Chocolate Consultancy

CHOCOLATE & HOSPITALITY

Are you a speciality food business? Or maybe a concept boutique, promoting modern lifestyle and self care? If you would you like to introduce new ranges of award winning, sustainable & ethical chocolate to your offerings - We can set you up for chocolate success.

We live in a time where the average chocolate consumer is not only a well versed 'gourmand', but is also increasingly aware of the many issues plaguing the industrial chocolate supply chain. Certifications promising organic or fairtrade alone do not guarantee flavour or quality. Studies are showing that more consumers are willing to pay for a product which contributes towards a better, more flavoursome world.

We are well networked in the craft chocolate industry, from chocolate makers to cacao traders, and can help you by:

• Sourcing and curating fine craft chocolates which are not only deeply delicious, but truly equitable for everyone 
• Training your hospitality teams to better understand chocolate quality by tasting and understanding elements to prioritise (and to avoid)
• Advising on suitable cacao origins, chocolate styles and market pricing for your goals.

We understand that every food business is unique in its own right, and will work to tailor according to your needs.

Let the chocolate you offer reflect your values. Speak with us for a quote and consultation.

CHOCOLATE MAKERS

"Shobitha's wealth of knowledge on fine chocolate is just amazing. In just a few conversations we were able to identify which steps of our process we can better ourselves in and improve by leaps and bounds. She completely changed our outlook on the market and identified what can help us.."  - Akhil, Chocolate Maker/Owner at Bon Fiction, India

We provide support for:

• Quality and chocolate making: Assessment of the chocolate vis a vis the EU bean to bar market. We can identify whether there are any problems or defects, and will try to help you fix them.
• Flavour profiling/tasting notes : Determining and describing these are important elements
• Packaging : Regulatory and food safety & quality 
• Import requirements : Info on labels, authorizations, licenses etc
• Communications: Writing & Content

Just drop us an email and we will get back to you. We want to help you get your chocolate out there!

 

"I have had the honor of interacting with Shobitha and being infected by her passion for small cocoa farmers and small craft chocolate makers. We sent samples of our chocolates from Trinidad and Tobago for her to assess. Her feedback gave me validation and confidence to continue making our quality chocolates.'" - Ashton Mills, Chocolate Maker/Owner of Grace Farms Cocoa (Trinidad & Tobago)