The standard of chocolate produced in the East of England is exceptionally high, especially as some producers in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, and Essex supply their chocolates to top-end hotels and restaurants in London. There's also a variety of chocolate makers and chocolatiers across the East, including in Norfolk and Suffolk where you'll find exceptional bean-to-bar chocolate available.
The Best Chocolate Shops in East England
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Amelie Chocolat
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England
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Aneesh Popat
Sandy, Bedfordshire, England
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Anisa & Chocolate
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
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Artisan Chocolates by Saffire
Taverham, Norfolk, England
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Bespoke Chocolates
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
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Bombillow
Halstead, Essex, England
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Cadbury°
Braintree Village, Essex, England
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Lindor Pick & Mix at Lindt°
Who doesn't love indulging in balls of creamy Swiss chocolate? Now you can unleash your nostalgic childhood memories and create your own Pick & Mix box of Lindt Lindor truffles online. Stick to the flavours you love, or treat yourself to some of the more difficult to find varieties. Let your imagination run wild and create a gift box either for you or for a loved one (or even both!).
Cocoa Delicious
Norwich, Norfolk, England
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Firetree Chocolate
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
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Harris & James
Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England
Beccles, Suffolk, England
Holt, Norfolk, England
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Southwold, Suffolk, England
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Harry Specters°
Ely, Cambridgeshire, England
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Ingredients & Gifts From Chocolate Trading Co°
Picture an online chocolate paradise and you've just thought of Chocolate Trading Co. From chocolate making ingredients through to chocolate gifts, chocolate boxes, chocolate bars, chocolate wedding favours, and hot chocolate, they stock just about anything related to cacao from a wide range of luxury brands around the world.
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Hill St
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Saffron Walden, Essex, England
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Hotel Chocolat°
Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England
Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Norwich, Norfolk, England
Romford, Essex, England
St Albans, Hertfordshire, England
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England
intu Lakeside, Essex, England
intu Watford, Hertfordshire, England
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Hotel Chocolat & Café°
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Chelmsford, Essex, England
Colchester, Essex, England
Milton Keynes, England
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England
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Hotel Chocolat Factory Outlet & Café°
St Neots, Cambridgeshire, England
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Hotel Chocolat Factory Shop°
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, England
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Montezuma's°
Norwich, Norfolk, England
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Ombar
Sawston, Cambridgeshire, England
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PlayInChoc
Leigh on Sea, Essex, England
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Luxury Chocolate at Fortnum & Mason°
Founded in London's Piccadilly in 1707, Fortnum & Mason has become a British icon, supplying luxurious food and drink to discerning clientele across the globe. Besides their famous F&M hampers, Fortnum & Mason also stock a large chocolate collection, from truffles and Napolitains to seasonal and novelty chocolate, as well as a range of chocolate bars and assorted chocolate boxes.
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Pump Street Chocolate
Orford, Suffolk, England
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The Edible Museum
Sible Hedingham, Essex, England
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The Pod Chocolates
Harleston, Norfolk, England
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The Secret Truffletier
Knebworth, Hertfordshire, England
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Tom's Bonbons
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England
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Victorie Sweets
Broxted, Essex, England
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Hot Chocolate at Whittard of Chelsea°
Whittard of Chelsea may be famous for its tea selection, but it also boasts a sizeable coffee and hot chocolate range too. Drums of hot chocolate powder in a wide variety of flavours are available throughout the year. Keep an eye out for limited edition seasonal flavours that are only available for short periods. Gift sets are a great choice at Christmas or for birthday celebrations.
Walnut Tree Gifts
Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England
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I've excluded supermarkets and franchise stores from this list. I urge you to support your local chocolate makers as many of them are crafting superb quality chocolate treats and gifts. I've listed bean to bar chocolate makers seperately. If you are a real chocolate fan, try a chocolate bar from your local craft chocolate maker and you'll be blown away by how different it tastes compared to mass-produced chocolate. I've also listed national chocolate chains seperately, and have defined a chain as a business that has at least two stores.
Disclaimer: Distances in this calculator are approximate and are listed as the crow flies (you know, the fastest way to get to chocolate). Online shops are normally open to place orders 24/7, subject to availability. For physical shops, check store opening hours before travelling to avoid disappointment.