Do you want to feel like Charlie from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Head to Bedforview in Johannesburg and visit The Chocolate Factory by Beyers. This is an actual chocolate lovers dream!

What is The Chocolate Factory?
The Chocolate Factory by Beyers features a chocolate factory shop with exclusive, affordable and handcrafted chocolates and sweets. You will also find an interactive chocolate studio offering workshops and chocolate classes. As well as a café serving up coffee, a variety of mouth watering delicious real hot chocolate and freshly baked treats. You can also find on the menu fresh strawberries dipped in chocolate and most exciting, chocolate fondue for 2!
Workshops:
Become a real chocolatier by booking an immersive, hands-on chocolate course at The Chocolate Factory! For more information visit the website but here’s a little summary:
- Kids (7-12): Roll truffles and build your own masterpiece chocolate cluster. (1 hour, R250 pp, min 5, max 8).
- Teens (12-16): Learn to make & decorate slabs, bark, and master the art of truffle rolling. (90-120 min, R380 pp, min 6, max 12).
- Adults (16+): Dive deep into the world of chocolate (production, harvesting) and create & decorate your own pralines with delicious fillings. (120 min, R480 pp, min 6, max 12).



If chocolate eggs are your favourite thing in this world, like they are mine, then here’s a little bit of shopping plug. The Chocolate Factory sells 1kg of “damaged” hens eggs for R155. Now thats a real delicious deal!
Do you like peppermint crisp pudding? Here’s the recipe!