Holiday Closure Notice 📢

Please note that no orders will be dispatched between Saturday 1st August and Tuesday 11th August while our team takes a short summer break. All orders placed during this period will be dispatched when we reopen.

Store opening hours:

Saturday 1st August - 9am to 5pm

Sunday 2nd August to Friday 7th August - Closed

Saturday 8th August - 9am to 5pm

Tuesday 11th August - open as usual

Joe Vaughan - Founder & Head Chocolatier

Joe is the Founder and Head Chocolatier at 1683 Chocolate Place. His journey began at the prestigious Chocolate Academy, located at the Barry Callebaut Chocolate Factory in Banbury, where he mastered the art of transforming liquid chocolate into exceptional creations.

With over ten years of hands-on experience and continual refinement of his craft, Joe has developed a signature style that blends artistry with flavour. Each piece he creates is a carefully balanced, edible work of art—designed not just to look beautiful, but to deliver a bold and memorable taste experience.