A Passion for Chocolate, A Story of Love

Over 30 years ago, Richard was challenged by a girl he was keen on: “Bet you can’t make chocolates!” and if you know Richard, you know he never backs down from a challenge! He threw himself into researching and learning, and before long, he’d done it – all while working as a painter decorator alongside his late father, Joe.

That was the moment the chocolate bug bit him. He visited London’s finest chocolatiers, received informal training from the renowned Paul A Young and began selling his creations to friends and colleagues every Christmas.

Word spread. Local cafes, restaurants and wedding couples came calling. But life, as it does, brought other priorities – Richard stepped back from chocolate to care for his beloved late father, Joe. After his passing, Richard moved from Bloxwich to Shrewsbury, taking up a role as a Chemistry Technician, and quietly began making his famous 12 Days of Christmas boxes again – just a little something to spread festive joy.

And then came Laura.

It was at that very job that Richard and Laura first met. They lost touch for eight years – until a chance encounter on a cold, snowy January night brought them back together. Laura, ever the businesswoman, remembered those chocolates and saw the potential. Together, they decided to turn a passion into something more.

Lefevre Chocolate was born and so was a beautiful romance. Richard and Laura are now married, with their daughter Freya, born during the first lockdown in May 2020, growing up surrounded by the sweet smell of handcrafted chocolate.

From humble beginnings to chocolates across the UK

Nearly six years on, Lefevre Chocolate is stocked in farm shops and retail outlets across Shropshire and beyond, supplying hotels throughout the UK and creating bespoke wedding and event favours for clients across the UK.

Every piece of chocolate we make carries that same spirit of love, dedication, and a little bit of daring that started it all.

🍫 Explore our chocolates and find your perfect treat.