Bringing Members Together Through York's Chocolate Heritage

Visit York was delighted to collaborate with York Cocoa Works to deliver a special hospitality networking evening on 20 June, bringing together local businesses to connect, share ideas and explore new opportunities for partnership.

Hosted by York Cocoa Works, the event welcomed Visit York members for an evening celebrating York’s rich confectionery heritage. Guests enjoyed behind-the-scenes tours of the chocolate manufactory, tasting experiences, a hands-on chocolate-making activity, and the opportunity to discover the venue's event spaces and wholesale product range, while building valuable connections with fellow businesses.

Events such as these demonstrate the importance of collaboration across York's tourism sector. By working closely with members such as York Cocoa Works, Visit York continues to create opportunities for businesses to network, share expertise and develop partnerships that enhance the city's visitor offer.

The event also reflects Visit York's ongoing commitment to position York as the home of chocolate. Building on the success of the This is York: The Chocolate City campaign, Visit York continues to showcase the city's rich chocolate heritage through dedicated content on the Visit York website, inspiring visitors to discover chocolate experiences, artisan products, family attractions, shopping and dining throughout the year. The campaign brought together businesses across the city to celebrate one of York's best-known heritage stories, demonstrating the value of collaboration in promoting the destination and creating lasting visibility for York's renowned chocolate offer.

 By bringing members together and championing York's unique heritage, Visit York continues to strengthen partnerships, support local businesses and showcase the city as a welcoming destination for visitors throughout the year.

 See our Chocolate campaign hub page here: https://visityork.org/chocolate