Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us, and it’s the ideal time to start considering what romantic treats to surprise your loved one with. You can’t go wrong with choccies – whether it’s a modest gesture or an extravagant showstopper, there’s something for every budget. Overwhelmed with choices? Don’t fret! We’ve cherry-picked our top chocolate picks that’ll have your Valentine swooning, from tried-and-true classics to quirky bites from indie makers. READ MORE: Lindt chocolates reduced to 26p each in Amazon sale ready for Valentine’s Day READ MORE: Shoppers hail £64 air fryer as ‘just as good’ as Ninja and it’ll save you £116 Love Coca”With love” Luxury Chocolate Hamper, £44.95
The Love Cocoa Valentine’s Day chocolate hamper is full of sweet treats
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Dreamy indulgence awaits with the Love Cocoa “With love” Luxury Chocolate Hamper for £44.95; it’s like a treasure trove of all things chocolatey by the eco-friendly confectioner – expect to find goodies like the Heart Salted Caramel Chocolate Bar, Prosecco Chocolate Bar, Billionaire Milk Chocolate Bar, alongside Pink Gin Truffles White Chocolate Truffles, Petite Signature Selection Box, and even a Feathers and Spiced Apple Candle for an atmospheric touch, reports the Mirror. Hotel Chocolat With Love Sleekster, £29.95
The Hotel Chocolat Valentine’s Say Sleekster Box makes an impact
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Or perhaps the Hotel Chocolat With Love Sleekster at £29.95 is more their style – complete with 27 delights in heart-shaped forms including truffles, liqueurs, and caramels decked in white, milk, and dark chocolate varieties. Presented in a lovely pink Valentine’s box, it has a flavour for everyone’s taste. Valentine I Love You Dairy Milk Chocolate Bar (850g), £13
Give a giant personalised Cadbury’s bar for Valentine’s Day
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For those who believe bigger is better, the Valentine I Love You Dairy Milk Chocolate Bar (850g) for £13 could be your go-to choice – a sweet declaration of love in generously-sized chocolate form. The massive chocolate bar comes in a special “I Love You” sleeve, making it an ideal Valentine’s Day present. Lindt Lindor Amour Heart Chocolate Box, £15.95
The Lindt heart-shaped Valentine’s Day box is always popular
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Lindt chocolate is always a hit, and Amazon currently has this heart-shaped box of classic truffles for less than £16. With 160g of the signature chocolates inside, it’s a lovely addition to any Valentine’s celebration. Charbonnel et Walker Connoisseur Truffle Selection Heart Box, £45
This vintage-inspired box is a decadent treat
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This vintage-inspired heart-shaped box is a beautiful traditional treat, filled with a variety of flavoured truffles. Highlights in this gift box include pink marc de champagne truffles, milk sea salt caramel, dark chocolate with gold leaf and billionaires shortbread truffles, making it a luxurious treat for anyone this Valentine’s. Chococo Milk Chocolate Lobster, £15
The chocolate lobster comes in a variety of flavours
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If the famous Friends “He’s her lobster” phrase resonates with you and your partner, this milk chocolate lobster from Chococo could be the perfect romantic gift. You can also choose from milk, blonde caramel, oat milk and dark chocolate versions, ensuring there’s one to suit everyone. Fortnum and Mason Heart Chocolate Selection Box, £70
If you want to really push the boat out this Fortnum and Mason Heart Chocolate Selection Box is great
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Nothing screams opulence like a present from Fortnum and Mason, especially when it’s a massive 550g heart-shaped box brimming with scrumptious and indulgent chocolates. You can pick from milk, dark and white chocolates, boasting flavours such as dark cherry truffle infused with rich cherry liqueur and milk hazelnut cluster featuring whole Turkish hazelnuts that have been roasted, caramelised and then double coated in silky milk chocolate.
