Hot Chocolate In The Summer? Absolutely. Here's How We Do It.
When you think of hot chocolate, you likely picture chilly evenings, cosy blankets, and steamy mugs. But here at Hames Chocolates, we believe that chocolate indulgence shouldn't be confined to the colder months. In fact, summer presents a unique opportunity to reimagine hot chocolate in refreshing new ways—and that's exactly what we're helping our customers do.
Our rich, luxurious hot chocolate isn’t just made for winter. With a little creativity, it becomes the star ingredient in a variety of cool, crowd-pleasing drinks that work perfectly on summer menus. Think iced hot chocolate, frothy frappés, and decadent frozen blends that deliver all the depth and satisfaction of traditional hot chocolate without the heat.
Reinventing A Classic
Our signature hot chocolate range is available in a variety of formats and flavours. Designed for ease of use in cafés, hotels, and food service, they melt quickly and blend smoothly, ideal for both hot and cold applications.
One simple and delicious method? Mix our real chocolate flakes with a small amount of hot water to create a rich, smooth base. Then top up with cold milk or a plant based alternative and blend with ice and / or a scoop of icecream for a velvety milkshake style drink. It’s indulgent, full bodied, and distinctly chocolatey, just the kind of summer upgrade your menu needs.
For an extra hit of indulgence, try our salted caramel, rum or orange flavours or add further depth with a flavoured syrup. Top with whipped cream and a dusting of chocolate flakes. Presentation is just as important as taste when it comes to summer drinks.
Appealing To The Summer Crowd
Summer is all about lighter menus, refreshing drinks, and seasonal experiences. Our hot chocolate products allow you to tap into the premium chocolate trend while offering something unexpected. These iced versions are perfect for afternoon pick me ups, post lunch treats, or dessert style beverages that don’t feel heavy in the heat.
For retail settings, consider pairing our hot chocolate offerings with recipe cards or POS displays that show consumers how to recreate iced versions at home. In food service, introducing limited edition summer flavours like dark chocolate and raspberry or dark chocolate & orange can keep your menu exciting and relevant.
A Year Round Performer
At Hames Chocolates, we design our products to be adaptable, practical, and full of flavour. Our hot chocolate range is no exception. While it shines in winter, it thrives in summer too—adding versatility to your product lineup and boosting year-round sales opportunities.
If you're a wholesaler, hospitality business, or café looking to extend your chocolate drinks range beyond the colder months, we're here to support you. We can even offer private label products (subject to minimum quantities).
Let’s Make Summer Sweeter
Chocolate knows no season—and with the right approach, neither should your hot chocolate offering. Explore our hot chocolate range and discover how easily you can add iced hot chocolate, frappés, and frozen indulgence to your summer menu.
Great chocolate is always in season.
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