Where To Buy Luxury Chocolates and Sweets For Gifting

With the Lunar New Year holidays and Valentine’s Day on our backs, our second-stomachs are bursting with sweets and delicious treats. If you’ve had a bountiful harvest of confectionaries this year, don’t forget to give thanks to your loved ones who might have very well used the following list to spoil you.

And if you haven’t quite gotten your fill, why not surprise your loved ones (and yourself) with a luxurious haul full of goodies. Read The Beat Asia’s top picks for the best luxury gift boxes and hampers full of chocolates, pastries, cookies, and more.

Luxury Chocolates to Gift Your Loved Ones

Lucullus

Ever since the first LUCULLUS opened in the Peninsula Hotel almost 40 years ago, the shop has never stopped pushing the envelope with unconventional chocolates and sweet goodies. With the Lucullus’s ‘L’ shaped logo proudly emblazoned on all their offerings, their specially curated gift boxes with assorted puff pastries and chocolates are sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. The longtime chocolatier is also constantly pushing out new collections and collaborations with other local brands – so keep an eye out for something that tickles your fancy.

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Venchi

Perhaps heralded as one of the most recognizable chocolate houses in Hong Kong, Venchi’s vibrant in-store appearance only reflects the playful flavours of their confectionaries. Their gift boxes and hampers are ones to revel at, stuffed with Venchi’s signature Chocoviar, Gold Caramel Cremino Bar, and more.Check out their range of gift boxes made for any and all kinds of special occasions, whether that be to express gratitude, or to celebrate an important anniversary.

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Charbonnel et Waalker

Heritage chocolatier Charbonnel et Walker does not mess around with their history, staying true to the hand-made traditional recipes of Madame Charbonnel. Their decadently rich dark chocolates are a delight to receive, with the likes of Princess Diana favouring the historic brand. Simple is best for Charbonnel et Walker, offering a more homely selection of beautifully made sweets that create a sense of luxurious levity when your lucky recipient tears open the tin.

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Fortnum & Mason

Sometimes giving something sweet to a person with a sweet tooth can be stressful, with an endless option of pastries and munchies. But this chocolate shop hailing all the way from the United Kingdom offers a wide array of confectionaries, ranging from melt-in-your-mouth truffles to bite-sized Napolitans, novelty chocolates, and thoughtfully curated selection boxes you can choose from. Fortnum & Mason’s chocolates promise a luxurious and indulgent sweet sensation, making them ideal for gifting or self-indulgence.

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Paul Lafayet

Renowned for their crème brûlée, Paul Lafayet also boasts an impressive chocolate selection that catches the eye. Deliver the taste of French sweetness to someone today by giving them sweets from Paul Lafavet. With a reputation for serving freshly baked pastries in town, this pastry shop brings the essence of French pastry-making to Hong Kong, setting itself apart from other pastry shops with its impeccably crafted sweets. Among their offerings, the shop's dark chocolate pearls stand out as a thoughtful gift.

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Chocolatier Grand Hyatt

Make your stay sweeter by indulging your special someone at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong's Chocolatier. In addition to its globally renowned hospitality service, the hotel’s Chocolatier exemplifies the hotel's international standard in crafting handcrafted chocolates and pastries. From chocolate-flavored cakes and bread to cookies, their creations not only taste divine but also boast visually stunning aesthetics, making them an ideal gift for any occasion.

Location: Grand Hyatt Hong Kong Chocolatier, Mezzanine Floor, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong