Audrey's Chocolates

Audrey's Chocolates, artisanal chocolate shop in Sussex since 1948

Audrey's Chocolates is an artisanal chocolate shop based in Sussex (United Kingdom) that presents itself as the oldest in the region and has been making its products by hand since 1948. The company works with Valrhona chocolate and highlights that its cocoa is 100% traceable from bean to bar.

Production and raw materials

The company makes its chocolates by hand in Sussex. It uses Valrhona chocolate and emphasises the full traceability of the cocoa, an attribute it associates with the quality of its products. The activity is carried out entirely in the United Kingdom, with online sales and home delivery.

Product catalogue

The Audrey's Chocolates catalogue is organised into several collections and formats:

• Handcrafted Collection.
• Heart Collection.
• Hat Box Collection.
• Chocolate Cabinet.
• Cherry Griottes.
• Whimsical figurines.
• Chocolate bars.
• Chocolate-dipped fruit.
• Perfectly Imperfect.
• Hot chocolate.
• Sweets and novelty.
• Gift cards.

In addition, the shop offers the possibility of creating a personalised box with 50 chocolate flavours, with a starting price of £21.95.

Gifts and occasions

The company focuses much of its offering on gift purchases. It organises its products by occasion (birthday, thank you, just because, congratulations, get well soon, anniversaries, weddings and corporate or business gifts), by recipient (for her, for him, for them, for the chocolate lover, for the host, for colleagues and for vegan/dairy-free) and by budget (under £20, £20–£40, £40–£70 and over £70). It also offers gift wrapping for £5.95 and gift cards from £1, with the option to add a handwritten message at the time of purchase.

Shipping and ratings

The online shop indicates free express UK delivery on orders over £75. The company shows an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 700 customer reviews. Prices are shown in pounds sterling (GBP) and the site allows you to select a country or region for purchase.

Additional services

Audrey's Chocolates offers a bespoke corporate gifting service (Bespoke Gifting) and has a dedicated sustainability page. The company also has a section with information on allergens, shipping policy, returns and terms of service.