York Chocolate Festival is back

This Easter the team from the York Food Festival bring you the York Chocolate Festival, a celebration of  York's Chocolate History.  The event opens on Wednesday the 5th of April and run until Sunday the 9th April showcasing Chocolate and all things Sweet from local independent businesses.

This Easter the team from the York Food Festival bring you the York Chocolate Festival, a celebration of  York's Chocolate History.  The event opens on Wednesday the 5th of April and run until Sunday the 9th April showcasing Chocolate and all things Sweet from local independent businesses.

Located on Parliament Street, open from 10am to 5pm daily. Free entrance to the festival and market, with some ticketed activities.

Major activities include:

Sculpture by Ashley McCarthy, York Chocolatier Photo:  York Food Festival

Festival Market: A selection of chocolatiers, confectioners, and everything in between! Even some traditionally savoury products with a sweet twist will be showcased at the festival market, from independent traders local to the area.

Activity Area: Chocolate lollipop making, tastings, and hands on cookery workshops will be part of the activities programme

Taste Trail: A walking sample trail around the city of York and an opportunity to try samples from some of the best York’s food scene by visiting a range of deli’s, restaurants and suppliers.

Chocolate Bar: A chance to sit and relax while enjoying a drink at the festival chocolate bar. Alongside the usual refreshments, drinks such as cocoa gin and chocolate stout will be available. Next to the festival bar there will also be alcohol free alternatives brought to you by The Alcohol Free Drinks company. They will be serving a number of beers on draught alongside wines, spirits and even a glass of Alcohol Free Pimm’s style.