Hotel tie-up is sweet deal for Scottish chocolatier

0 The New Chocolate Company was co-founded 18 months ago by former financier Brian Dick

A fledgling chocolate business has broken into the luxury hotel market, striking an exclusive Christmas deal with the five-star Edinburgh Grand.

The New Chocolate Company, which was set up 18 months ago by former financier Brian Dick and his wife Joanne, will supply its thistle disc chocolates for the hotel to present as gifts to guests over the festive season.

It follows collaborations between the chocolate company and the hotel residence for one-off gifts.

With an eye on expansion, the chocolatier, which is based in Port Glasgow, has already started working with unique chocolate moulds made for the company in Belgium.

Dick said: “Working with the Edinburgh Grand is fantastic.

“Partnering with such a prestigious brand gives us the boost we need to open up the luxury hotel market.

“Coming just 18 months after the company’s first contract, it is another important breakthrough for us.”