The Sweet Power of Chocolate Team Building Events

Boosting team morale and employee engagement is more critical than ever in todays dynamic workplace. On the rare occasion a team is now fully together in one place, it is highly important the team building activity is fun, creative, engaging and inclusive for the whole team. Yes, trust falls and rope courses have their place, but do they provide all the energetic, fun and laughter a team needs to bond?

Step in: chocolate team building events.

Immersive, hands-on chocolate experiences aren’t just delicious, they’re also surprisingly good for strengthening workplace culture, promoting teamwork, and most importantly, making your team smile 🙂 ! But what actually creates more morale through chocolate workshops, and why are growing numbers of event planners and HR pros choosing them?

Let’s unveil the benefits.

1. Chocolate is a Natural Mood Booster

There’s real science to chocolate’s mood-boosting effects. Chocolate contains phenylethylamine, which triggers the release of endorphins, naturally occurring “happy” chemicals in your body. Chocolate also contains theobromine and caffeine, both of which can increase alertness and attention in small amounts.

And lets face it, who doesn’t get excited by chocolate?

👉 Learn more the science behind chocolate and mood

When your team is actually producing and tasting chocolate together, those feel good effects are maximised, generating a warm, celebratory atmosphere that promotes true connection. Coupled along with our interactive activities and team building tasks, this creates a culture of togetherness and happiness that resinates through everyone.

2. Hands-On Activities Encourage Collaboration

During a chocolate team-building exercise, your team can work in smaller teams to produce truffles, mould individual chocolate bars, or compete in friendly design competitions. These activities require:

✅ Communication

✅ Coordination

✅ Problem-solving

✅ Creativity

✅ Team work

And…… you get a tasty reward afterwards!

3. Convenient and Inclusive for All

In contrast to physically demanding retreats or hyper competitive games, chocolate making event can be accessed by employees regardless of their level of fitness or ability. It’s also multicultural and available for anyone regardless of age, and thus, a favourite among multi-racial workplaces.

Bonus: It’s often adaptable to dietary needs, e.g., dairy-free or vegan.

4. Memorable Moments That Strengthen Team Culture

Chocolate team building events are fun. Teams laugh, take photos, and post what they’ve created on social media or Slack. These light hearted moments build bonds and positive memories of the workplace and the surrounding team.

You can even capitalise on these events to commemorate work anniversaries, new employees or project milestones, turning a fun afternoon into a conscious gesture of appreciation.

5. Maintaining Employee Engagement in the Long Term

Team building is not just about the event, it’s about the consequences that ensue. Employees who belong to a team are more inclined to:

✅ Stay engaged in their job

✅ Recommend their company as a great company to work for

✅ Be more productive and collaborative

✅ Work harder and maintain focus

✅ Think more creatively

Adding a unique, interactive element like chocolate events, will grow your team that you’re investing in both their professional and their enjoyment at work growth.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re a HR manager planning your next engagement event, or a business leader looking to reenergise your team, chocolate team building offers a perfect blend of creativity, collaboration, and cocoa. Here at International Chocolate Events, we’ve been carrying out a whole host of Global Chocolate Events for over 20+ years. Our master chocolatier Mr Gerry Wilton provides a unique, indulgent experience guaranteed to leave your whole team laughing and talking about the event for months to come.

From a recent event carried out, Lisa McDonalds from Nandos UK commented: “I just want to reach out and reitterate what a wonderful experience yesterday was with the Nandos finance team. We will be singing your praises throughout the business for sure. Thank you again for a wonderful time.”

Ready to sweeten up your next team event?
Contact us today to discuss your event requirements, dates and pricing.