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Press Comments

2008

"Evangelical about fresh chocolates"
Metro - February 08

One of the 6 best places to buy "beautifully created chocolates"
The Times - February 08

2007

"Gifted chocolatiers..."
Country Living - December 07

"Pretty much anything Christmassy you can think of is being constructed by hand and out of chocolate, this very minute by the Chococo team, who are working like demented elves – though in Dorset rather than the snowy wastes of Lapland - to make Christmas as sweet as possible."
Telegraph Magazine - December 07

"A quality egg with a generous fistful of delectable chocs nestling inside"
Stella Magazine - November 07

"Lovely seasonal specialities from this Dorset-based husband-and-wife team...all beautifully presented"
Sunday Times Style Magazine - November 07

"A quality egg with a generous fistful of delectable chocs nestling inside"
Delicious - April 07

"Satisfy somene’s (or your own) ultimate chocolate fantasy with a monthly seasonal collection of Chococo chocs delivered to your door"
Olive - April 07

"Pretty fresh cream egg filled with a selection of handmade truffles"
Good Food Magazine - April 07

Voted by Fresh magazine as their "Fresh Favourite” Easter Egg  - “We love Chococo products - they’re expensive but very special…there’s enough variety to keep you entertained for hours, all made from top quality chocolate"
Fresh - April 07

"Claire & Andy Burnet of Dorset-based Chococo know exactly what makes perfect chocolate - they only use the highest quality ingredients, including local dairy cream and and honey, in the fresh delights they sell in their shop, Cocoa Central in Swanage."
Homes & Gardens 8 page feature - April 07

"Burnet’s chocolates have won 15 fine food awards - not bad for someone whose only prior experience was a love of chocolate, having lived in Belgium & the fact her Mum was a "real foodie""
Metro - March 27th 07

"Noughts & crosses can be played with Chococo’s love & kisses box…delicious milk chocolate and hazelnut praline hearts with an edible silver leaf and caramel kisses with a gooey dulce de leche filling"
The Daily Telegraph Weekend - 10th Feb 07

Awarded 5 out of 5 for our handmade dark chocolate heart in the Daily Mail Weekend survey of the best Valentine’s chocolates.
Daily Mail Weekend - 10th Feb 07

2006

"This award-winning chocolatier is known for its imaginative and beautifully presented handmade chocolates"
House & Garden Dec 06

"The most amazing selection of handmade choccies we have tasted"
GayTimes Dec 06

"Claire & Andy Burnet pride themselves on the freshness of their ingredients and the award-winning results are mouthwatering"
Homes and Gardens Dec 06

"...Rich, creamy confections made with the freshest ingredients"
Country Living Magazine - Feature April 06

"....Andy & Claire Burnet of Chococo are already scooping up the awards...the approach is straightforward - quality ingredients (preferably locally sourced & ethically traded) and purity which translates into a ban on shelf life extenders, stabilisers or preservatives"
Henrietta Green Recommends - Good Food Magazine April 06

"I staggered home with my prescription...moreish & good for you? Priceless! its like having Willy Wonka on your doorstep"
Mick Nosh's food column in Dorset Magazine March 06

"(one of) the chocolate makers around Europe known for their innovative style...for all their inventiveness & style, these chocolate artists stress freshness and quality"
Wall Street Journal European edition 10th Feb 06

2005

"An astonishing variety of posh chocs...one way to be more popular than Father Christmas"
Sunday Times Style 27th Nov 05

"Dreamy chocs..."
delicious. magazine Dec 05

"My favourite was the Caramel Kiss made with dulce de leche, though they were all exceptionally good"
Tom Parker Bowles Food page, Night & Day Magazine, Mail on Sunday Feb 20th 05

"Gasps of pleasure guaranteed this Easter on receiving a gorgeous gift from Dorset-based Chococo"
Country Living March 05

"Excellent handmade chocolate producer...creates gorgeous flavours in sexy packaging"
Olive Feb 05

"Hot chocolate with a difference...divine"
Red Magazine Feb 05

2004

"...Rising stars, stylishly & vibrantly packaged, their flavourful yet playful Christmas handmade fresh chocolates....use ethically sourced, fair trade and local Dorset ingredients"
Financial Times Food & Drink Sat 27th Nov 04

"They are so delicious our tip is to hide them round the back of the tree until everyone's gone (baubles filled with truffles) Scrummy 10/10"
Dorset Society Magazine - Dec 04

"All genuinely handmade - unlike many other "handmade" producers, Chococo doesnt even use merchandised dipping machines...startlingly good"
The Independent on Sunday - 50 Best Gourmet Food Shops in Britain Nov 04

"They're good - no question"
Olive Magazine Dec 04

"Their modern, funky, vibrantly colourful packaging stands out and there's a sense of fun about the range. Notable are the Rum Totty and Raspberry Riot"
The 10 Best Chocolates by Chantal Coady in the Independent Review - Sept 04

"A treasure trove of handmade works of art"
Independent on Sunday Review Magazine - April 04

"Delectable handmade chocolates....exceptional flavours"
delicious. - April 04

2003

"Spectacular chilli...one of the few chocolate companies to use fresh cream"
The Times Mag - Nov 03

"The chilli is sensational....their purity means the flavours sing"
Sunday Times Style - Oct 03

"Their boxes have an intelligent playfulness without sentiment"
You Magazine - Aug 03