Baravellis

Baravellis Pioneering artisan Chocolatiers. Inspired by a passion for quality and a determination to make North Wales a key food destination.

We are the first people to make chocolate from Cocoa Bean to Bar in Wales and we were only the third to do so in the UK. We're immensely proud of this and have a real passion for our products. At Baravelli's we are fascinated with every single step of the chocolate making process and are extremely excited to be pioneering this industry in Wales and the rest of the Britain. Our cocoa beans are impo

rted from Costa Rica and Ecuador at present. We're keen to offset the carbon used to import the beans and are currently working with Wrap Cymru and Bangor University to source sustainable packaging for our products from the British Isles. We attend as many local food events as possible and are always encouraged by the customers reactions. We have found that most are surprised and delighted to know that such a product is made locally and have secured many loyal customers in this way. We are extremely passionate about our entire product range. In addition to our own chocolate we also make jams, marmalades and chutneys and use fresh and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. We have won a total of 15 food awards in recent years across the entire product range.

It’s another Mandarin Duck kind of day! Our birds plumage eggs are flying out. Get them while you can! ...
11/04/2025

It’s another Mandarin Duck kind of day! Our birds plumage eggs are flying out. Get them while you can!


Our Puffin Eggs are very popular this year so we’re making more all the time. Inspired by the beautiful plumage of one o...
09/04/2025

Our Puffin Eggs are very popular this year so we’re making more all the time. Inspired by the beautiful plumage of one of the world’s favourite birds, these eggs are made from 72% Single Origin dark chocolate from Peru. Ethical, elegant and edible!

Our Easter Collection is here!12 beautiful Easter flavours featuring our Hot Cross Bun, Spiced Almond Nest, Bunny Tail, ...
03/04/2025

Our Easter Collection is here!

12 beautiful Easter flavours featuring our Hot Cross Bun, Spiced Almond Nest, Bunny Tail, Egg Custard, and of course the star of the show our Limoncello Chick.
Available in the shop and to order online in boxes of 12, 18, 24, or 48!

Our Easter 2025 blog is now live on our website! Read about how our Master Chocolatier Emma designed her very special ch...
02/04/2025

Our Easter 2025 blog is now live on our website! Read about how our Master Chocolatier Emma designed her very special chocolate collection. This really is The Art of the Egg! Follow the link below.

https://www.baravellis.com/easter2025/

No 6 Koi. Perseverance, determination.The last in our series of 6 beautiful hand painted limited edition 500g Easter egg...
24/03/2025

No 6 Koi. Perseverance, determination.

The last in our series of 6 beautiful hand painted limited edition 500g Easter eggs is Koi. In Japanese culture, the Koi is revered as a symbol of perseverance, determination, and courage in the face of adversity. Its ability to swim upstream against strong currents is seen as a metaphor for overcoming obstacles and achieving success despite the odds.
The colour gold symbolises wealth, power, and divine connection. The meticulous craftsmanship involved in working with gold also reflects the Japanese values of precision, patience, and respect for materials. Combined with blue for purity, dignity and calmness, this hand painted egg is cast in ethical 45%Colombian milk and white chocolate.

We missed our own birthday… but for the best reason!Yesterday was Baravelli’s 14th birthday — and we were so busy doing ...
23/03/2025

We missed our own birthday… but for the best reason!
Yesterday was Baravelli’s 14th birthday — and we were so busy doing what we love (serving you lovely lot!) that we didn’t get a chance to post about it.

A huge thank you to everyone who’s supported us over the last 14 years — from popping in for a treat, to cheering us on, to sharing our chocolate with friends near and far. You’ve helped us grow from a tiny dream into something truly special.

Sorry we didn’t mark the moment yesterday — but we couldn’t have wished for a better way to spend it than doing what we do best. Here’s to many more years of chocolate, creativity, and community.

We look forward to serving you for many more birthdays to come!

Emma and Mark

No 5 Ume, Plum Blossom. Hope, renewal, resilience.The 5th in our range of 6 beautiful hand painted limited edition 500g ...
22/03/2025

No 5 Ume, Plum Blossom. Hope, renewal, resilience.

The 5th in our range of 6 beautiful hand painted limited edition 500g Easter eggs is Ume. These plum blossoms are often associated with resilience and perseverance because they bloom in the cold of winter. Their tiny five petalled blossoms are a symbol of hope and renewal, emerging from the darkness of winter to signal the arrival of spring. They are a reminder that even in the harshest of conditions, life can still flourish. The colour pink symbolises femininity, spring, youth and good luck and is perhaps one of the most beloved colours of Japan. Cast in ethical 45% Colombian milk and white chocolate.

What a fabulous day! We’re over the moon to have been commissioned again by the incredible . This time for the iconic lu...
19/03/2025

What a fabulous day! We’re over the moon to have been commissioned again by the incredible . This time for the iconic luxury jeweller . By Royal warrant since 1897 this year they celebrate 250 years of exquisite craftsmanship and in celebration Fabergé have asked us to hand paint these eggs for a launch event tomorrow. We had such a lovely welcome and we even got to see some beautiful Fabergé up close!

The Art of the Egg 2025This Easter, we are proud to showcase a spectacular centrepiece in our window – a handcrafted, ha...
14/03/2025

The Art of the Egg 2025

This Easter, we are proud to showcase a spectacular centrepiece in our window – a handcrafted, hand-painted giant Easter egg weighing an impressive 12 kilos and standing over 60 centimetres tall. Made from the finest Fino de Aroma 45% milk and white chocolate, this egg is decorated with two elegant koi carp, meticulously painted using coloured cocoa butter.

The koi carp design ties into our exclusive range of six hand-painted Easter eggs and pays homage to the special connection between Conwy Castle and Himeji Castle in Japan. Both are recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and are officially twinned, celebrating their shared historical and cultural significance.

Koi carp are rich in symbolism, representing strength, courage, patience and success through perseverance. In Japanese culture, they are admired for their ability to swim against the current, embodying determination and resilience. Their presence on our Easter egg reflects the themes of renewal and hope, making them a fitting symbol for the season.

The egg’s colour palette, predominantly blue and yellow, represents our continued support for Ukraine. These colours reflect a message of hope and solidarity, bringing a deeper meaning to this year’s Easter celebration.

The Flower Girls are back!Meet Violet.She’s a modest girl totally unaware of her beauty. Faithful to the last, once she ...
13/03/2025

The Flower Girls are back!

Meet Violet.
She’s a modest girl totally unaware of her beauty. Faithful to the last, once she becomes your friend she will always be true. Her everlasting love and innocence and thoughtfulness make her a truly memorable chicken. What else would a chocolatier call her chickens but Rose and Violet?

2.25 kilos of delicious Fino de Aroma Colombian milk and white chocolate, hand painted by our master chocolatier.

Violet

The Flower Girls are back!Meet Rose. She’s a delicate soul and a total perfectionist. Rose always has the neatest nest. ...
13/03/2025

The Flower Girls are back!

Meet Rose.
She’s a delicate soul and a total perfectionist. Rose always has the neatest nest. Always gentle and loving by nature, she can sometimes be secretive and mystical. Rose is one the most beloved and popular chickens in the hen house and takes great care of her delicate plumage, her fragrance instantly recognised.

2.25 kilos of delicious Fino de Aroma Colombian milk and white chocolate and of course totally hand painted.

No 4 Tsukuba no Usagi Moon Rabbit. Good fortune, kindness and benevolence.The fourth in our range of 6 beautiful limited...
10/03/2025

No 4 Tsukuba no Usagi Moon Rabbit. Good fortune, kindness and benevolence.

The fourth in our range of 6 beautiful limited edition 500g hand painted Easter eggs is the Moon Rabbit. Cuteness overload this mythical creature in the shadows on the moon is believed to make rice cakes or mochi and is an example of selflessness and charity. Green is used to symbolise nature, fertility, youth and good luck. Cast in ethical 45% Colombian milk and white chocolate.

Delighted to be featured as one of the best 6 UK chocolate shops in the beautiful magazine! Thank you so much! Helping ...
08/03/2025

Delighted to be featured as one of the best 6 UK chocolate shops in the beautiful magazine! Thank you so much! Helping us share our passion for the art of chocolate.

No 3 Sakura Cherry Blossom. Renewal, hope and the fleeting nature of life.The third in our range of 6 beautiful limited ...
05/03/2025

No 3 Sakura Cherry Blossom. Renewal, hope and the fleeting nature of life.

The third in our range of 6 beautiful limited edition 500g hand painted Easter eggs depicts the ephemeral Sakura or Cherry Blossom. Closely linked to the beauty and mortality of the revered Samurai and appreciating the inevitability of death without fearing it. It represents rebirth, renewal and the start of spring. Cast in ethical 45% Colombian milk and white chocolate.

Available on the website and in the Conwy shop.

A little taster of our forthcoming Easter products! Our sweet Baby Bird Easter Egg has been hand carved in house before...
24/02/2025

A little taster of our forthcoming Easter products!

Our sweet Baby Bird Easter Egg has been hand carved in house before creating our very own bespoke mould. This gilded chick sleeps inside a Fino de Aroma Colombian milk chocolate egg sealed with gilded Baravelli B stamps. Is it too sweet to eat?

No 2 Red-Crowned Crane. Good luck, Peace, Longevity.The second in our range of 6 stunning limited edition 500g hand pain...
17/02/2025

No 2 Red-Crowned Crane. Good luck, Peace, Longevity.

The second in our range of 6 stunning limited edition 500g hand painted Easter eggs celebrates the Red-crowned crane. Appreciated for its beauty and its spiritual significance these birds often choose just one mate for life with a graceful dance. The colour gold symbolises wealth, prosperity and good luck. Cast in ethical 45% Colombian milk and white chocolate.

Available soon on the website and in the Conwy shop

No 1 Bamboo. Strength, Prosperity, Purity. Our favourite season is coming! This stunning limited edition 500g hand paint...
16/02/2025

No 1 Bamboo. Strength, Prosperity, Purity.

Our favourite season is coming! This stunning limited edition 500g hand painted egg is the first of a series of 6 designs inspired by Conwy’s twinning with Himeji in Japan. We recently attended two inspiring Shodo courses to give us a taste of the spirit of Japanese brushwork and I have used the essence of the experience in these designs. The colour blue symbolises calmness and purity and is combined with a suggestion of kintsugi, the art of mending broken ceramics with gold. Cast in ethical 45% Colombian milk and white chocolate

Available soon on the website and in the Conwy shop

Hope you’ve all had a wonderful evening and enjoyed your chocolate! As always thank you so much for the incredible suppo...
14/02/2025

Hope you’ve all had a wonderful evening and enjoyed your chocolate! As always thank you so much for the incredible support you show our little chocolate shop. Love Chocolate!

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13 Bangor Road
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Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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The video we did for Liberty of London! Mark was making me laugh 🤭

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Rose and lemon #turkishdelight absolutely delicious! #conwy #northwales #extremechocolatemakers #wonderfulworldofchocolate #rose #lemon #letitsnow

There are flowers everywhere in the henhouse this year! But who has left such a mess? Our fourth sus-peck is Dahlia. She is very proud of her plumage keeping her feathers fluffed up at all times. This of course can create quite a mess. Dahlia however is quite bright and usually cleans up after herself so as not to annoy the other Flower Girls. Could it be Dahlia who left the mess behind? #chickensofinstagram #chocolateart#chocolate #handpainted #extremechocolatemakers #wonderfulworldofchocolate #masterchocolatier #whichcamefirst #chickenortheegg #conwy #northwales #primesuspect #easter2022 #dahlia #flower #flower-girls

There are flowers everywhere in the henhouse this year! But who has left such a mess? Our second sus-peck is Rose. Rose is a traditionalist and a romantic at heart. Being so beautiful she has many admirers who bring her flowers but they are not always to her taste… Could it be Rose who left the mess behind? #chickensofinstagram #chocolateart#chocolate #handpainted #extremechocolatemakers #wonderfulworldofchocolate #masterchocolatier #whichcamefirst #chickenortheegg #conwy #northwales #primesuspect #easter2022 #rose #flower #flowergirls

There are flowers everywhere in the henhouse this year! But who has left such a mess? Our prime sus-peck is Daisy who always wakes up fresh and bright, and sets off out into the fields. No one ever sees her leave. Daisy is one of life’s innocents but looks can be deceiving. Could it be her who left the mess behind? #chickensofinstagram #chocolateart#chocolate #handpainted #extremechocolatemakers #wonderfulworldofchocolate #masterchocolatier #whichcamefirst #chickenortheegg #conwy #northwales #primesuspect #easter2022 #daisy #flower #flowergirls #chickensofinstagram #chocolateart#chocolate #handpainted #extremechocolatemakers #wonderfulworldofchocolate #masterchocolatier #whichcamefirst #chickenortheegg #conwy #northwales #primesuspect #easter2022 #daisy #flower #flowergirls

10 kilo hand painted Easter egg. Please help us raise £1000 for the @britishredcross Use this address or follow the link in our bio: www.justgiving.com/UkraineEasterEggAppeal

Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas

Happy Christmas! Thank you all for making this our busiest season ever. We've worked flat out right up until close on Christmas eve making chocolate and sending out all around the world. Miles and miles of chocolate! Thank you so much for your amazing support and enthusiasm particularly in such challenging times. We hope our chocolate has brought a little bit of happiness. Merry Christmas and a very happy new year from Emma and Mark x Happy Christmas!

A hand carved chocolate whippet puppy commission. I do love making chocolate animals and seeing their characters come to life. Always difficult to part with them! 2.2 kilos of finest #venezuela #chocolate #handsculpted for a #birthday surprise. #Conwy #northwales #ExtremeChocolateMakers #notjustforeaster #masterchocolatier #wonderfulworldofchocolate #whippet #whippetsofinstagram #puppy #puppiesofinstagram

It's Friday the 13th and Baravelli's are feeling Very lucky! At last my beautiful new brass plaque is up along with our really cute 13 street number! We so love being here - this building has been so lucky for us. Thank you Mark for the vision and thankyou John Metcalf, Ryan Glyn Jones and Conwy Signs for bringing it to life. You're all amazing. We couldn't do any of this without the welcome of the amazing people of Conwy and all of our wonderful customers for their continued support. Thank you all x

So excited today! These were the first two bars we enrobed on our new machine. We have a lot more tweaks to make but with absolutely no instruction manual a great start! Tech head Mark was in his element - I have so much I want to experiment with I might just go back to work now!

Baravelli's Christmas Eve Hot Chocolate
Baravelli's Christmas Eve Hot Chocolate

Keep warm this Christmas Eve with one of Baravelli's #hotchocolatebombs or #chocstix for the ultimate hot chocolate experience! Only a few left. The perfect last minute gift. Don't forget we close at 2pm today .

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We are the first people to make chocolate from Cocoa Bean to Bar in Wales and we were only the third to do so in the UK. We're immensely proud of this and have a real passion for our products. At Baravelli's we are fascinated with every single step of the chocolate making process and are extremely excited to be pioneering this industry in Wales and the rest of the Britain. Our cocoa beans are imported from Costa Rica and Ecuador at present. We're keen to offset the carbon used to import the beans and are currently working with Wrap Cymru and Bangor University to source sustainable packaging for our products from the British Isles. We attend as many local food events as possible and are always encouraged by the customers reactions. We have found that most are surprised and delighted to know that such a product is made locally and have secured many loyal customers in this way. We are extremely passionate about our entire product range. In addition to our own chocolate we also make jams, marmalades and chutneys and use fresh and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. We have won a total of 30 food awards in recent years across the entire product range.