
Aprons are provided, but we recommend wearing clothing suitable for kitchen activities. We cannot accept responsibility for chocolate stains or damage to clothing.
Security
CCTV operates in the boutique for security purposes.
Restricted Areas
Entry into production areas is strictly prohibited.
Conduct
Participants arriving under the influence of alcohol or behaving in violation of public order will be asked to leave without refund.
Is the chocolate workshop suitable for children?
Yes, our workshops are suitable for both adults and children (age 5+). Children especially enjoy creating and decorating their own chocolate bars. However, children cannot participate unsupervised, and at least one adult must take part in the workshop together with them.
Do we need to book in advance?
Yes, all workshops are held by prior booking to ensure the best experience for each group. We recommend contacting us in advance to arrange your preferred date and time.
Is the workshop available for groups and companies?
Yes, we welcome families, school groups, tourist groups, and corporate events. Our workshops are often chosen as creative team-building experiences, educational activities, or unique experiences for visitors exploring Cyprus.
Where are the workshops held?
Our workshops are primarily held at Cyprus Chocolates in Pano Platres, home to Cyprus’ only bean-to-bar chocolate factory. For private groups and events, we can also organise workshops at a location of your choice. Off-site workshops are subject to a 20% additional fee, and the venue must meet certain requirements, such as access to refrigeration and suitable working space.
Do participants make their own chocolate?
Yes, all participants create their own chocolate during the workshop. In the Chocolate Bar Workshop, guests work with already tempered chocolate focusing mostly on decoration and allowing creativify to flow. During the Candy Workshop, participants learn how chocolate is tempered and used to create filled chocolate candies.
What types of chocolate can we taste?
During workshops, participants usually have the opportunity to try around 10 different chocolates, including dark, milk, white, and 100% chocolates made from cacao beans of different origins. We often personalise the tasting experience depending on the group and their preferences.
Please note that chocolate tasting is not included in the Candy Workshop.
Chocolate Workshops in Cyprus
A chocolate workshop is more than just a sweet treat. It is an opportunity to discover how real chocolate is made — from cacao beans to the finished chocolate bar that you create yourself and take home.
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At Cyprus Chocolates in Pano Platres, we organise hands-on chocolate workshops for families, tourists, school groups, companies, and anyone interested in learning more about chocolate. Participants create and decorate their own chocolate bar, taste different types of chocolate, and explore the world of cacao through a practical and interactive experience.
The Chocolate Bar Workshop lasts approximately one hour. Guests settle in, put on aprons and hats, and begin creating their own chocolate bars under the guidance of our chocolatiers. The workshop is suitable for both adults and children, making it a memorable family activity as well as a unique experience for visitors exploring Cyprus.
Understanding Cacao Selection and Chocolate Making
Real chocolate begins with cacao. During the workshop, guests learn what cacao fruit, cacao beans, and cacao butter are, as well as how cacao travels from tree to chocolate bar.
We explain how cacao is grown, harvested, fermented, dried, and transformed into chocolate. Participants also discover how cacao origin influences flavour, with different beans offering fruity, floral, earthy, nutty, or rich chocolate notes. This is why fine chocolate is often compared to wine or coffee — flavour depends on origin, processing, and craftsmanship.
Guests also learn how bean-to-bar chocolate differs from mass-produced chocolate and why quality chocolate is defined not only by sweetness, but also by aroma, texture, balance, and depth of flavour.
Hands-On Chocolate Workshop Experience
The practical part of the workshop begins with creating your own chocolate bar. Each participant receives a mould and professionally tempered chocolate, removes air bubbles, and decorates the chocolate using their preferred toppings.
While the chocolate sets, guests enjoy a guided chocolate tasting experience featuring around 8–10 different chocolates. Participants learn to distinguish between dark, milk, and white chocolate, as well as chocolate made from cacao beans of different origins.
The tasting experience demonstrates that a high cacao percentage does not simply mean bitterness. Fine chocolate can be smooth, aromatic, complex, and surprising — offering much more than sweetness alone.
At the end of the workshop, each participant packs and takes home their own handcrafted chocolate bar weighing approximately 100g.
Experience Cyprus’ Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Factory
Cyprus Chocolates is the only bean-to-bar chocolate factory in Cyprus. Our workshops offer guests the opportunity to experience fine chocolate in the place where it is created.
The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and educational. Workshops can be enjoyed as family activities, tourist experiences, educational visits, or creative corporate events and team-building experiences.
All workshops are held by prior booking. The minimum group size is 4 participants, with an ideal group size of up to 20–25 people.
If you are looking for a memorable chocolate workshop in Cyprus, this experience combines creativity, tasting, knowledge, and hands-on chocolate making in one unique activity.