Temptation Chocolates is a multi award winning business, set up by twin sisters, Kate & Ruth O’Hara, from Durrow Co. Laois. It is a hobby turned business and was set up in early 2021. They produce a range of artisan hand-painted chocolates, specialising in hand painted bonbons – their little pieces of edible art.
The sisters were accounting and finance graduates working in Dublin for a number of years, and with the onset of the pandemic they made the brave decision to take a leap and start their own business. They grew up with a love of French patisseries and chocolateries from family holidays to France. They learned everything they know through different courses and videos online. Their range also includes artisan chocolate bars and truffles.
They have won a number of awards at the Irish Food Awards, Blás na hÉireann since starting out and have also been featured on The Late Late Show -Taking Care of Business 2021.
They are based in Abbeyleix, County Laois, where they have their very own chocolate boutique, serving a range of their renowned hot chocolates, coffee, hand-painted bonbons and pâtisseries. The boutique is open at weekends, Saturdays 10-4pm and Sundays 11-3pm.
We use ethically sourced and sustainable Valrhona chocolate in all of our products, our packaging is all recyclable, the coffee we serve is ethically and sustainably sourced and our coffee cups are compostable.
We use artisan craft production methods.
Our chocolates are available from our Temptation Chocolates Boutique, and online at temptationpatisserie.ie
Our awards include Blas na hEireann (Best Artisan 2021, Best Start Up 2021, Best in Laois 2021 & 2022, Gold 2021, Silver 2021 & 2022)
