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Hot Chocolate Festival Returns 1 August

Classic winter warmers whisked to delicious new heights

YOUR FAVOURITE WINTER TRADITION IS BACK

Winter’s most indulgent festival returns to The Chocolateries from 1 August.

Prepare to whisk, dunk and slurp your way through the sweetest month of winter with an irresistible line up of limited edition hot chocolates, immersive experiences, and chocolate filled fun for all ages.

FESTIVAL FLAVOURS AVAILABLE DAILY IN OUR CAFE

Each week, discover a brand-new menu of limited edition hot chocolates, with every creation featuring couverture chocolate, a handcrafted marshmallow, artisan ingredients, and a playful interactive element that transforms a classic hot chocolate into something truly unforgettable.

How many flavours will you try?

Check out the special preview of our weekly menus so you can pick your favourites to dunk and slurp at The Chocolateries:

Festival Menu Week 1: Saturday 1 – Thursday 6 August click here.

Festival Menu Week 2: Friday 7 – Thursday 13 August click here.

Festival Menu Week 3: Friday 14 – Thursday 20 August click here.

Festival Menu Week 4: Friday 21 – Monday 31 August click here.

HOT CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL TASTING SESSION

Sip, slurp and savour your way through eight indulgent festival flavours in our immersive tasting experience. Then, get hands-on as you create three of your own personalised hot chocolate spheres to take home, choosing from a range of fun and unique ingredients.

Only $28 per person
Bookings are essential.

Book at Great Ocean Road
Book at Mornington Peninsula

Book your spot by:

  • Select your event date & time
  • Select quantity of guests
  • Click View Cart
  • Check the booking information is correct, and click the Check Out button. 
  • Fill in your personal information and payment method details, and click the Purchase button. 
  • A confirmation email will be provided. 

HOT CHOCOLATE CREATION LAB

The chocolate fun doesn’t stop there!

Every weekday during the festival, create three of your very own chocolate spheres. Fill and decorate each one with your favourite delicious ingredients before they’re sealed and ready to take home.

Simply drop a chocolate sphere into a mug of hot milk, whisk, and watch the chocolate magic unfold.

Monday to Friday
9am–2pm
Only $12 per person

Available at Yarra Valley, Great Ocean Road and Mornington Peninsula.
No bookings required.
Subject to availability.

MORE SWEET REASONS TO VISIT

Entry is FREE, we’re open daily from 9am–5pm, and just a short drive from Melbourne, making The Chocolateries the perfect winter day trip to relax, indulge, and keep the whole family entertained.

Start your adventure by collecting a Chocolaterie Discovery Map from our Showroom. Wander through our beautiful grounds on a fun seek-and-find adventure, spotting 12 hidden items along the way. Complete the challenge and earn a delicious chocolate reward. It’s completely FREE and perfect for the whole family.

Let the kids explore our orchard, wetlands and landscaped play areas, then say hello to our friendly resident farm animals at Yarra Valley and Great Ocean Road.

Before you leave, stop by our production viewing window to watch our talented Chocolatiers handcraft an irresistible selection of favourites, classics and exciting new creations.

Only a short trip from Melbourne, The Chocolateries is a must-visit destination for chocolate lovers of all ages. Plan your visit today.

Visit Yarra Valley

Visit Great Ocean Road

Visit Mornington Peninsula

CAN’T MAKE THE TRIP?

Bring the Hot Chocolate Festival home.

Our DIY Hot Chocolate Kits include everything you need to create your own festival experience from the comfort of home. Perfect for treating yourself or sending as a delicious gift anywhere in Australia.

Each kit includes couverture chocolate flavour infused melts, a giant handcrafted marshmallow, interactive toppings, and a decadent shot of chocolate ready to melt into your favourite hot milk.

Available as:

Single – $8.95

Pack of 4 – $34.00

Pack of 16 – $136.00

Collection now available for purchase your DIY Kit here.

These indulgent Hot Chocolate Festival creations are available for a limited time only, from 9am 1 August until 5pm 31 August.

Escape the winter chill and treat yourself to the sweetest day out. Plan your visit today.