For guests who specifically want dark chocolate, choose a product labelled dark and check its stated cocoa percentage; a milk-chocolate assortment is not a substitute. A boxed selection suits a table where variety and presentation matter, while a larger truffle pack offers another sharing format. Check how many guests the pack needs to serve, what any cocoa percentage applies to and the exact pack’s ingredients and allergens.
If guests have asked for dark chocolate rather than a milk assortment, look for a clearly labelled dark product. A stated cocoa percentage helps you choose a level that matches their preferences; check that the product comes in a format suitable for sharing.
Compare pack weight and piece count with the number of guests before choosing between a presentation box and a larger sharing pack. Lindt Shop UK lists a 1 kg dark-truffle format, but its 70% cocoa statement applies to the dark chocolate shell.
Use the exact pack’s ingredient and allergen statements when deciding what to put out. Dark colouring or a cocoa percentage does not establish whether a chocolate contains milk or soya, or carries a precautionary nut statement.
Start with the guests’ preference for dark or milk chocolate, then match the pack format to the gathering and check the ingredients before serving.
Choose it when: Guests want a boxed dark selection, with cocoa percentage an important part of the choice.
Bear in mind: Check each box’s piece count and fillings rather than assuming every chocolate has the same cocoa percentage or ingredients.
Choose it when: A sharing pack matters more than a varied presentation box.
Bear in mind: Lindt Shop UK specifies 70% cocoa for the shell of its 1 kg LINDOR Dark truffles, not for the complete filled truffle.
Choose it when: Guests also want milk chocolate alongside a separate dark option.
Bear in mind: Cadbury UK describes Heroes and Roses as milk-chocolate assortments, so neither meets a dark-specific request on its own.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate type | Check whether the exact product is labelled dark or milk chocolate. If cocoa level matters, read the percentage and what it describes; specialist sellers list dark options at 70%, while Cadbury UK describes Heroes and Roses as milk assortments. | My guests asked for dark chocolate, so a familiar assortment will not do unless its contents meet that request. |
| Sharing format | Compare stated weight, piece count and whether the pack contains a selection or one truffle type. Hotel Chocolat lists a 29-piece Serious Dark Fix box; Lindt Shop UK lists a 1 kg dark-truffle pack. | How many people am I serving, and would a selection box or a larger pack fit the way I plan to put the chocolates out? |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the exact pack’s ingredients, highlighted allergens and any precautionary statement. Check fillings separately where relevant; Lindt’s dark-truffle listing includes a may-contain statement for hazelnuts and other nuts. | I need information I can show guests before they choose a chocolate, rather than assuming that dark means free from milk or nuts. |
Cadbury UK describes Heroes and Roses as milk-chocolate assortments. Either could leave a guest’s specific request for dark chocolate unmet.
Check the exact product description for dark chocolate and, if it matters to the group, a stated cocoa percentage.
Lindt Shop UK states that 70% cocoa applies to the dark shell of its LINDOR Dark truffles. A filled truffle is not necessarily 70% cocoa throughout.
Read the qualifier beside the percentage and the full ingredients when comparing filled chocolates with other dark formats.
Lindt’s dark-truffle product includes milk-derived ingredients and a may-contain statement for hazelnuts and other nuts. The Food Standards Agency explains that precautionary allergen labelling communicates potential unintended allergen presence.
Keep the exact wrapper or ingredient information available, and check it with guests who need allergen information before serving.
A presentation box and a larger truffle pack offer different ways to share chocolate. A 29-piece box gives a piece count to plan against, but the suitable quantity still depends on attendance and how many chocolates you intend to offer each person.
Estimate attendance, then compare the stated piece count or pack weight with your serving plan.
These brand references describe different dark and milk-chocolate formats; check the individual product rather than treating a brand name as a guarantee of its contents.
A dark-focused option when a boxed selection matters to the coffee-morning table.
A dark-truffle sharing format for hosts considering a larger pack.
A boxed dark-chocolate range for a table where a dedicated dark selection matters.
Relevant when comparing a dark chocolate product with familiar milk-chocolate sharing assortments.
A milk-chocolate and hazelnut alternative for guests who want that combination alongside a dark option.
This boxed dark-truffle pack is an option to consider for a coffee morning. Check its quantity and the exact pack information against your guests’ preferences before ordering.
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The 200g dark-truffle pack offers a boxed option for sharing at a coffee morning. Its title states 70% cocoa; check the exact pack to see what that percentage applies to and how many truffles it contains. The product information lists milk and soya and notes possible nut presence, so check the current allergen statement before serving.
Choose a stated percentage that matches your guests’ preferences rather than treating one number as a quality score. Cocoa Black describes its boxed dark range as 70% cocoa, while Hotel Chocolat lists products from 70% to 100% in its Dark Selectors collection; check the percentage on the particular box you intend to serve.
Not necessarily. Lindt Shop UK specifies 70% cocoa for the dark chocolate shell of its LINDOR Dark 70% truffles. Read what the percentage describes before comparing a filled truffle with another chocolate.
No. The Lindt dark truffles described in the research contain milk-derived ingredients. Check the ingredient and allergen statements on the exact pack rather than relying on its colour or cocoa percentage.
Keep the exact chocolate packaging or its current ingredient and allergen information available so guests can check it before choosing a piece. Read any precautionary wording too: the Food Standards Agency explains that statements such as “may contain” communicate a potential cross-contact risk.
Not for guests specifically asking for dark chocolate. Cadbury UK describes Heroes and Roses as milk-chocolate assortments. They can be a separate choice for guests who want milk chocolate, alongside a dark product selected for the original request.