Why Hands-On Workshops Are the Secret to Engaging Corporate Events

The Challenge: Making Corporate Events Exciting

We’ve all been there – awkward teambuilding or networking events where there are too many powerpoints and ‘fun facts’ and not enough laughter or connection. Let’s be honest, corporate workshops are sometimes a little …predictable. Obvious. And that’s where Prescott’s Chocolates’ workshops for corporate events come in. Yep – the clue’s in the name – chocolate. There’s nothing dull about chocolate is there?! Our workshops have all been designed to be fun and engaging, bringing colleagues together to get creative.

Why Hands-On Workshops for Corporate Events Work

Our workshops have been created to make sure your team is feeling relaxed and comfortable. Any activity that is hands-on gets people talking to each other and sharing their creations. When you’re making chocolate you have to get stuck in and this is such a great ice-breaker.

Hands-on workshops also encourage creativity. Whether that’s chocolate-making or tasting (yum!) or another interactive activity, you can be sure people will connect. There’s something about working with your hands that helps ideas flow and conversations spark naturally. No awkward silences, no pressure, just a shared experience that gets people engaged. And the best part of a chocolate workshop? Everyone walks away with something they’ve made, creating a memorable moment that lasts long after the event.

What to Look for in Workshops for Corporate Events

A great corporate workshop should be interactive and fun because, let’s face it, no one wants to sit through a glorified lecture. The best workshops get people involved from the start, whether that’s through hands-on activities, team challenges, or a little friendly competition. When people are actively engaged, they’re more likely to enjoy the experience and take something valuable away from it.

It’s also important to choose something different – a break from the usual trust falls and forced icebreakers! The goal is to give your team an experience they’ll actually look forward to, rather than something that feels like another meeting in disguise. A creative, hands-on workshop brings fresh energy to an event.

Finally, the best workshops are expert-led but relaxed. You want a host who knows their stuff but also knows how to create a fun, welcoming atmosphere. No one likes being put on the spot or feeling like they’re back in a classroom. A great workshop leader brings knowledge, enthusiasm and a sense of humour, making sure everyone feels comfortable and involved from start to finish.

Why Chocolate Workshops are the Ultimate Icebreaker

Pretty much everyone loves chocolate, so a chocolate workshop means you’re off to a good start! It conjures up feelings of happiness, indulgence and joy, so if this is the sort of tone you want your event to have, we don’t think you can go wrong.

Chocolate workshops are also going to involve a hands-on element, whether that’s making truffles, creating your business’s brand in a chocolate bar or tasting cocoa beans from around the world. And it is this creativity that brings people together and makes an event successful. Sharing what you’ve made with your colleagues (and by sharing, we mean showing – no one wants to share their chocolate!) will get everyone talking and laughing. 

Finally, attendees all get something to take home. Whether it’s a box of hand-decorated truffles, a new skill, or just the memory of a genuinely fun experience, there’s something for everyone. Even those without a sweet tooth will enjoy the creativity and the sense of achievement that comes with making something from scratch. And let’s be honest, colleagues, friends, or family will always be happy to take an extra treat off their hands!

Teambuilding

Book a Prescott’s Chocolate Workshop for your Next Business Event

We have three workshops to choose from, although we’re also always happy to tailor things to any individual requirements you may have. We love talking all things chocolate so you can give us a call or pop us an email to talk through any ideas you have or ask any questions. 

Our Chocolate Workshops for Corporate Events

🍫 Chocolate Creations Workshop

A relaxed, hands-on session where teams learn about chocolate and make their own truffles, mixing, piping, and decorating before wrapping them up in professional packaging. 

Fun, interactive and perfect for team bonding. 

Option to add a competitive element! (2 hours)

🍫 Chocolate Tasting Experience

A sensory journey exploring chocolates from around the world, starting with raw cacao beans and moving through different flavour profiles. 

A great lunch-and-learn or conference break session, ending with a delicious truffle or two! (1.5 hours)

🍫 Create Your Brand in Chocolate

A unique, creative workshop where teams design chocolates that represent their brand, thinking about taste, shape, and colour. 

Perfect for new starters, rebrands, and brainstorming sessions. Fun, engaging and great for team alignment. (3 hours)

Workshops can be hosted at our Beaconsfield venue or brought to your office or event space. Bespoke experiences available – let’s create something deliciously unique for your team!

Contact us to talk about your next event.