Once upon a time, our founder Kata set out to create the most deliciously unique bonbons in all the land.
Humble beginnings
Our story starts in the back kitchen of Toronto’s De Mello Coffee, where Kata works as a baker. A pastry chef by trade, she starts making her own bonbons and yearns to share them with the world.
Talk of the show
After months spent perfecting her bonbons, Kata pulls up to Toronto’s One of A Kind artisan show with a bunch of handcrafted chocolates and a dream. To Kata’s delight, they sell out almost immediately, becoming the
talk of the show.
A leap of faith
Emboldened by the success of the show, Kata takes a big leap of faith. She signs her first lease and opens up Lion Coffee on St. Clair W with her friend Hazel.
On the rise
Kata hires her very first employee, Hannah (now our Executive Chef!), to help grow Chocolat de Kat to new heights.
A fresh start
We begin to grow fast and decide to move to a brand new space on St. Clair W in partnership with De Mello Coffee.
A family affair
Kata’s husband Rob leaves the corporate word and joins CDK full time — with a business background and a brain for systems, he is just the person we need to keep forging ahead!
Down the rabbit hole
Fueled by the love of our amazing customers, we open up our very own chocolate factory (and a secret lil’ shop!) on Campbell Ave.
The more the merrier
Our small yet mighty team keeps on growing, and we couldn’t be more proud to create chocolate magic with the most talented and caring folks!
Making of a brand
As we grow beyond our local roots, Kata calls on her sister Julia — formerly our secret-weapon designer, now Creative Director — to reshape what Chocolat de Kat looks and feels like to the world. With her eye for storytelling, she begins growing us into a beloved Canadian brand. ✨
Our process
Step 1
It starts with an idea
Every new bonbon starts with a big, bold idea for a flavour. From key lime pie to Santa’s cookies, we strive to recreate the most delicious flavours in the form of a tiny, scrumptious bonbon.
Perfecting the recipe
Once we’ve aligned on a new flavour, our expert chocolatiers undergo anywhere from 5 to 10 rounds of iteration to perfect the texture, flavour, and wow factor of each bite. Taste testing is a must!
Getting down to business
Once the recipe has been perfected, it’s time to get to work. We hand polish our chocolate moulds and carefully decorate each one with coloured cocoa butter, then let them dry overnight.
A work of art
The next day, we use tempered chocolate to create a thin outer shell for each bonbon. We then make the fillings and layer them inside, letting the chocolates rest for one more day.
Finishing touches
The following morning, we apply additional tempered chocolate to the base of each bonbon to seal in the deliciousness.
Tada! A bonbon is born
Bonbon, meet world! Our latest bonbon flavour is officially here and ready to rock your tastebuds.
Ready for someone special
The final step in the process is the one where you get to take the credit for our handiwork. ZERO hard feelings, we promise. It's what we're here for!
Meet our team of chocolate lovers
Kata, Founder
My fave bonbon flavour
If we're making me choose between my children, Salted Pistachio Praliné it is!
A meal I’ll never forget
Family breakfasts in Antibes, where we went through a pound of butter a meal.
Something I love to do
I always look forward this one special weekend of the year where I meet up with the same group of friends at a cottage in Quebec. Picture this: it's -30, we're in a snowglobe, & times are being had. There's nothing better!
Hannah, Executive Chef
My fave bonbon flavour
Ah, stop yelling at me! Turtle? Brown sugar oat? Coco creme caramel?
A meal I’ll never forget
My mother's Christmas Eve Enchiladas. I hope the tradition lives on past me too!
Something I love to do
LOVES a walking holiday (UK preferred). Loves doomscrolling Pinterest. And enjoying doing nothing (if anxiety will let me). Let's be real, I'd really just like to be a hobbit. 😩
Rob, COO
My fave bonbon flavour
The ones that sneak into my mouth most often are chocolate-covered Matzoh & Milk Chocolate Galaxy...
A meal I’ll never forget
Any dinner at home these days! Kata's cooking is wasted on two picky toddlers.
Something I love to do
I'm interested in way too many things but here are a few: camping, music festivals, board games, politics, writing, gaming, hosting, books, and podcasts.
Allie, Fulfillment Manager
My fave bonbon flavour
I literally have a tattoo of Baileys but honestly? Malted Robin's Eggie.
A meal I’ll never forget
Cutest bistro in Barcelona. Rawest chicken I've ever eaten.
Something I love to do
Nature walkies, reading British travel and nature books, collecting East Fork pottery (look it up! check it out!), and learning new musical instruments. You know, normal things.
Júlia, Creative Director
My fave bonbon flavour
Raspberry. Dark. All the way!!! Also Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel 👌
A meal I’ll never forget
My Nani’s bean soup. My family has fought, cried, & laughed over it!
Something I love to do
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William, Sous Chef
My fave bonbon flavour
My favourites are PB&J, Wunderbar and Dobos. I love the nuts!
A meal I’ll never forget
I had tuna tartare I will never forget, with my partner, in Mexico.
Something I love to do
I love spending time in the sun! Tanning by the beach, making bracelets and listening to my favourite pop girls. I’m the one in the all yellow outfit! When inside, I’m usually watching Drag Race, playing board games, or at the opera with my Grams!
Akshara, Lead Chocolatier
My fave bonbon flavour
Caramel Corn, Frozen Cookie Monster and Espresso Martini.
A meal I’ll never forget
Eating mom’s dosas with spicy chutney on the kitchen counter.
Something I love to do
Your girl is a BTS fangirl since 2016 💜. Daytime side quests: hustle dancing in the park, badminton and reading spicy books by the lake. Nighttime side quests: head-banging at raves or becoming a couch gremlin who binges anime and K-dramas.
Mandar, Lead Chocolatier
My fave bonbon flavour
Truffle Chip, Bar Nutz, Caramel fudge Pretzel (Frozen plis)
A meal I’ll never forget
Novikov in London has one of the best Asian food. The desserts are spot on too
Something I love to do
Spending time with my dog Ms.Munchie. I love to host thematic dinner gatherings, cycling, volleyball. Going for a walk, relaxing at a park.love to watch drag race, a sci fi show, listening to Sade while at home with a good insence stick.
Sarah, Chocolatier
My fave bonbon flavour
Brown Sugar Oatmeal, Salted Pistachio, PB&J, Salted Caramel
A meal I’ll never forget
I made chicken pot pie with perfectly cubed carrots, my most impressive display of knife skills
Something I love to do
Let a girl make a list, do an activity, follow a theme and you've got a happy girl.
Nicole, Chocolatier
My fave bonbon flavour
Peach cobbler, coconut creme caramel, raspberry linzer
A meal I’ll never forget
Dal chawal and patra ni machhi
Something I love to do
I love to swim, save many a pin on Pinterest, and I enjoy working on long-term craft projects. I'm currently working on a home garden, and would love to get into regenerative agriculture down the road.
Khaitoon, Fulfilment
My fave bonbon flavour
My heart yearns for the return of Mariah Cherry everyday 🍒
A meal I’ll never forget
Went to Lobster Fishman Clubhouse once. That was an insane experience.
Something I love to do
I'm either meeting up with friends to touch grass, eat good food, have a yap sesh, and karaoke or I'm hiding away in my room, dissociating, drawing, playing video games all day. There is no in-between 😀
Julia, Community Manager
My fave bonbon flavour
An Earl Grey straight out of the fridge/freezer for max fudgy-ness
A meal I’ll never forget
Steak frites after being vegetarian for like 10 years. (Still chasing that high btw)
Something I love to do
(In no particular order) The Keg Mansion, sauna, physical media, vodka soda, rehearsal, friends, and eating more donuts weekly than any adult should.
Keoyu, Shop Associate
My fave bonbon flavour
Créme Brulee Supremacy ✊ Butter Tart & Caramel Corn are also part of the convoy 🫡
A meal I’ll never forget
Oyster vermicelli & Tsua bing dessert at Raohe Street Night Market in Taiwan every weekend with mum.
Something I love to do
Canadian. Nature. With my loves; my boyfriend & dog (the Mae-ster). 'nuff said. 🏞️
Our core values
Our #1 rule here at Chocolat de Kat? All of our chocolate must taste as good as it looks, which is to say: pretty darn amazing! We take pride in creating a captivating confectionery experience that’s so delightful, it’ll knock your little socks off.
We’re committed to bringing you the finest chocolate in all the land. From ensuring the highest ingredient quality to meticulously crafting each flavour ‘til it’s perfect, we put our whole hearts into every step of the process and don’t stop until we’re 110% satisfied.
Our chocolate is so much more than just chocolate: it’s the magic that makes every moment a little sweeter. We pour our whole hearts into making chocolate that’s worthy of being shared with your loved ones: from big milestones to the “treat yourself” moments, and everything in between.
We aim to create an environment where individuality and big, weird ideas can thrive. As a family-owned business, we believe in nurturing the people who make our chocolate what it is: after all, it wouldn’t be the same without them! Play, creativity, and a healthy dose of humour are our most essential ingredients.
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