Choose individually allocated dark-chocolate bars when every delegate needs a gift or the packaging must carry event branding; Divine Chocolate’s customisable 70% bar has a 50-unit minimum and lead times that vary by order volume. For a shared box, match the assortment and quantity to the serving plan, then check the exact products’ ingredients and allergen information before putting them out.
An individually allocated bar makes it easier to plan delegate packs or registration-desk handouts than an open sharing box. Divine Chocolate lists a 50-unit minimum for its customisable 70% bar, so check the order quantity and lead time against your event plan.
A shared assortment can work for a managed group whose guests can see what is being served. Hotel Chocolat’s Serious Dark Fix selections include varied flavours; its 29-piece box includes rum and whole hazelnut, both worth checking before service.
Check each exact product rather than assuming dark chocolate is dairy-free, gluten-free or nut-free. Lindt’s 1 kg LINDOR Dark 70% truffles list milk, soya and barley malt extract and may contain nuts; M&S lists further suitability exclusions for its Dark Chocolate Selection.
Decide how the chocolate will be handed out or served, then check suitability, quantity and delivery against that plan.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredient and allergen information for each product and filling. Check precautionary warnings too; a vegan description does not establish that an item is suitable for someone with an allergy. | I need guests to know what they are being offered, particularly if chocolates have different centres. The Food Standards Agency’s MyHACCP guidance calls for control of allergen-containing ingredients and protection against cross-contamination where food is handled. |
| Serving format | Confirm whether the purchase is for one item per delegate, a hosted sharing box or a refreshment station. Check piece counts or the number of individually allocated items before calculating quantities. | For delegate packs, I want a clear item-per-person plan. For a shared table, I need to know who will serve the chocolates and how guests will access their ingredient information. |
| Order timing | Check artwork approval, the supplier’s lead time and delivery restrictions. Divine Chocolate lists a 50-unit minimum and volume-dependent lead times of 12–20 days for its customisable 70% bar. | If the chocolates carry event branding, I need the order ready before setup, with time to resolve an artwork or delivery problem. |
| Assortment and storage | Review the flavours and fillings of the exact box. Hotel Chocolat says to keep its 58-piece Serious Dark Fix box cool and dry, away from strong odours; its 29-piece selection includes rum and hazelnut. | A varied box suits my hosted table only if its flavours fit the guests and I can store it as directed before service. |
Dark-chocolate products can contain milk or other ingredients that matter to attendees, while a vegan-labelled collection still needs component-by-component allergen checks.
Check the current pack information for each exact product and arrange a separately checked alternative when attendee requirements call for one.
Different centres can make it difficult for guests to identify the ingredients in a particular chocolate. Hotel Chocolat’s 29-piece Serious Dark Fix, for example, includes rum and whole hazelnut.
Keep accurate product information accessible and use a managed serving arrangement when guests need help identifying individual pieces.
Custom artwork and supplier lead times add steps before chocolates are ready to serve. Divine Chocolate lists volume-dependent lead times for its customisable bar, while Lindt publishes delivery windows with conditions.
Finalise the quantity and artwork early, check the applicable delivery terms and schedule arrival before event setup.
A piece-counted assortment, a weight-labelled truffle pack and an individually allocated bar order require different quantity calculations.
Confirm attendee numbers and whether the chocolate is a gift, a hosted-table item or an optional refreshment. Use the actual piece count or item quantity to plan the order.
Divine Chocolate lists both a dark-chocolate gift box with 6- and 9-bar formats and a customisable 70% bar for event handouts.
Serious Dark Fix is a shared-box option for a hosted table, with 29- and 58-piece selections listed by Hotel Chocolat.
Lindt’s 1kg LINDOR Dark 70% truffle pack is a single truffle format to consider for a managed refreshment station.
The 292g Dark Chocolate Selection is a compact filled assortment to consider for a smaller table after checking the chosen store and pack.
Montezuma’s describes its Plant Power Gift Box as a vegan dark-chocolate collection containing several types of chocolate.
These boxed chocolates are options for a managed conference refreshment table. Check their current pack information and work out quantities for your serving plan before ordering.
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This assorted box could be served at a managed table where guests can identify the chocolates and their ingredients. The product description specifies nine centres and at least 40% cocoa solids; it lists milk, almonds, hazelnuts and eggs, with may-contain warnings for peanuts and other tree nuts. Check the current pack and the number of pieces needed for your guests.
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This 200g truffle box is another option for a managed refreshment table, subject to portion planning and ingredient checks. The product description lists milk, lactose, soya and barley ingredients and may-contain nut warnings. Check the current pack and confirm the number of truffles needed for the event.
No. Lindt’s LINDOR Dark 70% truffles list milk ingredients and may contain nuts. Montezuma’s describes its Plant Power box as vegan but directs buyers to its individual products for specific allergens. Check the exact current pack before serving either product.
Keep accurate ingredient and allergen information for the exact chocolates accessible to guests, and plan how pieces will be handled and identified. The Food Standards Agency’s MyHACCP guidance calls for careful control of allergen-containing ingredients and protection against cross-contamination where food is handled.
Allow for the supplier’s lead time, artwork approval and delivery before event setup. Divine Chocolate lists a 50-unit minimum and volume-dependent lead times of 12–20 days for its customisable 70% bar; confirm the timing for your order rather than planning delivery on the conference date.
Use one only if guests can reliably identify the chocolates and access accurate ingredient and allergen information. A mixed box can have materially different centres: Hotel Chocolat’s 29-piece Serious Dark Fix includes rum and whole hazelnut, while M&S states several allergy-related exclusions for its Dark Chocolate Selection.