"We won based on votes cast for us by customers, supporters & readers of Dorset magazine & then the judges who came around to inspect all of the finalists.

The judges applauded both our commitment to creating fine quality chocolates using fresh ingredients of local provenance & also our strong connection with our consumers, both online & here in Swanage, with our samples, daily demonstrations during he holidays, children's workshops & parties and adult tasting evenings."

We were delighted to be awarded a Silver award, recognizing our passion for not only using regional ingredients, including fresh Dorset cream, honey, lemon curd, apple & lavender jelly from Winchester and cider brandy from Somerset, but also our efforts to create an experience for all our visitors to our shop & chocolate factory here in Swanage.

"We really liked the high quality of the product, and the way it combines an interesting and fun side with a serious business side. We were also particularly impressed with Chococo's local sourcing programme"