In 2014 indulge yourself in all things chocolatey at the all new Chocolate Festivals. Taking place in Brighton, Bristol, London and Oxford, the festivals will create a world of multisensory thrills – all located in the comfort of characterful indoor venues.
The festivals have been completely re-thought for this year to offer an utterly unique visitor experience. It’s a chance for chocoholics to not only discover the best and newest artisan chocolates, but also to indulge their senses in Britain’s first celebration of its kind. This year, for the first time, the festivals will include the following new elements*:
• Tasting Lounge with Seventy%: Thrill your taste buds on a journey of discovery guided by world-renowned chocolate expert Martin Christy.
• The Cocoa Spa with Hotel Chocolat: Soothe your senses with luxurious cocoa butter beauty treatments.
• The Chocolate Café: Kick back and relax with your friends while you sip the creamiest hot chocolate in town.
• Brownie Trail: Join the fun quest to hunt down the best ever chocolate brownie.
• Easter Zone: Feast your eyes on this year’s pick of the best Easter eggs.*
• Health Zone: Try delicious free-from and raw chocolate and discover its many surprising health benefits.
• The Chocolate Market: Discover Britain’s top artisan chocolate companies all conveniently showcased under one roof.
• Tea & Coffee Zone: Savour the aroma of freshly roasted coffee and fine teas.*
The festival dates for 2014 are:
• Brighton – Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March 2014, Brighton Dome Corn Exchange. 10am to 6pm daily.
• Bristol – Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April, Brunel’s Old Station. 10am to 6pm daily.
• London – Friday 11 to Sunday 13 April and Friday 12 to Sunday 14 December, The Business Design Centre, Islington. 1pm to 8pm Friday, 10am to 8pm Saturday and 10am to 3pm Sunday.
• Oxford – Friday 18 to Saturday 19 April, Oxford Town Hall. 10am to 6pm daily.
Yael Rose, event director of The Chocolate Festival and self-confessed chocolate fanatic, says: “For 2014 we’ve completely re-worked the concept of the festivals to make them into luxurious, fun events. We’ve created multi-sensory experiences around touch, taste and discovery that make the festivals much more then just a food show.
“It’s an amazing and decadent day out with friends or family relaxing, drinking, eating, sampling and shopping for chocolate. So book your tickets now!”
Prices for The Chocolate Festivals 2014 **:
• General Admission - £5.75 (includes booking fee)
• Tasting Ticket – includes general admission, the Best Brownie Ever trail and one session at The Tasting Lounge - £16.25 (includes booking fee)
• VIP Ticket – includes general admission, the Best Brownie Ever trail, one session at The Tasting Lounge, use of the VIP Lounge (with complimentary tea and coffee), and The Chocolate Festival Bag for Life - £37.25 (includes booking fee) NOTE: this ticket will only be available for the London festival.
• Tickets are available from www.festivalchocolate.co.uk
