A 26-YEAR-old chocolate maker who has set up her own artisan filled chocolate business has blown up with hundreds of orders in its first year.

Jodie Groves from Ambleside has set up her own online artisan filled chocolate business, Temperly making her marvelous creations for every special occasion.

Jodie started making chocolates as gifts for her family during lockdown 2021 and with having such an amazing response decided to start selling them online via Instagram page, now one year on, she has a kitchen unit in the centre of Ambleside, a growing following on social media, an e-commerce website and attend monthly festivals and fairs.

Jodie said the dream is to one day have a shop in the village.

She said “It started over lockdown when I was on low furlough so decided to make these as gifts for people.

“I started practicing over lockdown and started selling them for valentine’s day last year which was a big hit, each celebration whether that’s mothers day or easter I have different flavours and different designs.

“People have asked for personalised gifts, favours for weddings and private dining, it’s really cool.

“It’s my dream one day to open up a shop with a seating area that sells coffee but before that, I’m going to tour around the country and go around to fairs and festivals. I’ve got a wedding fayre this Sunday and I’ve been invited to the Pub in The Park festival.”

Jodie gained a catering diploma at college and has always had an interest in food after her family owned a pub and the chef really inspired her.

She said: “I did a medical science diploma, which I combined with my catering diploma to then study a Food Science and Nutrition degree at University of Leeds

“I’m really excited for the future.

“Online sales are really picking up, I’m even doing a Red Nose Day pack with 40 per cent going to Comic Relief.”

As it's coming up to Mother’s Day and Easter (hot time for chocolate) Jodie has an array of gifts available.

There are also alternative Vegan options, which are proving to be quite popular and Jodie said it is great to be able to offer indulgent treat alternatives. 

With the arrival of Easter on the horizon, Jodie is creating flavors like, Hot Cross Bun, Malted Milk, and Lemon Meringue, plus more!

Visit her website at: www.temperly.co.uk