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We’re looking for Mumsnet users to test the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser

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JustineBMumsnet · 20/08/2021 10:40

We’re looking for Mumsnet users to try out the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser with their family and share their feedback.

Here’s what Hotel Chocolat has to say: “The Velvetiser is the ultimate go-to machine for creating barista-grade velvety chocolate drinks. From indulgent hot chocolates, delectable milkshakes to boozy cocktails – create your favourites in just 2.5 minutes. Whatever your lifestyle, the Velvetiser delivers.”

Selected testers will receive The Velvetiser in their choice of colour, 2 Pod Cups and their chosen selection of product sachets.

Testers will be asked to use the Velvetiser to create hot and cold drinks (using Hotel Chocolat recipes or by creating their own) and then share their thoughts on the process. Following testing the Velvetiser, selected testers will need to give their feedback via a thread on Mumsnet and a short survey.

If you’re interested in taking part, please sign up here.

Thanks and good luck!

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We’re looking for Mumsnet users to test the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser
OP posts:
MummyBtothree · 03/09/2021 10:12

Postie just delivered mine! Looking forward to trying Smile

FayKnights · 03/09/2021 12:23

All round to MummyBtothrees for a drink!!

Boredmotherofone · 03/09/2021 13:09

@Theimpossiblegirl So am I! But it's cringeworthy 'stealth bragging' Hmm

SoupDragon · 03/09/2021 13:32

[quote Boredmotherofone]@Theimpossiblegirl So am I! But it's cringeworthy 'stealth bragging' Hmm[/quote]
of course it's not bragging of any sort.

We’re looking for Mumsnet users to test the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser
HeartsAndClubs · 03/09/2021 13:37

How childish of people posting on here saying "Ooh I've been selected!" 🤦🏼‍♀️
Don’t be so ridiculous. You do know there will be a feedback thread before too long, so the people who you feel shouldn’t have posted will not only be posting, but will be encouraged to do so.

This is the nature of product testing. It’s far more childish to be annoyed that others were selected and have dared to say so when you weren’t.

SoupDragon · 03/09/2021 13:46

Out of interest, how are people meant to answer the much asked question here of "has anyone heard" if you aren't allowed to answer "I've heard"🤔

MummBraTheEverLeaking · 03/09/2021 15:30

Ah bum, no emails here. Enjoy those that got one Smile

tigger1001 · 03/09/2021 17:48

[quote Boredmotherofone]@Theimpossiblegirl So am I! But it's cringeworthy 'stealth bragging' Hmm[/quote]
It's really not.

I wasn't selected. But now know I don't need to check to see if I was because I know people have been chosen.

It's how these things work. No boasting of any kind

sqirrelfriends · 03/09/2021 19:57

@CiaoForNiao

Congrats to the chosen ones. Gutted I'm not one of them. I'll continue using my cheap Aldi milk frother for hot chocolate.
Does that work? I might dig mine out if so 🤔
EastWestWhosBest · 04/09/2021 11:10

Well it's a chilly day here so I have just gone online and ordered one.
I don't know if it's OK to post this but there is a code for £20 off which is VEL20OFF.

CiaoForNiao · 04/09/2021 13:05

@sqirrelfriends it does work. No idea how it compares to a velvetiser (I'm not actually 100% sure what the difference is because the description sounds the same) but it made creamy hot chocolate. As long as you don't want it lava hot that is!

HermioneWeasley · 04/09/2021 14:24

When will the feedback thread be open?

Boredmotherofone · 04/09/2021 22:01

@HeartsAndClubs

How childish of people posting on here saying "Ooh I've been selected!" 🤦🏼‍♀️ Don’t be so ridiculous. You do know there will be a feedback thread before too long, so the people who you feel shouldn’t have posted will not only be posting, but will be encouraged to do so.

This is the nature of product testing. It’s far more childish to be annoyed that others were selected and have dared to say so when you weren’t.

It's how it was said, not the actual stating they've received one! 🤦🏼‍♀️😆
EastWestWhosBest · 04/09/2021 22:09

It's how it was said, not the actual stating they've received one!

What? Saying ‘I’ve just heard’ and ‘yay’?

People aren’t allowed to be a little bit pleased about something nice like that?
If they had posted ‘I’ve got one, screw you! Off you go and cry into your inferior hot chocolate’ you might have a point.

Rummikub · 04/09/2021 22:29

If I’d got one I’d absolutely be saying yay I got picked!

I am curious as to selection though. I’ve entered a lot and never been selected. So either I’m not entering correctly or they don’t like my income bracket.

There was something about vouchers too. So they’ve also been selected and sent out?

SoupDragon · 04/09/2021 23:03

It's how it was said, not the actual stating they've received one!

How was it said?

CiaoForNiao · 05/09/2021 02:21

I can't see any thing about vouchers?

Surely they pick people from all income categories and various family sizes/types in order to get a good variety of testers?

Rummikub · 05/09/2021 02:25

In the questionnaire thing to enter it said would you be interested in receiving vouchers.

Rummikub · 05/09/2021 02:27

I thought they’d select at random but yes it makes sense to get a representative sample

CiaoForNiao · 05/09/2021 02:33

Oh I don't remember seeing that Grin
If they picked at random they wouldn't need to ask all the questions, would they? Unless it's data collecting by stealth Hmm

EastWestWhosBest · 05/09/2021 08:04

@CiaoForNiao

I can't see any thing about vouchers?

Surely they pick people from all income categories and various family sizes/types in order to get a good variety of testers?

I would have thought that too. They will want a mix of ages, lifestyles and income brackets.
HollyBollyBooBoo · 06/09/2021 17:28

Use VEL20OFF on Hotel Chocolat for 20% off a Velvetiser.

poorbuthappy · 10/09/2021 08:55

I always enjoy the people who post their life story on the thread after applying thinking it's going to influence the selection process.

Fillybuster · 17/09/2021 22:22

@SoupDragon looking forward to hearing all about it. Not jealous at all. Oh no….Grin

Issy1970 · 17/09/2021 22:53

Wow as a chocoholic this one would definitely be for me