Swanage Fish Festival - Chocolate talk with Claire this weekend
Ready your taste buds! This Sunday (22 June), at 2 pm, Claire Burnet—the passionate co founder of Chococo and long-standing supporter of the festival, will take the stage at the Swanage Fish & Food Festival on Sandpit Field to share the delicious story of our chocolate.
Claire will introduce you to:
- The chocolate journey - Cocoa pods from direct trade farms to Chococo’s artisan chocolate kitchen
- Market insight - Claire will shed light on why cocoa prices are on the rise and how it affects small producers
- Behind the scenes tales - how the award-winning chocolates are made, the evolution of the Chococo branding and production over the years
- The first to know - Claire will be showing a sneak peek of exciting new Chococo products coming soon this summer!
Event Details
Date & Time: Sunday 22 June, 2:00 pm
Location: Sandpit Field, Swanage Fish & Food Festival
Admission: Free — just turn up and enjoy!
Why You Shouldn’t Miss It
- Local expertise: Claire and Andy Burnet have deep roots in Swanage’s foodie community, championing artisan chocolate since 2002.
- Dynamic setting: Set within the vibrant atmosphere of the 10th anniversary festival, with live cooking demos, seafood stands, artisan stalls, live music, and family fun
- Say hello: This is your chance to meet the personality behind your favourite award-winning chocolate and ask burning flavour questions! How to Make the Most of It
- Arrive early (11 am–2 pm): Get in some seafood tasting or artisan browsing before the talk begins.
- Bring the family: There’s something for all ages—crafts, music, and fresh local food.
- Stay a bit longer: Why not finish the day with a cream tea or live jazz as the festival winds down at 4 pm?
See you on Sunday at 2 pm—don’t miss your chance to dive deep into the world of chocolate with Claire, in the most delicious setting Swanage has to offer!