Birthday Parties
Fabulously fun chocolate parties for children aged 7 and up!
Our chocolate-making and tasting parties are fun-filled, hands on, interactive experiences where children can get creative with making chocolate, decorate their bar to their hearts’ content and have fun tasting chocolate! Alternatives for those with allergies or specific dietary requirements are available.
The Tour of Chocolate for Children and Teens
Join our enthusiastic and friendly chocolate Guides to…
- create the chocolate bar you’ve always dreamed of!
- discover the magic of where chocolate comes from
- see and smell how chocolate is made
- taste your way through the history of chocolate with a tasting experience designed for children
90 minutes
£290 (£320 on Saturdays) for up to 16 children
What to Expect
The Cacao Jungle
Kick-off with a yummy, chocolate treat as you see the fruit of the chocolate tree, and learn all about cacao trees in the jungles of the Americas.
Discover fascinating chocolate facts and test your chocolate knowledge with our chocolate-y quiz.
The Chocolate Factory Kitchen
Experience how chocolate is magically transformed from bitter little beans to the smooth and creamy treat we all love.
Find out how dark, milk and white chocolate is made with some wacky machines to show you how it is all done!
Make your own chocolate bar!
Everyone’s favourite part! Have fun making your own chocolate bar for everyone to take away. There are even wizardy and unicorn- shaped designs to choose from.
Then get creative as you add your own unique flavour combination. With over 20 delicious ingredients you can make your dream chocolate bar!
Taste the History of Chocolate
As you wait for your delicious bars to set, take a taste walk through the history of chocolate from the Aztecs to the latest yummy inventions and a mystery chocolate to try at the end.
Finally package up your finished chocolate bar masterpieces with colourful ribbons ready to take home!
Children's Party Visitor Information
Minimum Age
For children aged 7 and up.
Party Size
Children's Birthday Parties are for up to 16 children with two adult helpers.
Food Allergies and Dietary Requirements
Dietary requirement information and parental consent must be received before the party begins. You'll be sent a link to the Parental Consent Form which you can either text or email to all parents and guardians of children attending. For more details for those with dietary requirements, please click here.
Accessibility
Please check out Accessibility page for more information.
Directions & Parking
The Chocolatarium, 3-5 Cranston Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BE, just off the Royal Mile. Precise What3Words location.
Google Map Link | Parking Information
Group Deposits & Payments
You can reserve your date online with a £10 deposit. The balance and any changes to group numbers and dates must be made 7 days before the event.
Check Availability or Reserve a Date
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Children's Birthday Party FAQ
Can we bring cake?
The children will be getting plenty of sweet treats during the party. However, if you wish to bring a birthday cake to sing happy birthday, please bring cupcakes which the children can take away with them.
Cake cannot be eaten at The Chocolatarium due to the potential unknown allergen risk to other guests.
What about other party food?
Food purchased outside cannot be consumed inside The Chocolatarium.
Some families choose to combine a trip to The Chocolatarium with a pizza at Pizza Express or (in the summer) a picnic at Arthur’s Seat. We recommend leaving 30 minutes between the end time of the party and a booking at Pizza Express or other nearby restaurant.
What numbers of adults and children can we have?
Birthday parties are charged at a flat rate for a maximum of 16 children (and 2 supervising adults).
You can have as few people as you wish but this means that if your group is quite small, it might prove uneconomical to have a private party and you could consider joining one of our public tours instead. Please note there must be at least one adult per four children attending public tours.
Do you have invitations?
Yes, here is a Birthday Party invitation template you can download.
Can younger siblings come too?
Siblings are of course welcome and are counted as one of the 16 children. However, please bear in mind that children under the age of 6 years are not permitted.
Do you do anything special for the birthday girl or boy?
Yes. The Guides are very good at making the birthday child feel special. They will also get the chance to make some special chocolates just for them.
What about party bags?
We don’t supply party bags but if you would like to bring them, we can store them in the office and your Guide can help you give them out at the end.
About our Team
Locally owned and proudly independent, we’re a joyful team of flavour fanatics, chocolatiers and cacao connoisseurs from all walks of life. Our team is built of storytellers, scholarly minds and creative makers, all united by a love of chocolate.
At our micro-factory just off Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, we share stories, insights, and sweet creations every day – inviting you to take a journey through the curious and wonderful world of chocolate.