Consulting

With over a decade of hands-on experience building one of India’s pioneering artisanal chocolate brands—Chockriti Chocolates—we now offer tailored consulting services for new chocolate businesses, startups, and dreamers ready to enter the world of premium and purpose-driven chocolate.
From recipe development to retail strategy, we guide founders through every step of building a distinctive chocolate brand—from idea to execution.

Who We Work With
• First-time chocolate entrepreneurs
• Wellness & lifestyle founders diversifying into chocolate
• Boutique hotel, spa, and café owners
• Artisanal brands seeking a chocolate vertical
• Global diaspora looking to launch Indian-inspired chocolate brands

Consulting Formats
• 1:1 Sessions (Strategy / Product / Branding)
• Full Launch Consulting (1–3 months)
• Product Development & Flavor Labs
• Brand Audits for Existing Chocolate Businesses
• Workshops & Masterclasses

Let’s Build a Chocolate Brand with Purpose & Profit
If you’re ready to turn your chocolate idea into a meaningful and profitable business, I’d love to hear from you.
📩 Inquire for consulting sessions or custom packages
🌐 chocolates@chockriti.com

Areas of Consulting

Details

1. Brand Concept & Positioning

Defining unique brand identity and storytelling
Identifying target customer segments (luxury, wellness, cultural, gifting, etc.)
Naming, visual identity, and packaging concept
Differentiation in a competitive chocolate market

2. Product & Flavor Development

Signature product line creation (bonbons, bars, drinking chocolate, etc.)
Curation of flavor profiles inspired by culture, wellness, or seasonality
Natural ingredients, herbal infusions, Indian and global inspiration
Vegan, sugar-free, or functional chocolate line development

3. Recipe R&D & Small Batch Production

Recipe standardization and trials
Scaling handcrafted recipes while maintaining quality
Creating SOPs for consistency and shelf-life
Sourcing premium couverture or bean-to-bar options

4. Kitchen Setup & Production Planning

Guidance on FSSAI-compliant production kitchens
Equipment selection and sourcing (tempering machines, moulds, storage)
Layout design for small-scale or cloud chocolate kitchens
Hygienic workflow, temperature control, and storage planning

5. Packaging & Compliance

Advising on sustainable, premium packaging solutions
Labeling requirements (FSSAI, allergens, ingredients)
Sourcing custom packaging vendors in India and abroad

6. Pricing, Costing & Profitability Planning
• Cost of goods analysis per product
• Ideal markups for premium, mid, and gifting markets
• Pricing strategy across online, offline, and export channels
• Optimizing sourcing and inventory without quality compromise
7. Sales Channels & Distribution
• D2C (Shopify, own website) strategy
• Retail placement in boutique stores, spas, cafés
• B2B gifting and custom corporate orders
• Export readiness and international compliance basics
8. Festive, Wedding & Gifting Strategy
• Curated collections for festivals and weddings
• Customization for clients (names, logos, flavors)
• Limited-edition seasonal products
• Gift box sourcing and curation
9. Marketing, PR & Launch Strategy
• Brand launch roadmap (timeline, platforms, audience)
• Social media & content strategy aligned with brand tone
• Influencer gifting or media PR for visibility
• Partnerships & collaborations (cafés, wellness brands, beauty)
10. Mentoring & Mindful Brand Building
• Founder mindset coaching for creative entrepreneurs
• Balancing profit with purpose
• Personal branding for the founder
• Infusing legacy, art, and soul into the business