Winter Choc Fest 2025
A Celebration of Winter & Couverture Chocolate in the Barossa with Exclusive Dome Dining and More
Throughout July & August 2025
TANUNDA, SA — Embrace the beauty of winter in the Barossa with Winter Choc Fest 2025 at the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company. Throughout July and August, we’re celebrating all things chocolate, comfort and connection with a season full of indulgent experiences for the whole family.
From steaming cups of real couverture hot chocolate to exclusive dome dining, tastings, handcrafted gifts, children's workshops and activities and hands-on chocolate fun — there’s something for every chocoholic and winter wanderer.
Exclusive Winter Dome Dining with Vineyard & Water Views
Dine in style this winter inside one of our stunning private domes — with views of the vines and lake. Available for groups of 4 or 8, choose from three decadent dining experiences:
BRUNCH
A hot brunch platter with eggs, bacon, hash browns, toast, vegetables, and a drink of your choice: signature hot chocolate, barista-made coffee or sparkling wine.
LUNCH
Wood-fired pizzas and sides, followed by a warm chocolate brownie with raspberry coulis and cream. Includes one beverage.
AFTERNOON TEA
Choose from cake, ham and cheese toastie, or croissant with a drink (hot chocolate, coffee, tea or soft drink).
Available every weekend in July and August, and every day during SA school holidays.
For private group bookings across multiple domes, contact us to check availability.
Unique Chocolate Pairings
Including our limited-edition Winter Reds & Chocolate Pairing — exclusively for Winter Choc Fest!
Discover the bold and beautiful match of Vineyard Road’s finest red wines paired with four unique, award-winning couverture chocolates. Or choose from one of our signature pairing experiences:
Wine & Chocolate
Gelati & Chocolate
Sorbet & Chocolate
Each experience is crafted to surprise and delight your palate.
Bookings essential | Available daily in July & August
Hot Chocolate Gifts & Winter Treats
Take the warmth home with you! Our Chocolate Shop features a brand new winter collection, perfect for gifting or cosy Sunday mornings:
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Flavour-filled Hot Chocolate Pops
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Couverture Chocolate Callets (Milk, White & Dark)
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Chocolate-coated marshmallows and winter delights
Chocolate Workshops & Family Activities
Running all July & August — bookings required for workshops.
Frosty Fun Workshop (Ages 5–12)
Decorate a giant freckle, make a marshmallow snow cup, and enjoy frosty chocolate games and fun.
Choc-O-Block Workshop (Ages 5–12)
Pour your own chocolate figurines in themed moulds, then build an edible explosion using chocolate bricks and candy studs!
The Freckle Files: The Case of the Missing Chocolate!
A brand new self-paced indoor activity for curious kids with a taste for adventure (and chocolate, of course!).
Grab your case file and become a junior detective in our newest mystery adventure. Follow clues, crack codes, and help Benni the Koala, Stefan and Gracie solve the case of the missing chocolate!
No bookings needed — just ask for your Case File at the counter.
Every clever detective will be rewarded with a Top Secret Vanilla Spy Cream Scoop from Benni’s Gelati Bar!
Benni’s Café & Gelati Bar – Cosy Winter Menu
Warm up with our comforting winter dishes, perfect for chilly Barossa days:
Daily soups, hearty curries burgers and wood fired pizzas
Double beef burger featuring Chocolate BBQ Sauce from Benni's Kitchen range
Chocolate brownie with whipped cream and Raspberry & White Chocolate Jam by Benni's Kitchen range
Decadent desserts and signature sundaes including our Chocolate brownie with whipped cream and Raspberry & White Chocolate Jam by Benni's Kitchen
Our famous Choc-o-gato with house-made gelati, signature hot chocolates and more
Book your table online and enjoy winter in the sweetest way.
Barossa Valley Chocolate Company
64 Burings Road, Tanunda SA
Open Daily | 10am – 5pm
Bookings & info: barossavalleychocolates.com.au
Media Contact
Sally Day
Marketing Manager
0417 876 292
sally.day@fabal.com.au
About Barossa Valley Chocolate Company
About Barossa Valley Chocolate Company
Barossa Valley Chocolate Company is a must-visit destination in the heart of South Australia’s wine country. Home to over 150 artisan chocolate products made with premium couverture chocolate, the venue features a world-class chocolate shop, all-day café, gelati bar, and wine pairing experiences — all with vineyard and water views.
About Benni’s Café & Gelati Bar
Benni’s is where Barossa comfort meets chocolate indulgence. With seasonal, family-friendly dishes, house-made gelati and decadent desserts, it’s the perfect spot for brunch, lunch or something sweet.
Benni’s Kitchen
Crafted onsite at Barossa Valley Chocolate Company, the new Benni’s Kitchen range features artisan sauces, jams and condiments inspired by café favourites and made using Barossa Valley Chocolate Company chocolate. Perfect for food lovers, entertainers and thoughtful gifts.
The Freckle Files
Step into the world of junior detective fun with The Freckle Files: The Case of the Missing Chocolate! — a fun-filled mystery adventure for kids. Follow clues, crack codes, and help Benni the Koala and friends catch the chocolate thief.
