LuxBite Competitors

Koko Black is a company built out of passion. In 2001 Koko Black set off to discover the essence of chocolate which we felt was not being fully expressed in Australia. We had the idea that chocolate could inspire, connect and ignite the senses and dreamed of creating something unique and special. We travelled to Germany to learn the art of making chocolate from the bean and then on to Belgium where we met a passionate and talented chocolatier, who later helped kick start the development of Koko Black’s chocolate signature. In 2003 Koko Black’s flagship store opened in Melbourne’s iconic Royal Arcade and today you’ll find Koko Black stores across Australia in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra. Our aim has not changed since our formative days; the dream to create something special. The idea that chocolate could inspire, to ignite connections with chocolate’s deep sensory pleasure and personality. We blend ideas and ingredients with mastery to create unexpected signature chocolate experiences. Whether indulging in one of our signature pralines or truffles, or escaping from the outside world and surrendering to a moment of bliss with a Belgian Hot Chocolate, we aim to surprise and delight our customers. With over 100 chocolates and counting - the Koko Black range is complex indulgent and always adventurous. Born from a balance of principles and values that we hold close, each individual chocolate is meticulously crafted here in Melbourne, from the finest natural ingredients. We want to shape the way people see chocolate - it's our responsibility and we want to do it properly. Our passion for chocolate and the connection it inspires is the very heart of our brand and it leads us as we endeavor to surprise, excite and delight our customers.

For over 20 years, Max Brenner has shared our chocolate and dessert creations with Australian consumers, and we are renowned for our own recipe. With 16 stores and counting, we have built a footprint across the Australian market. Our vision is to continue this rapid growth plan, while bringing the unique Max Brenner taste and experience to our guests every single time they visit a store, to explore the world of comfort and connection that is Max Brenner chocolate! For more information, please visit us at: Website: www.maxbrenner.com.au Facebook: facebook.com/mbaustralia

Looking around Chocolatier Australia's Melbourne-based state-of-the-art manufacturing facility or when you enjoy sampling new products in either of their retail stores, it's hard to imagine where and how it all started. When opening a small chocolate store out of a disused suburban post office in 1985, the two elder Grisold brothers, David & John, had a great vision: To manufacture premium chocolates using the world's finest ingredients backed by outstanding customer service. At that time they spied a niche in the Australian market for producing European styled pralines and hand-moulded chocolates using the finest Belgian couveture. They were starting a world-class chocolate business. Since that time the brothers have remained true to that vision and Chocolatier Australia has become famous for delivering it. Family and friends were co-opted to help supply the growing number of 5-Star hotels, restaurants and caterers who were keen for the product. The business grew and developing products for key national retailers - Myer, David Jones - and dedicated chocolate shops, gourmet delis and specialty food outlets. Over the years the production capacity has increased significantly. Initially John lead production of up to 1000 fine, hand-made chocolates per day. Moving forward twenty-five years, and with younger brother Mark overseeing production, Chocolatier Australia now produces more than 500,000 beautiful European chocolates every week. We are a proudly Australian owned and operated family business.