Nothing beats a warm cup of hot chocolate on a chilly winter’s day, and if you want to make the Christmas market staple in the comfort of your home, you might be on the lookout for Black Friday deals on the Hotel Chocolat velvetiser. The chocolatier’s bestselling hot chocolate maker whips rich chocolate flakes into a smooth cup of coca, but with its high price tag (£149.95, no less), Black Friday is your chance to get the luxury kitchen appliance for less.
The latest version of the velvetiser was only released in September, so while there aren’t sizeable discounts available, you still don’t have to pay full price this Black Friday. Right now the brand is offering £30 off the velvetiser when you register as member, as well as a number of other perks including a 15 per cent welcome discount and 20 per cent off drinks in-store. Alternatively you can shop at John Lewis or Amazon, where you’ll also get £30 off.
This year’s Hotel Chocolat Black Friday event also includes 15 per cent off orders that are £35 or more (including free delivery). While the velvetiser and better way bars aren’t included in the sale, the membership deal still gives you a chance to save. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s Black Friday deals on the velvetiser.
Hotel Chocolat velvetiser: Was £149, now £120, Amazon.co.uk
“Without fail, each time I’ve used the all-new velvetiser, it’s delivered perfect drinking chocolate,” said our tester, Mollie Davies, in her review. “This is an expensive bit of kit, but hot chocolate obsessives won’t regret it,” she added. The device is currently £30 off at Amazon and John Lewis, or Hotel Chocolat is offering customers £30 off the velvetiser for a limited time only. Both new and existing VIP.ME members can purchase the new velvetiser for £119.95 – and it’s free to become a VIP.ME member.
Hotel Chocolat milky 50% hot chocolate sachets: Was £28, now £21.42, Amazon.co.uk
If you're already in possession of a velvetiser and hoping to score a deal on Hotel Chocolat's premium chocolate flakes – you're in luck. Amazon has currently reduced the brand's classic milk chocolate flavour by almost 25 per cent. In appliance expert Rosie Conroy's review of the original velvetiser, she found that the brand's flakes have "rich-tasting results" when she put them to the test.
Hotel Chocolat salted caramel hot chocolate sachets: Was £15, now £12.75, Johnlewis.com
Looking for something a bit different? Mix it up by making salted caramel hot chocolate, with 15 per cent off at John Lewis. Seasoned with Maldon sea salt, these sachets will help you make a mouth-wateringly good beverage.
More ways to save on the Hotel Chocolat velvetiser
As well signing up for for the VIP.ME service or shopping through third-party retailers like John Lewis or Amazon, we’ve spotted another nifty trick to save on the velvetiser. If you sign up for the brand’s ‘drinking chocolate’ subscription, you can save £40 when purchasing the new velvetiser (£109, Hotelchocolat.com). A subscription can be signed up for either six or 12 months, and you can choose two boxes of 10 single-serve sachets every month, delivered right to your door.
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