The directory below was originally created during the first pandemic lockdown of 2020 and stored on chocolateecstasytours.com. Finally it exists again! The businesses are not necessarily recommendations from me , just a resource to help you find artisan chocolate easily deliverable within the UK.
The directory below was originally created during the first pandemic lockdown of 2020 and stored on chocolateecstasytours.com. Finally it exists again! The businesses are not necessarily recommendations from me , just a resource to help you find artisan chocolate easily deliverable within the UK.
If you'd like to see if I've tasted and recommend chocolate from them you can visit https://jenniferearle.substack.com where I write weekly on delicious things I've tried. You can use the search function there or on "The Next Delicious Thing".
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Or, book me for an in person or online Mystery Chocolate Tastings, and taste some of the best chocolate with your friends or colleagues.
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Artisan du Chocolate were one of the first chocolatiers to make French-style chocolate ganaches and the first to sell salted caramels in the UK.
Established in 1989 and using swiss chocolate these are very classy chocolates and more. Collection only in Weybridge.
The Guernsey shop is currently closed but the award-winning chocolates are available by post!
Charbonnel et Walker are England's longest-running chocolatier and purveyor of chocolates to the Queen. If you'd like to see if you have royal tastes her favourites are the rose and violet creams.
Chloe is an award-winning Scottish chocolatier and pastry chef who used to work at Michelin-starred restaurants. Her chocolates are wonderful and she uses lots of Valrhona chocolate.
Based in Southfields, De Rosier have made chocolates for Wimbledon. Delivering brownies locally too.
Marc Demarquette is an award-winning chocolatier making delicious chocolates.
Orders only posted on Wednesdays. Winner of many, many awards for their incredible, often multi-layered filled chocolates created with primarily Valrhona chocolate. There is a large range of vegan options too.
All of Pablo's bars are made from unroasted cocoa beans in Wales. They're all vegan and they're delicious.
Started in County Galway in Ireland by pastry chef Grainne Mlullins this business has exploded since the pandemic. Grainne and her team use mostly Valrhona chocolate.
The most sustainable packaging of any bean to bar chocolate maker. Bars and vegan caramels delivered. Award-winning bars - especially recommend the coffee milk chocolate!
Swiss-style chocolates made lovingly by hand. Do not miss the ones with croquante. Some vegan options.
Speciliaising in bespoke chocolate creations.
Wonderful chocolates by pastry chef Anna and her partner. The collection changes every week and uses lots of excellent quality couverture.
Since 2010. Great Taste Awards for chocolate caramels, fudge and marshmallows.
Academy of Chocolate's UK Rising Star, Luisa is the first bean to bar maker in Nottingham. Partners with female cocoa growers.
Former doctor Tim Kinnaird was on Masterchef in 2010 and opened Macarons & More in Norwich is 2011, online first.
Notting Hill and Holland Park based business where all chocolates are made on site. The caramels are addictive. An excellent vegan chocolates range, too.
Neary Nogs are a husband and wife team isolating during COVID-19 and living right next door to their factory - the first in Northern Island. Postage is done via Drop & Go. There are some unique Irish flavours available.
Paul has been making and winning awards for his chocolates for years. He has a range of vegan chocolates. His chocolate artistry is unrivalled.
England's second oldest chocolatier. Selling their full range online including Easter Eggs. The London Gin and popping candy always goes down well on a chocolate tour!
Founded by Chantal Coady in 1983 though sadly it is no longer her business. Full range available online.
Fiona Sciolti has been making artisan chocolates and bars for sale since 2006. A regular at food fairs and in delis. Beautiful use of locally foraged and grown ingredients.
Truffles, caramels, stunning Easter Eggs and their famous hot chocolate maker that I spoke about on Sunday Brunch in November.
Ali and his wife Frederika were the first Scottish Bean to Bar Makers. Their Pina Colada bar is one of my favourites and their pralines are fabulous. Currently production is paused but the two of them are packing orders.
Beautiful chocolates made with ethically sourced chocolate, hand painted and many with interesting flavours with an Indian influence.
William Curley is a Master Patissier and Chocolatier who has won the Academy of Chocolate Chocolatier of the Year several times. He's currently working along to create chocolates for deliveries.
