Whether you’re looking to send a hamper groaning with salted caramels or same-day delivery pralines, these six sites sell the very best luxury chocolates. Perfectly made, gratefully received. Won’t last long.
Hotel Chocolat
Will it be a box of gooey caramels, nutty pralines or tipsy truffles? These very big life decisions will be the hardest part of your day. If you’re short on time and looking to send a decadent gourmet delivery, swipe to Hotel Chocolat’s easy-to-navigate site. In very few clicks, curate a hamper, opt for next day delivery (or when suits) and add a free personalised message card. Win, win. Explore the selection.
Casspea
Of course, little compares to a neon delivery of delicacies from trendy new chocolatier Casspea. Funky packaging is a sign of what’s to come; impossibly beautiful hand-painted chocolates that taste as exquisite as they look. Casspea really is pretty cool; customers can play Oompa Loompa with software to design their own chocolate, tweaking colour, pattern and flavour. The gift boxes, varying in size, can be ordered for a future shipping date. Explore the selection.
Melt
When it comes to sending fresh chocolate gift boxes with a personal touch, look to Notting Hill-based Melt. Among the handmade, jewel-like bonbons are their legendary chilli chocolates. Each giftbox is hand tied with satin ribbon and sent off with a handwritten message of your choice. Such a heartfelt package leaves a lasting impression. Explore the selection.
Rococo Chocolate
One of our favourite, and possibly the most expensive, chocolate shops in London delivers hampers. The distinctive blue and white packaging and ganache truffles of Rococo need little by way of introduction. Here, you’ll find a morsel for everyone, be it gluten-free, vegan or alcohol-free. Trust the gifting team to work their magic wrapping and hand-tying each parcel with a ribbon. Delivery is free for orders £60 and above. Explore the selection.
Pierre Marcolini
What could be more show-stopping than sending a four-drawer gift box from Belgian luxury chocolatier Pierre Marcolini? As beautiful as appetising, the truffles, pralines, bonbons and bars are truly special. Orders over £69 have free delivery and will be delivered to the UK on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Or order Pierre Marcolini gift boxes from Selfridges and nominate the day at checkout. Explore the selection.
Artisan du Chocolat
Luxury chocolatier Artisan du Chocolat is perhaps best known for sending chocolate gingers into space as a NASA astronaut’s favourite food. If you’re looking to win over favour, send someone a five-tiered pyramid box of nutty pralines, dreamy pistachio pearls or dark salted caramels. Such iconic chocs were also served on the last Concorde flight. Sky’s the limit. Explore the selection.
