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February 2012	BAFTA 2012 We are creating a giant 30kg Bafta mask in chocolate and 24-carat gold, especially for the Bafta Nominees Party at Asprey. Stars will come face-to-face with the iconic one-metre tall mask, at Hotel Chocolat's exclusive Chocolate Room Click here to find out more about the BAFTA's and Hotel Chocolat.
January 2012	Easter 2012 Discover the stars of our spectacular Easter gift collection, featuring uplifting and imaginative new chocolate Easter eggs presented in simply beautiful hatbox-inspired, keepsake boxes. Click here to find out more about Easter at Hotel Chocolat.
January 2012	Hotel Chocolat 'most advocated' British brand in the UK Hotel Chocolat, has been named as the British brand most likely to be recommended to friends and family in the UK. The research, carried out by Bain & Co surveyed 6,000 British shoppers in June 2011 and covered 350 brands across the shopping spectrum, using Net Promoter® Score (NPS), a common measure of customer loyalty. Click here to find out more on the results.
December 2011	Valentines 2012 Featuring imaginative, new products and adored classics alike, they are all beautifully presented and filled with Hotel Chocolat's premium chocolates, so they'll be sure to set hearts a flutter. Click here to find out more about Valentines 2012 at Hotel Chocolat.
December 2011	Edinburgh Store Opening Luxury British chocolatier and cocoa grower, Hotel Chocolat, is excited to announce the opening of a brand new store in Fredrick Street, Edinburgh – the company's first in Scotland. Click here to find out more about the Edinburgh Store Opening.
October 2011	Christmas 2011 Whether you're buying gifts to wow friends and family, treats to keep around the house, or just a well-deserved festive reward for yourself, look no further than Hotel Chocolat. Click here to find out more about Christmas 2011at Hotel Chocolat.

September 2011
Chocolate Week

Chocolate Week

Luxury British chocolatier and cocoa grower, Hotel Chocolat, is celebrating National Chocolate Week by launching a groundbreaking adventure into flavour pairing. The Cheese Tasting Experience is a fascinating tasting treat for lovers of both cheese and chocolate.

Click here to find out more about Chocolate Weekat Hotel Chocolat.

September 2011
Halloween 2011

Halloween

British chocolatier and cocoa grower, Hotel Chocolat, has created a whole new genre of luxurious 'horror-chic' with its eye-catching Halloween showpiece, Headonism.In the new range, you'll find touches of Hotel Chocolat's playful wit everywhere, from handy little trick-or-treats to gift bags and more.

Click here to find out more about Halloween Gifts at Hotel Chocolat.

May 2011
Valentine's Day 2011

Summer 2011

Luxury British chocolatier and cocoa grower, Hotel Chocolat, is launching a Summer range which combines British seaside charm with classic retro style. Hotel Chocolat founder and Chief Executive, Angus Thirlwell recommends a selection of his summery favourites

Click here to find out more about Summer Gifts at Hotel Chocolat.

February 2011	Easter Luxury British chocolatier and cocoa grower, Hotel Chocolat, is launching an Easter range that combines authenticity with plenty of classic British style and wit. The range promises to have an egg for absolutely everyone in the family and will be available in-store and online at www.hotelchocolat.co.uk from15th February 2011. Click here to find out more about Easter Gifts at Hotel Chocolat.
February 2011	Kids British chocolatier and cocoa grower, Hotel Chocolat has created a colourful, fun new kids range. From tiny tots to terrible teens, the range is filled with lovely little gifts that are sure to delight the little people in your life. Click here to find out more about Childrens Chocolate Gifts at Hotel Chocolat.
February 2011	Boucan Restaurant British chocolatier and cacao grower, Hotel Chocolat, is launching the first of its kind, a cacao-inspired restaurant in its cacao plantation in Saint Lucia, The Rabot Estate. A 'must-visit' destination for the foodie set, The Boucan Restaurant will open its doors to guests on 28 January 2011. Click here to find out more about Boucan at Hotel Chocolat.
January 2011	Valentine's Day 2011 Pairing sensuous chocolates with beautifully styled packaging and hidden secret messages, Hotel Chocolat has created a range of gifts sure to sweep even the most unromantic souls off their feet this Valentine's Day. Click here to find out more about Valentine's Day at Hotel Chocolat.
September 2010	Hotel Chocolat - Christmas Online Whether you're buying gifts for friends and family or just fancy a spoiling yourself this Christmas, look no further than Hotel Chocolat – the luxury British Chocolatier and Cocoa Grower - this where you'll find a selection of stylish gifts that will be sure to fit the bill. From quirky Christmas dinner shapes, to the rich and delicious Caramel & Cookie Wreath or the Gorgeous Truffle Advent Calendar. Hotel Chocolat has something to please even the most discerning of guests this Christmas! And, for those of us who have left Christmas shopping until the last minute, Hotel Chocolat is always at hand with its 'Gold Delivery Service' which will be offering panicked shoppers emergency Christmas deliveries right up until the eleventh hour. Find out more about Christmas Online and Hotel Chocolat.
September 2010	Hotel Chocolat - Halloween Online Introducing … The Halloween Range from Hotel Chocolat British chocolatier and cocoa grower, Hotel Chocolat, has created a spooky new Halloween range filled with ghoulish goodies guaranteed to give you 'the frighteners' available both in store and online at www.hotelchocolat.co.uk Whether you're planning a quiet night in hiding behind the sofa, or you're hosting a party for your own little monsters – Hotel Chocolat has something suitably scary on offer for everyone this October. Find out more about Halloween Online and Hotel Chocolat.
March 2010	Hotel Chocolat - Easter Online Easter is one of those rare occasions in the year that draws families and friends together. In fact, it's the perfect recipe for get-togethers – with a long weekend to look forward to, a tradition of family orientated meals together, Easter egg hunts and, of course, lots of gorgeous chocolate Easter eggs to look forward to! Find out more about Easter Online and Hotel Chocolat.
January 2010	Hotel Chocolat - Easter This Spring, head to Hotel Chocolat, luxury British Chocolatier and Cocoa Grower, where you'll find baskets full of fun and tasty treats for all the family. With a selection of sophisticated chocolate eggs and gifts as well as fun family-friendly goodies for your little bunnies, we've hand-picked the most eggsciting Easter treats for you to choose from: Find out more about Easter and Hotel Chocolat.
January 2010	Hotel Chocolat - Valentine's Day There are some occasions that it's best not to forget… so when it comes to Valentine's gifts you should look no further than Hotel Chocolat. Their gorgeous range this year takes on a *Truth or Dare* theme with Valentines chocolates that are full of pure romance and others that take a more adventurous, edgy route. But whichever path you choose to take, Hotel Chocolat is here to make sure the course of true love runs smoothly. Find out more about Valentine's Day and Hotel Chocolat.
January 2010	Hotel Chocolat - BAFTA 2010 - Orange British Academy Film Awards Hotel Chocolat are proud to be the official chocolate supplier to the Film Awards and thanks to our friends at Orange, we're giving you the opportunity to walk the red carpet with your dream date. Hidden inside one of our Valentine's Day gifts is a pair of golden tickets for the Film Awards. Find out more about Orange British Academy Film Awards and Hotel Chocolat.
November 2009	Hotel Chocolat - Christmas 2009 If you like your Christmas gifts to be full of excitement and irresistible British style, then a visit to Hotel Chocolat is an absolute must this season! Their new Christmas chocolate range is their biggest and most exciting yet – promising blissful Christmas present shopping for you and sheer heaven for your recipients. Find out more about Christmas at Hotel Chocolat.
September 2009	Chocolate Week: A Shameless Celebration Luxury Chocolatier and cocoa grower, Hotel Chocolat, intends to welcome Chocolate Week 2009, true to form with exuberant panache and style. Chocolate devotees are invited to join the Hotel Chocolat team in Hotel Chocolat stores Nationwide* to indulge in a spot of shameless chocolate tasting in celebration of this National week-long event, now in its 6th year. Find out more about Chocolate Week at Hotel Chocolat.
September 2009	The Very Best Trick or Treats From Hotel Chocolat This Autumn This Autumn, if you're looking for ghoulish goodies or a delicious drink to enjoy as the nights draw in, head to Hotel Chocolat where you'll be sure to find the very best selection of mouth watering and scary treats. Find out more about our Autumn treats at Hotel Chocolat.
December 2008	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.
November 2008	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.
September 2008	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.
June 2008	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.
April 2008	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.
March 2008	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.
March 2008	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..
March 2008	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.
January 2008	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.
December 2007	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.
December 2007	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.
November 2007	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.
November 2007	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.
November 2007	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.
June 2007	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.
May 2007	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.
April 2007	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.
April 2007	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.
March 2007	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.
March 2007	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.
March 2007	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.
March 2007	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.
February 2007	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.
December 2006	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.
May 2006	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.
April 2006	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.
March 2006	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.
February 2006	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.