As with The Midlands, the proximity of the South East England to the city of London means many producers in the region supply the capital's glitzy restaurants and hotels, so the calibre of produce here is exceptional. A diverse range of chocolate makers and chocolatiers span Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Dorset, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, and Kent. The national chocolate chains have outlets across the Home counties and there are many more independent makers and shops spanning the region.
I've separated the listings for London and Greater London to make it easier to read. You can find my list of London chocolatiers here.
The Best Chocolate Shops in South East England
This list is sorted alphabetically. To find your nearest chocolate shops and brands, click here.
Art Chocolat
Magham Down, East Sussex, England
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Aurosó Chocolates
Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England
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Cadbury°
Dockside Outlet Shopping Centre, Chatham, Kent, England
Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
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Chococo
Horsham, West Sussex, England
Swanage, Dorset, England
Winchester, Hampshire, England
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Chocolate Books on Amazon°
My growing chocolate book library is a testament to the addictive nature of recipe books. My collection of chocolate books spans the history of chocolate, recipes, tales of chocolate makers, and even the science behind chocolate. Amazon has a huge range of chocolate books, ideal as gifts or for research, usually available in print or Kindle formats.
Amazon offer:
Get your chocolate shopping delivered faster with a free trial of Amazon Prime. Terms apply; new accounts only. No code needed. Shop now°
I'm not sure when this expires. Terms and exclusions may apply. See website for details.
Coco Chemistry
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
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Cocoa Loco
West Grinstead, West Sussex, England
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Cocoba Chocolate
Dartford, Kent, England
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Conscious Chocolate°
East Grinstead, West Sussex, England
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Fifth Dimension Chocolates
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England
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Godiva
Bluewater Shopping Centre, Dartford, Kent, England
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
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Gorvett & Stone
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England
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Hotel Chocolat°
Basingstoke, Hampshire, England
Bluewater Shopping Centre, Dartford, Kent, England
Canterbury, Kent, England
Chichester, West Sussex, England
Crawley, West Sussex, England
Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
Epsom, Surrey, England
Guildford, Surrey, England
Maidstone, Kent, England
Newbury, Berkshire, England
Reading Station, Berkshire, England
Southampton, Hampshire, England
The Oracle Shopping Centre, Reading, Berkshire, England
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Windsor, Berkshire, England
Woking, Surrey, England
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Hotel Chocolat & Café°
Bracknell, Berkshire, England
Brighton, East Sussex, England
Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
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Personalised Gifts at Lily O'Brien's°
Ireland's Lily O'Brien's Chocolates dates back to 1992 when Mary Ann O'Brien discovered her true passion for all thing's chocolate, naming the company after her daughter. Today, from the heart of Co. Kildare, the company creates a wide range of chocolate treats, from chocolate gifts through to assorted selection boxes. They also offer a selection of personalised boxes.
Lily O'Brien's offer:
Save 20% on your chocolate gifts. Exclusions apply. Use code LSZ20 at the checkout. Shop now°
Ends on Thursday 27th August 2026. Terms and exclusions may apply. See website for details.
House of Dorchester
Poundbury, Dorset, England
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Bean-to-Bar
J. Cocoa
Hassocks, West Sussex, England
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Leonidas
Brighton, East Sussex, England
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Lindt
Ashford Designer Outlet, Kent, England
Bluewater Shopping Centre, Dartford, Kent, England
Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
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Montezuma's°
Brighton, East Sussex, England
Chichester, West Sussex, England
Guildford, Surrey, England
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Southampton, Hampshire, England
Winchester, Hampshire, England
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Monty Bojangles
Reigate, Surrey, England
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Ohso Chocolate
Lymington, Hampshire, England
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Rainbow Organic Chocolates
Brighton, East Sussex, 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.
Chocolate Trading Company offer:
Save 10% on orders, excluding trade and sale products. Use code CHOCO10June22 at the checkout. Shop now°
Ends on Thursday 30th June 2022. Terms and exclusions may apply. See website for details.
Chocolate Trading Company offer:
Save 15% when you spend £80+ online, excluding trade and sale products. Use code SAVE15 at the checkout. Shop now°
Ends on Wednesday 31st August 2022. Terms and exclusions may apply. See website for details.
Chocolate Trading Company offer:
Get free delivery on orders over £35 (excluding sales and trade items). Use code WYS35 at the checkout. Shop now°
Ends on Wednesday 31st August 2022. Terms and exclusions may apply. See website for details.
Rumsey's Handmade Chocolates
Thame, Oxfordshire, England
Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England
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Sloane's Hot Chocolate
Byfleet, Surrey, England
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Bean-to-Bar
Solkiki Chocolatemaker
Sherbourne, Dorset, England
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Stas Chocolatier
Erith, Kent, England
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Sylvia & Terry
Dimchurch, Kent, England
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The Raw Chocolate Co
Small Dole, West Sussex, England
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Wicked & Wonderful
Woldingham, Surrey, England
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Fancy One of Everything at Conscious Chocolate?°
Perfect if you can't decide which chocolate bar to choose, this Conscious Chocolate Hamper contains vegan, raw chocolate bars from the entire Conscious range. Presented in a stylish gift box or wicker hamper, it's ideal for giving as a thoughtful gift and is also a great value way to sample the full range of flavoured chocolate bars.
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.