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Hotel Chocolat is fast tracking all the way to the top of the chocolate league

Hotel Chocolat stores have secured the most sought after position in this year’s Fast Track in association with The Sunday Times and Virgin. Ranking Number 1, the authentic chocolate brand fought off tough competition to secure its place as the UK’s fastest growing private business of the last three years.

Find out more about our Fast Track award at Hotel Chocolat.

Lavish Your Loved Ones With Hotel Chocolat This Christmas

Struggling to find the perfect Christmas gift? Panicking over last minute stocking fillers? Looking for something unique and different… Well help is at hand. Luxury British cocoa-grower and chocolatier – Hotel Chocolat – has a reliable flock of elves busying themselves back at Hotel Chocolat HQ, whipping up an array of delectable delights with which to surprise your loved ones this Christmas.

Find out more about Christmas Gifts at Hotel Chocolat.

Be Haunted by Hotel Chocolat this Halloween

Head to Hotel Chocolat this October for the ultimate trick or treat. The luxury British choclatier has created a unique Halloween inspired range of scary shapes to frighten all the family.

Find out more about Halloween 2008 at Hotel Chocolat.

Father’s Day is ‘Under Wraps’ with Hotel Chocolat

For those fretting over ‘what to buy Dad’ this Father’s Day’ - look no further than luxury British cocoa-grower and chocolatier – Hotel Chocolat – who can be relied upon to supply the perfect solution.

Find out more about Father's Day 2008 at Hotel Chocolat.

Now Open - Our first Chocolate Café, High Street Kensington

We are extremely proud to announce that our first 'concept café' has now opened in our High Street Kensington store. Relax in style with a freshly prepared Liquid Chocolat hot chocolate drink, fresh coffee and more...

Find out more about our first Chocolate Café.

Cutting through to a new future for St Lucia’s cocoa growers

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales officially cut the first ground at our chocolate factory in St. Lucia.

Hotel Chocolat (www.hotelchocolat.co.uk), the British chocolate brand behind this enterprise, has set up a St Lucian business for this investment, staffed with locals, creating a new value chain inside this small Caribbean state

Find out more about the Royal Visit to our Rabot Estate in St. Lucia.

Why Easter Eggs aren’t all they’re cracked up to be

Consumers are fast becoming chocolate connoisseurs and dismiss the chocolate in today’s Easter eggs as too ‘cheap’ tasting. A whopping 70% of women prefer quality to quantity when it comes to chocolate, according to recent research carried out for Hotel Chocolat.

Find out more about Easter Eggs at Hotel Chocolat..

Chocolate overtakes religion at Easter in the minds of the UK

As the most important day in the Christian calendar fast approaches, it may come as a surprise to many that the majority of the nation do not see Easter first and foremost as a religious festival.

New research out today reveals that over two thirds of people in the UK associate Easter with chocolate, while nearly one in ten think of Easter as just an extended bank holiday. And over ten percent of Brits see Easter as having no religious connotations at all!

Find out more about Easter Eggs at Hotel Chocolat.

Last-minute Treats for your Sweets

If you have forgotten about Valentine's Day again, avoid a last minute dash for Valentine's gifts and find the romantic gift solution from Hotel Chocolat (www.hotelchocolat.co.uk), the British Chocolate phenomenon.

Find out more about Valentine's Day 2008 at Hotel Chocolat.

Give someone a Secret Santa they can really enjoy, with a little help from Hotel Chocolat

We all know the feeling. Christmas is almost here, you’ve been spending most of your working day trying to decide what to buy for a loved one and the Managing Director has just sent round the email telling you that the Christmas Party is going to be the biggest and best shindig ever. No sooner have you started planning your party exit strategy, than the scariest message of them all arrives – the one with the subject line ‘Secret Santa’.

Find out more about Christmas 2007 at Hotel Chocolat.

On the 12th day of Christmas Hotel Chocolat gave to me………

We love Chocolate, we love cooking and we love cooking with chocolate. So as it’s nearly Christmas again, the sweetest of all seasons, luxury chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat want to find the best chocolate chef in the land.

Today Hotel Chocolat launches the ’12 Days of Xmas’ competition giving you the chance to win some amazing Christmas chocolate prizes.

Find out more about Christmas 2007 at Hotel Chocolat.

Hotel Chocolat announces Winners of Late Summer Chocolate Competition

British luxury chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat (www.hotelchocolat.co.uk) has closed its Online Later Summer Competition and announced the winners of the four Summer Packages – filled with a mouth watering selection of luxury chocolate and a bottle of the finest champagne.

Find out more about Our Late Summer Competition at Hotel Chocolat.

Win a Cocoa Adventure in St. Lucia

Ever dreamt of spending a week basking in the Caribbean sun, enjoying the rolling views and taking private walks through one of St Lucia’s most historic estates? Well thanks to Hotel Chocolat, the luxury chocolate retailer, this could soon become a reality for one lucky couple.

Find out more about Cocoa Adventures with Hotel Chocolat.

Christmas Chocolate Treats

Treat your loved ones to the very best chocolates this Christmas! Be it a stocking-filler, Christmas Cracker or a full on Christmas hamper, have a truly indulgent festive season with chocolates from British luxury chocolatier – Hotel Chocolat (www.hotelchocolat.co.uk).

Find out more about Christmas 2007 at Hotel Chocolat.

Treat dad to something extra special this Father's Day

To ensure that dad gets deservedly treated this Father’s Day, Hotel Chocolat (www.hotelchocolat.co.uk) the pioneering British chocolatier has created a stunning selection of chocolates that offer him the perfect excuse to sit back and take it easy for a change.

Find out more about Father's Day 2007 at Hotel Chocolat.

Be Seduced by the Sweet Taste of Summer with Hotel Chocolat

Summer is just around the corner and at Hotel Chocolat (www.hotelchocolat.co.uk), the pioneering British chocolatier, you can find a sumptuous selection of light and tasty treats that are the perfect complement to the Great British summer.

Find out more about the sweet taste of summer with Hotel Chocolat.

Profess your love online and stand a chance to win a chocolate gift for a loved one

British chocolate phenomenon Hotel Chocolat (www.hotelchocolat.co.uk) is celebrating the thrill of the unexpected gift with a special online competition, especially for gourmet chocolate lovers. Lucky winners will be sent a sumptuous double layer box of summer chocolates and a bottle of champagne.

Find out more about the Late Summer Competition.

Hotel Chocolat awards 20 Chocolate Easter Gifts to Online Easter Egg Hunt Winners

British luxury chocolate brand Hotel Chocolat (www.hotelchocolat.co.uk) has closed its Online Easter Egg Hunt and announced the winners of 20 luxury Easter Hampers.

Find out more about the Easter Egg Hunt Winners.

Avoid stinging nettles with Hotel Chocolat’s Online Easter Egg Hunt

In the spirit of Easter, the British chocolate phenomenon Hotel Chocolat (www.hotelchocolat.co.uk) is running an Online Easter Egg Hunt; open to anyone and everyone with Internet access.

Find out more about the Easter Egg Hunt at Hotel Chocolat.

Nibble your way through Easter Day with the Hotel Chocolat family guide

This Easter, let Hotel Chocolat (www.hotelchocolat.co.uk) guide you through a hassle-free, Easter Day family extravaganza! Join Montgomery the mongoose and the Cocoa Niblingtons, for some tips and tricks for keeping Easter fun, for the children and parents alike.

Find out more about Easter 2007 at Hotel Chocolat.

Poach an Egg from Hotel Chocolat this Easter!

This Easter you’d be hopping mad not to pay a visit to British chocolate phenomenon Hotel Chocolat (www.hotelchocolat.co.uk). With a range of fabulous and fun eggs, there truly is something egg-stra special for everyone this Easter!

Find out more about Easter 2007 at Hotel Chocolat.

Hotel Chocolat has treats for all mothers this Mother's Day!

Whether it’s your mother, grandmother, stepmother or mother in law, British chocolate phenomenon Hotel Chocolat (www.hotelchocolat.co.uk) demands equal rights for all mothers this Mother’s Day! From the traditional to the indulgent, Hotel Chocolat has something to suit every mum.

Find out more about Mother's Day 2007 at Hotel Chocolat.

Explore your secrets and desires this VALENTINE'S DAY with HOTEL CHOCOLAT!

Using the powerfully seductive properties of chocolate, what better way to spice up this Valentine’s Day than with a delectably romantic gift from Hotel Chocolat (www.hotelchocolat.co.uk), the British Chocolate phenomenon?

Find out more about Valentine's Day 2007 at Hotel Chocolat.

Christmas made easy with Hotel Chocolat

Not sure what to treat that special someone to this Christmas? Want something special yet unique and affordable? Well, fear not! Help is at hand from the exciting chocolate retailer, Hotel Chocolat (www.hotelchocolat.co.uk ), with their largest, most impressive range of exclusive chocolates ever this Christmas.

Find out more about Christmas 2006 at Hotel Chocolat.

Give your dad a treat this Father’s Day

With Father's Day just around the corner (June 18th) what better way to show your dad that he's the best thing since 'sliced bread' than by treating him to some fantastic chocolates from the British chocolate phenomenon, Hotel Chocolat (www.hotelchocolat.co.uk)

Find out more about Father's Day 2006 at Hotel Chocolat.

Have an 'eggstravagant' Easter with Hotel Chocolat!

Make this Easter one to remember and pay a visit to Hotel Chocolat (www.hotelchocolat.co.uk), the British chocolate phenomenon. You can treat yourself and your loved ones to some delightful Easter goodies that even the Easter Bunny would be jealous of.

Find out more about Easter 2006 at Hotel Chocolat.

Make Mother's day one to remember with Hotel Chocolat!

Think ahead this Mother's Day (26th March) and treat your mum to something special from Hotel Chocolat (www.hotelchocolat.co.uk), the British chocolate phenomenon.

Find out more about Mother's Day 2006 at Hotel Chocolat.

When you're loved one buys you Hotel Chocolat… that’s amoré!

Chocolate has long been known for its aphrodisiac properties, so why not spice up Valentine's Day with a luxurious gift for your loved one from Hotel Chocolat (www.hotelchocolat.co.uk), the British Chocolate phenomenon.

Find out more about Valentine's Day 2006 at Hotel Chocolat.