York's Chocolate Story is pleased to announce the appointment of two new chocolatiers: Andrew Carnall and Bryony Jepson.

Andy has relocated to York from Sheffield where he was head baker at an artisan bakery. Originally trained as a pastry chef, Andy branched out into chocolate and won the prestigious Keylink Student Chocolatier of the Year in 2014. His specialty lies in molded truffles and centerpieces. He also hopes to break a chocolate world record in the future, so watch this space!

Bryony is an expert on the full chocolate making process from bean to bar. She plans to use this knowledge to create some show stopping works of edible art and is excited to have the opportunity to exhibit these skills to our visitors.

Andy and Bryony will be demonstrating the art of chocolate making live to visitors on guided tours, as well as running the on-site production kitchen where they will be creating delicious fresh confectionery daily which will be available to purchase in the shop. They will also be responsible for producing specialty orders such as chocolate wedding cakes and bespoke favours.

Nikola Jacobs, General Manager of York's Chocolate Story says:

“We are thrilled to have Andy and Bryony join us here at York's Chocolate Story. With their wealth of experience they are sure to make a fantastic addition to the team and I look forward to seeing and tasting their future creations.”

At York's Chocolate Story, you can discover the stories behind the greatest names in chocolate, unwrap the secrets of chocolate making, and even learn the art of the chocolatier for yourself. A fully guided tour and three floors of interactive exploration take you on a journey through the city where chocolate made history.

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Notes to Editors: York's Chocolate Story, located in the heart of York, is an entertaining and informative guided tour through the history of York's most famous chocolate-making families and their finest creations. You'll discover chocolate's origins, how to make it, how to taste it like an expert and even the sustainable future of chocolate. The journey begins thousands of years ago in the rainforests of Central America and continues through the history of chocolate's founding families and the fascinating facts behind their finest creations. Visitors can learn how a simple cocoa bean is transformed into the finest chocolate, and take a look at the history of York's most iconic chocolate brands. Then master the secrets of the chocolatier, as you create hand-made chocolates for yourself, before seeing how the experts do it. We advise booking your tour online in advance at www.yorkschocolatestory.com

Opening Times:

• The attraction is open daily from 10am – 6pm (last tour is at 5pm).
• Closed on 25th December, 26th December and 1st January.

Admission prices:
• Adult £10.50
• Concession £9.50
• Child £8.50
• Family of four £32.50
• Family of five £39.50

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About Continuum Attractions:

• Continuum Attractions lead the way in creating immersive and cultural heritage experiences that engage visitors with fascinating stories, brought to life in unforgettable and imaginative ways.
• Continuum Attractions own, operate and manage seven cultural attractions across the UK: o Continuum Heritage Attractions - The Real Mary King's Close, Edinburgh - The Canterbury Tales, Canterbury - Oxford Castle Unlocked, Oxford - York's Chocolate Story