ChocoHouse
ChocoHouse stands apart in Ragusa as Sicily's only luxury hotel dedicated to chocolate heritage, offering ceremonies and receptions within an working artisanal chocolate laboratory and production space.
ChocoHouse is a hotel destination wedding venue in Ragusa, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 90 minutes. Best months: May, June, July, October.
About ChocoHouse
ChocoHouse stands apart in Ragusa as Sicily's only luxury hotel dedicated to chocolate heritage, offering ceremonies and receptions within an working artisanal chocolate laboratory and production space.
Guests experience an immersive setting where cocoa-infused cuisine, handmade chocolate favors, and raw production elements create a genuinely distinctive celebration.
The venue's 4.9/5 Google rating reflects its commitment to transforming weddings into multisensory culinary events rather than generic hotel ballrooms.
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Fun concept, clean and comfy rooms, friendly staff. The location is great too, 5 minutes walking from the Duomo. Overall very happy.
Zoltán T · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CTA, 90 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Working chocolate laboratory on-site where guests can watch production during cocktail hour
- Custom chocolate-themed menus designed by in-house pastry chefs using 14+ cocoa varieties
- Located in UNESCO-listed Val di Noto, Ragusa's baroque architecture provides natural photo backdrops
- Accommodates 20-150 guests across multiple intimate rooms within the historic palazzo
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 14:00-18:00Guest arrival; check-in at ChocoHouse and partner hotels; welcome chocolate tasting in laboratory
- 19:30-22:00Welcome dinner in courtyard with chocolate-infused aperitivo and local wine pairing
- 09:00-12:00Optional chocolate-making workshop for wedding party in production laboratory
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CTA · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Typical total
- €6,500-12,000Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
€6,500-12,000 for 50 guests with basic package
- Ceremony fee
- €800-1,200Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €65-95 a headAisle estimate
- Room rate
- €180-280 a nightAisle estimate
- Weather window
- May – July
The months the weather is kindest, with October mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 0932 248234
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Prices exclude beverages, premium chocolate workshops, extended catering, and décor upgrades. Chocolate-themed menu add-on: €15-25 per head. Multi-day packages available with 15%+ discount for 40+ guests.
Questions about the venue
Can we customize the chocolate experience for our wedding?+
Yes. ChocoHouse offers chocolate-making workshops for guests, custom chocolate favors with personalized wrapping, and menu consultations incorporating cocoa into savory and sweet courses.
What is included in the venue rental fee?+
The ceremony space, reception hall, chocolate laboratory access, and basic décor are included. Catering, beverages, and premium add-ons (chocolate workshops, extended production tours) are additional.
How many guests can the venue accommodate?+
ChocoHouse hosts 20-150 guests depending on configuration across its interconnected salon spaces and outdoor courtyard area.
Does the hotel offer guest accommodations?+
ChocoHouse operates as a boutique hotel with 8 suites available on-site, with additional partner accommodations within walking distance in Ragusa's historic center.
What is the nearest airport?+
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is 90 kilometers away, approximately 90 minutes by car via the A19 motorway.
Could this be your venue?
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.