The intertwining of chocolate and love is an ancient pairing that allegedly dates back to the Mayans. It is said they incorporated a ritual into weddings, whereby the bride and groom would sip hot chocolate together as part of the ceremony. Nowadays, the association of chocolate and sweet treats with Valentine’s Day doesn’t require a gold band, but is a thoughtful and delicious way to show you care.
From showstopping cakes to limited-edition luxury Champagne deliveries, here are the best treats to choose from, for your sweet one.
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A&C Homestore
A&C Homestore
A sweet-smelling, sweet-tasting pack for your sweetheart, A&C Homestore’s The Full Sh’Bang Valentines Pack contains their hand-poured Sumer Love candle, a layered vanilla and blackberry cake with buttercream and white chocolate ganache, and a box of House of Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Lips.
Make sure you place your order today (Wednesday the 9th of February) to have your pack arrive in time for V’ Day.
Miann
Miann
Auckland’s favourite craft chocolate makers have quite the selection to sweeten up Valentine’s Day, as to be expected. From heart cakes to pillowy brownies and more, find the range here.
La Petite Forchette
La Petite Forchette
In honour of Saint Valentin, the acclaimed bakery has two characteristically beautiful treats on offer — an impressive six-to-eight-serving chocolate mousse cake, and a petite Champagne rose mousse heart. Order here.
Savor Goods
Savor Goods
Valentine’s Day is set to be very delicious, courtesy of Savor with its selection of at-home delicacies that will have you both feeling the love. In the sweets department, we can’t look past Amano’s special Red Velvet cake. For those after something savoury, there’s a delectable range from lobster and Champagne to Ostro’s famous Beef Wellington. Order here.
Moët & Chandon
Moët & Chandon
Just in time for the most romantic day of the year, Moët & Chandon has launched With Love, a white-gloved Champagne concierge service that is reminiscent of the bell boys of the great Parisian hotels. The limited-edition experience (available in Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne) aims to turn the pleasure of gift-giving into a treasured moment of celebration, with thoughtful gifts featuring Moët & Chandon’s Rosé Impérial Cuvée to mark the love occasion. Order here.
Park Hyatt Auckland
Park Hyatt Auckland
This 18cm tart from the genius bakers at Park Hyatt’s The Pantry is described as “a love story in the strawberry fields under the Kiwi summer sun”. Filled with a strawberry and vanilla confit and white chocolate namelaka, and covered by a matcha green tea moss, caramelised white chocolate and burnt butter crumble, this delectable creation is topped with fresh and in-house made strawberries and greenery. Order here.
Scapegrace
Scapegrace
Dark chocolate and artisan gin? Count us in. Scapegrace has collaborated with the Wellington Chocolate Factory for a package of the perfectly balanced duo that is sure to capture the senses. Order here.
We also have to give special mention to the very funny Sweet Nothing package — designed for sending to your ex, it contains a personalisable note and a 50ml serving of gin as a consolation. Ice cold.
Amy's Secret Kitchen
Amy's Secret Kitchen
The maestros at Amy’s Secret Kitchen know their way around a magical Valentine’s Day spread — find cupcakes, a treat box and more. Order here.
Bluebells Cakery
Little Bird
Little Bird
For the conscious sweet treat consumer (or gifter), raw heaven Little Bird has just the ticket. Choose from the likes of the Love Box, which contains a smorgasbord of raw cakes and chocolates, the Love Heart bonbons, and the Tiramisu cake. Little Bird is also offering to take care of the main course for dinner with its delectable dinner box. View the whole selection and order here.