Bettys York x Ghost Merchant’s Reveal Black Box Secrets
There is a brand new ghost taking York by Storm. Bettys and York Ghost Merchants have announced the release of The Starlight Club Ghost on Sunday 26 October at 9 am.
@yorkshirefoodguide First Look: Bettys x The York Ghost Merchant’s Black Box 👻🍫⚓️ Introducing The Starlight Club Ghost, a handmade chocolate ghost crafted by @Bettys award-winning chocolatiers. Each ghost is filled with a decadent champagne and milk chocolate ganache and gilded with exquisite pink lustre. Inspired by Bettys’ rich history — from its 1919 Harrogate beginnings to the opening of its iconic York café in 1937. Only 3,000 Chocolate Black Box Ghosts will be released and 1 in 50 come with a special pink souvenir ticket redeemable for an exclusive everlasting Starlight Club White Star Ghost. Available during Ghost Week from 9am Sunday 26th October🎟️✨ The Starlight Club Ghost pays tribute to the glamour of the RMS Queen Mary Liner and the Belmont Room at Bettys’ York. A room inspired by Bettys’ founder Fredrick Belmont’s journey on the maiden voyage of the RMS Queen Mary in 1936. The ship’s elegant, interiors made such an impression that, when opened the newest branch of his beloved Bettys, he got the same skilled craftsmen to recreate it. Guests can still enjoy the finest Afternoon Tea there today. We savoured Bettys’ opulent afternoon tea — from delicious, savoury sandwiches and indulgent desserts like the Autumn Berry Éclair and Lemon Meringue Tartlet 🫖🍰 Afternoon tea doesn’t get more magical! Will you be on the hunt for The Starlight Club Ghost? #YorkshireFoodGuide #Yorkshire #BettysYork #YorkGhostMerchants #YorkGhostWeek #AfternoonTea ♬ original sound – Evening Jazz Radio
They’re launching a limited edition Black Box chocolate ghost filled with mouthwatering Champagne and milk chocolate ganache, finished with a pink lustre.
It’s inspired by Bettys’ founding in Harrogate in 1919 to the opening of its York café in 1937, championing post-war optimism and elegance.
Both Bettys and York Ghost Merchants are situated in York city centre and proudly bring together both rich history and excellent craftsmanship. That makes this product launch an obvious collaboration for one of York Ghost merchants most iconic products.
The ghosts will be handcrafted in Bettys award award-winning bakery using the world’s finest Swiss milk chocolate, which will beautifully replicate York Ghost Merchant’s signature Little Ghosts.
While Bettys are offering this stunning shimmering ghost, cards will be randomly included in the black envelopes accompanying each chocolate ghost.
York Ghost Merchants will have 60 exclusive Starlight Club White Star Ghosts. These will be available to those who are holders of a special pink and gold ticket card.
Set your alarms for 9 am on Sunday 26 October to get your hands on this limited edition collaboration, before they disappear!
To enjoy the history and glamour that Bettys and this collaboration are so proud of, why not enjoy afternoon tea in their stunning Belmont room, which dates back to 1937. Book your table here.
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24/10/2025