Cocoa Runners Road Show: Oxford

Cocoa Runners are heading on tour. We are bringing our in-person craft chocolate tasting on the road all around the UK. On Wednesday 28th October, we’ll be taking over Nepa Coffee, Oxford.

  • 28th October 2026 - UK Time
  • 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm
  • Nepa Coffee and Food, Cowley Road, Oxford, UK
  • £30.00

Do you love chocolate? Then you’re going to love craft chocolate…

We’re taking our classic craft chocolate tasting all around the UK, including a night in Oxford on Wednesday 28th of October. Cocoa Runners will be taking over the amazing Nepa Coffee and Food!

We invite you to join us to experience and explore the world’s best craft chocolate. We will guide you on a journey, from bean origin and ambitions of the makers, right through to the sound, texture and taste of the bar. Fascinating flavour and craft chocolate insights await!

What to expect

For the first time ever, we are bringing our craft chocolate adventure to Oxford. Join us at Nepa Coffee and Food to experience an in-person chocolate tasting like no other. You’ll be expertly guided through craft chocolate adventures, setting you on course for the exploration, articulation and enjoyment of craft chocolate.

  • Arrive 6:15 for a 6:30pm kick-off
  • Be presented with your own tasting mat sensational craft chocolates
  • Taste a wide variety chocolates from all around the world including dark, milk, 100%, white and inclusion bars
  • Learn the history, science and processes, then explore flavour
  • Savour and discuss chocolate – share knowledge with the world

Your craft chocolate adventure awaits!

Coffee machine and bench at Nepa Coffee, Oxford

About Nepa

Coffee for your day.

Good coffee. Thoughtful food. Spaces to take a moment and keep going.

Nepa believe in resilience, determination and the power of a good cup of coffee. For the everyday, and every step going forward.

 

Meet your host

James Gatling

Digital Media & Events Manager

James may be yet another Australian in London, but don’t hold that against him. He brings a unique blend of experience in coffee, music, and marketing in his approach to craft chocolate. His passion for specialty coffee, developed through years as a barista, gives him a keen appreciation for the parallels between craft chocolate and coffee culture. In his spare time, he’s reconnecting with his Irish heritage by playing traditional music on the mandolin and tenor banjo.

James sitting in front of an orange background

Important information

  • The tasting will run from 6:30pm til 8:30pm on Wednesday 28th October.
  • There may be chocolates that contain nuts, dairy products, and other allergens. If you have any dietary requirements please do let us know ahead of time.
  • Tickets are non-refundable. If you can’t make the tasting for any reason, please let us know and we will discuss your options.
  • This tasting is only suitable for those 18+ as there will be alcoholic beverages made available to guests.
  • Nepa is located at 105 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1HU