Our Story
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inspired by passion
Belgian Delights is a business inspired by a passion sustained through three generations, to create exquisite handmade Belgian style couverture chocolates to be shared and enjoyed. The Verstreken family’s enthusiasm for chocolate initially began in Belgium with Pierre Verstreken, a baker, chocolatier and patissier. Pierre taught his son Robert the skills that would enable him to continue with the family heritage, to create the finest quality chocolates and baked goods.
Following in his father’s footsteps Robert used his expertise to open a bakery, patisserie and chocolaterie with his wife Monique in Hoevenen, near Antwerp, in 1971.
Gold Coast
chocolate manufacturers
By the late 2000s the Molendinar chocolate factory become HACCP certified and the Verstreken family had upgraded their equipment for faster production and wrapping times, surpassing many other Australian specialty chocolate manufacturers with the innovative equipment installed.
In 2009 Belgian Delights began selling their authentic Belgian style chocolate lines both nationally and internationally online. The Molendinar retail and wholesale chocolate business continues to grow, staying true to the Verstreken family’s traditional chocolate making heritage.
Our Belgian style couverture chocolate, is made using traditional equipment sourced from Europe and superior quality cacao beans, as well as other premium ingredients. Now we produce a variety of chocolates, ranging from personalised, individually wrapped couverture chocolates, through to boxes of decadent assorted truffles.
