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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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Cairneyes · 16/01/2026 16:18

Try Kennedy’s Fine Chocolate shop, near Penrith but they do mail order, lots to choose from and you can pick and mix as much as you like!

BigSkies2022 · 16/01/2026 16:16

Neuhaus. Rococo.

LadyMacbethWasFierce · 16/01/2026 16:14

Oh, just going off to google some of the suggestions. Thank you all so much and for your good wishes.

Anyone had Audreys?

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FIFIBEBE · 16/01/2026 16:12

Audrey’s are really good, better than the Highland Choclatier. It’s personal taste though isn’t it.

Rictasmorticia · 16/01/2026 16:10

Bendicks are the best chocolate in my opinion

mynameiscalypso · 16/01/2026 16:09

Chococo or Melt are my two favourites. I’m so sorry for your loss.

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.

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LaurieFairyCake · 16/01/2026 16:06

If you want the absolute best you want the award winners like the Highland Chocolatier or Adam Handling.

I had Adam Handling chocs for Christmas, unbelievably good 😊

good luck with your recovery

asterixandobelisk · 16/01/2026 16:06

my husband raves about chocolate smiths - I haven’t tried them but they look lovely

TimeForTeaAndG · 16/01/2026 16:04

Sorry for your loss OP.

I got Love Cocoa chocolate for my Christmas and it's so good! Started by the great-g-g-grandson of Mr Cadbury.

AgingLikeGazpacho · 16/01/2026 16:03

Sorry to hear youre having a hard time OP 💐

I don't have any suggestions other than checking out your local chocolatiers, e.g. in Edinburgh Chocolatiers Edward & Irwyn has nice chocolate

I'm mostly posting to follow along and see where I need to pick up some chocolate for me 🐷

CuppaTandBicky · 16/01/2026 16:02

So sorry for your loss.
In my opinion, marks and Spencers flaked Belgian choc truffles are just the best. I eat a lot of chocolate.