Cocoa Runners Road Show: Edinburgh
Cocoa Runners are heading on tour. We are bringing our in-person craft chocolate tasting on the road all around the UK. On Thursday 22nd October & Friday 23rd October, we’ll be taking over Santu Coffee Roastery in Edinburgh.
Cocoa Runners Road Show: Edinburgh - Event schedule
- Santu Coffee Roastery, Union Street, Edinburgh, UK
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 two nights of in Edinburgh on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd of October. Cocoa Runners will be taking over the amazing Santu Coffee!
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 Edinburgh. Visit Santu Coffee Roastery on Union Street 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, greeted with a complementary welcome drink provided by Santu Coffee
- 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
- Leave with a sample bag of Santu Coffee’s incridble beans
Your craft chocolate adventure awaits!
About Santu Coffee
Brazil’s best coffees. Roasted in Edinburgh.
Santu was founded in Edinburgh in 2018 by a Brazilian and a Brit. After years living and working in the mountains of Brazil, they set up their roastery in Scotland and import all their coffees direct trade from farmers they know personally back in Espirito Santo.
They roast at their beautiful headquarters, an old city washhouse on Union Street in Edinburgh, which has a coffee bar so the public can experience the whole process from green bean to cup. They also have a small coffee bar on the Royal Mile.
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.
Important information
- The tasting will run from 6:30pm til 8:30pm on your selected event date.
- 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.
- Each attendee will receive a welcome drink and a small bag of coffee beans provided by Santu Coffee
- Santu Coffee Roastery is located at 23 Union Street, EH1 3LR
