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Say it with chocolate: our chocolate (and macaroon) gift service

Ilze's Chocolat • Oct 28, 2016

Did you know that, in addition to producing very unique artisan chocolates and macaroons, we also offer a personalised gift service?

Here is how it works: When you choose a box of chocolates or macaroons from Ilze's Chocolat, you can leave all of the work of preparing the gift and getting it to the recipient, to us. We will wrap the gift in the wrapping paper of your choice, we will write your message to the recipient by hand on the card of your choice, and we will dispatch the gift to the address that you specify, without including an invoice or indication of the price. All you need to do is give us the instructions, choose the options and the gift card, and we will take care of the rest. And it is all done with care and by hand!

We have now even added some cute message cards (for example, "A Little Something To Say Sorry") that you can select, and that we will attach to the gift box.

A great gift starts with desirable content: chocolates or macaroons that taste exceptional and that looks special. Have a look at our chocolate gifts or macaroon box selections - the look is as exquisite as the taste. Do not forget to also look at the boxes themselves; we use specially designed packaging that is striking and exceptional. Not your usual boring black chocolate box, but rather something that is different and happy.

And for a small extra fee, you can make your own selection of the chocolate flavours or macaroon flavours that you would like in the gift box. So no more chocolate boxes where the last few flavours are left behind, because nobody wants them! By the way, if you want to see how our signature range chocolates (the ones we put in the signature boxes) look, please go to the Gallery .

So once you have chosen your gift (and the contents!), have a look at the gift cards that we have available. Or if you do not fancy any of those, you can also choose to include an Ilze's Chocolat branded greeting card. Either way, once you have made your choice of card, you can type in the message you want us to hand-write on the card, select the wrapping paper and message sticker and indicate whether we should exclude the invoice from the parcel.

It is all done online in one short session, and we do the rest. You will have to look far to find a personalised service that is so easy to use.

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by Ilze's Chocolat • 16 May, 2021

Our dark chocolate bar with flamed raisins soaked in port are now also available online in the 95g format.

Chocolate Bar Relaunch - Episode Two

by Ilze's Chocolat • 09 May, 2021

The launch of our 95g snack-sized hazelnut and orange bars - in milk and dark chocolate. The dark chocolate is vegan friendly.

Strawberry infused white chocolate bar with freeze dried strawberry pieces

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by Ilze's Chocolat • 03 May, 2021

We are launching a series of smaller snack-sized chocolate bars, and the first one is this strawberry infused white chocolate bar with freeze dried strawberry pieces.

Save with our new Loyalty Programme

by Ilze's Chocolat • 12 Nov, 2020

At the moment, most of us need to be careful how we spend our money and still be able to buy all the treats that we would like to. So we have implemented a loyalty programme whereby you can earn points with every purchase, when you refer a friend, or when you post about us on Facebook or Twitter. These points can then be converted to discounts on your next order. In fact, by simply registering on the program, you will already have earned 100 points, which take you halfway to the first reward at 200 points! So how does it work? 1. Welcome bonus: 100 points! 2. You get 3 points for every £1 you spend on our website. 3. Share about us on Facebook or Twitter, 50 points each. 4. Subscribe to our mailing list, 50 points. 5. And you can earn more points buy adding your birthday or referring a friend. And what are the rewards? Today, we announce three rewards: 1. 200 points: Free shipping on your next order,... 2. ...or 10% off on your next order. 3. 400 points: 20% off on your next order. Yes, if you place a large order for all your Christmas chocolate gifts, the 200 points that you earned just by registering and placing a first order can bring a very substantial saving. If you want to know more, just click on the orange icon with "Rewards" written on it on the right hand side of your screen (this presents as a round orange icon on smartphones).

We are still open

by Ilze's Chocolat • 08 Nov, 2020

Our shop in Eastcote remains open for takeaways during this lock-down period. So if you are able to come to the shop, we continue with our two special offers for pick-up; please have a look and place your order! If you have enjoyed some of our light lunches or treats in the shop during the last months, you may perhaps feel that you have "lost" something during lock-down. The good news is that we continue to offer these as takeaways. Better still, you can order it online for a specific pickup time and collect with minimum waiting time. Please see what we have on offer . But if you are unable to visit our shop, remember that our online store continues to offer our full range of chocolate and macaroon products. Do have a look!

The Rewards of Focus

by Ilze's Chocolat • 14 Oct, 2020

"Hi there, I just wanted to thank you so much for the wonderful anniversary macaroons my husband received last week. I ordered your largest box & they were quite simply demolished within hours! Seriously we love a macaroon & we have tasted many over the years over afternoon teas. These are by far the tastiest , chewiest, yummiest, scrummiest macaroons we have ever had! We will be placing regular orders for these divine treats you so preciously create. Even the way they arrived in their packing was just simply perfect! Thanks again - already thinking of an excuse to order some more?! Kindest Regards, Holly" Isn't it just wonderful to get feedback like this? Such an email makes it possible for us to continue, even amid all the negative news brought about by the pandemic. Then again, if one decides to focus on something and you constantly strive to improve (in our case, chocolate and macaroons), then after 14 years you are bound to gain the edge; that is the reward of your focus. But we want to share our treats with more of you and encourage you to share it further by offering it as presents in a time when everyone needs encouragement. That is why we have two very special offers for those of you who are able to visit our shop or who are able to order online and collect from us.