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SWEET LIKE XOCOLAT
Xocolat by Louis Beckett has been making a quiet buzz with its beautifully crafted bonbons, bars and ‘barks’ since launching during lockdown. Founder Louis cut his teeth at Michelin- starred restaurants including Latymer and Alimentum, and credits the latter with igniting his passion for chocolate. “It 100% started at Alimentum,” he explains. “The early days were very messy – chocolate everywhere to the point that the kitchen needed a deep clean before evening service could take place!” Having just arrived back in the UK after a year in Australia when the pandemic hit, Louis decided the time was right to take the plunge and get serious about making chocolate. “With the hospitality industry in turmoil, I needed to keep busy and make a living, so I started Xocolat by Louis Beckett”, he explains. “It was something I’d wanted to do for years, but always had an excuse not to. With the pandemic, there were no excuses and it just seemed like the perfect time to give it a real go.” Louis wanted his chocolates to taste amazing and look completely different to anything customers had seen before. And he’s succeeded, from the Pollock-esque designs to the unique flavour combinations, such as passion fruit and olive oil. It makes for a chocolate experience you’ll want to savour like a fine wine. All chocolates are made to order and sent out via Royal Mail. From £8 for a box of six and £6 for bars. xocolatbylouisbeckett.co.uk
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