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Chocolate Lovers Fantasy Event
Sunday, 20 May 2012 00:00

Join us Sunday May 20th from 12noon-3pm at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester, NH for the 10th annual Chocolate Lovers Fantasy Event hosted by The CareGivers Inc..

The CareGivers presents its 10th annual premiere fundraising event, The Chocolate Lovers Fantasy.  The hearts of chocoalte lovers across the state rejoice as vendors provide samples of their favorite chocolate themed creations and products.  Attendees will be offered their choice of chocolate delights, participate in live demonstrations, and enjoy the musical ambiance of extraordinary local musicians.

Tickets are $17 per person if paid in advance.
Tickets are $19 per person at the door.
Proceeds help support the programs and services of the CareGivers, Inc..

 
Truffle Classes
Saturday, 21 April 2012 00:00

TruffleFill
Truffle Creation Class

Saturday, 21 April, 2012 9:00-12:00

Our hands-on workshop covers two techniques for making shell molded truffles, hand molded truffles and hand-dipping and finishing techniques. All students are able to take home their finished truffle creations as well as a recipe book! If you are interested in signing up for the next workshop, please send an e-mail to info@vanotis.com or call 800.826.6847.

 

 

 
Monthly Giveaway
Wednesday, 29 February 2012 00:00

February 2012 Giveaway

Every month, we're excited to give away a special prize to one lucky winner. Want to take home a pound of chocolates of your own? It's as easy as filling out the entry form. Good Luck and happy eating!


Congratulations to Vicki from Litchfield, New Hampshire
Vickiis the winner of our January giveaway.  She won a 1lb box of Assorted Chocolates.

 

1 Pound of Chocolates

 
Live Chocolate Demonstrations
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 00:00

Come see LIVE chocolate demonstrations and candy making in the Sweet Spot at Van Otis Chocolates
341 Elm Street, Manchester NH

  • Chocolate Covered Almonds  |  Every Wednesday @1pm
  • Valentine's Day Showpiece  |  January 24th & 25th @10am
  • Dipped Strawberries  |  February 9,10,11,13,14 @ 10am

 

Chocolate Demonstrations

 
Van Otis Factory Tours
Thursday, 16 February 2012 00:00

Take a "behind closed doors" look at how we get all of those yummy things inside chocolate and try your hand at some of the candy making tasks (and the nice part is if it doesn't turn out exactly right you can eat your mistakes).  We can accommodate groups ranging from 12-25 people. Tours normally take an hour, but you will want to allow some time for browsing in our candy and gift store. Tours are appropriate for ages 8 and over.  Tours cost just $5.00 per person, which includes a fun candy making activity and of course, delicious samples!

Tours typically run Wednesdays at 11am and Thursdays & Fridays at 4pm.

Reservations are required. For questions or to book a tour please call 800.826.6847

 

 
Chocolate Lovers Segway tour
Saturday, 28 January 2012 00:00

If you crave chocolate, you'll love this specialty Segway of Manchester Tour! Learn about Manchester's rich chocolate history and even get a tour of our Van Otis Chocolate Factory!
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for more information.

Two-Hour Chocolate Experience: $75

Contact Segway to Reserve Your Spot
42 Hanover Street, Manchester NH
603.218.8150 | www.segwayofmanchester.com

 
The Winner of the 75lbs of Chocolate
Friday, 14 January 2011 00:00

As part of our 75th anniversary in November 2010, we raffled off 75lbs of chocolate.  Every day, for 75 days,  people could enter to win this sweet prize.  On the 75th day we chose a winner.  That winner was Laurie Lamont of Bedford, NH!  She won 75lbs of solid milk, dark and white chocolate.   When asked what she would do with the 75lbs of chocolate Laurie said, “Well you all made some Christmas shopping very easy for me!”  Laurie donated some of the chocolate to the St. Andrews Food for the Poor at Blessed Sacrament.