The Make Your Own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box experience at Menchaca Chocolates was fantastic! This is the perfect activity for a date night, family outing, or anyone looking for a fun and creative experience. Pete and LeAnne were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and fun guides. They created a relaxed atmosphere that made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. Their enthusiasm for chocolate and creativity was contagious and made the workshop feel both personal and special. The chocolate itself was absolutely delicious, and we loved how much freedom there was to get creative while designing both our chocolate boxes and chocolate bars. Whether you prefer classic combinations or want to experiment with something unique, there are plenty of opportunities to make your creations your own. We left with wonderful memories, beautiful handmade chocolates. Highly recommend this experience for couples, families with kids, or anyone with a sweet tooth! 🍫✨
Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $65 / person
- Location
- Santa Barbara, United States
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 53 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Menchaca Chocolates
- Meeting point
- Once you've entered El Mercado, go half way in and we are on the lower level to the right. In the corner and slightly under ground!!
Description
Here at Menchaca Chocolates we'd like to think we are adventurers continuing to re-define an ancient Pod found 150 miles from the equator. So we decided that to truly understand this magical bean you have to experience it through all your senses: taste, touch, smell, cracking and visual transformation. We developed these Chocolate & Art Workshops to do just that. You will get to know the possibilities and have a chance to make a custom unique Chocolate product and if you choose, design a label or Box to package it in. You can also learn exactly how we make our chocolate in Mr. Menchaca's Micro- batch Chocolate Factory Tour!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Fri and Sat
- Start times
- 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 18–54)
- $65
- Senior (ages 55+)
- $55
- Youth (ages 9–17)
- $55
In demand: 8 of the next 24 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
A variety of wooden Box styles to choose from.
Chocolate Samples
40 different Toppings to drop into fluid chocolate
Hot or Cold Cacao Husk tea
10 oz. of fluid Chocolate (60% Dark, Oat Milk, & a white craft choclate
Lots of Art Supplies at The Art Bar
Not included
Any Extra pre-packaged Shop Chocolate that you'd like to purchase separately (optional)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
53 reviews
How it compares in Santa Barbara
- No. 38 by number of reviews among 146 tours in Santa Barbara
- Starting price $65 is 34% below the typical $99 for tours of similar length in Santa Barbara
Excurgo comparison of 146 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box take?
Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box lasts about 1h 30min.
How much does Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box cost?
Prices start at $65 per person for this Santa Barbara experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Fridays and Saturdays, starting at 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.
Does Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box sell out?
It can: 8 of the next 24 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Once you've entered El Mercado, go half way in and we are on the lower level to the right. In the corner and slightly under ground!! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 53 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Menchaca Chocolates.
Reviews(53)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
1
A Sweet and Creative Experience for All Ages!
B
Making Chocolate in Santa Barbara
Making chocolate was a fun experience! Our instructor and the employees were very knowledgeable, friendly, and welcoming! Would definitely book again!
L
Turned us away
I booked and paid for my granddaughter and myself and when we got there we were told they were not doing any more classes. The man there said your app shouldn't have let me book the class. Now I have to wait to be refunded.
D
Great Experience!
Fun experience to do with any number of people. The staff and owners were gracious and welcoming. Art class meet chocolate making...
B
Chocolate with Surprise
Loved that we got to choose what type of chocolate we each wanted our chocolate bars to be. Also loved that we had a wide range of toppings to choose from. And the unexpected surprise was that we each got to paint and decorate our own box to store our chocolate bats in! My 11 yr old granddaughter thought this was the best activity on our vacation!
J
Art and chocolate together
A unique and fun experience—both creating the chocolate bars and decorating the box. I look forward to sampling my chocolate creations.
M
Pretty costly for amount of candy!
It was fun. We got to decorate the boxes that was the most fun. The candy we just put in toppings over the top soit wasn't really learning how to make the candy. And it was pretty costly. I would've rather paid $30 less. i've melted more chocolate in my day at home.
S
Making chocolate
Fun, crafty event. Good time for couples. Small kids might struggle with the activity. A good way to spend a couple hours.
E
Amazingy great
Great fun. Learned about chocolate
S
Underwhelming
Art supplies were in poor condition (dry pens, broken tips, unorganized). Chocolate making process did not meet my expectations.
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