Maïa Chocolates

Maïa Chocolates Handmade chocolates crafted with wholesome ingredients in Brentwood, Essex. One exquisite batch at a time.
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Thank you so much for your support over the festive period. Wishing you a gentle, peaceful, and sweet 2026.As we step in...
06/01/2026

Thank you so much for your support over the festive period. Wishing you a gentle, peaceful, and sweet 2026.

As we step into Dry(and cold🥶)January, I’ll be taking a short (kind of!) break to travel around Asia with my little one before he starts school in September. I’ll also be spending Chinese New Year with my family, while gathering inspiration for new and exciting creations ahead. I’ll be sharing updates and vlogs along the way, so stay tuned.
We have a limited amount of stock available with 30% off all items. Www.maiachocolates.co.uk

In Chinese astrology, this is the Red Horse, Red Sheep year, symbolising fiery energy and significant changes in the world. Stay safe and healthy everyone, and see you soon. Xx

31/12/2025

So many chocolates made. So many lessons learned.
Thank you for every order, every encounter, and for being here at the very beginning.
Happy New Year!

Due to the windy conditions and for safety reasons, I won’t be attending Brentwood High Street Market today as I don’t h...
24/12/2025

Due to the windy conditions and for safety reasons, I won’t be attending Brentwood High Street Market today as I don’t have sufficient gazebo weights.

But I’ll definitely come back next year.

In the meantime, if you know someone is selling gazebo weight bags do let me know😂

Purchase still available at www.maiachocolates.co.uk

Merry Christmas everyone!

08/12/2025

It was lovely meeting you all at the Ingatestone Festive Fair yesterday! I was delighted to see a few returning customers who told me how much they enjoyed the nougat. Let me share a little about my version: I’ve always loved treats with a chewy texture. I tried different premium nougats before with good flavour, but I just wasn’t too keen on the slight sugar-crystal feeling on the teeth. So I developed my own recipe, leaning more towards a Taiwanese-style nougat, with 80% Ugandan Dark Chocolate, giving it a smooth, creamy, and satisfyingly chewy, balanced with the crunch of perfectly roasted nuts.

05/12/2025

Roasted Pecan Chocolate Spread
Wholesome ingredients only

Most commercial nut spreads:
• Usually only 10–15% nuts
• Bulked out with sugar, palm oil, and artificial flavourings

Our Roasted Pecan Chocolate Spread:
• 40% roasted pecans
• Real chocolate + natural orange zest

A spread where nuts come first, not sugar.

28/11/2025

Never expected peanut brittle to become the best-seller, but it’s sold out at every event. I originally created this recipe because I couldn’t find the kind of brittle I love in the UK — most versions are chunky, thick, and a bit tough on the teeth.

I have one important step to make the difference - pulling the brittle while it’s still hot, air is incorporated and achieve that light, crisp, delicate texture. It’s a small extra step with a big impact.

I knew it tasted right to me, but seeing customers’ faces when they tried a sample was the real proof.

Another fresh batch of peanut brittle is ready just in time for Barleyland’s Festive Fayre tomorrow. Can’t wait to see you there!

11/11/2025

Hello everyone — I’m Erica, the person behind Maïa Chocolates. I’ve been living in Brentwood for almost 10 years, and today marks a small but meaningful milestone: the first day of this page. I’m not sure how many people will see this, but I wanted to record the beginning of this journey.

I started making chocolate in 2023, during one of the most difficult times in my life — when I was struggling with postpartum anxiety and depression. What began as a way to heal slowly became a passion and a source of joy. Two years later, Maïa Chocolates was born — named after the baby girl I thought I was having (who turned out to be a boy!).

Through chocolate, I rediscovered joy — both in creating and in watching others smile when they taste my creations. As I continue to grow, I’m excited to bring new experiences to the community in the future — from chocolate-making classes for kids to immersive tasting experiences.

Thank you for being here at the very start. Here’s to sweet beginnings 🍫🥂

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