As with The Midlands, the proximity of the South East England to the city of London means many producers in the region supply the capital's glitzy restaurants and hotels, so the calibre of produce here is exceptional. A diverse range of chocolate makers and chocolatiers span Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Dorset, East and West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, and Kent. The national chocolate chains have outlets across the Home counties and there are many more independent makers and shops spanning the region.
I've separated the listings for London and Greater London to make it easier to read. You can find my list of London chocolatiers here.
The Best Chocolate Shops in South East England
This list is sorted alphabetically. To find your nearest chocolate shops and brands, click here.
Art Chocolat
Magham Down, East Sussex, England
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Aurosó Chocolates
Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England
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Cadbury°
Dockside Outlet Shopping Centre, Chatham, Kent, England
Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
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Chococo
Horsham, West Sussex, England
Swanage, Dorset, England
Winchester, Hampshire, England
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Swiss Chocolates From Betty's°
Fritz Bützer, who changed his name to Frederick Belmont when he settled in Harrogate, learned to become a confectioner and chocolatier while travelling through Switzerland and France. In 1919, he opened Betty's Tea Room in the Yorkshire town which has since become an institution. The company still makes and sells a wide range of chocolates using the finest Swiss Grand Cru.
Coco Chemistry
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
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Cocoa Loco
West Grinstead, West Sussex, England
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Cocoba Chocolate
Dartford, Kent, England
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Conscious Chocolate
East Grinstead, West Sussex, England
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Fifth Dimension Chocolates
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England
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Godiva
Bluewater Shopping Centre, Dartford, Kent, England
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
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Gorvett & Stone
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England
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Hotel Chocolat
Basingstoke, Hampshire, England
Bluewater Shopping Centre, Dartford, Kent, England
Canterbury, Kent, England
Chichester, West Sussex, England
Crawley, West Sussex, England
Eastbourne, East Sussex, England
Epsom, Surrey, England
Guildford, Surrey, England
Maidstone, Kent, England
Newbury, Berkshire, England
Reading Station, Berkshire, England
Southampton, Hampshire, England
The Oracle Shopping Centre, Reading, Berkshire, England
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
Windsor, Berkshire, England
Woking, Surrey, England
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Hotel Chocolat & Café
Bracknell, Berkshire, England
Brighton, East Sussex, England
Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
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Learn Chocolate Skills From Celebrity Chef Eric Lanlard°
Join celebrity chef Eric Lanlard at his Cake Boy boutique and learn how to make two of his favourite mini chocolate dishes. There's also a champagne afternoon tea to enjoy at the end.
House of Dorchester
Poundbury, Dorset, England
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Bean-to-Bar
J. Cocoa
Hassocks, West Sussex, England
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Leonidas
Brighton, East Sussex, England
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Lindt°
Ashford Designer Outlet, Kent, England
Bluewater Shopping Centre, Dartford, Kent, England
Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
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Montezuma's
Brighton, East Sussex, England
Chichester, West Sussex, England
Guildford, Surrey, England
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
Southampton, Hampshire, England
Winchester, Hampshire, England
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Monty Bojangles
Reigate, Surrey, England
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Ohso Chocolate
Lymington, Hampshire, England
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Rainbow Organic Chocolates
Brighton, East Sussex, England
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Chocolate Hampers at Cadbury Gifts Direct°
Looking for a chocolate gift for a chocoholic friend, a colleague, or someone in the family? Cadbury's range of Dairy Milk chocolates are perfect for dipping into in front of the telly. Cadbury Gifts Direct stock a variety of Cadbury gift hampers to suit all budgets, so if you need a chocolate hamper delivered pronto, take a look at Cadbury Gifts Direct.
Rumsey's Handmade Chocolates
Thame, Oxfordshire, England
Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England
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Sloane's Hot Chocolate
Byfleet, Surrey, England
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Bean-to-Bar
Solkiki Chocolatemaker
Sherbourne, Dorset, England
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Stas Chocolatier
Erith, Kent, England
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Sylvia & Terry
Dimchurch, Kent, England
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The Raw Chocolate Co
Small Dole, West Sussex, England
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Wicked & Wonderful
Woldingham, Surrey, England
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Luxurious Chocolate Boxes by Harrods°
The famous Knightsbridge store is open online, and boasts a selection of luxurious chocolate gifts for everyone. Why not treat somebody you love with a thoughtful box of chocolate truffles, a cannister of enrobed nuts, or a selection of chocolate treats from other luxurious chocolate brands?
I've excluded supermarkets and franchise stores from this list. I urge you to support your local chocolate makers as many of them are crafting superb quality chocolate treats and gifts. I've listed bean to bar chocolate makers seperately. If you are a real chocolate fan, try a chocolate bar from your local craft chocolate maker and you'll be blown away by how different it tastes compared to mass-produced chocolate. I've also listed national chocolate chains seperately, and have defined a chain as a business that has at least two stores.
Disclaimer: Distances in this calculator are approximate and are listed as the crow flies (you know, the fastest way to get to chocolate). Online shops are normally open to place orders 24/7, subject to availability. For physical shops, check store opening hours before travelling to avoid disappointment.