Chococo Chocolate Club

What's in the box: The site does not list the exact contents of club boxes, but expect a selection of Chococo's handmade chocolates, drawn from a range that includes fresh filled chocolates, caramels and bars.

Chococo is an independent artisan chocolate maker founded in Dorset in 2002. Its chocolate club sits alongside a wide shop of boxed chocolates, bars, hot chocolate and gifts. The appeal is clear: fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, direct trade single origin chocolate that is palm oil-free, and a long record of fine food awards, 142 by the brand's own count. The flavours have a playful, local feel, with Dorset sea salt caramels and novelty shapes such as chocolate dinosaurs and mackerel. Packaging is a real strength. Chococo says all of it is plastic-free and either compostable or recyclable, and its selection boxes have had no plastic inserts since launch. The range also includes vegan and dairy-free options, including an oat milk chocolate line, which helps if you are buying for someone with dietary needs. The weak spot for subscription shoppers is detail. The main pages list subscriptions as a category but do not say how often boxes arrive, how much comes in each one, or how pausing and cancelling work. Check those terms before you sign up. Fresh chocolates are also meant to be eaten soon after they arrive. If you want a regular treat from a principled small producer, it is an appealing choice.