Easter's coming, and if you're in Hertford looking to skip the supermarket aisle crowds, we've tracked down some genuinely good chocolate eggs and Easter treats from independent makers across the UK. The best part: they'll reach you in time for the holidays, with that handmade quality you won't find in mass-produced boxes.
Our search turned up everything from lollies to filled chocolates and hot chocolate kits – all the kind of thing you'd actually want to give (or keep for yourself). We've stuck to makers who take their chocolate seriously, which means flavours that go beyond basic and craftsmanship that shows.
A lolly paired with mini eggs that manages to be both fun and genuinely well-made. The combination works better than you'd expect, and it arrives in a gift-worthy presentation that says you've put thought into it.
Six chocolates shaped like little eggs, filled with salted caramel – a straightforward idea done properly. The salt-sweet balance is the sort of thing that separates a nice chocolate from a forgettable one.
A letterbox-friendly set combining a chocolate slab with hot chocolate powder. Smart if you want Easter to stretch into the week after, or if you're sending something to friends in Hertford who'd appreciate a proper treat rather than another basket of sugar.
A mixed selection of Easter-themed chocolate treats – the sort of thing that feels generous without being overwhelming. Enough variety that there's something for most people, whether they favour dark or milk chocolate.
The ultimate run if you want proper chocolatier lollies rather than mass-produced sweets. These are the ones where the chocolate quality actually matters, and it shows in the taste.
White and milk chocolate layers in lolly form – elegant without being fussy. A good choice if you're after something that feels a touch more sophisticated than a standard Easter egg, and still arrives in plenty of time for Hertford deliveries.
