Handmade Artisan Chocolate Bonbons & Flavours
Discover Our Handmade Chocolate Bonbons
Every Adrian Oliver chocolate bonbon is handmade, hand finished and individually designed in Bolton using fine Belgian chocolate and carefully developed fillings.
Our collection brings together classic flavours, modern combinations and nostalgic favourites, with each bonbon created to balance its chocolate shell, filling, texture and flavour.
From smooth hazelnut praline and rich chocolate ganache to tangy fruit pâte de fruit, salted caramel, aromatic espresso and refreshing mint, there is something different to discover in every selection.
Because every bonbon is individually hand painted, each chocolate is unique and may vary slightly from the designs shown.
Fine Belgian Chocolate
Six Belgian Chocolates, Chosen for Their Flavour
I use six different chocolates from Callebaut’s finest sustainable Belgian chocolate range:
The chocolate shell is an important part of every bonbon.
I use six chocolates from Callebaut’s Belgian chocolate range, selecting each one to complement the flavour and filling inside.
The current collection includes:
Dark Chocolate — 70.5% Cocoa
Callebaut 70-30-38, with 70.5% cocoa solids. A deep, intense dark chocolate chosen for flavours that benefit from a more pronounced cocoa character.
Plain Dark Chocolate — 54.5% Cocoa
Callebaut 811, with 54.5% cocoa solids. A versatile dark chocolate with enough intensity to complement ganache, caramel, mint and coffee.
Milk Chocolate — 33.6% Cocoa
Callebaut 823, with 33.6% cocoa solids. Smooth and creamy, making it particularly well suited to pralines and softer, sweeter fillings.
White Chocolate — 28% Cocoa
Callebaut W2, with 28% cocoa solids. Its creamy sweetness provides a delicate shell for fruit and other lighter flavours.
Gold Caramel Chocolate — 30.4% Cocoa
Callebaut Gold, with 30.4% cocoa solids. Its distinctive caramel character makes it a natural partner for flavours such as honey and caramel.
Ruby Chocolate — 32.8% Cocoa
Callebaut Ruby, with 32.8% cocoa solids. Its distinctive colour and berry-like character work particularly well with fruit-based fillings.
The chocolate percentages and Callebaut product codes above reflect the current range listed on the site.
Please be aware that each bonbon is unique and hand painted, so actual chocolates may vary slightly in design from shown below.
Explore Our Chocolate Bonbon Flavours
Moroccan Almond
A dark chocolate Moroccan almond ganache enclosed in a fine dark chocolate shell. A rich, nutty combination where the depth of dark chocolate complements the character of almond and ganache.
Blood Orange
A bright combination of tangy blood orange pâte de fruit and orange ganache, enclosed in a milk chocolate shell. The contrast between the vibrant citrus fruit and creamy chocolate creates a balanced combination of acidity, sweetness and cocoa.
Raspberry and White Chocolate
A layer of raspberry pâte de fruit with raspberry ganache, finished with a white chocolate shell. The fresh character of raspberry is balanced by the creamy sweetness of white chocolate.
Hazelnut Praline
A smooth hazelnut praline combined with milk chocolate and enclosed in a milk chocolate shell, topped with a hazelnut. A classic chocolate and hazelnut combination created for those who enjoy rich, smooth and intensely nutty flavours.
Morello Cherry
A Morello cherry gel, dark chocolate ganache and pieces of Morello cherry with a hint of almond, all enrobed in milk chocolate. The tartness of cherry works with the richness of chocolate to create a layered fruit and cocoa flavour.
Blueberry and White Chocolate
Blueberry pâte de fruit with white chocolate ganache, enclosed in a white chocolate shell. A delicate combination of berry fruit and creamy white chocolate.
Caramel Diamond
A smooth, slightly salted soft caramel centre, enrobed in 54.5% dark chocolate and finished with gold chocolate ribbons. The gentle saltiness helps balance the sweetness of the caramel and the intensity of the dark chocolate.
Dark Mint
A 54.5% dark chocolate ganache flavoured with peppermint, enclosed in a fine dark chocolate shell. A classic dark chocolate and mint combination with a refreshing finish.
Honey Gold and Dark Chocolate
A runny Manuka honey gel with 54.5% dark chocolate ganache, enclosed in a Gold chocolate shell. The floral sweetness of honey meets the deeper character of dark chocolate, with the caramel notes of Gold chocolate completing the combination.
Espresso Coffee
Aromatic coffee and 54.5% dark chocolate ganache enclosed in a dark chocolate shell and finished with a crunchy coffee bean. A rich combination created for coffee and dark chocolate lovers.
Dark Chocolate Heart
A 70.5% dark chocolate with a hint of Madagascan vanilla, enclosed in a dark chocolate shell. A simple, intense chocolate bonbon where the high-cocoa dark chocolate remains the focus, with vanilla adding a subtle aromatic note.
Ruby Chocolate Strawberry Heart
Strawberry pâte de fruit with Ruby chocolate ganache, enrobed in Ruby chocolate. The berry character of strawberry complements the distinctive fruit notes of Ruby chocolate for a bright and contemporary chocolate experience.
Handmade Chocolate, Made with Balance in Mind
A great chocolate bonbon is about more than putting a filling inside a chocolate shell.
Each element needs to work together.
The chocolate needs to complement the filling. Sweetness needs to be balanced by acidity, bitterness, salt or roasted flavours where appropriate. Textures should provide contrast, while the final chocolate should melt smoothly on the palate.
That attention to flavour, texture and balance is central to how I develop my artisan chocolate bonbons.
My professional background in patisserie and fine-dining kitchens, combined with a fascination for the science of chocolate making, continues to influence the way I create and refine each recipe.
From Classic Chocolate to Modern Flavours
Some chocolate combinations are classics for a reason.
Hazelnut and chocolate. Mint and dark chocolate. Coffee and cocoa. Caramel and chocolate.
But familiar flavours can also be given a contemporary interpretation.
The Adrian Oliver Chocolates collection combines classic combinations with fruit pâte de fruit, different chocolate styles, contrasting textures and modern presentation.
The result is a collection of handmade artisan chocolate bonbons designed to be both familiar and distinctive.
Handmade in Bolton, Delivered Across the UK
Adrian Oliver Chocolates is a Bolton-based artisan chocolatier, creating handmade chocolate bonbons for customers throughout the United Kingdom.
Each selection is carefully prepared and packaged before being sent to customers across the UK.
Whether you’re looking for a box of artisan chocolates as a gift or want to discover a selection for yourself, our handmade bonbons can be ordered in boxes of 6, 12 or 24 chocolates.
Choose Your Chocolate Selection
6 Handmade Chocolate Bonbons
A smaller selection when you want to discover a few of our artisan flavours or give a thoughtful chocolate gift.
12 Handmade Chocolate Bonbons
A full selection from the collection, ideal for gifting, sharing or enjoying a wider range of flavours.
24 Handmade Chocolate Bonbons
A larger collection for celebrations, sharing or serious chocolate lovers.
Thoughtfully Made, Sustainably Packaged
The attention given to our chocolates extends to the packaging.
Adrian Oliver Chocolates uses 100% plastic-free packaging, with recycled and recyclable materials used throughout the presentation and delivery of the chocolates.
The Belgian chocolate used in the collection is also sourced through Callebaut’s sustainability programme, with traceability and cocoa-farming initiatives forming part of the company’s approach to responsible sourcing.
Allergens & Ingredients
All or some of the chocolates and fillings contain:
SOYA, MILK, NUTS, PEANUTS, SULPHATES, SULPHUR DIOXIDES AND EGGS.
All ingredients are gluten free; however, the chocolates are made in an environment that may contain gluten.
If you require a full ingredient list, please contact me before ordering. Ingredient information is also provided on the product packaging.
Please always check the packaging supplied with your chocolates for the most current ingredient and allergen information.
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