The York Food Festival offers a series of FREE cookery workshops, which are designed to provide visitors with an opportunity to learn new culinary skills and how food is made.
The workshops are open to all ages and held at the Museum Gardens, and St. Crux Hall.
(and also home to our Schools Workshop programme, where we welcome over 1000 children to participate over the 5 weekdays)
Opening times for public:
Monday to Thursday – 3pm to 4pm
Both Fridays – 2pm to 4pm
Both Weekends (Sat & Sun) – 10am to 4pm
At the minimum, there are six workshops available, covering a range of themes including bread making, pasta making, vegan dips, and smoking your own food. New workshop themes will be added in for 2023, ensuring that there is always something new to learn and discover at the festival.
The workshops are interactive and hands-on, providing participants with an opportunity to get involved in the cooking process and learn by doing. The workshops are suitable for all ages, and experienced instructors are on hand to provide guidance and support.
The York Food Festival is always on the lookout for talented volunteers to work with the public by delivering workshops. If you are someone who has a passion for cooking and wants to give back to the community, then we encourage you to consider volunteering with us. If interested, please fill out our online form
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.
During the festivals we run this extensive free food education programme for all visitors to the festival.
Please consider making a donation to support this programme and keep it running.
There are a range of great workshops and tastings covering a multiple topics – take the book tickets link for more information
Introduction to Chocolate Making Masterclass – 22nd, 26th and 29th September
Chocolate Dessert Making Masterclass – 28th September
Chocolate Truffle Making Masterclass – 21st September
Chocolate Lollipop Making – Everyday
Chocolate Bar Making Workshop – Everyday
Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey – Everyday
Chocolate Indulgence – Everyday
Join York Cocoa Works to create your very own 30g Chocolate Bar, to share or enjoy!
You will work with tempered chocolate to mould and decorate your own unique Chocolate creation, to be enjoyed at home.
Children under 5 are welcome to assist full paying participants.
The activity will take approximately 20 minutes, but please allow at least 45 minutes to come back to collect your Chocolate Bar once it has set.
Running daily from 10am – 4pm, Saturday 21st, Sunday 22nd, Saturday 28th, Sunday 29th September.
Click ‘Book Tickets’ to reserve a time slot – 10.00, 10.30, 11.00, 11.30, 12.00, 12.30, 1.30, 2.00, 2.30, 3.00, 3.30
Dietary Requirements & Allergies
We will be working with our 45% Milk Chocolate for our chocolate making activities, however our non-dairy chocolate is also available – please state when booking.
We are always happy to cater for an array of dietary requirements or allergies. If you would like to book with a special dietary requirements in mind share this information upon booking so we can prepare for your visit.
For more hands-on chocolate making activities visit YCW website
York Food Festival is proud to feature once again our Education Workshop Programme sponsored by St Peter’s School (a leading co-educational independent school for pupils aged 3-18 only ten minutes’ walk from York Train Station).
The programme offers free places to over 1000 Key Stage 2 primary school students, and local Scout & Guiding Groups, the opportunity to participate in workshops focused on various themes related to food and cooking.
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.
During the festivals we run this extensive free food education programme to local schools.
Please consider making a donation to support this programme and keep it running.
The school program workshops cover the same themes as those in the main festival, including bread making, pasta making, vegan dips, smoking your own food, and more. The workshops are designed to be engaging and informative, providing students with a fun and interactive way to learn about food and cooking.
Each visit runs for two hours and involves a series of workhops. The workshops can start at either 10 am or 1 pm, depending on the availability and schedule of the school group.
Teachers and school administrators interested in enrolling their classes in the York Food Festival school program can find further information and apply to attend with our online form
Our Sponsor:
St Peter’s School, York, is proud to sponsor the York Food & Drink Festival which welcomes both the local community and many visitors each year to our beautiful, historical city. A leading co-educational independent school for pupils aged 3-18, St Peter’s is only ten minutes’ walk from York Train Station.
Pupils excel academically, in arts, music and on the sports field as well as in other co-curricular areas. We give pupils the keys for life and the confidence to turn them. Visit our website to book a visit: wwwstpetersyork.org.uk
Partners:
YorkMix Radio and Stockbridge Technology Centre
Join us for a unique event. Meet our refugee chefs, hear about the origins of some of our Syrian Delicacies and get involved and cook with us.
– Fry your own Falafels
– Blend your own Traditional Hummus
– Make some Baklava
This event is limited to just 12 people.
Later in the evening we have a Pop-Up restaurant with a full 3 course meal. Booking for this on our website – www.Yahalarestaurant.co.uk/booking
Join York Cocoa Works to create your very own 30g Chocolate Bar, to share or enjoy!
You will work with tempered chocolate to mould and decorate your own unique Chocolate creation, to be enjoyed at home.
Children under 5 are welcome to assist full paying participants.
The activity will take approximately 20 minutes, but please allow at least 45 minutes to come back to collect your Chocolate Bar once it has set.
Running daily from 10am – 4pm, Saturday 21st, Sunday 22nd, Saturday 28th, Sunday 29th September.
Click ‘Book Tickets’ to reserve a time slot – 10.00, 10.30, 11.00, 11.30, 12.00, 12.30, 1.30, 2.00, 2.30, 3.00, 3.30
Dietary Requirements & Allergies
We will be working with our 45% Milk Chocolate for our chocolate making activities, however our non-dairy chocolate is also available – please state when booking.
We are always happy to cater for an array of dietary requirements or allergies. If you would like to book with a special dietary requirements in mind share this information upon booking so we can prepare for your visit.
For more hands-on chocolate making activities visit YCW website
