Hotel Chocolat Autumn Gift Guide 2014

The Gift Guide Autumn 2014

A DECADE OF DELICIOUSNESS Discover our limited-edition 10th birthday box page 4 THE ICONS A few of the iconic highlights from our first 10 years page 6

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Welcome to Autumn 2014 Hotel Chocolat is 10 years old! We’re celebrating our birthday with a unique box of our greatest chocolates, A Decade of Deliciousness, featuring all our award-winning and innovative recipes.

It’s a limited-edition special, so don’t miss it!

Have a wonderful autumn,

Angus Thirlwell, Co-founder & Chief Executive P.S. Anything you choose can be delivered the next day if you order by 6pm, or you can pick it up for free in store with Click & Collect!

CREATE YOUR OWN BESPOKE GIFT

FILL A GIFT BOX ONLINE

Choose whichever products you like and we’ll pack them for you in a stylish gift bag, or box (£5), plus a gift message card (FREE) with your own special message.

Find out more at hotelchocolat.com/buildahamper

SHOPPING WITH US IS JUST SO EASY...

• Visit one of our nationwide stores

• S hop the whole collection online at hotelchocolat.com

Click & Collect FREE FREE Same Day (up to 30 miles) from £5.95 from £5.95 Standard £3.95 £4.95 Next Day £4.95 £6.95 or Specific Day Saturday £6.95 £8.95 Europe £7.95 £9.95 US / ROW £14.95 £16.95

• Call us on 03444 93 13 13 • 100% HAPPINESS GUARANTEED We exist to make you happy and we succeed and fail by how well we do this. If you are not 100% happy with our products we guarantee we will immediately put it right for you – refunding or replacing as appropriate.

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DELIVERY CHARGES Single Multiple Item Items

Please note that some items, such as those containing liquids, are not able to be sent overseas.

Please call 03444 93 23 23 for further information.

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Our top picks this season...

Don't Miss...

The Autumn Selections Golden leaves, muddy boots and cracking conkers; autumn deserves a celebration.

Embrace its beauty with this stunning selection of rich, comforting indulgences, with everything from velvety Florentine Isabelles to spiced Apple Strudel. Perfect for a cosy night in. Contains gluten.

H-Box 15 chocolates ref 260695 £12 Sleekster 30 chocolates ref 260696 £22

New Restaurant Menu – p15

Halloween Collection – p30

The New Icons – p6

WHAT'S INSIDE THIS ISSUE...

A Decade Of Deliciousness The New Icons Autumn Gifts Our Bestsellers For The Health Conscious Perfect For Sharing Dinner Party Gifts All New Restaurant Menus Foodie Treats Birthday Gifts Cocoa Vaults Events Congratulations Gifts

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Wedding & Anniversary Gifts 21 Pampering Gifts 22 Champagne Gifts 23 For Dark Chocolate Lovers 24 For The Connoisseur 26 Caramel Gifts 27 Just Because Gifts 28 Thank You Gifts 29 Halloween Gifts 30 Information 32 Product Offers 34 Bespoke Gift Options 35

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2006

2004

Purchased Rabot Estate

Watford, the first shop

2 0 1 0 Borough Market, the first cafe 2 0 1 2 Voted the UK's 'most advocated' British brand

2011

Boucan hotel opens

2 0 1 3 Restaurants open in London & Leeds

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A Decade Of Deliciousness

A Decade Of

Deliciousness

Limited Edition ref 260706 £22 It’s hard to believe that 10 years ago there was just one Hotel Chocolat store, in Watford. What a journey it’s been, with now over 70 stores across the UK. We’re celebrating our first decade with a small-batch special collection called A Decade of Deliciousness.

There are so many stories from the last 10 years, and each chocolate recipe in this box marks a special moment in our history.

Inside, you’ll discover winners of Great Taste Awards and Academy of Chocolate Awards, and our most adored and celebrated recipes from every genre, including our best truffles, rare and vintage cocoa, and iconic slabs.

At Hotel Chocolat, we never forget that everything we do is only possible because of you, our lovely customers. We’ve enjoyed 10 fabulous years sharing our chocolates with you – and we’re looking forward to the next 10!

You’re invited to our

10th Birthday Party SATURDAY 27 TH SEPTEMBER In all stores Celebrate our big day, try our most iconic chocolates and sip on a glass of Prosecco*.

There’ll be some exclusive competitions and special offers available on the day, including 10% OFF everything, so make sure you pop along to wish us Happy Birthday!

To find your nearest store visit hotelchocolat.com/stores *Prosecco served from 12pm, unfortunately we cannot serve Prosecco in our station stores.

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Introducing

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The New Icons

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The New Icons

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Batons

Our baton was carefully designed to be the perfect way to experience the tasting notes of all of our chocolate grades. Its elegant size and smooth curves make it ideal for nibbling, savouring and sharing.

20 chocolates, alcohol-free.

Caramel ref 310281 40% Milk ref 310280 70% Dark ref 310279 £7.50 each

Billionaire's Shortbread Giant Slab A luxurious blend of irresistible caramel and mellow 50% milk chocolate, with a scattering of crispy shortcake biscuits.

Snap. Share. Devour. 500g, alcohol-free, contains gluten. ref 310277 £16

View the full range of New Icons at hotelchocolat.com/icons

Send with a FREE Gift Message Card 

Nano Slab Gallery

Stephen Bond

Take a tour through 9 classic portraits of our chocolate, from Dark Fruit and Nut to White Cookie Crème. A fabulous gift filled with variety. 160g, alcohol-free, contains gluten.

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ref 310287 £10

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Autumn Gifts

Everything you need for

A Cosy Night In

Squirrel's Stash

Gone Nuts

The squirrels have been busy collecting these caramel walnuts and praline hazelnuts for you.

Ideal for a charming little gift or a nibbly stash to keep in your bag. 5 chocolates, alcohol-free.

As filled to the brim with nuts as a squirrel’s cheeks! A delicious caramel-milk blend, packed with crushed roasted hazelnuts. 100g, alcohol-free.

ref 111489 £5

ref 111490 £5

Drinking Chocolate For those who enjoy only the very best drinking chocolate, rich with authentic fine-quality cocoa to enjoy hot or cold at home. 250g each, alcohol-free.

Salted Caramel ref 503510 Classic Vegan suitable ref 503509 Milky ref 503511 Chilli Vegan suitable ref 503512 £10 each 8

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Autumn Gifts

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Fruit & Nut Frenzy Giant Slab

“The Fruit & Nut Frenzy Giant Slab features succulent golden raisins and cranberries, extremely crunchy almonds and Piedmont hazelnuts wrapped in 70 per cent dark chocolate, it’s divine!”

– PETA review Succulent golden raisins and cranberries and incredibly crunchy Marcona almonds and Piedmont hazelnuts and almonds wrapped in 70% dark chocolate. Suitable for vegans. 500g, alcohol-free. ref 310276 £16

View the full range of Giant Slabs at hotelchocolat.com/giantslabs

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The Autumn Selections As the leaves turn brown, wrap up warm with a snuggly box of smooth pralines, indulgent caramels, fruity truffles and tempting squares of cocoa fudge. Contains gluten.

Sleekster 30 chocolates ref 260696 £22 H-Box 15 chocolates ref 260695 £12

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Our Bestsellers

Goody Bag Of The Season “These are beautiful, the best chocolates I have tasted, will definitely buy these again.

Perfect as a gift for any occasion.”

Contents – Eton Mess Slab (100g), 6 Billionaire's Shortbread chocolates, 9 Salted Caramel chocolates, Chocolate Gemstones (80g), Milk Chocolate Smiley Lick.

Alcohol-free, contains gluten. ref 356552 £18

Pick Me Up  A charming all-purpose gift of chocolate goodies. Contents – 40% Cocoa Milk Chocolate Slab (100g), 6 Eton Mess chocolates, Caramel Chocolate Buttons.

Alcohol-free, contains gluten. ref 356553 £12

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Ribbon-Tied Pocket Selection

Mini Ribbon-Tied Selection

A gorgeous box filled with everyone’s favourite chocolates, ribbon-tied and ready to give and share.

8 chocolates, alcohol-free, contains gluten.

An adorable little ribbon-tied gift filled with everyone’s favourite chocolates. 4 chocolates, alcohol-free, contains gluten.

ref 111473 £8

ref 111462 £5

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Our Bestsellers

The Chocolatier’s Table – 85 chocolates

Customer Favourite

Create a real buzz around the table with this stunning chocolate centrepiece. Featuring everything from luxurious ganache truffles to dreamy pralines. 915g, 85 chocolates, contains gluten. ref 260647 £65

Just a few of our

Bestsellers

View more gift ideas at hotelchocolat.com/bestsellers

The Everything Selections

Customer Favourite

Guaranteed to have something for everyone, with the very best of our chocolates in milk, dark and white. Contains gluten.

Sleekster 28 chocolates ref 260613 £22 H-Box 14 chocolates ref 260614 £12

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More Cocoa Less Sugar

Cocoa Infusion Bags

Nuts and Nibs

Rich in antioxidants, zero calories, and packed with stimulating cocoa flavour – a refreshing in-the-cup infusion drink that really picks you up! 18 bags.

Delicious roasted cocoa nibs from Trinidad mixed with the finest Piedmont hazelnuts and Marcona almonds. Perfect with cocktails, aperitifs, wines, beers, and sherry. 150g.

Cocoa Infusion Bags ref 503514 Cocoa & Peppermint Infusion Bags ref 503513 Ginger & Cocoa Tea Infusion Bags ref 503405

Hazelnuts & Nibs ref 503346 Almonds & Nibs ref 503347 £6 each

£10 each

For The Health Conscious View more gift ideas at hotelchocolat.com/morecocoa

The Even Less Sugar Selections “Another winner from Hotel Chocolat....absolutely gorgeous and with less guilt!!”

For those who want to enjoy the very best with more cocoa, less sugar. Alcohol-free.

Sleekster 28 chocolates ref 260621 £22 H-Box 14 chocolates ref 260622 £12

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Gifts to Share

Perfect For Sharing View more gift ideas at hotelchocolat.com/sharing

Dipping Adventure for 8 Customer Favourite Explore these majestic pots of delicious molten chocolate by dipping with crisp sesame and sea salt waffles, gianduja, crunchy brazils and almond biscuits.

Alcohol-free, contains gluten. ref 310202 £35 Dipping Adventure for 2 ref 310201 £18

Featuring EVERY type of chocolate we make!

The Chocolatier’s Table – 124 chocolates

Customer Favourite

An outstanding collection and a fabulous statement, featuring every type of chocolate we make, from luxurious ganache truffles and dreamy pralines to mellow caramels. 1.3kg, 124 chocolates, contains gluten. ref 260648 £100

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Dinner Party Gifts

The Liquor Selections “Powerful chocolates” – The Daily Telegraph We've raised the bar with our luscious liquor chocolate truffles box, including our refreshing Mojito Cocktail. Contains gluten.

Sleekster 28 chocolates ref 260629 £22 H-Box 14 chocolates ref 260630 £12

Dinner Party Gifts View more gift ideas at hotelchocolat.com/entertaining

Extreme Dipping Adventure  Take a step into darkness. 70% dark and chilli dark chocolate pots ready to melt, with fruit, nuts and biscuits for dipping. 360g, alcohol-free, contains gluten. ref 330016 £18

Terra Do Zambujeiro 2009 Red Wine After extensive tastings we found the perfect vintage to partner our chocolates. A rare wine crafted by a boutique winery in the Alentejo of Portugal. 750ml. ref 503360 £25

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Discover our all-new restaurant menus Explore brand new dishes and cocktails inspired by classic Saint Lucian cuisine, lovingly prepared with a creative twist and a dash of cacao.

RABOT 1745 NEW TERRACE

HOTEL CHOCOLAT LEEDS

Choose from innovative starters and mains like our delicious ceviche of market fish with spiced lime, cacao pulp and coconut milk; a curried coconut and cacao chicken with flatbread, or an amazing mac-and-cheese with wild mushrooms, vintage cheddar and truffle-cacao oil.

Now at Rabot 1745, you can also enjoy dining on our beautiful new terrace, a chic open-air dining space overlooking the historic Borough Market. With room to seat 60, Rabot Terrace has the free spirit of a Saint Lucian ‘jump-up’ – a fun island get-together for drinks, food and music outdoors after sunset.

With parasol heaters and blankets on hand, in case the London weather doesn’t match the Saint Lucian mood!

RABOT 1745 BOROUGH MARKET 2-4 Bedale Street, Borough Market, London, SE1 9AL Tel: 0207 378 8226 Email: borough@rabot1745.com

HOTEL CHOCOLAT LEEDS FLAGSHIP 55 Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 5EL Tel: 0800 408 4770 Email: leeds@roastandconch.com

Dine by 31st October 2014 and receive 20% off your food bill!

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The Autumn chill calls for hearty home cooked food. Treat the chefs in your life with our range of unique kitchenware.

Apron ref 503392 £17 Tea Towel ref 503391 £8 Oven Gloves ref 503393 £12

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Buy a tea towel, apron and oven gloves for £20, saving £17

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Foodie Treats

Delicious Autumn treats

For Foodies View more gift ideas at hotelchocolat.com/foodies

Cocoa Condiments Exquisite condiments to liven up the kitchen, enhanced with a unique cocoa twist and the freshness of a Saint Lucian herb garden.

Cocoa Pesto 190g ref 503339 Creole Chutney 210g ref 503366 White Chocolate Horseradish 195g ref 503340

£8 each or buy 2 or more for £7 each

Cocoa Balsamic and Cocoa & Chilli Finishing Oil  Cocoa Balsamic vinegar – fabulous on avocado, tomatoes and meats – and Cocoa & Chilli Finishing Oil for drizzling lightly over chicken, fish, pasta and pizza. A great pair for excellent bread-dipping. 500ml.

Cocoa Balsamic ref 503367 Cocoa & Chilli Finishing Oil ref 503368 £12 each

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Chocolate Drops Customer Favourite

Stephen Bond

Easy-melt buttons of our 40% milk and 70% dark house chocolate for baking or snacking.

Just perfect for cakes, cookies, sauces, waffles, marinades, fondues, or smoothies. 400g.

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40% Milk Chocolate Drops ref 503355 70% Dark Chocolate Drops Vegan suitable ref 503354 £8 each

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Birthday Gifts

Gifts For A Happy Birthday View more gift ideas at hotelchocolat.com/birthdays

Happy Birthday Message Box Just say it with chocolate: a balanced selection of chocolate pralines, cheesecakes and truffles.

8 chocolates, alcohol-free, contains gluten. ref 111236 £8

Cocoa Gin  A classically cool and crisp English dry gin infused with the flavours of our Rabot Estate in Saint Lucia – lemon zests, juniper, coriander, mineola and angelica, with peppery notes of roasted cocoa shells and the rich creaminess of crushed macadamia nuts. Winner of a Great Taste Award 2014.

250ml ref 503341 £15 50ml ref 503372 £4

Happy Birthday Gift Box A selection of 12 luscious pralines, fruity raspberry pannacottas and enchanting milk and white chocolate truffles.

Alcohol-free, contains gluten. ref 111216 £15

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“Could chocolate making get any more chic? We don't think so!” COSMOPOLITAN

The School of Chocolate at COCOA VAULTS Hotel Chocolat’s unique event space in the heart of Covent Garden, London Follow the spiral staircase down from the Cocoa Bar-Cafe on Monmouth Street, and you’ll find yourself in Cocoa Vaults – an intimate, softly lit space with the romance of a Saint Lucian cocoa plantation, dedicated to teaching you all about chocolate.

level with a Chocolate Tasting Adventure – a two-hour guided tour through the flavour nuances of chocolate in which you’ll learn how to taste it, pair it and spot the distinctive flavours of fine cocoa from around the world, with a delicious glass of our house Prosecco.

You could learn the noble art of chocolate making in our Bean-to-Bar Experience. Our chocolatier will show you how to roast and conch cocoa and guide you as you make a bar of chocolate to take home. Or, you could take your appreciation of chocolate to the next

We also offer Children’s Chocolate Workshops and Corporate Events, and you can even design your own bespoke private party – just tell us what you’d like and we’ll create it.

ENJOY 20% OFF! Book a Chocolate Tasting Adventure for just £40 per person or a Bean to Bar Experience for £52 each, a saving of 20%!* * Terms: 20% off Chocolate Tasting Adventures and Bean to Bar Experiences. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Hotel Chocolat reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time.

Book online at hotelchocolat.com/cocoavaults and use code CV6

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Congratulations Gifts

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Congratulations

Sparkling Pink Rosé

A special box of chocolates that says ‘Congratulations’ loud and clear, filled with a selection of velvet-smooth pralines, tangy strawberry cheesecakes and magical milk chocolate truffles.

8 chocolates, alcohol-free, contains gluten.

Light and lively sparkling rosé that won't fail to uplift – with a fruity bouquet, and delicate, pleasantly aromatic flavour notes of almond. 750ml. ref 503359 £18

ref 111237 £8

For Saying Congratulations View more gift ideas at hotelchocolat.com/congratulations

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The Congratulations Collection Everything you need for a proper celebration! Contents: Milk Sleekster Selection (28 chocolates), Prosecco Superiore (200ml), 40% Milk Chocolate Batons (170g), Dark Salted Caramel Almonds (100g), 72% Dark Madagascar 70g Bar. Contains gluten. ref 356557 £50 20

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Weddings & Anniversaries

For Weddings & Anniversaries View more gift ideas at hotelchocolat.com/weddings

Classic Signature Collection A showcase of our finest recipes in milk, dark and white chocolate, for a timelessly delicious way of showing you care.

26 chocolates, contains gluten. ref 260642 £30

Pink Champagne Truffles “A sumptuous treat” – The Sunday Telegraph Beautiful truffles made with real champagne, cream and just a hint of strawberry.

8 chocolates ref 111181 £10 16 chocolates ref 340030 £20

The White Selections All-white selections in our even-better white chocolate, with more cocoa than ever before. Contains gluten.

Sleekster 28 chocolates ref 260631 £22 H-Box 14 chocolates ref 260632 £12 hotelchocolat.com – Order by 6pm for NEXT DAY gift delivery 03444 93 13 13

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Gifts to Pamper

For Relaxing & Pampering View more gift ideas at hotelchocolat.com/pampering

The Indulgence Collection Contains our Revive Eau de Parfum (50ml) and conditioning Body Butter (185ml), both fragranced with notes of bergamot and green tea, neroli, jasmine, sandalwood, musk and vetiver. A stylish gift perfect for her birthday, filled with the scents of our Saint Lucian cocoa plantation at sunrise. ref 100021 £65

Revive Hand & Body The beauty secrets of cocoa, from our plantation spa, with Cocoa Butter, Babussu and Mango Seed Oil. Steal a moment each day to protect and treat your skin with silky smooth nourishment. 340ml each.

Revive Hand & Body Lotion ref 100002 Revive Hand & Body Wash ref 100004 £17 each

Treatment Candle Customer Favourite Bring a touch of drama to your gathering with a gorgeous scented candle with exotic notes of bergamot, jasmine and sandalwood.

Uplifting, enlivening, invigorating – the energising scent of our cocoa groves at sunrise. 200g, burn time 40-50 hours.

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Champagne Gifts

Oysters & Champagne Celebrate the perfect match: 6 beautiful milk chocolate oysters filled with melt-away praline, served with 6 stunning classic champagne truffle pearls.

Brimming with classic style and elegance. ref 111196 £15

For the Champagne Lifestyle View more gift ideas at hotelchocolat.com/champagne

Prosecco Superiore Open the celebrations with a pop! Our refreshing, delicate and fruity prosecco has a fine mousse, and is perfect with milk and white chocolate.

Exclusively made for us by a boutique winery in the Dolomite foothills. 750ml. ref 503358 £18

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Classic Champagne Truffles Luxuriously light and creamy truffles made with real champagne and cream for beautifully delicate flavours. In crisp chocolate shells rolled in a little icing sugar for a touch of elegant hedonism anytime.

8 chocolates ref 111182 £10 16 chocolates ref 340029 £20

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For The Lovers Of

Dark Chocolate

Award-winning dark chocolate gianduja log studded with hazelnuts and pistachios. Awarded Best Vegan Confectionary by PETA in their UK Vegan Food Awards 2013. 160g, alcohol-free. ref 330059 £8.50 24

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“A decadent, rich and super-chocolatey concoction that's perfect for slicing and sharing with loved ones on special occasions…a great gift for the vegan chocolate lovers in your life.” – PETA

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Hazelnut Bûche

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Dark Chocolate

Dark Signature Collection The grandest of our most sought-after dark chocolates, dressed to thrill in a smart and elegant medium-sized box.

Includes our exquisite Pecan Brownie and Sour Cherry. 26 chocolates. ref 260653 £30

Ribbon-Tied Pocket Selection A stylish gift filled with everyone’s favourite chocolates, ribbon-tied and ready to give and share.

8 chocolates, alcohol-free, contains gluten. ref 111475 £8

Special Reserve Ruby Port Customer Favourite To pair with chocolate, just allow a small piece of chocolate to melt in the mouth for a few seconds to release its flavours, then take a sip of port and let the two mingle in your mouth. 375ml.

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ref 503362 £16

The Dark Selections

Customer Favourite

Brimming with brooding all-dark chocolate pralines, caramels, and truffles, including the delicious Burnt Caramel.

Sleekster 28 chocolates ref 260617 £22 H-Box 14 chocolates ref 260618 £12

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Connoisseur Gifts

For The Connoisseur View more gift ideas at hotelchocolat.com/specialist Rabot 1745 70g Bars  For connoisseurs of the dark side: Explore the exotic flavours of exceptional high-cocoa chocolate, from the world’s greatest cocoa regions.

Saint Lucia, Rabot Estate, Single Côte, Marcial, 70% Dark ref 240600 Saint Lucia, Island Growers 100% Dark ref 240591 Vietnam, Mekong Delta & Dong Nai 80% Dark ref 240610

£7.50 each or buy 2 or more for £6.50 each View the full range at hotelchocolat.com/rabot

Tasting Club Gift Subscriptions  Subscriptions to our Chocolate Tasting Club make truly memorable gifts. Choose from 3, 6 and 12-month subscriptions, and the lucky recipient will receive a delicious box of chocolates every month, along with full access to the Club and all of its exclusive offers.

With exciting and original recipes created by our chocolatiers and the chance to try new chocolates before anyone else.

3-MONTH: £50 6-MONTH: £100 12-MONTH: £195

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Gifts for Caramel Lovers

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Caramel Sweethearts

Salted Caramel Puddles

A collection of hearts in our secret caramel chocolate recipe, with a hint of cherry and a sprinkle of caramel crispies. 20 chocolates, alcohol-free.

Mellow and creamy caramel chocolate with a pinch of Fleur de Sel sea salt – in bite-sized puddle shapes that are perfect for melting away in the mouth. 100g, alcohol-free.

ref 111469 £7.50

ref 111465 £5.50

For The Caramel Lover View more gift ideas at hotelchocolat.com/caramel

The Caramel Selections “Heaven... Simply heaven. Why wait for a special occasion... Too good to wait for!”

Exquisite selections of everyone’s favourite caramel recipes, perfect for sharing on the sofa. Alcohol-free, contains gluten.

Sleekster 28 chocolates ref 260627 £22 H-Box 14 chocolates ref 260628 £12

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Just Because Gifts

The Chocolate Farmyard Chocolate doesn’t have to be serious! Two quirky slabs of chocolate in each pack, perfect for animal lovers, or simply as a tasty treat for two. 100g, alcohol-free.

Dark Horse 70% dark chocolate ref 111460 Udderly Creamy 40% milk chocolate ref 111459 Chocolate Baa 40% milk chocolate ref 111458 £5 each

Just Because Gifts View more gift ideas at hotelchocolat.com/justbecause

Send with a FREE Gift Message Card

Little Fancies A little bit of something you fancy goes a long way. Fall for this petit patisserie box, with a charming collection of French fancy flavours.

Featuring Strawberry, Lemon and Dark Chocolate & Hazelnut. 4 chocolates, alcohol-free. ref 111467 £6

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Big Night In Tipples Pop open your celebration at home with mini bottles of Prosecco and Sparkling Rosé bottled exclusively for us.

Prosecco Superiore 200ml ref 503357 Sparkling Rosé 200ml ref 503356 £7.50 each

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Thank You Gifts

Thank You Gifts View more gift ideas at hotelchocolat.com/thankyou

Little Cheesecakes

Simply Thanks Customer Favourite Say it loud and clear with a special thank-you box of chocolates, filled with a classic selection of pralines, ganaches and milk chocolates.

8 chocolates, contains gluten, alcohol-free.

A delicate take-away treat of mini cheesecakes – perfect as a gorgeous gift or afternoon delight.

Featuring Rhubarb & Ginger, Strawberry, Lemon and Caramel. 4 chocolates, alcohol-free, contains gluten. ref 111468 £6

ref 111238 £8

Classic Signature Collection with Prosecco Superiore “The Prosecco and chocolate collection was brought as a gift. I love Hotel Chocolat products and the Prosecco was the best I have tasted.”

Our finest hand-finished chocolates perfectly matched with a 75cl bottle of vivacious boutique prosecco – exclusively made in Italy's Dolomite foothills. 26 chocolates, gift bag included. ref 356509 £52 hotelchocolat.com – Order by 6pm for NEXT DAY gift delivery 03444 93 13 13

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A Night Of

Mischief

White ref 111491 40% Milk ref 111493 70% Dark ref 111492

£8 each or buy 3 or more for £7 each 30

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Boxes of individually wrapped spooky shapes to scare and delight this Halloween, including bats, skulls and witch’s fingers. Perfect for adults and children alike! 16 chocolates, alcohol-free.

Stephen Bond

BOO!

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Halloween Gifts

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Look out for our spine-tingling collection of Halloween treats – suitable for children and fright-loving adults alike! i. The Yumpkin 50g, alcohol- free ref 310293 £5.50 ii. Halloween Bites 14 chocolates, alcohol-free, contains gluten ref 260698 £12 iii. Beastly Bites 5 chocolates, alcohol-free, contains gluten ref 111497 £5

Tiddly Vampires Just make sure you bite first…

8 chocolates, alcohol-free 40% Milk ref 111494 70% Dark ref 111499 £5.50 each

Enjoy as a Halloween treat or a freaky addition to Halloween parties and dinners.

3 chocolates, alcohol-free.

40% Milk ref 111496 70% Dark ref 111498 £2.50 each

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Stephen Bond

Yikes!

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HOW TO ORDER...

ONLINE – hotelchocolat.com PHONE – UK: 03444 93 13 13 Overseas: +44 1763 257 732 IN STORE – Visit any one of our nationwide stores, listed below

Where to find us...

LONDON Borough Market, Canary Wharf, Chancery Lane, Cheapside – St. Paul’s, Covent Garden – Seven Dials, Euston Station, Kensington, Kings Cross Station, Leadenhall Market, Liverpool Street Station, London Bridge, Moorgate, The Strand, Stratford, Old Compton Street – Soho, Victoria, Waterloo.

Taunton, Trafford Centre – Manchester, Tunbridge Wells, Watford, Windsor, York.

REST OF ENGLAND Bath, Basingstoke, Birmingham, Bluewater – Kent, Brighton, Bristol, Bromley, Cambridge, Canterbury, Cheltenham, Chester, Chichester, Cribbs Causeway, Dudley, Exeter, Guernsey, Guildford, Harrogate, Jersey, Kingston, Lakeside – West Thurrock, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, Luton Airport, Maidstone, Manchester, Meadowhall – Sheffield, MetroCentre – Gateshead, Milton Keynes, Newbury, Newcastle, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxford, Plymouth, Reading, Reading Station, Salisbury, Solihull, Southampton, St. Albans,

N. IRELAND Belfast.

SCOTLAND Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow.

WALES Cardiff.

INTERNATIONAL Copenhagen (city centre, airport and Frederiksberg).

OUTLET STORES Huntingdon, Telford.

JOHN LEWIS Edinburgh – Cafe, York – Cafe.

Nationwide John Lewis stores sell a selection of our chocolates..

For location maps and opening hours hotelchocolat.com/stores

The Chocolate Tasting Club It’s where we develop all of our new chocolate recipes.

Our members taste and rate exciting new chocolates before anyone else, as well as enjoying some beautifully remade classics too. The highest rated recipes go on to star in our best-selling Selector range in-store. Our members also receive a 5% discount on Hotel Chocolat purchases online and in-store.

For more information and gift subscriptions visit hotelchocolat.com/tastingclub or call 03444 933 933

Information & Services Payment – We take payment at time of order, as our products are mainly time-sensitive gifts which need to be promptly despatched.

Order Tracking – Go to hotelchocolat.com and follow the link on the home page. Inputting your order number will enable you to track any orders placed.

Moving House? Please let us know so we can continue to send you new Hotel Chocolat catalogues as they’re published.

100% Happiness Guaranteed “We exist to make you happy and we succeed and fail by how well we do this. If you are not 100% happy with our products we guarantee we will immediately put it right for you – refunding or replacing as appropriate” Angus Thirlwell, Co-founder

Dietary Information – Full dietary details at hotelchocolat.com

Delivery Costs

Single Item Multiple Items Click & Collect FREE FREE from £5.95 Same Day (up to 30 miles) from £5.95 Standard £3.95 £4.95 Next Day £4.95 £6.95 or Specific Day Saturday £6.95 £8.95 Europe £7.95 £9.95 US / ROW £14.95 £16.95

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Please note that some items, such as those containing liquids, are not able to be sent overseas. Please call 03444 93 23 23 for further information. © Hotel Chocolat Ltd 2014. Registered in England no. 2805730, Mint House, Royston, SG8 5HL, UK. Full terms & conditions available on request. We reserve the right to substitute items of similar value. Our total liability for any claim whatsoever shall not exceed the price of the goods supplied to the customer.

We shall not be liable for any consequential loss whether this arises from a breach of duty in contract or in any other way. All trademarks and registrations are acknowledged as belonging to their respective companies. This catalogue is printed on paper accredited by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC ®).

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Order Form 1. ORDERED BY

2. DELIVERED TO Please tick this box if you wish for delivery to the address opposite o If different, please fill in details below:

Membership/Customer no: Title: Initial: Surname: Company Name: Address:

Title: Initial: Surname: Company Name: Address:

County: Postcode: Country: Home Tel: Mobile: Email:

County: Postcode: Country: N.B For multiple addresses please photocopy this form for each recipient address.

3. MY ITEMS Item Reference

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TOTAL

Single item

2 or more items (cost per address*)

PLEASE TICK YOUR CHOSEN OPTION

4. DELIVERY OPTION

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UK** Gold

Next working day***(if ordered by 18.00) Specific date

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UK** Saturday

Saturday delivery

£6.95

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Europe

(3-8 working days)

£7.95

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Rest of the world (3-8 working days)

£14.95

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Total Item Cost

5. GIFT MESSAGE (20 words max - please use block capitals)

Total Delivery Cost TOTAL PAYABLE

6. PAYMENT DETAILS Pay by: o Visa o Mastercard o Maestro o Amex (We do NOT accept Solo/Electron) o Cheque (Payable to Hotel Chocolat Ltd)

Card Number: Issue no.

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7. POST YOUR ORDER Please post your order, complete with payment to: Hotel Chocolat, Freepost CB897, Royston SG8 5BR. Fax: 03444 93 75 90.

PLEASE NOTE: Tasting Club easy pay auto debit payments are not accepted for Hotel Chocolat orders. *with delivery to ONE recipient only **if your delivery address is a remote part of the UK, eg Highlands & Islands, please allow an extra day for service. ***Next working day delivery is currently unavailable to N. Ireland. We occasionally make our mailing list available to companies we think may interest you. However, we will never pass on your email address. Please tick this box if you’d prefer not to receive them. o

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PRODUCT OFFERS Rabot 1745 70g Bars £7.50 each or buy 2 or more for £6.50 each View the full range at hotelchocolat.com/rabot

Selector slabs weigh 100g each, Selector packs contain minimum 6 chocolates each.

Selectors All Selectors are £3.75 each or buy 3 or more for £3.15 each View the entire Selector range at hotelchocolat.com/selectors

Enrobed Fruit £8 each or buy 3 or more for £7 each View the full range at hotelchocolat.com/enrobed

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Send a FREE Message Card "....lots of love from Sarah xx.."

Create your own

Bespoke Gift

FILL A GIFT BOX ONLINE

If you’re sending a gift to a lucky loved one or to a colleague, you can make it even more special with a personalised message card, and wrap it up in a gift bag (£2.50) or stylish box (£5).

1. Choose from our entire range and add it to your shopping bag 2. At the checkout, add your personal message 3. Opt for a stunning gift box or gift bag, finished with a Hotel Chocolat ribbon We can deliver it straight to their door, or you can pick it up free in store with Click & Collect. Order by 6pm for next day delivery.

For more information go to hotelchocolat.com/buildahamper

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PASS ME ON OR RECYCLE ME. Return Address: Hotel Chocolat, Units 9 & 10, West Stone, Berry Hill Industrial Estate, Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 9AS

Browse our

Halloween range online

hotelchocolat.com/halloween

See pages 30-31 for more of the range

Beate Sonnenberg

Same Day Delivery Available | Next Day Tracked Delivery | FREE Click & Collect

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The Yumpkin 50g, alcohol-free ref 310293 £5.50

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