Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie

What Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie does

Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie is a Canadian artisan chocolate and patisserie company founded in March 2013 by Christophe Bonzon, who holds the Cacao Barry World Chocolate Master credential. The business produces handcrafted chocolates, pastries, cakes, packaged confectionery, and café beverages, and sells through three Metro Vancouver retail locations in Burnaby, White Rock, and West Vancouver (opened 2025). Products range from individual pastries priced around $4.50 to curated chocolate boxes starting above $42, spanning both everyday and gift purchases.

Revenue is generated through physical retail, café service, e-commerce via Shopify, and a corporate gifting program. The company is privately held, founder-owned, and has no external funding rounds disclosed. Marketing activity is limited to organic social media, and headcount is approximately six employees, implying very lean core staffing supplemented by part-time labor. International Chocolate Awards Gold medals in 2013 and 2014 provide credentialed brand differentiation within the artisan chocolate category.

The technology footprint is minimal: a standard Shopify e-commerce stack, in-store POS, and traditional artisan production processes. There are no disclosed AI or machine-learning capabilities, and growth depends primarily on physical store expansion, new product launches such as the Dubai Chocolate Croissant Cube and limited-edition Beautiful Game Soccer Box, and channel extensions including bake-at-home frozen pastries. A partnership with Mainland Whisky for a whisky pecan dragée indicates selective co-branded collaboration to expand into adjacent premium confectionery segments.

Name

Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie

Legal name

Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie

Website

https://christophe-chocolat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie is a Canadian artisan chocolate and patisserie company founded in 2013 by Cacao Barry World Chocolate Master Christophe Bonzon, operating three Metro Vancouver retail locations serving retail consumers and corporate gifting clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Chocolates and Patisserie

NAICS

Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing (31135), Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate (311352), Retail Bakeries (311811)

SIC

Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060), Bakery Products (2050)

akta.pro primary industry

Chocolate & Confectionery Patisseries (Bonbons, Truffles, Macarons) (THAFAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Patisseries & Viennoiserie (French-Style) (THAFAFAB), Patisseries & Dessert Boutiques (CRAHAGAB), Chocolate & Confectionery Shops (THAFAGAD)

Keywords

• Artisan chocolate
• Patisserie bakery
• Specialty pastries
• Celebration cakes
• Corporate gifting

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnaby

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail In-Store Sales: One-time point-of-sale purchases of pastries, chocolates, cakes, tarts, café beverages, and packaged goods at three physical store locations. Customers can also order ahead online for in-store pickup.
2. E-commerce / Online Orders: Online ordering through their Shopify storefront for pickup or local delivery. Products include chocolate boxes, frozen pastries, packaged goods, and gift cards shipped Canada-wide.
3. Corporate Gifting Orders: Bespoke corporate gifting programs for B2B clients, featuring curated artisanal chocolate boxes and gift boxes for client, employee, and colleague appreciation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Chez Christophe is an artisan chocolate and patisserie manufacturer and retailer that handcrafts premium chocolate bonbons, fresh and frozen pastries (croissants, pain au chocolat, Dubai Chocolate Croissant Cube), celebration cakes and tarts, packaged goods (jams, whisky pecan spreads, dragées), and café beverages. Products are sold directly to consumers through three Metro Vancouver café/patisserie locations and a Shopify e-commerce storefront, with supplementary corporate gifting programs for businesses.

Product overview

Chez Christophe Chocolaterie Patisserie is an artisan chocolate and pastry company operating as a single unified brand with multiple product lines. The core offerings include handcrafted chocolate bonbons (sold in curated boxes of 4, 9, or 16 pieces), fresh and frozen pastries (croissants, specialty items like the Dubai Chocolate Croissant Cube), cakes and tarts (available in regular and individual sizes), and packaged goods (jams, spreads, dragées). The company operates café locations in Burnaby, White Rock, and West Vancouver where customers can purchase beverages and food for immediate consumption, while also offering e-commerce with pickup and Canada-wide shipping. Additional services include corporate gifting programs and gift cards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Artisan Chocolate Boxes Handcrafted chocolate bonbons made in Metro Vancouver, available in 4-piece, 9-piece, and 16-piece boxes, plus limited-edition themed boxes. Available for in-store pickup, local delivery, and Canada-wide shipping, targeting individual consumers and gift purchasers.
• Freshly Baked Artisan Pastries Freshly baked artisan pastries including butter croissants, specialty croissants (such as the Dubai Chocolate Croissant Cube), pain au chocolat, and Palmiers, sold individually at café locations in Metro Vancouver for walk-in and pre-order pickup.
• Cakes and Tarts Celebration cakes and tarts available in regular or individual sizes with featured flavors such as Cassis Vanille (black currant crèmeux with vanilla cream) and Pina-Colada (coconut with pineapple and lime), offered for pre-order pickup.
• Packaged Goods Artisan packaged goods including Mainland Whisky Pecan Chocolate Nut Spread, house-made confiture (jams from locally sourced seasonal fruits), Whisky Pecan Dragee, and Palmiers, available for in-store purchase and select shipping.
• Café Beverages Café beverages including coffee, lattes, hot chocolate, and tea served at the Burnaby, White Rock, and West Vancouver café locations for walk-in customers.
• Corporate Gifting Program Curated corporate gifting service offering artisanal local chocolate and treats in custom gift boxes for client appreciation, employee recognition, and bulk holiday gifting for Metro Vancouver businesses.
• Gift Cards Digital e-gift cards available in customizable variable denominations, redeemable in-store or online for chocolates, pastries, cakes, and café beverages.
• Bake at Home Frozen Pastries Frozen croissants and pain au chocolat packs (e.g., 5-piece Butter Croissant at $13.95) supplied with refrigerator thawing and home baking instructions for at-home preparation.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mainland (Whisky)minorOthersMainland is a local whisky producer whose spirit is used as a key ingredient in Chez Christophe's Whisky Pecan Dragee product — pecans are soaked in Mainland's local whisky for 31 days before being coated with 63.6% dark chocolate. This is a supplier/ingredient partnership providing proprietary local spirits for artisan chocolate production.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Thomas Haas Chocolates: Vancouver-based award-winning chocolatier producing fine chocolates and pastries with multiple retail locations in Metro Vancouver. Highly comparable to Chez Christophe as a competing local chocolatier-pâtissier with similar product categories, brand positioning, and customer overlap.
• Soma Chocolatemaker: Canadian artisan chocolate maker with retail locations producing bean-to-bar chocolates and confections. Comparable to Chez Christophe as a craft-focused, multi-location Canadian chocolatier competing for premium gifting and specialty chocolate occasions.
• BETA5 Chocolates: Vancouver-based artisan chocolatier producing handcrafted chocolates and pastries with a strong reputation for design-forward confections. Most directly comparable to Chez Christophe as a small-batch Metro Vancouver chocolatier competing for the same premium gifting and celebration occasions.
• Bel Cafe: Downtown Vancouver patisserie and café serving French-inspired pastries, cakes, and espresso beverages. Comparable to Chez Christophe as a premium urban café/patisserie with overlapping product categories and a similar affluent professional customer base.
• Beaucoup Bakery & Cafe: French-style bakery and café in Vancouver offering pastries, cakes, and sandwiches with both retail and café operations. Directly comparable to Chez Christophe as a specialty pastry and cake retailer serving a similar urban Metro Vancouver clientele.
• Stubbe Chocolates & Pastries: Vancouver chocolatier and pastry shop offering handcrafted chocolates, pastries, and cakes. Directly comparable to Chez Christophe as a small-batch Metro Vancouver chocolatier-pâtissier serving the same premium gifting and celebration market.
• Thierry Chocolaterie Patisserie Cafe: Swiss-trained chocolatier operating cafés in the Vancouver area offering artisan pastries, chocolates, and cakes. Closely comparable to Chez Christophe on product mix (Swiss-style chocolate and patisserie), café retail model, and Metro Vancouver customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Ladurée: Internationally recognized French luxury patisserie and chocolatier with macarons, pastries, and confections sold globally. Comparable to Chez Christophe as a premium patisserie/chocolatier brand positioning but operates at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• La Maison du Chocolat: Prestigious French chocolatier specializing in premium boxed chocolates, truffles, and ganaches. Comparable to Chez Christophe on the artisan chocolate and premium gifting category but operates as a luxury global brand at significantly larger scale.
• Purdy's Chocolates: Long-established Canadian chocolate retailer with a national footprint of retail stores and broad product assortment. Comparable to Chez Christophe on the chocolate gifting category but operates at far greater scale, broader distribution, and lower price points, making it an incumbent benchmark rather than a direct specialty competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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