The 2019 winner of the Euro-Toques Young Chef of the Year title, pastry chef Gráinne Mullins was working in an exciting new restaurant in East Galway when Covid hit – and, with the closure of hospitality, so began her beautiful Grá Chocolates business.
Following the Euro-Toques principals of sourcing locally and sustainably (“great taste comes from the finest ingredients”), Gráinne uses locally and ethically produced ingredients including Sliabh Aughty Honey, Kylemore Farmhouse Raw Cream and Achill Island sea salt are for the fillings where possible.
She works in small batches and her exquisite hand-painted and polished bonbons take three days to create. The range changes seasonally - and each one is even more beautiful than the last.
Simply gorgeous!
* Gráinne was our Chef winner in the 'Best Pivot' Category in the Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards 2021.
