Hotel Chocolat 472755 Velvetiser Hot Chocolate Machine, Copper
The Velvetiser
Imagined by Hotel Chocolat, engineered by Dualit
First we create our recipes, set them into pure chocolate blocks, grate them into gossamer-fine flakes, then seal them into single serve pouches
Barista-grade hot chocolate, at home
Real, grated chocolate. Your choice of dairy milk, plant milk or spring water. Meld into cloud-like luxury velvet, right from your kitchen
The Inventing Room
Our Cambridgeshire Inventing Room is where the magic happens. It’s here that our chocolatiers get creative, experimenting with daring new chocolate recipes and uncompromising ingredients.
It’s Easy
- Make sure your whisk is in place
- Pour your liquid in up to the line
- Add the Hotel Chocolat flakes
- Press the button and let the Velvetiser work its magic
Hotel Chocolat
“I wanted to express the escapist thrill of good chocolate. That’s where the name Hotel Chocolat came from. ‘Chocolat’ sounds like the seductive melt taking place and ‘Hotel’ promises a place to escape to.”
– Angus Thirlwell, CEO and Co-founder
The Story of Hotel Chocolat
Tree to Bar
Hotel Chocolat was founded in 2004 to make people happy. Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris built it on three unwavering pillars: authenticity, originality and ethics. One of the few chocolate makers to directly grow some of their own cacao, on their eco-conscious cacao farm in the grounds of their Saint Lucia hotel (yes, you can stay there too), they connect the world of sustainable cacao agriculture with the hedonism of top-quality chocolate. This makes them unique in the UK, and gives them an unrivalled understanding of what impacts the taste of their chocolate, right from the growing tree.
In 2006 they bought the 275-year-old Rabot Estate cacao farm in Saint Lucia, now home to the boutique Rabot Hotel. For over a decade they’ve been directly growing some of their own cacao on their organic estate, humbly learning the intricacies of every stage of the bean’s growth and the development of its flavours – from tree to bar – so that they can create chocolate with the best possible taste. In this way, and by working with cacao farmers around the world through their Engaged Ethics programme, they proudly connect the world of sustainable cacao agriculture with the hedonism of luxury chocolate.
The Three Pillars
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OriginalityHotel Chocolat have never played by the rules of what people said chocolate should be. They’ve made their Easter eggs ridiculously thick but snappable. They’ve created the world’s first single-côte chocolate, developed their own chocolate genre, Supermilk, and innovated even further with their drinking chocolate system, the Velvetiser. As well as Nutmilk, their unbelievably vegan chocolate, made without milk and with finely milled hazelnuts. Smooth and mellow, at 45% cacao, Nutmilk was five years in the making and worth every obsessive second. | AuthenticityChocolate starts at the roots of the cacao tree. We’re one of the world’s few chocolate makers to actually grow cocoa, on our beautiful Rabot Estate in Saint Lucia. Connecting cacao-growing with luxury chocolate making and retailing makes us unique in the UK, and gives us an in-depth understanding of the factors that impact the final flavour of our chocolate. | EthicsHotel Chocolat have a deep sense of fairness. They work directly with cacao farmers all over the globe, all of whom deserve respect and a fair deal, and their Engaged Ethics programme continues to transform the lives of many in Ghana and Saint Lucia. For future generations, they’re reducing waste. They use every part of the cacao bean, down to the malty shells in their Salted Caramel Vodka Liqueur. But more than that, they have committed to their Planet Pledge: 100% ethical cacao now, almost there with 100% recyclable packaging and striving for net carbon zero by 2030. |
| Weight: | 2.86 kg |
| Dimensions: | 21.8 x 11.9 x 20.2 cm; 2.86 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Hotel Chocolat |
| Model: | 472755 |
| Colour: | Copper |
| Colour: | Copper |
Pretty good
Brought as a gift and its been used most evenings so far with no issues. Makes a really nice hot chocolate
Yum
Bought as a gift for son. He loves this appliance. He says it looks good in his kitchen; he hasn’t complained about cleaning it, so it must be easy to clean.
Excelle
I bought this for my wife as a xmas present. It was received very well indeed. Brownie points for me.
!!! WARNING !!! Be VERY CAREFUL when placing white Velvetiser mug into dish washer as it can shatte
On placing a mug into the dish washer it slipped slightly out of my grasp as I had nearly placed it in , lightly striking a glass bottom , causing the mug to shatter , nearly completely severing a finger , it has taken over a week to heal having cut down to the bone of my finger , the edges of the broken mug were like a scalpel , so please heed this warning !!! Otherwise it is a FANTASTIC product which my wife LOVES , saying it creates THE best Lattes and Hit Chocolate she has EVER tasted ! One other thing is that occasionally you may find the device will not work , this is usually caused by slight milk residue sometimes left behind after a light rinse after use , but do not worry , this will usually clear if left as any residue left dissolves in use or you can simply give it a quick wipe with something soft , so as not to risk damaging the interior ! Do not let any of the foregoing put you off getting one if you have not already , it was so good we bought a second which we sent to our daughter in the USA !!!
No regrets!
Expensive device but so worth it. Takes the hassle and time out of making hot chocolate with perfect results. Very easy to clean. I’ve tried it with other brand powders and it works fine too.
Bought for a friend
She loves it and all the drinks that come with i
Love!
I’ve wanted a velvetiser for a while and I haven’t regretted buying this. You can’t blend podwer or nibs like this blends. Smooth hot chocolate every time.
Super easy to use and clean, love it!
Loving i
Easy to clean and best if you love having hotchocolate
Great purchase
I love this velvetiser! It is such an easy gadget to use and there is variety with hot chocolate and coffees etc. I find the drinks are not always pipping hot as I like them but overall very good.
What dreams are made of is
What dreams are made easy to use easy to clean and it goes down very easy only problem is I can’t stop drinking This
Produces lovely hot chocolate
Very easy to use and clean. Works best with flaked hot chocolate. I have found that it tends to leave powdered chocolate behind.
Love it!
Really easy to use and the inside is non-stick making it easy to clean as well. I love the ceramic cups too and the hot chocolate flavours are delicious! Would definitely recommend to any hot chocolate lovers.
The bes
Just an amazing product that will change your life. Amazon sells a whole load of bulk chocolate flakes to go in it rather than spending out on the pricey hotel chocolate stuff
Love, Love, Love!!
If you like hot chocolate this is a must! Works well with most types of chocolate powders too, and if you want the drink slightly hotter, warm the cup before adding your perfectly blended smooth hot chocolate
Wow
I debated whether to treat myself to a Hotel Chocolat Velvetizer but I am so glad I did. It is a great bit of kit. It is ideal for an older person as it so simple to use, easy to clean and makes an indulgent, nourishing hot drink in a couple of minutes. As a bonus it actually comes with easy to follow instructions.
Mum LOVES it!
I bought this for my mum for Christmas as this was pretty much all she asked for. She thinks it’s the best thing since sliced bread. She said that it makes an incredible hot chocolate. I’ve yet to be offered one!
Expensive but lovely
If you drink a lot of hot milk/ hot chocolate, this is a great device and looks smart on the kitchen work top. It is fairly expensive but my kids drink
More milk/oat milk with this as it’s theirs to use and a bit Novel for them.
Absolutely fantastic
Absolutely fantastic product makes perfect hot chocolate barista style.
It is a little more expensive than others on the market but honestly worth every penny .
I’ve see some reviews that say the chocolate is only warm but it is designed to make it to the perfect temperature to fully appreciate the the flavour.
Come with a mixed box of flavored chocolate mint,dark /Milk , chilli ect or use your favourite chocolate .
Must have for any hot chocolate lover .
The best thing I have bought for a longits the best thing time.
I love this machine,it is so easy to use and clean even a child could manage it,and the most delicious hot chocolate you could wish for.
Thank you ,J S
Love this
Love this makes yummy hot chocolate. Looks well on side in kitchen, easy to use & clean. They are pricey but do make lovely hot chocolate. You can use the hotel chocolate sachets or other products
Lovely hot chocolate
Very pleased with Velvetiser. Easy and quick to use and makes lovely drinks. Also easy to clean and looks very stylish.
Amazing hot chocolate
Fab-u-lous! Problem now is the coffee shop treat is no longer the treat it once was!! What do I do?
Yes, if you like yours hot…hot just pop in micro for 20 secs..then it’s perfect. I even like all the flavours.
Love it, buy it!
Easy to use, delicious, nice little luxury. Makes one cup at a time. Tip, warm the mug with hot water while it’s blending so it’s nice and hot when you pour the hot choc. Will be trying out the cocktail suggestions with this velvetiser too!
Tasty
Great purchase, bought for my two teenagers who love it !
Easy to clean, short and simple time to make , creamy and tasty .
I don’t like hot chocolate but love this product , which came with a great selection of chocolate sachets .
Tasty
Great purchase, bought for my two teenagers who love it !
Easy to clean, short and simple time to make , creamy and tasty .
I don’t like hot chocolate but love this product , which came with a great selection of chocolate sachets .
Makes Lovely chocolate
Bought this on a whim as a family gift and we all love it. It makes a lovely coffee too !
So many different flavours if chocolate to buy and mixes the powder as well as flakes
Better than I was expecting
My family (except myself) are big hot chocolate fans – especially my eldest son, and we seem to spend a small fortunate on takeaway hot chocolates. My wife especially, loves the black forrest. We had been toying with buying one for a few years but could never really bite on the bullet on the 110 it costs. But came across it on amazon, and was a pack that included the taster sachets and the porcelain mugs and could pay 22 over 5 months so seemed silly not to try it.
The hot chocolates from this machine are delicious. Just the right temperature to drink immediately and it really is silky and like velvet. Using the Hotel Chocolat sachets is fairy expensive (thought much cheaper than costa) but we actually only use half sachets for each as we bought a full sachet a little rich for our tastes. We have also bought just chocolate bars, like cadburys or Aero, grated them up and they work great too. You just need the full 35g worth as they aren’t concentrated like the HC official sachets.
I don’t really drink hot chocolate but I have been using this with Costa coffee powder from the supermarket and this makes a cracking at home silky brew.
Bought another one for my mother in law and she loves it too.
So it is fairly expensive what what is effectively a milk frother but however it works it doesn’t make a difference and is you love hot chocolate and spend a lot of money on takeaways then this is worth a go and will pay for itself in the end.
Smoothest hot chocolate ever!!!!!!
Bought this for my daughter for Christmas. The machine was very simple to use but did come with easy to follow instructions. It was very quick and made the smoothest, velvety hot chocolate I have tasted. It came packaged with hot chocolate sachet’s and 2 beakers. Very very happy with this purchase.
Heaven in a mug !
Arrived promptly, so easy to use and it cleaning takes seconds. Saves time on waiting for saucepans of milk to boil and time on washing up!
The perfect hot chocolate is blended really well and tastes lovely from this machine.
Ours came with 2 mugs and a selection of 10 instants.
Would recommend and wish I’d bought it sooner.
Smoothest hot chocolate ever!!!!!!
Bought this for my daughter for Christmas. The machine was very simple to use but did come with easy to follow instructions. It was very quick and made the smoothest, velvety hot chocolate I have tasted. It came packaged with hot chocolate sachet’s and 2 beakers. Very very happy with this purchase.
wow
Wanted one for ages, got it for the wife and I use it more than her, don’t need to buy the expensive hot chocolate, just smash up/grate 35g of your fav chocolate bar and job done.
Brilliant Hot Chocolate
My wife was delighted with the Velvetiser I bought her for Christmas and, likewise, my daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren who we spent Christmas with. It was great to receive the box of trial sachets, in addition to the two lovely mugs, that were included in the pack. The chile and the ginger offerings were considered to be quite strong (so be aware) but the others were very nice, including the mint flavoured chocolate.
Amazing product!
Such a great product. Easy to use and clean.
Highly recommend the variety pack of chocolate to try out.
Amazing. Love it.
This is a game changer. Very handsome piece of equipment that makes the best hot chocolates ever.
Can even be used to warm milk for coffees (with a smooth froth on top).
And I’ve worked as a barista for years so I know good milk when I see it.
Very easy to use and clean.
Just used iur machine today
All very easy to use though a lot of money for a simple process AND we didnt have any sachets in our box. DISSAPPOINTED at that !!! Someone must have taken them out before sending to us ?????
Does what it says it does
There is no doubting that this has some pretty basic functionality and really what makes the hot chocolate better than most is the quality of the Hotel Chocolat hot chocolate itself and the fact you create/use warm milk rather than water, which for some reason most people don’t. It does what it says it will though and for my wife, who this was a present for, it’s very easy to use and clean so it’s a winner.
Absolutely beautiful chocolate
Brought this for a Christmas present for my wife. She absolutely adores it. So easy to use, just add milk up to the white line inside, add chocolate to taste, seal the lid and press the button and relax. Does all the work for you, blends heats and smoothes the mix to a perfect velvet cup of hot chocolate. Easy to clean too, non stick coating inside, so just swill it out with water and then literally a quick effortless wipe around inside for two seconds with a kitchen towel or wipe and it’s clean and blemish free, really easy. Only downside is the chocolate to buy from hotel Chocolat is expensive 21 for 3 pouches with 7 cups max from each pouch. You can use cadburys or aero powdered chocolate, 3 average a tin, where you can get around 9-10 cups or so from this, but hotel Chocolat ones are nicer as made from pure chocolate flakes, but cadburys drinking chocolate tastes the next best it really is so nice. My wife is an NHS nurse and comes home stressed most days working through the pandemic, but she loves coming home to this and making herself a hot chocolate after a hard stressful shift. I love it too, when I can get to use it as my wife always is, so that’s a good thing as shows how nice the drinks are. You won’t be disappointed trust me, no hassle and blends it so well you get no bits at bottom of the nice porcelain mugs you get with it too.
Luxurious
Bought this as a gift for my partner and it is such a luxurious hot chocolate machine! The white mugs are also classy and it smooths the liquid to perfection!
We also use our own choice of hot chocolates – 3 heaped teaspoons of ‘options’ white hot chocolate and milk and it comes out perfect!
10/10
Indulgent, but worth it.
It is an indulgent purchase, but so easy to use and clean. Yes you can make in a saucepan, but this is quick, efficient, no real washing up and tastes delicious too. What’s not to love, if you can justify the expense.
easy to use
it is on expensive side but results are very good, will work well with cheaper powders, but their own flakes are the best, would well with different brand of flakes as well of course if you like hot chocolate it is worth i
Wow!
I brought this as a gift. It’s very impressive & the drinks are beautiful! Never had a better hot chocolate!
Hot hot chocolate heave
Easy to use, we bought glass drinking glasses to keep it hot for longer, makes it such a better drink…
Easy to use
Easy to clean, will slot into most modern kitchens able to prepare a good selection of drinks.
Excellent true to its word
Excellent hot chocolate made from this machine. Served it to many friends who love the taste and consistency! Best Buy for 2021 Xmas
Bought as gift, great machine but no sachers of chocolate as advertised, disappointed with selle
Disappointed that no sachets of chocolate were included as advertised and unable to contact selle
mmmmm Chocolate...
Makes a great cup of chocolate, although my wife thought there could of been more sachets included. The only issue, from my perspective, is that it could make the drink a bit hotter. You really need to warm the mug in hot water before making a drink or it is almost tepid before you drink i
It makes a lovely hot chocolate
I have wanted this machine for ages.My only problem is I wish the drink was a bit hotter and that the sachets were cheape
Does what it promises
I bought this because of the reviews and although it’s a lot of money, found it makes a perfectly smooth hot chocolate. I have to limit due the the calories but my children adore it – crushing up twirls and flakes to make them too; a bit hit in our house.
Can’t compare to other versions as I haven’t tried them.
Only ‘negative’ for me is that the max measurement is still small for my mugs.
Makes a lovely chocolate
This product makes a lovely chocolate drink
Is hot enough to drink but could do with being a bit hotte
I’m in love
I adore it. If you love hot chocolate you’ll love it.
Hot chocolate never tasted so good
Been after one of these for a while finally got one wow what a difference so easier than doing it in a lot pan . The beauty is switch it on and it does itself
Excelle
This product is amazing. The hot choclate is so velvety and delicious best I have ever tasted. It is so easy to clean and just one press of the button it does its magic. Would highly recommend you would not be disappointed and I am very particular of my gadgets in the kitche
Would like to have it hotte
Very easy to use and the chocolate is blended well. It would be nice if it could be a little bit hotter and the sachets on sale in supermarkets. Having said all that, I’m very pleased to have it.
Love it, love it, love it!
Personally, I only like the milky chocolate flakes and still have to add a sweetner to take off the bitterness.
Sometimes it doesn’t always melt all the chocolate flakes but it still tastes gorgeous.
Must have
I bought this on a whim, thinking I’ll use it for a week then get bored of it. I still love it and it is so versatile. I know it is slightly more pricey to other frothers, but it’s so well designed, easy to use and of high quality that it’s all worth the extra money. Works well with other hot chocolate powders too.
Must have
I bought this on a whim, thinking I’ll use it for a week then get bored of it. I still love it and it is so versatile. I know it is slightly more pricey to other frothers, but it’s so well designed, easy to use and of high quality that it’s all worth the extra money. Works well with other hot chocolate powders too.
Delicious hot chocolate!
I had used a Velvetiser for the first time whilst on holiday in a cottage. It was the smoothest hot chocolate I had ever tasted. When I returned home I bought one on Amazon. It is very straightforward to use and clean. With the first sachet, I switched it on for 4 minutes (2 whirls), it was then very frothy and hotter. It is a real treat! It is helpful to have the box of different flavours in order to ascertain which is your favourite, then you can purchase sachets or tubs of the best flavour for you.
Amazing Hot Chocolate
The hot chocolate is amazing and does indeed taste like it’s been bought in a fancy coffee shop. Quick and easy to use and the cleaning takes just a short time. The pouches are a bit expensive but okay. The 1 annoying thing for something like this is there’s no audible noise when it’s finished, you have to watch for the light which is annoying if you’re making a chocco while watching TV
Produces very silky chocolate
My wife bought this and I was against and we argued over it, but I regret it now. I’ve never had better chocolate milk than this. The smoothness and the temperature is perfect and all you have to do is add milk and your favorite chocolate and let it do it’s thing for a minute or two.
I also used almond milk with this, which I usually can’t stand and now I only use that with this thing.
Great produc
Great present.
Bought for a friend so haven’t actually used it myself. She seemed very happy with it.
If you like hot chocolate invest in a velvetise
Product looks good I bought the copper colour. More important the drink takes hot chocolate to another level. Drinks come out lovely & creamy, not steaming hot but at a temperature you can enjoy
Best Hot Chocolate Maker! Fact!
Makes the most delicious hot chocolate! Beautifully designed machine and looks really stylish. Works perfectly. Make it with full cream milk and Hotel Chocolat hot chocolate flakes and you’ll have the best hot chocolate you’ve ever had! Don’t look at the calorie content, though