The Egg hunt is a fun and interactive activity designed for families with children. A self-guided walking tour, answering clues along the way, and finishing with decorating your own Easter Egg Chocolate Bar with York Cocoa Works.
Participants receive a guide map (FREE for all) providing a unique and engaging way for families to explore the local food scene, while also having fun and learning new things along the way. Activities included at York Explore Library Gardens, Holy Trinity Church,
Purchased ticket holders end the hunt decorating an Easter Egg Chocolate Bar with York Cocoa Works.
Tickets can either be pre-booked online or purchase at the information point (while stocks last)
Collection of the guide map is from the Information Point any day of the festival from 10am, located next to the Shambles Market entrance, Parliament Street
Last entry for the Easter Egg decorating in the Activity Marquee will be 4pm (Please allow at least 45 minutes to come back to collect your Easter Egg Chocolate Bar once it has set).
Did you know that the York Food Festival is a not-for-profit organisation?
Any money generated (from trader fees to ticket sales) goes back into the festival to improve it year after year.
Please consider making a donation to support the festival and keep it running.
A walking 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.
A self-guided walking trail around the city of York and an opportunity to try samples from some of the best of York’s food scene.
The trail features 10+ sample stops and you will receive a map and guide of when each business is open and offering samples.
The samples provided on the taste trail vary widely depending on the participating businesses, but may include small bites of chocolate, cakes, confectionary, and drinks.
Overall, the Taste Trail is a fun and engaging way for visitors to sample a variety of local food and drink offerings and experience the unique flavours and culture of York.
Tickets are limited to 100 per day.
Either pre-book online or purchase your booklet at the information point (while stocks last)
Collection of the trail booklet is from the Information Point any day of the festival from 10am
(Sample availability is dependent on trail participants hours stated on trail booklet)
Did you know that the York Food Festival is a not-for-profit organisation?
Any money generated (from trader fees to ticket sales) goes back into the festival to improve it year after year.
Please consider making a donation to support the festival and keep it running.
Celebrate Easter in the sweetest way! Enjoy a Classic Guided Tour, followed by a hands-on truffle rolling experience that’s sure to delight your taste buds.
Explore the chocolate making process from cocoa bean to the chocolates we make here at York Cocoa Works, learning and tasting your way around the chocolate manufactory with our Tasting Journey.
Learn how we make chocolate at York Cocoa Works with our Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey.
During your time with us, one of our expert chocolate makers will share the secrets of our cocoa and how we transform it into chocolate. You will discover our origins and learn the rich history of chocolate making in York before taking a peek into our manufactory and watching our chocolate being made. This session concludes with a special tasting conducted by our cocoa connoisseur. You will sample the chocolate we make from cocoa beans all around the world, experiencing the different strengths and flavour notes in our range.
Following the journey, you are invited to join us in our Chocolate Cafe where you can use your ticket to enjoy further discounts across our whole product range.
Take a journey through York’s rich chocolate heritage and discover the pioneering families – Rowntree, Terry, and Cravens – who shaped the city’s sweet legacy! Plus, get hands-on and create your own Easter-themed chocolate lolly! Get 20% off when you pre-book online.
Also running, Early Bird tours throughout the Easter holidays at 9:30am & 9:45am. Get 25% off when you pre-book online.
Various ticket prices and availability, click ‘Book Ticket’ for further information.
