Email- Consider the tastes of the recipient. A high-end chocolate purveyor should allow you to select your own chocolates. Not only does this ensure a balance of flavors, it ensures that your order receives personal attention.
- Compute the shipping cost. Many chocolatiers ship only via overnight express mail or FedEx, which can cost almost as much as the chocolates themselves. La Maison du Chocolat's shipping, for example, starts at a whopping $28.
- Ask about allergies. If the recipient has dietary restrictions, ask what accommodations the company can make before ordering. Chocosphere.com is particularly attentive to the needs of customers with allergies, reviews say.