This Easter, avoid the usual big-brand eggs and seek out these eggs-tra special creations – from the deluxe to the novel, plus plenty of vegan options – by some of London and the UK’s top chocolatiers…
LUXURY EASTER EGGS
Hotel Cafe Royal’s egg is glazed with Valhrona chocolate, sprayed in rouge cocoa butter, decorated with gold-painted chocolate feathers and filled with white chocolate and raspberry truffles (£35). Available 19 March-1 April
Venchi’s Nocciolato Gourmet Egg in milk or dark chocolate is studded with gently toasted whole hazelnuts (£55 for 540g / £120 for 1000g)
The Delicatessen at Petersham Nurseries in Coven Garden has launched its first homemade chocolate Easter eggs, priced £26. One of the 200 Easter eggs will contain a ‘golden ticket’ for a free afternoon tea for two at The Petersham when it launches this summer
VEGAN EASTER EGGS
Chococo’s Luxury Madagascar 85% MegaDark Egg is naturally dairy-free with rich berry notes and hints of honey (£18)
Booja-Booja’s Hazelnut Crunch Chocolate Truffle Egg is filled with organic chocolate truffles. Dairy, gluten and soya free. Stockists include Planet Organic & Waitrose (RRP £24.95)
Moo Free’s dairy free ‘milk’ chocolate Easter eggs are infused with vegan-friendly honeycomb toffee. Dairy, gluten and soya free. Stockists include As Nature Intended, Holland & Barrett, Sainsbury’s & Waitrose (RRP £4.25)
NOVELTY ‘EASTER EGGS’
Tapas Revolution’s Easter Churros are served in a milk chocolate Cadbury egg with a white chocolate dipping sauce. Available 30-31 March only at Tapas Revolution Westfield London priced £6.95
Doughnut Time has launched a 4-pack of Easter doughnuts topped with Crème Eggs, Mini Eggs, Galaxy Golden Eggs and a Malteser bunny. Available till 4 April from Doughnut Time stores in Shaftesbury, Shoreditch & Notting Hill priced £18
The Chocolate Society’s Cow Easter Egg is part of the Into the Wild collection available from Sourced Market in Marylebone, St Pancras Station, Victoria and Barbican. Each is hand-painted and filled with 35% Valrhona Milk Chocolate (£30)
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