Nicola's Chocolate
Member Overview
Nicola’s Chocolate – Award‑Winning Bean‑to‑Bar Chocolate Handmade in Exeter
Nicola’s Chocolate is an Exeter‑based, award‑winning bean‑to‑bar chocolate maker crafting ethical, small‑batch chocolate from scratch. Founded by Nicola Knight — a former teacher turned chocolate educator and maker — the business is built on a passion for true chocolate craftsmanship, sustainability, and educating the community about the cacao journey.
Producing everything in micro‑batches from whole, ethically grown cacao beans, Nicola roasts, cracks, grinds, refines, and tempers each batch by hand. This slow, hands‑on approach allows the unique flavour profile of each cacao origin to shine—resulting in elegant, flavour‑forward bars that stand apart from industrial chocolate.
Products & Flavours
Nicola’s bean‑to‑bar collection includes both classic and adventurous flavour combinations, with high‑quality inclusions and fine‑flavour cacao from small farms around the world.
Popular bars include:
Popular bars include:
- Masala Chai Dark‑Milk Bar
- Rum Cocktail 71% Dark Bar
- El Salvador 70% Dark Bar
- Oregano & Sea Salt 70% [
Nicola also produces:
- Hand‑flaked hot chocolate (made only from her bean‑to‑bar chocolate, never powders)
- Seasonal creations & gifts
- Chocolate subscriptions
The brand previously operated as Exe Chocolate before a major rebrand in 2025 to “Nicola’s” — a move that reflects Nicola’s personal story, her role as a chocolate educator, and her mission to bring global cacao stories to local communities.
The Micro‑Factory, Shop & Chocolate Education Hub
Nicola operates a working micro‑factory, chocolate shop and educational space in Exeter, offering a behind‑the‑scenes look at how real craft chocolate is made from bean to bar.
Opening Hours:
- Monday–Friday: 9:30am – 3:00pm
- Extended hours for workshops, tastings & family events during school holidays
Visitors can enjoy:
- Mini factory tours, Chocolate workshops, Lollipop‑making sessions for families, Tastings & chocolate education events
Values & Ethos
Nicola’s Chocolate is built on three pillars:
Ethical & Sustainable-Nicola sources ethically grown cacao directly from responsible farms and co‑ops, ensuring transparency and traceability.
Ethical & Sustainable-Nicola sources ethically grown cacao directly from responsible farms and co‑ops, ensuring transparency and traceability.
Slow, Small‑Batch Craft- Every bar is crafted with meticulous attention—celebrating real chocolate flavour through slow, careful processing.
Education & Community- Nicola regularly teaches chocolate workshops, school sessions, and hands‑on tasting experiences aimed at helping people understand the global cacao journey and the craft behind real chocolate.
Education & Community- Nicola regularly teaches chocolate workshops, school sessions, and hands‑on tasting experiences aimed at helping people understand the global cacao journey and the craft behind real chocolate.
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