Make your own Bean to Bar Chocolate Factory Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

When I first started travelling, I really enjoyed the context provided by those old fashioned guidebooks, how the history of a country, a town a people were linked to what had happened there. I was stunned to realise that our food has been on a similar journey and I wanted to offer more than a class that teaches you how to play with melted chocolate, so here it is, a hands on entry into the world of chocolate making, from the tree to the bar and beyond. Oh this is all vegan, dark chocolate is vegan but it will taste like Christmas so milk chocolate fans, this will be a revelation.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

What To Expect

On this experience you’ll learn the true story of how chocolate becomes the world’s favourite sweet. We’re located on the edge of the Caribbean Sea in the Historic Port of Falmouth, a location normally accessible only to cruise ship passengers. My family is from this area and has been growing cocoa for generations so I always give a brief history of the island and the historical use of chocolate. I’ll tell you about how I went from a BBC Correspondent to a chocolate maker before I explain how we go from the raw ingredients to the finished yummy product. We then get to know each other before we make our traditional Jamaican spiced chocolate but with a twist. We'll roast cocoa in the big industrial machines before I share my favourite DIY hack for when you get home! I’ll show you how to hand temper chocolate at any kitchen table using just a bowl, a a spatula and a hair dryer! Before I walk you through creating your own custom made inclusion chocolate bars. We’ll introduce you to the pods up close, we’ll look inside the fruit and I’ll explain how the beans are fermented on the farm and how the nibs are processed before we unveil your bespoke bars.

Sample Menu

dessert

Cocoa Tea

Instead of drinking a melted spiced cacao brew, we'll use the ingredients to create or own unique indulgent inclusion chocolate bar.

Options

Make your own Bean to Bar Chocolate Factory Tour

Reviews

5.00

3 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent, unique, and educational!
ShaeButter1380,
Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I were looking for a unique experience close to the Falmouth Port and Nick did not disappoint. Although we were an hour early (ship time instead of island time) Nick accomodated us. I cannot overstate the richness of the history lesson we received about the history of chocolate in Jamaica and thFalmouth Chocolate Factory. Njck is a fantastic story teller and very passionate about cultural contributions. Chocolate making is an art, and an artist Nick is. We tasted chocolate, and made our own bars with add-ons such as dried mango and almonds. We had a window view of the factory in progress. The factory is inside the port gates, so cruisers can easily access it. The walk is very short from the ship. There are stairs and an elevator to access the second level of the air-conditioned building. We picked up our chocolate a couple hours later from Nick's cart at the street level. There, he was educating other customers. We purchased more chocolate and picked up our specialty bars. Please consider purchasing experiences that support local vendors, businesses, and commerce. The Falmouth Chocolate Factory is definitely a jewel of the port.
Tasting Jamaican Culinary History
JuicyChef876,
Mar 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A group of us did an amazing tasting experience where we learnt about the history of cacao in Jamaica from the earliest indigenous Taino people to its role in the present day. Our hosts Nick and Marta taught us the dynamics of chocolate making from bean to bar and we got to sample single origin chocolates from cocoa estates around the island. We also sampled beverages made from chocolate including a traditional tea and a modern cocktail. The experience was an oral and gustatory delight! A must do if you are a chocolate lover.
A Blessing for Chocoholics
Daydream800201,
Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an awesome journey through Jamaicas cocoa history. Nick brings the rich history of chocolate in this region to light in a very informative and engaging way. Everyone knows about coffe from Jamaica but everyone should really know about cocoa too and with Nicks family history steeped in cocoa farming and his BBC journalistic background there is noone better to tell this story. The best part is you get to taste the amazing chocolate too!