Seriously Good Chocolate Company | Handmade New Zealand Chocolates

Pure New Zealand Indulgence, One Bite at a Time

Welcome to the Seriously Good Chocolate Company, a small, proudly New Zealand chocolate company based in Southland. Our team of chocolatiers creates handmade chocolates inspired by New Zealand, from our landscapes and coastlines to our native flora, fauna, culture and iconic Kiwi flavours.

We believe chocolate should be more than delicious. It should tell a story.

Using treasured family recipes, quality ingredients and a healthy dose of Kiwi creativity, we craft unique New Zealand chocolates and chocolate gifts that celebrate the country we love. Whenever possible, we source ingredients from New Zealand farmers, producers, wineries and breweries, bringing authentic local flavours to every bite.

From Kiwiana chocolates and NZ-inspired gifts to wine-infused chocolates, Christmas chocolates, Father's Day gifts and much more, there is something seriously good for every occasion.

A Seriously Good Story

The Seriously Good Chocolate Company was founded in 2000 by Jane Stanton, who began making handmade chocolate truffles using recipes passed down from her grandfather, Tik Heenan.

Tik was a true Kiwi pioneer. Based in Hokitika, he was the local mayor and fire chief while also owning the town's bookstore, where he sold his own handmade chocolates. His treasured recipes became part of the family and were eventually passed down to Jane.

It was these recipes that inspired the beginning of the Seriously Good Chocolate Company.

From a Home Kitchen to Handmade NZ Chocolate

Jane first began making chocolates from her home kitchen in Te Anau, creating truffles for family, friends and school students using her grandfather's traditional recipes.

The turning point came when Jane began infusing her handmade chocolate truffles with Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir. The combination of premium New Zealand wine and handmade chocolate was a hit, and the idea of creating chocolates that showcased the flavours of New Zealand was born.

As more people discovered Jane's chocolates, word spread. Customers wanted new flavours, new textures and new ways to enjoy the tastes of Aotearoa.

Jane eventually moved to Invercargill, Southland, and the Seriously Good Chocolate Company grew from a home kitchen passion into a thriving New Zealand chocolate business.

Handmade Chocolates Inspired by New Zealand

Today, our chocolates are handcrafted in our Invercargill factory by trained chocolatiers and artisans who love creating something a little different.

Our range celebrates the many flavours and stories that make New Zealand unique. We draw inspiration from our Southland roots, New Zealand landscapes, birdlife, native flora and fauna, Kiwiana, vineyards, breweries, coastlines and Kiwi traditions.

 

Our collections include:

Kiwiana Chocolates inspired by much-loved New Zealand treats and traditions

New Zealand Chocolate Gifts made for visitors, friends, family and loved ones

Wine-Infused Chocolates created with New Zealand wines

Beer Chocolates developed with breweries around the country

Christmas Chocolates and festive gift collections

Occasions Collections say thank you or happy birthday with chocolate

Floral Chocolates inspired by New Zealand's beautiful gardens and flowers

Seasonal collections, special collaborations and plenty of seriously good surprises

Celebrating New Zealand Wine and Beer

Our love of local produce began with wine-infused chocolate and our collaboration with Gibbston Valley Winery.

What started with grape skins and Pinot Noir has grown into an ever-expanding collection of chocolates inspired by New Zealand's wine regions and breweries.

Today, we work with wineries and breweries around New Zealand to create unique chocolate recipes that showcase their individual flavours. From rich reds and crisp whites to craft beers and other local favourites, we love finding unexpected ways to bring New Zealand produce into chocolate.

Proudly Made in Southland, New Zealand

We are proud to be a Southland-based New Zealand chocolate company.

Our chocolates are made by hand in Invercargill using quality ingredients and plenty of imagination. We believe being a small business gives us the freedom to experiment, create unusual flavour combinations and keep doing things differently.

From our original family recipes to our newest creations, every chocolate carries a little piece of New Zealand with it.

Whether you're looking for handmade NZ chocolates, a unique New Zealand gift, Kiwiana chocolate, wine-infused chocolates or something deliciously different, we invite you to discover the Seriously Good range.

Seriously Good Chocolate Company.

Pure New Zealand indulgence, one bite at a time.