11 Chocolate Workshops in Malta Worth Booking

1.Maltese Wine & Chocolate Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $36Our pick

At Malta Chocolate Factory in St. Paul’s Bay, a host such as Emma, Greta, or Renee introduces four Maltese wines and five handmade chocolates. You’ll taste Gellewza, Girgentina, and sparkling rosé while learning how chocolate changes wine’s flavor. The session ends back at the shop, where you can buy gifts.

“I greatly enjoyed my time during the course. The instructor was equally knowledgeable, funny and amicable. Not only did I get it to enjoy chocolate truffles, I also learned something of Maltese wine history.”

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2.Chocolate Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 80 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

At Malta Chocolate Factory, an English-speaking chocolatier guides you through chocolate history, production, truffle making, and molded designs. You will wear an apron, decorate your own pieces, and take home what you make. The one-hour class suits children age eight and up, couples, families, and anyone needing a cool break from Malta’s sun.

“It was fun and a nice souvenir (if the chocolates actually make the flight home!) 🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Our teacher was very sweet ❤️”

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3.Wine and Chocolate Pairing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Meet an English-speaking host at Malta Chocolate Factory near Bugibba Square for four Maltese wines and five handmade chocolates. Taste Gellewza and Girgentina, learn basic pairing tips, and hear how Malta’s grapes and wines are made. Dzovana has provided useful grape and production details during this relaxed one-hour tasting.

“Fantastic guid gorgeous chocolate and not shy on the wine felt a little giddy after 😂 highly recommend”

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4.Chocolate Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $30

At Malta Chocolate Factory in St. Paul’s Bay, you’ll learn about cocoa, chocolate production, painting techniques, and truffle-making in about an hour. Instructors including Nirl and Emma guide you through the hands-on work, then you take your homemade chocolates and truffles home. The session is in English and costs $30.04 per person.

“Thanks Nirl and Emma for the fun and insightful workshop! We had a lot of fun and learnt lots about chocolate. The best part is you get to take your treats home!”

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5.Cocktail & Chocolate Masterclass in Malta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $39

At Malta Chocolate Factory in St. Paul’s Bay, you’ll learn to make four cocktails, pair them with five handmade chocolates, and take home a recipe book. The English-language class begins at 5:00 pm, lasts about an hour, and has a maximum of 20 people, with smaller groups often possible.

“I perfect in every way Learnt interesting facts Lots of fun Welcoming didn’t feel Intimidated Wish it had been longer”

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6.Family of Monsters Chocolate Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 1 hour · from $18Best value

At Malta Chocolate Factory, you spend one hour learning about chocolate, painting edible decorations, and building a 3D chocolate monster. An English-speaking instructor guides each step, with materials included and your finished creation to take home. The class suits families with children aged five and up, though adults can enjoy it too.

“Great fun. Lovely people. What’s not to like?”

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7.Cocktail and Chocolate Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

At Malta Chocolate Factory just off Bugibba Square, an English-speaking mixologist guides you through four cocktails, from familiar classics to creative pours. You will pair them with five handmade chocolates, learn basic shaking, stirring, and garnish skills, and compare sweet, bitter, and creamy flavors. A virgin cocktail option is available for an extra charge.

“Was a really fun interactive hour! Made great by the others in our group”

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8.The Ultimate Malta Chocolate Factory Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Spend about three hours at Malta Chocolate Factory in St. Paul’s Bay making a box of 12 truffles, then pairing Maltese artisan wines with chocolate. English-speaking guides such as Renee, Greta, and Emma lead the class. The 3:30 pm session is capped at 15 people and ends where it begins.

“Great fun, guide (Greta) was excellent and very knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon, even if as Greta said we were the cleanest chocolate makers ever!”

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9.Gin and Chocolate Pairing Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

Just off Bugibba Square, this one-hour workshop pairs four gin creations, including Malta’s Island8 gin, with five handmade chocolates. Hosts such as Renai and Renee explain botanicals, distillation, gin styles, and cultural context. You may also prepare a cocktail. It suits adults who want a focused tasting rather than a full meal or distillery tour.

“esperienza stupenda, la ragazza che la svolge estremamente competente, simpatica e bravissima. consigliamo assolutamente!”

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10.Gin and Chocolate Pairing Workshop in Malta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Meet at Malta Chocolate Factory in St. Paul's Bay at 3:00 pm for a 75-minute tasting of Island8 and other Maltese gins, paired with five handmade chocolates. Your host explains botanicals, distillation, and flavor matching in an English-language group capped at 15 people.

“Loved every minute of this experience. Our host was fantastic and so very entertaining and accommodating.”

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11.Malta Chocolate Factory Gin and Truffle Making Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Meet at Malta Chocolate Factory in San Pawl il-Baħar for a hands-on afternoon with chocolate and Island8 Gin. A guide such as Renee leads you through ganache, flavour pairings, 12 handmade truffles, four gin cocktails, and five matching chocolates. The activity is in English, limited to 20 people, and ends where it begins.

“Spent a lovely afternoon tasting gin and chocolate, what more can you ask for? Well how about fun, knowledge staff, a relaxed atmosphere and great tastes.”

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