North Yorkshire chocolate-making experience coming soon

Benn Ellis will hold his masterclass at the Spring House Farm Shop, in Northallerton, on Monday, November 4. The shop has recently begun stocking the chocolatier's products and owners Mark and Karen Gatenby have worked with Ben and his wife Vicky to create an event to give customers a sneak peek at potential Christmas gift ideas. Mr Gatenby said: "We were already aware of Ben's chocolates, they have an excellent reputation, and we love to champion local producers wherever we can, so stocking the range was a no-brainer.

"We sold out in the first few days which was amazing - so our customer base clearly approves, too!" The event takes place at 7pm on Monday, November 4 at the farm shop, where Ben will demonstrate his skills and samples will be available to guests. Tickets are GBP5 per person, with this then redeemable against a chocolate purchase on the night.

Mr Ellis added: "We're quite literally half a mile down the road from Spring House so it's brilliant to have such local support. The event is an opportunity for us to showcase what we can do and give customers the opportunity to sample our products - the proof is in the eating!" Don't miss out on the latest news and stories.

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The farm shop and cafe is ideally situated on a main road and is easily accessible from the A1 so appeals to both regular customers, tourists and those looking for something other than a motorway service station as they pass through.

Tickets are available in store at Spring House Farm Shop or can be purchased over the phone on 01677 422212.

There are limited spaces available.

References

1. ^ here (www.thenorthernecho.co.uk)
2. ^ Stoneygate Farm Shop and Cafe, Richmond, to close this month (www.thenorthernecho.co.uk)
3. ^ A1(M) speed camera catches Durham driver speeding over 70mph (www.thenorthernecho.co.uk)
4. ^ Missing Durham teen, 15, Nathaniel Waite seen in Hemlington (www.thenorthernecho.co.uk)