Couverture: Sources, Favorites, Storage, Troubleshooting

[chocofoodie]

What are some sources you guys use for chocolate making supplies in the US?

[Jim D.]

I use Chocosphere.com.  They have a very wide selection and good customer service.  If you want a well-known brand such as Callebaut or Valrhona, there are many other sources.

[chocofoodie]

I'd probably want to order Cocoa Barry because that's what I'm used to in London

[ChocoMom]

I use Chocosphere and Worldwidechocolate.  Both have great selections, although Chocosphere seems to have more of what I want- in stock.    Worldwide has a great selection and decent pricing (with free shipping offers sometimes), but, alot of times- the items I want are 'out of stock'.   

 

Both companies offer warm-weather packaging too. I must have over 100 ice packs stuck in one of my freezers now! ha!

[Kerry Beal]

Where will you be in the US chocofoodie?

[ElainaA]

I buy from Gygi. Their selection is limited but for Callebaut they usually have the best prices. They also offer warm weather shipping.

 

Elaina

[paulraphael]

If you're in a town with a Whole Foods, they often have a small selection of Valhrona and Callebaut chocolates in bulk. Prices are decent and of course you don't have to deal with shipping. 

[chocofoodie]

Kerry I'll be in NJ for the summer and I'm trying to get myself setup in advance for chocolate making... don't want to get lazy! (And don't want to lug everything from London when I KNOW I can get it all in the US)

 

Any place to get packaging? Friends and relatives want samples lol! Amazon seems rather pricey and quantities are small. 

[Kerry Beal]

So Qzina is in NJ - they handle Callebaut (therefore Cacao Barry) although like to try to sell you their own stuff.  

 

I know there are some threads about packaging around here somewhere - probably the best source of information.  Papermart seems to be popular.

[Alleguede]

Qzina/chefwarehouse offer the whole spectrum of chocolates cacao Barry, Callebaut, valrhona,...

[chocofoodie]

Great! Thanks everyone!! 

[rajoress]

Stover & Co. also has great prices on a wide variety of chocolates.

Edited June 2, 2015 by rajoress (log)