OCHO OCHO -craft bean-to-bar chocolate maker, works with South Pacific growers to create ethical chocolate OCHO is a craft bean-to-bar chocolate maker.

You can find us at 10 Roberts St, Dunedin, NZ. Our shop is full of OCHO goodies, craft chocolate bars. brownie kits - our sample jars and much more - open Monday to Friday, 10am- 3pm, and Saturday/Sunday 10am-2pm. We believe that chocolate is something you can and should feel good about. Craft chocolate is a delicious, sustainable treat that is good for the growers, makers, and eaters alike. Duned

in has a rich history of chocolate making stretching back over 150 years. OCHO founder Liz Rowe, started making chocolate back in 2013, growing a successful boutique business. Fast forward five years and OCHO was sold to more than 3000 New Zealanders, following one of the fastest crowd funding campaigns the country has ever seen. We opened our expanded factory at new premises in 2019 and we’re proud to have our roots firmly planted in Dunedin. After all, it is the home of chocolate making in New Zealand. All our cacao is sourced from farmers in the Pacific Islands and we make regular origin visits to our growers ensuring they’re paid a fair price. Closer to home, we are an accredited member of Living Wage Aotearoa and work hard at a local level to assist charities and community organisations to make the planet a better place β€” growing a business that is good for our environment, our people and our customers by being open and transparent about how we make our chocolate every step of the way.

Chocolate is more than just what you taste - it's the story behind every bar. 🍫At OCHO, we're proud to do things differe...
30/07/2026

Chocolate is more than just what you taste - it's the story behind every bar. 🍫

At OCHO, we're proud to do things differently. From sourcing ethical cacao and crafting every bar from bean to bar in our Dunedin factory, to making chocolate by hand and being proudly community-owned, every step reflects what we stand for.
Swipe through to discover what makes OCHO... OCHO. ❀️

🌱 Ethically sourced cacao
🍫 Bean-to-bar craftsmanship
πŸ™Œ Handmade in Dunedin
❀️ Proudly community-owned

Because better chocolate starts with better choices.

Shop online at https://ocho.co.nz or visit us at 10 Roberts Street, Dunedin Central

23/07/2026

Not all chocolate is created equal… πŸ‘€

Get ready to discover what’s inside. 🍫✨

Coming soon to OCHO.

A shelf full of stories, flavours, and chocolate made with care. 🍫✨ From rich single origins to classic favourites, ever...
21/07/2026

A shelf full of stories, flavours, and chocolate made with care. 🍫✨

From rich single origins to classic favourites, every OCHO bar begins with ethically sourced cacao and is crafted right here in Dunedin. Which one are you reaching for first?

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Need a chocolate fix after work? 🍫✨Just a reminder that we're open late every Friday in July until 6pm! Pop in after sch...
15/07/2026

Need a chocolate fix after work? 🍫✨

Just a reminder that we're open late every Friday in July until 6pm! Pop in after school, work, or your afternoon adventures and enjoy a warm drink, chocolate tastings, and all your OCHO favourites.

We can't wait to see you this Friday! ❀️

πŸ₯³ The beans have been counted... and the answer is in!A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our Guess the Number...
09/07/2026

πŸ₯³ The beans have been counted... and the answer is in!

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our Guess the Number of Cacao Beans competition during our Midwinter event. We loved seeing all of your guesses!

🌱 The correct number was: 1,096 beans!

Congratulations to our winner, who guessed the closest and has won a 200g Winter Warmer Drinking Chocolate and Cinnamon Scroll bar gift pack! πŸŽ‰ We'll be in touch shortly to arrange your prize.
Thanks again to everyone who joined in the fun. Keep an eye on our page for more competitions, giveaways, and all things bean-to-bar chocolate. 🍫❀️

πŸŒ™ You asked, we listened!After such a fantastic response to our late-night opening last Friday, we're keeping the doors ...
08/07/2026

πŸŒ™ You asked, we listened!

After such a fantastic response to our late-night opening last Friday, we're keeping the doors open a little longer.

✨ Throughout July, OCHO will be open until 6:00pm every Friday.
Whether you're stopping by after work, picking up a gift, warming up with a hot chocolate, or treating yourself to your favourite bean-to-bar chocolate, we'd love to see you.

Take your time browsing, watch the chocolate being made through our factory windows, and enjoy a relaxed Friday evening with us.

πŸ“ Open until 6:00pm every Friday in July
🍫 Bean-to-bar chocolate, made right here in Dunedin
See you Friday!

Chocolate doesn't begin as a chocolate bar - it begins as a cacao bean.This World Chocolate Day, we're celebrating every...
06/07/2026

Chocolate doesn't begin as a chocolate bar - it begins as a cacao bean.

This World Chocolate Day, we're celebrating every step of the journey. From carefully sourcing ethical cacao to roasting, refining, tempering and wrapping each bar in our Dunedin factory, every stage is done with care to create chocolate we're proud to share.

Thanks for supporting bean-to-bar chocolate and helping us make better chocolate, one bar at a time. ❀️🍫

Visit us in store for a free chocolate tasting.

✨ NEW LIMITED RELEASE: Cinnamon Scroll 🍫🀎Your favourite bakery treat has arrived… in chocolate form.Meet our Cinnamon Sc...
03/07/2026

✨ NEW LIMITED RELEASE: Cinnamon Scroll 🍫🀎

Your favourite bakery treat has arrived… in chocolate form.

Meet our Cinnamon Scroll bar - crafted with our smooth 48% single origin milk chocolate, swirled with warming cinnamon and studded with vanilla caramel pieces for that irresistible fresh-from-the-oven flavour. Best of all, it's gluten free, so even more chocolate lovers can enjoy a slice of the magic. OCHO's factory is gluten free, making it suitable for those avoiding gluten.

This limited release won't be around forever, so grab one while you can and discover why cinnamon and chocolate are the perfect pairing.

Shop now at https://ocho.co.nz/collections/dark-chocolate-bars/products/cinnamon-bun-95g

πŸ“Crafted in Dunedin
🌾 Gluten free
🍫 Limited release

Who are you sharing a row with? (Or are you keeping the whole bar for yourself? πŸ˜‰)

β„οΈπŸ« Midwinter Late Night at OCHO – This Friday! πŸ«β„οΈCelebrate the season with us as we're open late until 7pm for a cosy ...
02/07/2026

β„οΈπŸ« Midwinter Late Night at OCHO – This Friday! πŸ«β„οΈ

Celebrate the season with us as we're open late until 7pm for a cosy evening full of chocolate, giveaways and family-friendly fun!

Here's what's happening:
β˜• FREE hot chocolate samples all day from 10am–7pm
🍫 Visit the factory and enjoy tasting some of our chocolate while learning about our bean-to-bar process.
πŸŽ‰ Competitions & Giveaways
🫘 Guess the Number of Cacao Beans in the jar and be in to win a 200g Winter Warmer Drinking Chocolate pouch and 95g Cinnamon Scroll Bar.
πŸ”Ž Cacao Pod Hunt – Find the hidden cacao pods around the factory, learn about how we make chocolate, and earn FREE chocolate from our cabinet.
πŸ›οΈ Spend & Win
🍫 Spend $50 or more and receive a FREE 100g Drinking Chocolate pouch.
🧺 Spend $100 or more and you'll also go into the draw to win an OCHO tea towel and tote bag.

πŸ“… Winners for all competitions will be drawn on Thursday 9th July.

Whether you're stopping in for a warming hot chocolate, bringing the kids along for the cacao pod hunt, or picking up your favourite chocolate, we'd love to see you.
πŸ“ OCHO Chocolate Factory
πŸ—“οΈ Friday
πŸ•™ Open 10am–7pm

πŸ”ŽπŸ« School Holiday Cacao Pod Hunt! πŸ«πŸ”ŽLooking for something fun (and delicious!) to do with the kids these school holidays...
01/07/2026

πŸ”ŽπŸ« School Holiday Cacao Pod Hunt! πŸ«πŸ”Ž

Looking for something fun (and delicious!) to do with the kids these school holidays?
We've hidden 7 cacao pods around the OCHO factory! As you explore, you'll learn about our bean-to-bar chocolate-making process, discover how our chocolate is made ethically, and find out what all the fascinating machines do along the way.

🌱 Find all 7 cacao pods
πŸ“ Fill in what each machine does
🍫 Hand in your completed sheet and receive a FREE chocolate!

It's the perfect activity for curious kids (and chocolate-loving grown-ups!) - part scavenger hunt, part chocolate adventure, and all about discovering how great chocolate is made.

We are open Monday to Saturday, 10am - 2pm.

Come and see if you can find them all! 🍫✨

Address

10 Roberts Street
Dunedin
9016

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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