Easter in Lyme Regis calls for something better than the supermarket aisle. We've tracked down independent chocolate makers whose Easter eggs and treats actually taste like they were made with care—the kind of thing you'll want to give to friends along the seafront, or keep for yourself on a spring afternoon. All of these arrive by post, so whether you're sending across town or stocking up for your own celebrations, there's time to order.
What struck us was how many of these makers go beyond the obvious. Yes, there are chocolate eggs, but there are also lollies that aren't trying to be anything other than excellent chocolate on a stick, hot chocolate sets, and filled chocolates with flavours that make you pause mid-bite. The best ones use proper ingredients and don't shy away from things like salted caramel or white chocolate—no pretence, just good taste.
Chocolate lollies shaped like eggs, unpretentious and effective. These are the kind of thing that works just as well for a child's Easter hunt as they do tucked into a thank-you gift.
A slab of Easter egg chocolate paired with hot chocolate mix, posted in a letterbox-friendly package. The kind of gift that works when you want to send something warm and thoughtful without fuss.
A mixed collection of Easter treats that doesn't rely on size—these are about variety and flavour. You get to taste several things rather than one large egg, which suits the Lyme Regis appetite for quality over quantity.
Six individual chocolates, each one filled with salted caramel. There's something grown-up about the salt-and-sweet play here, and they're the sort of thing you'll reach for even after Easter has passed.
A lolly that blends white and milk chocolate—useful if you're buying for someone who has strong opinions about chocolate colour. One piece, properly made, is often enough.
A chocolate lolly bundled with mini eggs. This one works for someone who likes a bit of choice within a single gift—the lolly for now, the smaller pieces for grazing later.
