Royston, United Kingdom
Hotel Chocolat
Mars-owned (since 2023) premium chocolate producer in Royston, Hertfordshire.
Hotel Chocolat manufactures and retails luxury chocolates and confectionery through its own stores and online channels. The company's product range includes pralines, truffles, vegan chocolates, and liqueur-filled chocolates, complemented by drinking chocolate products and a Velvetiser system for preparing hot chocolate. The firm uses ethically sourced cacao in its formulations and operates as an affiliate of Mars, Incorporated. The company maintains a headquarters at Mint House, Newark Close, Royston, and employs in-house chocolatiers to develop its product portfolio. Beyond confectionery manufacturing, Hotel Chocolat operates multiple retail locations across the UK and offers services including gift wrapping, customized packaging, and subscription options for consumers.
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- Confectionery
- PralinesIndustrial chocolate (couverture, compound)
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