Cover Läderach teams up with Baristart Coffee for Valentine’s Day 2026 (Photo: Instagram / @laderach.sg)
Läderach teams up with Baristart Coffee for Valentine’s Day 2026 (Photo: Instagram / @laderach.sg)
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Surprise your loved one with captivating dessert creations that go beyond the ordinary this Valentine’s Day. From artisanal bean-to-bar creations to heritage Swiss pralines, celebrate the season of love with the city’s most decadent cocoa treasures
The air in Singapore takes on a decidedly sweeter note as February begins, as the city’s chocolatiers unveil their annual creations. Over the years, Valentine’s Day gifting has evolved far beyond the simple box of sweets. Today, we are offered confections that tell stories from ethical sourcing to daring flavour profiles that surpass what’s normally expected of a traditional patisserie. Whether it is a hand-painted bonbon or a single-origin chocolate bar, the perfect chocolate gift can come in any shape or size.
In this choco-themed guide, we explore the finest chocolate treats that will ensure your Valentine’s Day is as rich and nuanced as the finest 70 per cent dark couverture.
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Läderach Chocolatier Suisse
For those who believe luxury in chocolate is synonymous with Swiss tradition, Läderach remains the gold standard. Renowned for its FrischSchoggi (fresh chocolate) that is hand-broken and made exclusively in Switzerland, this chocolatier emphasises the purity of its high-quality ingredients. Their 2026 Valentine’s range focuses on artisanal indulgence, presenting classic Alpine flavours with a romantic, seasonal flair.
Additionally, this February, the greatest love story takes place in the kitchen as Läderach partners with Baristart Coffee to celebrate craftsmanship and fresh flavour through an exclusive indulgent gift bundle. The Baristart x Läderach Chocolate Mini Cream Puff bundle is the ultimate treat for those with a sweet tooth. These delicate puffs are filled with a luxurious custard made by whipping Hokkaido BIEI Jersey Milk with a generous amount of FrischSchoggi straight from the Swiss kitchen. The elevated gift bundle features all three of their bestselling chocolate flavours and is available exclusively at laderach.com.sg.
Address: Multiple locations islandwide
Janice Wong
Homegrown pastry chef and chocolatier Janice Wong continues to blur the lines between art and confectionery at her chocolate boutiques. For 2026, her Valentine’s Day collection features aesthetic dessert design, with hand-painted bonbons that are a visual delight. Each piece is a miniature work of art, often incorporating unexpected savoury notes and playful forms that challenge the palate.
The Valentine’s Day Box of 9 is a curated journey of complex flavours, featuring highlights such as Rose Champagne, Raspberry Balsamic, and the adventurous Hojicha Baileys. Alternatively, for a grander gesture, the My Heart Cake makes a wonderful centrepiece for a romantic evening. Featuring oolong joconde sponge, jasmine mousse and lychee rose jelly, finished with delicate gold leaf.
Janice Wong
Address: 290 Orchard Road, Paragon #B1-K28
Venchi
With a history dating back to 1878, Italy’s Venchi is best known for their exquisite gianduja and iconic Chocoviar. For Venchi’s Valentine’s 2026 collection, titled “Love at First Bite”, is presented in elegantly designed tins and gift boxes that evoke a vintage European allure.
For a classic romantic gesture, the Valentine Small Round Gift Box is a charming option filled with 19 assorted chocolates, designed to celebrate every sweet moment of love. This round box features a joyful Valentine’s design and a delightful mix of Venchi favourites, making it an ideal treat for sharing with someone special.
Venchi
Address: Ion Orchard Store, Unit B1-25A, ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn
Fossa Chocolate
As Singapore’s first award-winning bean-to-bar craft chocolatier, Fossa is the go-to choice for true chocolate connoisseurs. Celebrated for their fearless flavour experiments and technical mastery, every bean is roasted in their local workshop to ensure a standard of excellence that departs from the ordinary. Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with their latest small-batch creation: Almond Brittle with Cacao Nibs. This irresistible treat offers a “little crunch and a lot of love”, featuring a deeply chocolatey profile loaded with cacao nibs and a subtle hint of sea salt.
Available at various local stockists including Little Farms, Tangs Orchard, Isetan Scotts and more
The Dark Gallery
Above Valentine’s Day Heart Chocolate Bonbons by The Dark Gallery (Photo: The Dark Gallery)
Valentine’s Day Heart Chocolate Bonbons by The Dark Gallery (Photo: The Dark Gallery)
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Homegrown brand The Dark Gallery is inviting love birds around town to celebrate the season with a dedicated box designed for sharing. Their featured Valentine’s Day Heart Chocolate Bonbons is a romantic curation featuring heart-shaped bonbons “dressed in shades of love”. The selection includes sophisticated profiles such as Earl Grey, a single-origin 64 per cent Madagascar, and the comforting Milk & Cookies, making it an ideal choice for those who appreciate both variety and cocoa, of course.
Andrea Saadan is the Senior Digital Editor of Tatler Singapore. She oversees all digital content for the website and currently leads the Beauty and Lifestyle verticals. As a child, she had always enjoyed reading and writing but it was only after she joined her college newspaper, The Spectrum, in Buffalo, New York, that she considered a career in journalism. Her love for all things beauty started from the age of two—when she was caught playing with (and damaging) her mother’s YSL lipstick. On top of her day job, she is also an unpaid beauty consultant for friends and family. Besides make-up, her obsessions include the wizarding world of Harry Potter, podcasts, ice-cream, her walking pad and watching endless re-runs of The Office (US).
