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Plan a chocolate-themed birthday party

4 Oct 2025

Celebrations

Our chocolate party ideas are here to give your birthday celebration an opulent cacao edge.

Chocolate and parties are a match made in heaven. No matter your age, there’s something endlessly indulgent about chocolate on your birthday. From towering chocolate cakes to elegant chocolate truffles nestled in a gift box and party bags filled with chocolate nibbles, there’s something for children and adults alike.

If a sprinkling of chocolate here and there isn’t quite hitting the mark for your celebration, why not go all out and make it the central theme? Our chocolate party ideas embrace just how versatile your favourite cacao treats can be.

Why a chocolate-themed party is perfect for all ages

From tiny tots and teenagers to the more mature folk among us, chocolate is a welcome addition any time of year. But when special occasions like birthdays roll around, a box of sumptuous chocolates becomes the go-to birthday chocolate gift — and for good reason.

Chocolate is inextricably linked with a sense of indulgence and celebration. With so many varieties to explore, many of us have a favourite chocolate type or flavour that brings comfort and a feeling of luxury. So why not extend the sense of joy and tie chocolate into all areas of your birthday celebration?

Children will adore the opportunity to nibble their best-loved treats, while adults can indulge in the more opulent delights — Champagne Truffle Selector, anyone?

How to add a chocolate twist to your birthday party

If you’re wondering where to start with planning a chocolate-themed birthday party, we have a variety of easy ways to integrate cacao in a way that feels sophisticated and fun.

As you explore these ideas for a chocolate party, make sure you always have the following points in mind:

Whose birthday are you celebrating?
How many guests will there be?
What age group will the guests be?
Where are you hosting the party?

Remembering these aspects as you plan will help you create a celebration that everyone invited to will adore (and you won’t run out of all-important chocolate).

Create a chocolate fountain centrepiece

Eye-catching, interactive, and the perfect way to serve glossy melted chocolate, a chocolate fountain makes an ideal party centrepiece.

Choose your favourite chocolate variety, be it bold dark chocolate, mellow milk, or creamy white, and add it to your chocolate fountain. The amount you’ll need depends on the configuration of your chocolate fountain, so always check the instructions.

Our collection of chocolate bars includes solid slabs, brimming with cacao butter for a satisfying melt. Try our 40% Milk Chocolate Slab for a balanced profile that will pair with a variety of nibbles. Alternatively, opt for something with a higher cacao percentage, like our 70% Dark Chocolate Slab, if you prefer bolder notes.

Set out an array of sweet and savoury snacks to be dunked, dipped, and coated, and your guests can help themselves. Why not take inspiration from our Large Chocolate Dipping Adventure, which includes crunchy grissini, soft and fluffy marshmallows, panned Brazil nuts, and almond biscuits? Salted pretzels, fresh strawberries, and mixed fruit skewers can also work well.

Discover more of the best snacks to dip in a chocolate fountain, and find out how to set up a chocolate fountain centrepiece that your guests will love.

Set up a drinking chocolate station

A drinking chocolate station can be a great addition to any birthday party. And with the ALL-NEW VelvetiserⓇ, your guests can access barista-grade hot and cold drinking chocolate at the twist of a dial and push of a button.

With the Velvetiser, a selection of hot chocolate sachets, and a variety of toppings, your hot chocolate station will have something for everyone.

Set out a mixture of different drinking chocolate varieties, from Milky 50% to Salted Caramel & Clementine for hot drinks, to Crème Brûlée Cold Drinking Chocolate alongside milk (dairy and/or plant-based), and your smorgasbord of toppings.

Toppings can include:

Cocoa powder
Cinamon
Chocolate sprinkles
Sugar sprinkles
Whipped cream
Mini marshmallows
Chopped nuts
And anything else you fancy!

The star of the show is, of course, the Velvetiser. Put it in pride of place, and include a set of instructions to help your guests get the finest results.

Velvetiser instructions

Choose your drinking chocolate sachet.
Add 220ml of milk into the Velvetiser, filling it to the max line.
Shake the single-serve sachet, and pour the contents in.
Turn the dial to the left for the cold setting or right for a hot drink.
Press the button to start.
Wait 2.5 minutes until the Velvetiser has worked its magic.
Pour the silky-smooth drinking chocolate into your cup or mug.
Garnish with a selection of toppings.
Sip and enjoy.

3. Celebrate with cacao cocktails and mocktails

Birthdays are for celebrating. So toast to another year of wisdom with cocktails — grown-up guests only, of course.

Our Cacao Gin makes the ideal base for G&Ts, martinis, and many other gin-based cocktails. Infused with cacao nibs and shells, our gin has a toasted, malty edge.

For something a little richer, whip up a decadent drink with our Velvetised Chocolate Creams. Our Espresso Martini Velvetised Cream combines coffee, real chocolate, cream, and vodka for a cocktail that’s ready to pour and serve on the rocks.

If you want to get creative, try out some of our chocolate cocktail recipes. Some favourites include:

Take a look at our mocktail recipes with a chocolate kick for some alcohol-free ideas.

4. Make it interactive with a blindfolded chocolate tasting challenge

This activity works well for smaller chocolate-themed birthday parties, offering a fun and different way to enjoy chocolate.

Set out a selection of different chocolate types (Batons, Buttons, and Selectors offer easy bite-size pieces). With their eyes covered, each guest can try the different chocolate options and identify what they are.

You can make it as tricky as you like! They may need to simply identify whether the chocolate in question is white, milk, or dark. Or perhaps you can ask them to pick up on specific flavour notes or the exact cacao percentage if you’re feeling especially adventurous.

5. Test your guests’ knowledge with a chocolate quiz

Another way to engage your guests and add some competition to the party is to host a quiz. Write your own chocolate-themed questions or check out our chocolate quiz for some inspiration.

Don’t forget to pick up some prizes for your quiz and tasting challenge winners — our Sleeksters, H-Boxes, and other Chocolate Gift Boxes are worthy contenders.

6. Treat your guests to chocolate party bags and favours

What better way to round off your birthday celebration than by treating your friends and loved ones to a cacao treat? We have plenty of Small Chocolate Gifts that will show your thanks. Gift them as standalone chocolate party favours or add them to party bags.

If you’re planning a chocolate birthday party for your child, take a look at our chocolate Gifts for Children, which includes joyful pocket-sized delights that are perfect for young palates.