We've been hunting down the best Easter chocolate for folk across Durham, and what became clear pretty quickly is that the standard supermarket egg just won't cut it once you've tasted what independent makers are doing. Whether you're after something to soften the blow of the Northeast spring weather, or a gift that'll actually impress, there are proper craftspeople making Easter chocolate that's worlds apart from the mass-produced stuff.
The beauty of ordering from Durham is that you've got a strong network of artisan producers within reach, and a good number of them ship letterbox-friendly, meaning no need to be in for a delivery van. We've tracked down the ones that combine genuine chocolate skill with Easter flavours that feel fresh and thoughtful—no artificial frills, just good cocoa and clever ideas.
A slab of proper chocolate that doubles as hot chocolate—clever enough for someone who appreciates economy of design. Comes in a letterbox parcel, so it'll get to a Durham address without fuss. The kind of thing that works whether you're giving it to someone local or posting it on.
Chocolate lollies paired with small eggs strike a nice balance between playful and grown-up. We liked that this wasn't trying too hard—just good chocolate work and a nod to Easter tradition without the sugar overload.
The white and milk combination here matters: white chocolate can be thin and waxy, but when someone's using decent cocoa butter and real vanilla, it's something else entirely. This lolly has that quality to it.
Six individual chocolates built around salted caramel—a filling that demands quality chocolate to frame it properly. The salt cuts through richness in the way it should, and there's no heaviness to it. Comes as a neat box, easy to post or hand over to someone in Durham city centre.
A mixed Easter parcel that steps beyond the obvious—various chocolate treats that show what happens when someone's thought about flavour combinations rather than just filling a box. Good for people who'd rather explore a few proper things than one massive egg.
If you want to go bigger on the chocolate lolly route, this one's the statement piece. Multiple lollies means you're not eating one thing for a week, and it still ships letterbox-friendly to most parts of Durham without drama.
