Illustration of knitted figures in sweaters and hats sharing cocoa and a roast at a small table near a fireplace (Chocolate Advent Calendar Workshop & Festive Afternoon Tea)
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Chocolate Advent Calendar Workshop & Festive Afternoon Tea

Led by New Forest chocolatier Kerry Witt, guests take part in a hands-on chocolate making session featuring a tasting and demonstrations of tempering and piping techniques. Attendees select milk, caramel, or dark chocolate to fill their advent calendar and decorate their chocolates with festive edible lustre before packaging it to take home. The experience concludes with a festive afternoon tea serving seasonal sandwiches, freshly baked scones, Christmas-themed sweet treats, hot drinks, and a glass of fizz.

Sat, Nov 21, 2026 16+

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

£65 per person. Includes the workshop, chocolate tasting, materials and apron, a handmade advent calendar to take home, festive afternoon tea, and a glass of fizz.

Hours

3pm – 6pm.

Neighborhood

New Forest

Food & Drink

Festive afternoon tea includes seasonal sandwiches, freshly baked scones, Christmas-inspired sweet treats, tea or coffee, and a glass of fizz.

Location

Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa · Lyndhurst Road, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7RH Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Chocolate lovers looking for a festive activity with friends or family

Vibe

Creative and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Share any dietary requirements in advance so they are known before the afternoon tea.
  • Take note of the listed ingredients and cross-contamination risk when deciding whether the workshop is suitable for you.
  • Aprons and all workshop materials are provided, so no apron or chocolate-making materials are needed.
  • Allow for the 90-minute workshop followed by afternoon tea as part of the experience.

Special Events & Promotions

  • New Forest chocolatier Kerry Witt leads the workshop on Saturday 21 November.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the workshop still available to book?

No, the event is marked sold out.

What will participants make during the workshop?

Participants make a chocolate advent calendar, choosing milk, caramel or dark chocolate and decorating it with edible lustre.

What food and drink are included?

The experience includes festive afternoon tea with seasonal sandwiches, scones, Christmas-themed sweets, tea or coffee, and a glass of fizz.

Can dietary requirements be accommodated?

Share dietary requirements in advance of the event.

Are there ingredient or cross-contamination considerations?

The workshop uses soya, milk, wheat and barley, with a risk of cross-contamination with oats and eggs.

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