Originally posted by IN Noosa Magazine, December 2024.
Gifting season is upon us, and who wouldn’t be thrilled with chocolate, particularly handcrafted creations made right here in the region?! Rebecca Jamieson Dwyer taste-tests her way around Noosa Chocolate Factory to discover what makes it the go-to destination for sweet gifts for every occasion.
Searching for crowd-pleasing gift ideas for the loved ones in your life? The answer is always chocolate – specifically, chocolate handcrafted at Noosa Chocolate Factory. This much-loved local business has a well-earned reputation for quality, flavour, locally-sourced ingredients, sustainability and making their products with a whole lot of love. The handcrafted, small-batch chocolates are worlds away from mass-produced, mainstream offerings, with a focus on premium ingredients and thoughtful sourcing that ensures every bite tells a story that goes far beyond the wrapper.
Where possible, ingredients are sourced from within Queensland, and the company loves supporting local suppliers, many of whom they’ve been buying from since the beginning – think fresh Queensland strawberries, pineapples, Sunshine Coast macadamias, Kingaroy peanuts and lots more local loveliness. When you step inside the solar-powered factory in Noosa, complete with the smell of warm chocolate bubbling in giant vats, you’ll see that every chocolatey treat is crafted by hand by skilled artisan chocolate makers who carefully pour, spread, cut, mould and decorate each piece to perfection (while somehow managing to not eat it all – surely that’s a Christmas miracle?!).
Speaking of the holiday season, Noosa Chocolate Factory rolls out a stunning array of festive-themed goodies that will delight sweet tooths big and small, such as colourful baubles, irresistibly adorable reindeer, giant love hearts, and plenty more cute and creative offerings that make the perfect thoughtful gift for kids, loved ones, friends, teachers, your other half, or basically anyone with tastebuds.
But it’s not just about Christmas – Noosa Chocolate Factory also goes all out for Valentine’s Day and Easter with super-sweet on-theme delights just made for surprising your main squeeze and your little loves. For Valentine’s Day, you can’t go wrong with any of their products, from decadent slabs and delicious balls to giant hearts in a range of flavours and love-themed gift boxes. Easter delivers the sweetest bunnies you’ll ever see in a range of sizes and colours (my daughter would squeal with delight over the cute pink one), plus handcrafted Easter eggs, all-time favourite Rocky Road eggs, yellow chocolate chickens and so much more!
Got a birthday to buy for? Create your own gift pack from Noosa Chocolate Factory’s signature goodies – choose from popular items like freeze-dried raspberries, black cherries, Sunshine Coast hazelnuts, Peanut Brittle and chocolate slabs in milk, dark and white – for a present that truly caters to your loved one’s unique palate. Or go big and ask Noosa Chocolate Factory to create a hamper for the gift that seriously keeps on giving.
Plus, don’t forget Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Educator’s Day, weddings, graduations, retirements, thank you gifts and ‘just because’ – whatever the occasion, Noosa Chocolate Factory is the perfect answer to your gifting dilemmas! I’m a huge advocate for treating yourself, so whether you’re celebrating a win at work, cheering yourself up after a hard time, or simply want something super-delicious to sample at the end of a long day, you’ll find your perfect flavour. But beware – once you’ve tried Noosa Chocolate Factory, all other chocolate brands will pale in comparison! When you buy from Noosa Chocolate Factory, not only will you experience the true taste of the Sunshine Coast, you’ll also be supporting a wonderful local business that supports other local businesses in turn – and it doesn’t get much sweeter than that!
The perfect treat
From rich, decadent chocolates to delightful gift hampers, we’ve got you covered.
Visit our shop today and find your new favourite indulgence!
