Cocoa Runners Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Considering 30 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the rich cocoa aromas, exceptionally fresh ingredients, and the wonderful presentation of the gourmet chocolate. People are also thrilled with the interactive tasting sessions, describing the hosts as brilliant experts who make the entire evening very fun. Reviewers often warmly recommend these delicious treats to anyone looking for premium single-origin cocoa. Some reviewers were not happy to receive chocolate bars that were already near or past their expiration dates. Consumers also noted receiving online orders with very short remaining shelf lives that did not meet general expectations.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I learnt a lot more about craft chocolate. Our presenter was very informative and funny. I would have liked some coloured slides to help understand what chocolate is, how it grows and what countries... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought some chocolate from the website after listening to a podcast with Zoe Science & Nutrition. The chocolate is exceptional, full of flavour and beautifully presented. Loved it so much that after e... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went to a chocolate tasting here and it was brilliant. Just the right balance of informative and fun - and of course amazing chocolate. Spencer was engaging and threw in little delights and surprise... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the best chocolate course I have EVER been on (I've done a few!). Spencer is both an absolute authority in this area as well as being hugely entertaining. I learnt a ridiculous amount in just... See more



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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Utterly incredible chocolate

Utterly incredible chocolate and such an amazing selection to choose from. Customer service is also excellent with quick, clear and helpful communication.

August 20, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Dispatch issues

I first ordered a variety of chocolate which was great although I didn’t check the bb dates. The website is very comprehensive and really enticing which is great, however the subscription service seems inefficient. The first order apparently went missing but I only found out after chasing it. I asked for a replacement but to date that hasn’t arrived either. Soon I’ll be into the second months payment and still no subscription chocolate. I would cancel but it seems I’m compelled to have three months at least of the subscription before I can cancel. I have loads of things on subscription, coffee, toilet rolls, laundry products etc and none of those insist on three months before cancelling. In addition payment appears to be taken two weeks before the product is dispatched.

August 26, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Online order never shipped

I ordered some chocolates online and they were never shipped. A tracking number was created, but the Royal Post never updated it to indicate they received it. After a week, I reached out. No response. Reached out again, no response. Third time, no response. All with several days in between.

I ended up having to dispute the charge with my bank to get a refund.

August 14, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was a great experience

Was a great experience, had a lovely evening. Learned a great deal about chocolates, and how to enjoy them and understand the flavour profile. Would recommend doing a chocolate tasting evening!

August 5, 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I learnt a lot more about craft chocolate

I learnt a lot more about craft chocolate. Our presenter was very informative and funny. I would have liked some coloured slides to help understand what chocolate is, how it grows and what countries it is grown.
The cafe was a bit cramped and I would have liked chilled sparkling water instead of tepid tap water. It was a sweltering evening.
I wished I had taken the tasting sheets home with me!

May 22, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Beware subscriptions…

Beware if you are considering purchasing a subscription - as another reviewer has already mentioned, this is a premium-priced service for which you receive chocolate beyond its best before date! I bought the dark subscription as a gift for a family member and was surprised to find most of the bars received have been short dated (approx 1 month before best before) or already past their best before. Given most of the dark chocolate I purchase usually has a shelf life of around 1-2 years, to receive such short-dated products seems poor. I fully agree with being sustainable and reducing waste, but in my opinion the price should be reflective. The chocolate has been interesting and varied but at almost £30 per month (excluding delivery) for 4 bars each time, I’m not sure it has warranted its price tag.

May 6, 2026
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Reply from Cocoa Runners

We're really sorry to hear this; we'd like to investigate this further. Please could you reach out to us via team@cocoarunners.com with your subscription number and the box that you had an issue with? We'll look into this and get some alternative bars sent out to you as an apology. We do hope you'll give the subscription another chance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

i have found every bit a sheer plesure …

i have found every bit a sheer plesure you can realy taste the flavours and you can realy enjoy the aroms of the cocoa i am at present enjoying the bar that cotains pinapple your company is the best that i have for single oragin chocolate i will continue to buy choclate from your company WELL DONE KEEP IT UP CARL

April 29, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb quality and taste chocolate from Cocoa Runners

Fast delivery of the Easter choc bars suitably wrapped and environmentaly friendly wrapping and mailing cover.
The choc Easter bars were unusual in their filling which had a bit of crunch It was delicious and appreciated by person who I gave it to as a presant too .
Cant be sure of exact date of buying and receiving ....

April 3, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The chocolate tasting was incredible! Fun, informative, delicious!

I went to the Cocoa Runners chocolate tasting event. It was fantastic! I not only got to sample a wide variety of craft chocolate, I learnt about the growing and processes - from bean to bar. I learnt how to make considered, sustainable choices about the chocolate I buy. I learnt what to look for (and what to avoid!) in the ingredients and I learnt the what and why some chocolates taste moreish/bitter.

Spencer and Gen were a fountain of knowledge and the information they imparted, blew my mind; there was so much I didn't know about chocolate! On top of this, they were great hosts; ensuring my vegan tastes were catered for, making me feel relaxed and welcome as well as making the evening fun and interactive.

I cannot reccommend this enough. You will think so differently about the chocolate you buy. If you want a different kind of night out, do this. It's well worth it!

January 15, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Short dated and expired chocolate

Bought this very pricey subscription as a gift. First box arrived with one bar of chocolate that was already expired and another one one month til expiry. Wrote to the company they replaced the expired one and told that the close to expiry bar is ‘within policy’. Received second box today - 2 of them with expiry March. Feel like they are simply putting unwanted close to expire bars as subscription

February 20, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrendous Customer Service

Horrendous! I placed an order while living in the Netherlands. The website wouldn't take my order because my billing information was in the US, so I went in and changed my billing information. The system changed my shipping address to my US billing address, which is a mail forwarding company! It was a large order. Lots of threatening emailsfrom DHL to pay customs. Filled out the contact form on their site - no response. Emailed them. Auto response saying they are really busy - twice. The third time 1 got an apology that they are busy from a person. After threatening emails to them that I was going to contact my credit card company to get a refund, they said they would look into it. The entire process took over a MONTH! Do not buy from them. Being someone who orders regularly from bean to bar chocolate providers and directly from the companies, do not buy from them!

February 1, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super interesting, and fun!

I attended the Cocoa Runners Craft Chocolate Tasting and thought it was fantastic. Super informative, and great fun! I came away inspired, with a tonne of new knowledge, ideas and notes for further investigation. Highly recommend!

January 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is the best chocolate course I…

This is the best chocolate course I have EVER been on (I've done a few!). Spencer is both an absolute authority in this area as well as being hugely entertaining. I learnt a ridiculous amount in just 1.5 hours, about how chocolate is made, or how it SHOULD be made, and about how to taste it properly. Just half an hour in, my taste buds had already been disciplined to understand proper chocolate. I've told everyone about this course - it's a chocolate revolution!

January 14, 2026
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