York prepares for unveiling of life-sized KitKat Formula 1 chocolate car
It weighs approximately 350kg
A life-sized Formula 1 car made out of chocolate is being unveiled in York.
Created by master chocolatier Jen Lindsey-Clark, the impressive chocolate masterpiece stretches five metres in length, two metres in width, and weighs approximately 350kg.
The grand unveiling will take place in St Helen’s Square.
Crafted over 1,254 hours, the chocolate car is equivalent to more than 16,900 two-finger KitKats, meticulously sculpted with precision.
It’s been created to celebrate the new KitKat partnership with F1.. The company say they wanted to bring it back to York which is the home of KitKat.
Up to 4 million KitKat's are made in the City everyday.
Scott Coles, Managing Director for Nestlé Confectionery in the UK and Ireland, expressed excitement about the unveiling, stating, “We’re incredibly proud to bring this spectacular F1 inspired chocolate car home to York, the birthplace of KitKat.”
Coles highlighted the community significance of the event, noting, "This city has been at the heart of our brand for generations and sharing such a unique celebration of creativity and craftsmanship with the community means a great deal to us."