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AIBU to ask for your recommendations for best chocolates available in UK.

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LadyMacbethWasFierce · 16/01/2026 15:55

I have recently had a huge life changing bereavement (loss of my daughter - I have posted about this on other threads).

The point of this thread is something quite superficial. I have barely eaten for 3 months and have lost lots of weight.

I never had much of a sweet tooth, but think I might fancy some really delicious chocolates and my wonderful friend has offered to buy me some and, on this occasion, cost is not really material.

I like milk and dark chocolate (not white), cream and truffle and ganache. I quite like a crispy coating. And fruit flavours. Do not want alcohol in them. So no champagne truffles. I like peppermint. And marzipan. And coconut. I like nuts ordinarily, but am struggling to swallow food (only eating soup) so probably best to avoid nuts at the moment.

I once had some Leonidas chocolates that I liked. My friend suggested Godiva or Audreys. Neither of us have ever had those.

Can anyone help me please with a suggestion for some really lovely chocolates that are readily available for the UK and that might restore a bit of my appetite.

Thank you in advance.

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Wtfdoidoplease · 16/01/2026 20:30

LadyMacbethWasFierce · 16/01/2026 20:26

Thank you all so much.

My darling daughter had a sweet tooth. I didn’t used to. But I seem to have inherited it now! I have still not decided what to order. But am a tiny bit motivated to at least do something.

The Fortnum and Mason selection box is a contender. But I feel I should push myself and choose a selection! Kennedys looks good. But lots of others to consider too.

Thanks to everyone for your kindness. And especially to @24Dogcuddler and @outofofficeagain who have trodden a similar path to my own.

I really cannot eat much at all at the moment (cant seem to swallow solid food) and whilst chocolate is not a substitute for a properly balanced diet my friend did think it might introduce a tiny bit of pleasure.

I think it’s lovely that you are paying tribute to your daughter and her sweet tooth by choosing some chocolates. I am so sorry for your profound loss.

You can’t get better than Jeff de Bruges. Be warned: they will ruin all other chocolates for you, for ever.

outofofficeagain · 16/01/2026 20:29

LadyMacbethWasFierce · 16/01/2026 20:26

Thank you all so much.

My darling daughter had a sweet tooth. I didn’t used to. But I seem to have inherited it now! I have still not decided what to order. But am a tiny bit motivated to at least do something.

The Fortnum and Mason selection box is a contender. But I feel I should push myself and choose a selection! Kennedys looks good. But lots of others to consider too.

Thanks to everyone for your kindness. And especially to @24Dogcuddler and @outofofficeagain who have trodden a similar path to my own.

I really cannot eat much at all at the moment (cant seem to swallow solid food) and whilst chocolate is not a substitute for a properly balanced diet my friend did think it might introduce a tiny bit of pleasure.

Your friend is very wise.

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LadyMacbethWasFierce · 16/01/2026 20:28

Oh those Lauden ones look beautiful.

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LadyMacbethWasFierce · 16/01/2026 20:26

Thank you all so much.

My darling daughter had a sweet tooth. I didn’t used to. But I seem to have inherited it now! I have still not decided what to order. But am a tiny bit motivated to at least do something.

The Fortnum and Mason selection box is a contender. But I feel I should push myself and choose a selection! Kennedys looks good. But lots of others to consider too.

Thanks to everyone for your kindness. And especially to @24Dogcuddler and @outofofficeagain who have trodden a similar path to my own.

I really cannot eat much at all at the moment (cant seem to swallow solid food) and whilst chocolate is not a substitute for a properly balanced diet my friend did think it might introduce a tiny bit of pleasure.

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ChangePlease · 16/01/2026 20:20

By your description you absolutely must try Lauden chocolates, I think they’d fit the bill very well and they are beautiful looking too. So sorry for your loss 🌺

Papyrophile · 16/01/2026 20:18

LadyMacbethWasFierce · 16/01/2026 16:08

Thank you. The flaked Belgian chocolates look lovely, but I think I fancy a box of mixed chocolates really. Just a dozen really, but hopefully all different.

I live in the South West. But I am not going out at all at the moment so anything I buy needs to be on line.

Thank you.

If you live in the Southwest, your choice is easy. Hobbs Chocolatiers are Plymouth based, Swiss trained, and are the chocolates that are sold in the House of Lords. They are exquisite visually too.

mrssunshinexxx · 16/01/2026 20:18

Russell and atwell online - beautiful !

so very sorry that you have lost your daughter. Life can be so very unfair x

Henachoko · 16/01/2026 20:15

My deep and sincere condolences

My favourite brand is charbonel et walker for their truffles. The hazelnut creams with gold leaf are amazing

Bjorkdidit · 16/01/2026 20:14

LighthouseLED · 16/01/2026 17:19

I like Friars of Keswick or Leonidas.

I wasn’t impressed by Audrey’s, although I know they’re popular on here so it’s probably just me!

It's not just you, I wasn't impressed either.

Nothing special, ludicrously expensive, postage a rip off, stupidly long ingredients list including palm oil, the use by date was a year away so seemed nothing like the 'lovely fresh chocolate' that they present themselves as. Felt a bit conned to be honest.

notallymcbeal · 16/01/2026 20:12

Bee2bean chocolates

AIBU to ask for your recommendations for best chocolates available in UK.
notallymcbeal · 16/01/2026 20:10

For completeness - Ruth Hinks is a master chocolatier who does chocolate and patisserie classes, and sells my mail order. www.cocoablack.com/product-category/boxed-chocolates/milk-chocolates/

notallymcbeal · 16/01/2026 20:09

I love beetobean chocolates - https://www.beetobean.uk/home and always buy them for special occasions. However the owner trained with Ruth Hinks of Cocoablack in Peebles - I'm sure hers are spectacular too. Once retired I'm going on one of her chocolate making classes - they look great!

Home

https://www.beetobean.uk/home

Nicaveron · 16/01/2026 19:56

LadyMacbethWasFierce · 16/01/2026 16:08

Thank you. The flaked Belgian chocolates look lovely, but I think I fancy a box of mixed chocolates really. Just a dozen really, but hopefully all different.

I live in the South West. But I am not going out at all at the moment so anything I buy needs to be on line.

Thank you.

You can order “Hotel Chocolate “ on line I believe. I’ve had their chocolates and they do the assortments that you want.
So sorry for the loss of your daughter.

IsawwhatIsaw · 16/01/2026 19:56

Sorry for your loss.
Bendicks bittermints are very good

Doubletroubledoubled · 16/01/2026 19:53

So sorry for your loss OP. Have a look at Sam Joseph’s website and see if there is anything you fancy there.
He has stalls in Chester and Altrincham markets but also does mail order. I can vouch for the fact that his chocolates are delicious!

GETTINGLIKEMYMOTHER · 16/01/2026 19:44

Friars of Keswick make gorgeous chocolates. We’ve often given them as presents - they have a great selection online. Not cheap though….

PeonyPatch · 16/01/2026 19:40

These are the absolute best! We discovered it in Belgium but you can buy over here in the UK. DH treats me every Christmas.

Naturesoaks · 16/01/2026 19:39

The monty bojangles assorted box of truffles are delicious. So sorry for your loss

Watwing · 16/01/2026 19:35

I came across Hobbs randomly in a local market one Christmas. Brought a few for people and they were massive hits. Taste great and look just as good.

Unfortunately I haven't been back that way at Christmas since so haven't had any for years :(

www.hobbschocolates.co.uk/

happysunr1se · 16/01/2026 19:26

If you like mint, Brecon chocolates do the most amazing garden mint truffles that taste like actual freshly crushed mint leaves.
I have never tasted a mint chocolate like it before! The chocolate is very thin with a pleasing crunch when you bite into it.

Also recommend their lemon curd truffle.

Tigger83 · 16/01/2026 19:11

There's a wonderful chocolate shop called hill street their chocolate almonds are amazing!!!!

bettyboo9 · 16/01/2026 19:10

Audrey’s are fantastic and if your friend treats you to one of the old fashioned, decorative boxes with a ribbon, even better. You could use the box as a special item to store small mementos of your daughter, once the chocolate has been eaten. A small step to finding some healing in a cruel world. Sending you love and strength

DecisionTime123 · 16/01/2026 18:48

I have two girls, I am so sorry for your loss, not enough words really. My eldest lives in Brighton and got me some Audreys, they seem to be exactly what you are describing so definitely order some now.