Island Street in Salcombe is home to many artisan makers who craft a product lovingly from scratch. From artists to distillers, fashion brands to food producers, visitors can see products being made in the heart of the South Hams. Salcombe Dairy recently opened a brand new chocolate factory and store at Hannaford’s Landing, just a few steps along Island Street from our ice cream factory. Stepping into the shop, the aroma of cocoa nibs being ground is intense - seeing the machines in action is mesmerising, and when the truffle machine is in action maybe one of our chocolatiers will pop one down the truffle run for a taster!
There is something comforting about buying a gift which is made in front of your eyes, a reassurance that comes from watching pure ingredients being made into a delicious product by people who are passionate about quality and provenance. Our staff are happy to explain to visitors what’s happening in the bean-to-bar chocolate production process that day, be it grinding and conching, tempering and moulding, filling, wrapping or packing of the chocolate. The glass divide between shop and factory ensures there’s always something interesting to see...
There is something comforting about buying a gift which is made in front of your eyes, a reassurance that comes from watching pure ingredients being made into a delicious product by people who are passionate about quality and provenance. Our staff are happy to explain to visitors what’s happening in the bean-to-bar chocolate production process that day, be it grinding and conching, tempering and moulding, filling, wrapping or packing of the chocolate. The glass divide between shop and factory ensures there’s always something interesting to see...
