Premium chocolate shop opens in Fairfield

By Katrina Koerting

on January 4, 2021 2:55 PM

First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick joins BE Chocolat owners Sylvie Fortin and Benoit Racquet and others for a ribbon cutting in front of the new store and workshop in Fairfield, Conn. Jan. 4, 2021.

“We’re excited to present our new atelier and retail shop to the Fairfield County community,” said Benoit Racquet, a Belgian master chocolatier and one of the owners. “The response to our cottage kitchen business was tremendous, leading us to make this move to brick and mortar. It is our passion to create premium Belgium chocolate in small batches, and we’re thrilled to be the first business opening in 2021 in Fairfield.”
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First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick joins BE Chocolat owners Sylvie Fortin and Benoit Racquet and others for a ribbon cutting in front of the new store and workshop in Fairfield, Conn. Jan. 4, 2021.

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Photo: Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media
BE Chocolat in Fairfield, Conn. Jan 4, 2021.

The chocolates are currently sold in several locations throughout Fairfield and the surrounding area, but this is the only location owned by BE Chocolat and where the chocolates are made and sold.

The storefront includes a new retail shop and artist’s workshop, offering opportunities for chocolate events and chocolate-making classes in the future, according to a news release.

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BE Chocolat in Fairfield, Conn. Jan 4, 2021.

The chocolates are currently sold in several locations throughout Fairfield and the surrounding area, but this is the only location owned by BE Chocolat and where
... more
Photo: Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media
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BE Chocolat in Fairfield, Conn. Jan 4, 2021.

BE Chocolat will continue offering online ordering throughout the country and virtual tasting events, which were created during the pandemic in response to customers’ needs. Customers will now also be able to use a new, convenient curbside pickup service.

The shop is also owned by Racquet and Sylvie Fortin, who is also the manager.

Racquet is the creator of the unique taste pairings for which BE Chocolat is known. He graduated from Ceria Culinary Institute in Belgium, and was a chocolate chef at the Belgian Pavilion in the Shanghai World Expo in 2010.

Prior to opening BE Chocolat, Racquet owned and operated a premium chocolate atelier business in Belgium.
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BE Chocolat in Fairfield, Conn. Jan 4, 2021.

BE Chocolat will continue offering online ordering throughout the country and virtual tasting events, which were created during the pandemic in response to
... more
Photo: Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media
First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick joins BE Chocolat owners Benoit Racquet and Sylvie Fortin for a ribbon cutting in front of the new store and workshop in Fairfield, Conn. Jan. 4, 2021.

First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick joins BE Chocolat owners Benoit Racquet and Sylvie Fortin for a ribbon cutting in front of the new store and workshop in Fairfield, Conn. Jan. 4, 2021.
Photo: Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media
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BE Chocolat owners Sylvie Fortin and Benoit Racquet speak during a ribbon cutting event in front of the new store and workshop in Fairfield, Conn. Jan. 4, 2021.

BE Chocolat owners Sylvie Fortin and Benoit Racquet speak during a ribbon cutting event in front of the new store and workshop in Fairfield, Conn. Jan. 4, 2021.
Photo: Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media
BE Chocolat in Fairfield, Conn. Jan 4, 2021.

BE Chocolat in Fairfield, Conn. Jan 4, 2021.
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Photo: Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media

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First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick joins BE Chocolat owners Sylvie Fortin and Benoit Racquet and others for a ribbon cutting in front of the new store and workshop in Fairfield, Conn. Jan. 4, 2021.

“We’re excited to present our new atelier and retail shop to the Fairfield County community,” said Benoit Racquet, a Belgian master chocolatier and one of the owners. “The response to our cottage kitchen business was tremendous, leading us to make this move to brick and mortar. It is our passion to create premium Belgium chocolate in small batches, and we’re thrilled to be the first business opening in 2021 in Fairfield.”

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First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick joins BE Chocolat owners Sylvie Fortin and Benoit Racquet and others for a ribbon cutting in front of the new store and workshop in Fairfield, Conn. Jan. 4, 2021.

“We’re

... more

Photo: Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media

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Premium chocolate shop opens in Fairfield

By Katrina Koerting

on January 4, 2021 2:55 PM

“We’re

The chocolates are currently sold in several locations throughout Fairfield and the surrounding area, but this is the only location owned by BE Chocolat and where the chocolates are made and sold.

The storefront includes a new retail shop and artist’s workshop, offering opportunities for chocolate events and chocolate-making classes in the future, according to a news release.

The chocolates are currently sold in several locations throughout Fairfield and the surrounding area, but this is the only location owned by BE Chocolat and where

BE Chocolat will continue offering online ordering throughout the country and virtual tasting events, which were created during the pandemic in response to customers’ needs. Customers will now also be able to use a new, convenient curbside pickup service.

The shop is also owned by Racquet and Sylvie Fortin, who is also the manager.

Racquet is the creator of the unique taste pairings for which BE Chocolat is known. He graduated from Ceria Culinary Institute in Belgium, and was a chocolate chef at the Belgian Pavilion in the Shanghai World Expo in 2010.

Prior to opening BE Chocolat, Racquet owned and operated a premium chocolate atelier business in Belgium.

BE Chocolat will continue offering online ordering throughout the country and virtual tasting events, which were created during the pandemic in response to

“We’re