While the basic raw ingredients are not British there are some fantastic chocolatiers manufacturing Easter eggs in the UK. Before you buy your chocolate treats this spring take a look at some of the best of British we have found. Here is our ultimate guide to British Easter eggs for 2014.
The Classic
High street chocolatier Thornton’s has been a mainstay of the British Easter for over 100 years. I remember getting these every year with my name hand piped on the front. they still offer this service in most stores.
£6.99
The Organic One
Made in West Sussex this egg is a fantastic blend of very dark organic chocolate. Montazuma supply the supermarkets too so you might be able to grab one on your usual shop.
£7.99
The Extravagant one
Bettys use Swiss chocolate but are all hand made in the UK. There output is to often be found at the top of polls for the best choccy.
£35.00
The best for Kids
Chococo are another well know name that is available in supermarkets. This Crackletastic Egg features popping candy and filled with chocolate beans.
£12.95
The’ it doesn’t need to be Easter’ Easter egg
Cadburys has tragically been sold off to the Americans and much of the production moved abroad but you can still get a British made Creme Egg.
60p-ish
The Something different Easter Egg
Despite the name Hotel Chocolat are very British and even grow and import their own cocoa to make their choccy treats. This Egg & chips is an innovative twist on the Easter egg theme.
£14.00
The shareable Easter egg
The Hope & Greenwood Keepsake egg (available from John Lewis) is a funky polka-dot tin filled with your favourite Spring animals
£7.00
The more money than sense Easter Egg
Exclusive to Fortnum & Mason this Jewellery Easter egg features not just the fine chocolate you would expect but also a only a gold plated necklace from London designer Alex Monroe.
£200
The Wow Factor Easter Egg
This Linden Lady egg is available in Waitrose and looks truly impressive with its marbled contrasting chocolate.
£15.00
Happy Easter and don’t eat too much British choccy!
Interesting spelling of “favorite” and “jewelry” – perhaps it’s not only Cadbury’s which has been sold off to the Americans and this website now has a guest writer?
The Americans have taken over our spell checker!