Cheshire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-oli-the-choc"><a href="https://www.olithechoc.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oli The Choc</a></h2>


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<p>With more than 25 years under the spell of tempering machines &#8211; Oliver Dunn, AKA <a href="https://www.olithechoc.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oli the Choc</a>&nbsp;is Cheshire’s homegrown cacao maverick. Raised in his parents’ <a href="https://simondunnchocolates.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">chocolate factory</a>, he&#8217;s an expert in all things chocolate, with just enough rebellion to make praline feel punk. Not only is he the man to go to if you&#8217;re looking for personalised cocoa goodies, but he also runs workshops and chocolate parties. A dead cert if you&#8217;re seeking handcrafted decadence made with whimsy.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sam-joseph"><a href="https://samjosephchocolates.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sam Joseph</a></h2>


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<p>When you learn a chocolate-making enterprise was founded by two pastry chefs, you just know it&#8217;s going to be good. Husband-and-wife team, Sam and Clare are the genius minds behind <a href="https://samjosephchocolates.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sam Joseph</a> &#8211; the wildly popular, cocoa-fuelled store with a permanent base at eternally-cool Altrincham Market and more recently at New Chester Market. Pop by (or order online) for their hand-tempered slabs of chocolate, truffles and iconic dessert bars (go for the Tiramisu or Dubai). Just have a nosey around their website and you&#8217;ll be obsessed. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-benona"><a href="https://www.benona.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benona</a></h2>


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<p>Undoubtedly one of Cheshire’s standout chocolatiers with some of the prettiest chocs around, Benona was born from founders&nbsp;Ben&nbsp;and&nbsp;Fiona, who first hand-crafted chocolates for all 82 guests at their 2021 wedding. The rave reviews pushed them into artisan markets across the county and onto a fast-growing online shop. Working with top-grade Belgian couverture, Ben develops seasonal flavours &#8211; marzipan, cranberry caramel, Bailey’s espresso &#8211; and a rotating mix of clever pairings. But Benona’s real signature is its creative freedom: bring them a flavour idea and they’ll turn it into a bespoke chocolate with precision and flair. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eponine"><a href="https://eponine.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eponine</a></h2>


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<p>Éponine&nbsp;is one of the Cheshire&#8217;s most polished chocolate makers &#8211;  a boutique operation founded in 2013 by former scientists&nbsp;Chris and Natalie, who traded lab coats for cacao and never looked back. Their precision-first approach and obsessive craft quickly caught the industry’s eye, earning them “Rising Star” from the Academy of Chocolate on their very first entry, followed by 30+ international awards in just three years. Working only with grand-cru chocolate and standout ingredients sourced from top producers around the globe, they blend classic techniques with modern finesse. The result? A sharply curated, truly artisanal collection. Go and take a look.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-henshaw-s-house-of-cocoa"><a href="https://henshawshouseofcocoa.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Henshaw&#8217;s House of Cocoa</a></h2>


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<p>A tiny, husband-and-wife-run artisan chocolate atelier tucked in Cheadle, Henshaw&#8217;s is a proper hideaway for lovers of handmade decadence. All their bars, truffles and treats are small-batch, hand-crafted with rich Belgian chocolate, fresh cream and butter.&nbsp;They don’t just play it safe with chocolate — expect the familiar favourites, but also out-there flavours (mojito and Pina colada), plus a collection of vegan chocolates for good measure. And their luxury dark hot chocolates are insane. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-simon-dunn"><a href="https://simondunnchocolates.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Simon Dunn</a></h2>


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<p><a href="https://simondunnchocolates.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Simon Dunn Chocolatier</a>&nbsp;is a true Cheshire original, born from a teenage detour that changed everything. At 15, Simon planned on becoming a chef &#8211; until a temporary job at Stockport’s Squirrel Horn sweet factory pulled him into the world of confectionery. His curiosity caught the right eyes, and soon he was training across the UK and Europe, before launching&nbsp;Simon Dunn Chocolatier when he was just 25, turning a side-hustle passion into a fully fledged artisan brand. You might remember his store on Alderley Road in Wilmslow, which closed in 2013 to much heartbreak, though today, his creations are available exclusively from the High Lane shop or online &#8211; small-batch, hands-on, and classically luxurious. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pure-cocoa"><a href="https://www.purecocoa.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pure Cocoa</a></h2>


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<p>This family-run chocolatier in Stockport&nbsp;has earned its reputation the old-fashioned way: small team, big craft, and every piece handmade in-house. The shop feels part boutique, part atelier, with the chocolate kitchen on full display so customers can watch chocolatier&nbsp;Phil&nbsp;temper, pipe and sculpt fresh creations daily. They work exclusively with premium Colombian couverture and natural ingredients — no artificial flavourings, just clean, confident flavours shaped by skilled hands. Buying their chocolate also supports&nbsp;<em>The Chocolate Dream</em>, a Colombian initiative focused on economic, social and environmental progress for cocoa-growing communities — meaning every bite carries a little global good with it.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-oaks-artisan"><a href="https://www.oaksartisan.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oaks Artisan</a></h2>


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<p>Effortlessly stylish, <a href="https://www.oaksartisan.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oaks Artisan</a>,<strong>&nbsp;</strong>is the brainchild of three sisters united by a love of handcrafted chocolate and baked goodies. Launched in 2020 in Lymm, the indie brand draws on ingredients from their family farm (Higher Oak Farm) &#8211; from naturally farmed eggs to golden, local honey. Every slice, bar, and bonbon is made by hand, then sold from their self-serve Shepherd’s Hut or online. I recently tried their Pistachio Cream Milk Chocolate Bar, as I&#8217;m obsessed with all things pistachio and it was truly magnificent. </p>



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