Auckland’s most innovative chocolatier creating handcrafted bonbons, chocolate bars and sweet treats since 1999.
House of Chocolate is a contemporary chocolate maker based in Auckland, delivering modern and unique chocolates New Zealand-wide. From humble beginnings as a family business in 1999, they’ve grown to become New Zealand’s most innovative and creative chocolate company.
Key Facts
- Founded: 1999 (25+ years in business)
- Founder: Dianne Sussex
- Location: Beach Haven, North Shore, Auckland
- Specialty: Hand-decorated bonbons, Easter eggs, chocolate bars
- Free Shipping: On orders over $100
The Story
Starting from humble beginnings, House of Chocolate has always been a family business. Founder and Director Dianne Sussex’s values have remained the same from the beginning: use supreme quality ingredients to create unique chocolate experiences for people to enjoy.
What began as a passion project has grown into a brand with a large international following for their hand-decorated bonbons, Easter eggs, and Christmas baubles.
Handcrafted Excellence
Small Batch Production
Their small team of chocolatiers spend most days making chocolates by hand, from start to finish. Everything is made in their chocolate kitchen based on the North Shore of Auckland City.
Premium Ingredients
House of Chocolate primarily uses 51% couverture dark chocolate – high quality chocolate with a high cocoa mass that’s full of antioxidants and smooth and delicious without being bitter.
Dietary Options
For pure chocolate lovers with dietary requirements, they specialise in dark couverture chocolate which is dairy-free and gluten-free – perfect for those who need to avoid allergens without sacrificing taste.
Signature Products
Hand-Decorated Bonbons
The showpiece of House of Chocolate – each bonbon is individually decorated by hand, making them almost too beautiful to eat. These have earned the brand their international reputation.
Crookie – Cookie Dough Croissant Bar
One of their trending products is the ‘Crookie’ Cookie Dough Croissant Milk Chocolate Bar – combining buttery croissant layers with cookie dough in a unique fusion that exemplifies their innovative approach.
Seasonal Specialties
House of Chocolate is famous for their stunning Easter eggs and Christmas baubles – seasonal treats that have become collector’s items for chocolate lovers.
The Cakery
Beyond chocolates, House of Chocolate also operates a cakery that makes beautiful cakes and sweet treats for Auckland cake lovers.
Visit the Chocolate Kitchen
Address: 13-19 Sunnyhaven Avenue, Beach Haven 0626, Auckland
Opening Hours
- Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Friday: 8:30am – 9:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am – 9:00pm
- Sunday: Closed
Shipping & Delivery
House of Chocolate offers free shipping on all chocolate orders over $100, making it easy to treat yourself or send gifts anywhere in New Zealand.
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