Segment: Margaret River Chocolate Company
Episode: S3E4
Presenter: Caroline Taylor
Air Date: 1st December 2019
A WA icon, Margaret River Chocolate company is home to some incredible chocolate creations.
- There are 3 locations in WA, with the Swan Valley shop being located just 20 minutes from the Perth CBD.
- Since opening in 1999, the Margaret River Chocolate Co. has been creating mouth-watering, hand-made premium chocolate products, with a range including bars, pastilles, handmade truffles and even chocolate based body products.
- Chocolatier and co-owner Martin Black dreamed of owning a candy shop with his childhood friend Patrick. When they were able to purchase land in Margaret River 30 years later, they knew what to do.
- The company has won a lot of awards – in the months leading up to award season, the chocolatiers get to work on creative chocolate blends, such as green curry chocolate.
- The Chocolate Café is one of the Swan Valley’s most popular destinations, offering breakfasts, lunches and chocolate inspired treats 7 days a week.
- There is a large grasses area right by the café, giving kids the chance to run around in a safe, fenced environment.
- There are viewing windows to watch the chocolate making process, and best of all, entry and tastings are free.