rows of decorated artisan chocolate truffles

Artisan Chocolates

the idea

Lending a striking visual and a sense of decadence, artisan chocolates and truffles definitely suggest a special occasion

decorated artisan chocolates
colorful decorated artisan chocolate truffles

the how

  • Choose box size (typically 6, 12, or 24 and up)
  • Choose from flavors including chai ginger, lemon meringue, caramel coconut, creme brulee, cinnamon roll, double espresso, key lime pie, and more
  • Some sellers offer custom designs / flavors
  • Typically made to order
  • If refrigerating, allow to come to room temperature before serving
colorful decorated artisan chocolate truffles
square colorful decorated artisan chocolate truffles

the why

This Idea

  • Wow-factor; creates a visual spectacle and contributes to the party’s theming and decor
  • Creative; styling and decoration can make everyday treats like chocolates and candy more appealing
  • Professional; gives your dessert table a stylish and professionally-catered look
  • Aesthetically appealing; decorated treats entice and create a feast for the eyes
  • Special occasions should feel special; visual wow-factors elevate regular party food
  • Elegant; lends your dessert table an elegant and sophisticated touch
  • Talking point; gives guests something to discuss and share, which creates buzz and atmosphere
  • Photo-worthy; a great photo-op for guests to share and tag on social media
  • Memorable; guests remember creative, unusual, or visual wow-factors
  • Unusual; a less common dessert table treat to impress guests
blue, green, and yellow decorated artisan chocolate truffles
flavors of decorated artisan chocolate truffles

the why

variety of dessert table treats

  • Feeding v Entertaining; special event party food should have two objectives:
  • Feeding; 70% should be crowd-pleasing, familiar, and palatable โ€˜safeโ€™ options intended to leave guests feeling well-fed
  • Entertaining; 30% should be to treat your guests, surprise them, indulge them, impress them, share experiences with them, and even help them discover new things
  • Unusual; 10% of that 30% should be quirky, unfamiliar, adventurous, fun treats that get people talking
  • Visual; 10% of that 30% should be visually arresting treats that contribute to presentation and add wow factor
  • Favorite things; 10% of that 30% should be treats that reflect your own personality and taste
colorful decorated artisan chocolate truffles
chocolate maker at work

ADVICE FROM A PRO

Matt’s tip

Matt James professional event planner

“For expensive gourmet treats like artisan chocolates, that lots of party guests will likely want to tryIโ€™d recommend serving them in a way that helps controls portion size.

If you just put these out on a plate, guest are more likely to grab more than one, so there might not be enough to go around.

One way to do this is to serve on individual tasting spoons or mini novelty treat containers and trays.

By serving each truffle on an individual tray / spoon, it signals that these are special gourmet bite-size treats to be savored.

Remember, these chocolates are all about adding a visual wow-factor to your dessert table, so you donโ€™t need to order one for every guest.

Depending on the number of guests, I’d argue that even one pack of 12 truffles arranged on individual spoons / trays is sufficient to create a wow-factor.”

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colorful heart shaped decorated artisan chocolate truffles
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where to buy

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