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After the introduction of our Chocolate Fair to Oxted in December, we are now bringing our Chocolatiers back to Oxted in time for Easter, with a two-day event at Oxted School, Bluehouse Lane from Saturday 21st - Sunday 22nd March 2015.

Once again we are inviting you to indulge your passion at the Oxted Chocolate Fair - where chocolate lovers can unite and experience the world of premium chocolates.

Showcasing a selection of chocolates, handcrafted by skilled chocolatiers, we will be bringing you an intimate collection of chocolate-related stalls - selling handmade chocolates, truffles, fudge, brownies and more.

Enjoy browsing, sampling and buying some of the most amazing chocolates the UK has to offer.

All exhibitors will be invited to give a talk & tasting session throughout the weekend, to be held in a separate classroom. Arrive early to book your place and connect with the chocolatier of your choice. Places are limited to 25 per session at selected times throughout the weekend for you to join in with.

A weekend of chocolate in Oxted!

Chocolatiers and exhibitors already booked include: -

Saturday Exhibitors

• Russell Pullan and Albert Chau from 5D Chocolatescreating luxury handmade chocolates using high-quality single-origin cocoa, combined with classic and unusual flavours. Their multi-coloured eggs were a massive hit last year and this company continues to deliver new and exciting chocolate creations.
• With three Gold Great Taste Awards to date Urban Village Chocolates specialise in making delicious handcrafted chocolates – where bright beautiful designs and luxurious flavours are combined with a liberal dose of fun and creativity. Based in St Margarets, Twickenham, their award-winning artisan chocolates are made with only the finest ingredients and highest quality cocoa products - everything is handmade and hand-decorated.
• Chocolate & Single Malt Whisky are two of Matthieu de Gottal's favourite things... By pairing them he composes the most amazing flavours in truffles and will be joining us all the way from the Cotswold.
• Based outside Crouch End in North London, Macarons by Babette are famous for the design and flavour of their Macarons - ensuring the WOW factor for any occasion.
• Sharon Newton will be joining us from North Somerset with A Lot A Choc who are serious about ethical chocolate, as well as the high cacao content For A Lot A Choc, like many chocolatiers, the commercial world is not an option and they are dedicated to making the best chocolates ever.
• Taste of Success is a company with home baking at its heart, which is utilised to shape the marketing needs of other companies. It combines passion for baking with marketing and events expertise to offer your company the perfect edible marketing for your own brand. And now the Taste of Success is coming straight to the consumer too, with their fabulous marshmallow, fudge and baked goods.
• Appetitus is a young company specialising in the importing and distribution of gourmet chocolate, confectionery and wines. Born from a love of all 3 products they have converted their passion for fine chocolate and wines into a business which seeks to source innovative and exciting products from producers with a similar passion for what they do and what they create.
• The Other Brew hunt down the tastiest beer currently being produced in the UK and package it up for you to enjoy - and once a month they deliver a box of six expertly selected Craft Beers direct to your door. They will be brining a selection of beers to the Fair and talking 'beer and chocolate' in the classroom next month.
• Choco Passion UK is a new growing up British company that sell novelty handcrafted chocolate in the most dazzling shapes and styles. Dark, milk and white chocolate, their range of flavours are offered in a choice of Truffles, Bars, Nuts and Moulded Chocolates. They also import Italian Torrone and a creamy Italian style hot chocolate!
• Philip Morton is joining us with M-Wine By only releasing 1,000 numbered bottles M-Wines can guarantee a truly unique gift for a wine collector or simply a 'gift for the person who has everything'. Named 'M' after the Roman numeral for 1,000, M-Wines are created by winemakers as a work of art, their ideal wine to a recipe of their making. Truly unique to the individual 'artist'.
• Rowdy & Fancy's Chocolate is proud to be named one of six UK Chocolate Heroes in the Jamie Magazine nationwide round-up of the nation's very best artisan chocolate. "Lynne and Emily only use the best ingredients in their divine handmade treats. Exciting flavour combinations are the order of the day… a must try".
• Amber Rust, founder of Bonieri will be offering traditional Italian chocolates and other specialities from the Piedmont region to the UK, together with the stories that inevitably accompany them.
• Kushcuisine, created by husband and wife team Ian & Sadie Jennings, offers a range of condiment products that are created for everyone to enjoy, with infusions of flavours, smells & colours - including a cocoa spice rub!
• At Ubuntu Chocolate as well as making delicious chocolate they aim to help preserve the lifestyles of indigenous communities that work with cocoa; to help preserve tropical rainforest, the natural habitat of the cocoa tree. On their small farm in Sri Lanka they have planted some cocoa saplings which they hope one day to cultivate.
• If you are looking for the ultimate in chocolate wedding cakes then Relish Chocolate will hand-make one specially for you. With a varied selection of chocolates and cake you will be spoilt for choice on your special day.
• Cocolo Chocolate UK is a Fully Certified Organic Fairtrade Chocolate made from the finest quality Cocoa. By using Certified Fairtrade cocoa to ensure that farming co-operatives in El Ceibo, Bolivia and Conacado, Dominican Republic can afford to take all the care in the world in growing their beans, Cocolo encourage the use of Sustainable practices in their farming methods.
• Paul Watts will be on hand throughout the weekend with ICCTS's Espresso Espress offering freshly ground coffee, an assortment of teas, milkshakes, snacks and refreshments for all our visitors. With seating inside and out, you will be able to relax and enjoy your visit with a fresh brew or two.
• Superfoodio are easy to order boxes delivered straight to your door, and contain a surprise selection of the finest, energy boosting, superfood snacks and drinks, as well as a 'feature' meal ingredient. Prepared once a month, each time with a different variety of foods, they allow you to discover a new mix of superfoods every time you order.

Sunday Exhibitors

• Ali's Vintage Hospitality Service' will be showcasing their fabulous family afternoon tea service, complete with delicate display stands - and there may even be a few chocolate cupcakes and brownies to buy on the day!
• Russell Pullan and Albert Chau from 5D Chocolatescreating luxury handmade chocolates using high-quality single-origin cocoa, combined with classic and unusual flavours. Their multi-coloured eggs were a massive hit last year and this company continues to deliver new and exciting chocolate creations.
• Chocolate & Single Malt Whisky are two of Matthieu de Gottal's favourite things... By pairing them he composes the most amazing flavours in truffles.
• With three Gold Great Taste Awards to date Urban Village Chocolates specialise in making delicious handcrafted chocolates – where bright beautiful designs and luxurious flavours are combined with a liberal dose of fun and creativity. Based in St Margarets, Twickenham, their award-winning artisan chocolates are made with only the finest ingredients and highest quality cocoa products - everything is handmade and hand-decorated.
• Based outside Crouch End in North London, Macarons by Babette are famous for the design and flavour of their Macarons - ensuring the WOW factor for any occasion.
• Sharon Newton will be joining us from North Somerset with A Lot A Choc who are serious about ethical chocolate, as well as the high cacao content For A Lot A Choc, like many chocolatiers, the commercial world is not an option and they are dedicated to making the best chocolates ever.
• Taste of Success is a company with home baking at its heart, which is utilised to shape the marketing needs of other companies. It combines passion for baking with marketing and events expertise to offer your company the perfect edible marketing for your own brand. And now the Taste of Success is coming straight to the consumer too, with their fabulous marshmallow, fudge and baked goods.
• Appetitus is a young company specialising in the importing and distribution of gourmet chocolate, confectionery and wines. Born from a love of all 3 products they have converted their passion for fine chocolate and wines into a business which seeks to source innovative and exciting products from producers with a similar passion for what they do and what they create.
• The Other Brew hunt down the tastiest beer currently being produced in the UK and package it up for you to enjoy - and once a month they deliver a box of six expertly selected Craft Beers direct to your door. They will be brining a selection of beers to the Fair and talking 'beer and chocolate' in the classroom next month.
• Choco Passion UK is a new growing up British company that sell novelty handcrafted chocolate in the most dazzling shapes and styles. Dark, milk and white chocolate, their range of flavours are offered in a choice of Truffles, Bars, Nuts and Moulded Chocolates. They also import Italian Torrone and a creamy Italian style hot chocolate!
• Crêperie Guadeloupe offer a unique taste, combining flavours from the French and Caribbean cultures. Their aim as a Crêperie is to provide crêpes as a healthy alternative to traditional fast food. Freshly baked sweet or savoury crêpes are made from buckwheat flour and fresh, natural ingredients. Add a little chocolate and they are a great addition to our Chocolate Fair.
• Paul Watts will be on hand throughout the weekend with ICCTS's Espresso Espress offering freshly ground coffee, an assortment of teas, milkshakes, snacks and refreshments for all our visitors. With seating inside and out, you will be able to relax and enjoy your visit with a fresh brew or two.
• Helen Walls will be joining us from Valley Mallows and will be bringing savoury tarts and quiche, as well as some of her famous marshmallows and a selection of Quartermaster Sweets.
• Superfoodio are easy to order boxes delivered straight to your door, and contain a surprise selection of the finest, energy boosting, superfood snacks and drinks, as well as a 'feature' meal ingredient. Prepared once a month, each time with a different variety of foods, they allow you to discover a new mix of superfoods every time you order.

Admission Price

Entry is available on the day, on the door and priced at £2 per person per day (under 12's go free)
Ticket price includes:

• Entry into the Main Hall Chocolate Fair
• Free booking for classroom seminars (places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first booked basis)
• Raffle ticket to win a basket of chocolate - one for each day! (To be drawn one hour before the Fair closes on each day)

Additional raffle tickets can be bought on the day after entry for those wishing to buy more tickets and are equally priced at £2 each.

Entry into the classroom talks is free. Simply book your place and be present five minutes before the start of each talk you choose to attend.

We will again be donating a percentage of proceeds to the Wallace & Gromit's Children's Charity from this event.

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