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Autumn Is Wrapping Itself Around Us

As the evenings grow steadily darker, the sunsets more colourful, and sunrises bring motivation and wonder to our mornings, Autumn is wrapping itself around us. Some now call it “cosy season”, but we just know it as one of the most popular times of the year which you (our wonderful customers) look forward to. Before[…]

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Choose the Right Coffee for a Cosy Cup

In our busy, modern lives, we often rush through many of the little things which should be bringing us those small moments of pleasure and satisfaction. A little moment that brings a warm smile, a feeling of recognition and familiarity; or perhaps something completely new that creates a novel and surprisingly unexpected and enjoyable experience.[…]

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Recruiting For Christmas

Despite the fact that we are due yet another heatwave, apparently. we are recruiting for Christmas! We are looking for two friendly and enthusiastic people to join our team at Chocolate Fayre, Barnard Castle for the build-up to the busy Christmas season. Hours: 24 hours per week, part time roles (3 x 8 hr days[…]

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Would you like to work with us?

Would you like to work with us? Chocolate Fayre Customer Service Roles – What Is The Job? We are looking for two friendly and enthusiastic people to join the customer service team at Chocolate Fayre, Barnard Castle. Hours: Part time, permanent role (3 x 8 hr days a week, currently 09:30-17:30, including most weekends, midweeks[…]

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Weekend Team Members Needed

Weekend Team Members Needed Chocolate Fayre Weekend Customer Service Roles – What Is The Job? We are looking for a two friendly and enthusiastic young people to join the customer service team at Chocolate Fayre, Barnard Castle. Hours: Part time (1 x 8 hr days at weekends, currently 09:30-17:300, additional hours may be available during[…]

Fathers Day 2026

Fathers Day – Treat Dad to Something Sweet

Fathers Day – Treat Dad to Something Sweet Fathers Day falls on Sunday 21st June this year, and it’s probably the least remembered annual occasion! Certainly it pales into comparison with Mothers Day! Of course, it hasn’t been around for as long as Mothers Day, and we all know that our Mum’s have always been[…]

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Whats This Chocolate

“Whats this chocolate?” will be a very common question for a lot of our customers! With over 60 chocolates available to choose from, and with limited edition new and seasonal flavours added, to be tried and tested most weeks, it’s impossible to have a comprehensive menu showing every single chocolate we’ve had on display recently[…]

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The Most Common Questions

“What’s this chocolate?” must be one of the most common questions people think about when diving into a Chocolate Fayre chocolate box selection. With the ability to carefully select exactly which of the roughly 60 permanent chocolates you’d like to to choose from our chocolate cabinet in store, or from the Choose Your Own page[…]

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Fuel for Thought

With current global events leading to sky-high fuel costs, we’ve had some fuel for thought. Working closely with some of our local garages and filling stations, we’ve been refining a new fuel which can be used to power regular petrol or diesel engines, with a little adjustment to the fuel delivery system. “What is this[…]

Share The Love Chocolate Selection 2026

Has it stopped raining yet?!

Well, we’re several weeks into 2026, and as far as I can tell, it feels like not a single day has gone by since New Year when it hasn’t rained here in Barnard Castle! There are pop-up glamping ponds in fields which have had excited ducks in temporary residence for a couple of weeks now,[…]