We set out to find Easter chocolate that would actually make the journey to Brighton worth celebrating – the kind that arrives fresh and tastes like someone genuinely cared about making it. Brighton's a city with taste, and generic supermarket eggs didn't cut it, so we tracked down independent makers offering real chocolate craft instead.
The good news: plenty of brilliant artisan producers can get their work to you well before Easter, whether you're after a showstopper egg to display on the mantelpiece, little treasures to hide around the garden, or something just for yourself. We've picked six that genuinely stood out to us.
A small collection that lets you mix and match rather than committing to one enormous egg – clever if you're shopping for different people or want variety in one delivery. These treats travel well to Brighton and give you choice without the waste.
If you prefer something you can actually hold and eat rather than a decorative egg, this lolly hits that middle ground. White and milk chocolate together means it's not too intense, and it's compact enough to arrive undamaged down the coast.
This one's clever: a thick chocolate slab shaped like an Easter egg, paired with hot chocolate powder for letterbox delivery. Perfect if your Brighton place is small and you need something that doesn't take up shelf space, but you still want the Easter ritual of it.
A lolly dressed up with a handful of mini eggs alongside it – gives you that satisfaction of having both a statement piece and little bites to enjoy. Arrives intact to Brighton without fuss.
Three lollies in one order means you're not putting all your eggs in one basket, so to speak. Decent for sharing with Brighton housemates or family visiting over the holiday, or stashing them in different corners of the house for discovery.
A box of six proper chocolates with salted caramel centres – no gimmick, just well-made pieces that taste expensive but come from makers who know their craft. Skip the egg altogether if you'd rather have something you can savour slowly with a coffee.
