Hotel Chocolat Not Shipping to Germany
Hotel Chocolat (hotelchocolat.com) does not ship internationally. PostUK gives you a UK delivery address so you can order premium UK chocolate, Velvetiser sets, and gift boxes from Hotel Chocolat and forward to Germany.
99p first month, then £7.99/month · Shipping paid per parcel.
Why customers in Germany order Hotel Chocolat via PostUK
Germany has a strong chocolate culture — Ritter Sport, Milka, Lindt — but Hotel Chocolat products are exclusively UK. British expats in Germany and customers wanting a distinctly British gift use PostUK for:
- The Velvetiser — Hotel Chocolat's hot chocolate machine. Not available in Germany. Uses a Type G plug; needs a Type C/F adaptor for German sockets. Runs at 230V — compatible with German electricity.
- H-boxes and Sleekster collections — premium UK chocolate gift sets not sold in German retailers.
- Seasonal gifts — Hotel Chocolat Advent calendars, Easter eggs, and Christmas hampers at UK prices.
How PostUK forwards Hotel Chocolat orders to Germany
- Create a PostUK account
Get your UK delivery address immediately. - Shop on hotelchocolat.com
Enter your PostUK UK address at checkout. - Parcel arrives at our depot
Logged in your dashboard — we notify you. - Forward to Germany
Choose a courier for Germany, pay online, track to your door.
German customs on Hotel Chocolat orders
German MwSt (7% reduced rate on food) may apply to parcels from the UK. Customs duty applies to goods over €150. These are assessed by German customs — not included in PostUK fees. Note: Germany uses Type C and F plugs; the Velvetiser needs an adaptor. See our customs guide.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Chocolat ship to Germany?
No. Hotel Chocolat has suspended international delivery. PostUK gives you a UK address so you can order and forward to Germany.
Does the Velvetiser work in Germany?
Yes, with a plug adaptor. Germany uses Type C and F plugs; the Velvetiser uses Type G. The Velvetiser runs at 230V — matching German voltage exactly.
Do I pay German customs charges?
German MwSt (7% on food) may apply, plus customs duty on goods over €150. These are separate from PostUK forwarding costs.