Let’s be honest—summer is brilliant. Long days, impromptu picnics, light evenings... but chocolate? Chocolate’s not such a fan. In fact, sunshine and chocolate are not the dream team.
Whether you're popping a few bars in your bag for a beach day, packing up a picnic, or just trying to stop your snack drawer from turning into a gooey mess, we’ve pulled together our best tips to help your Montezuma’s stay cool, calm and intact.
Chill Before You Head Out
Bit of an obvious one, but easy to forget: if you're taking chocolate out and about, pop it in the fridge beforehand. Giving it a head start with a few hours of chilling will help it cope better with the warm weather—especially if it's going in a car or picnic bag.
Chocolate + Sun = Meltdown
Chocolate really doesn’t enjoy sunbathing. Direct sunlight is the fast track to puddle-town, so try to keep your chocolate stash shaded wherever possible—definitely not on the dashboard or windowsill!
And just so you know—we do the same. If the UK temperature hits 25°C or above, we pause all online deliveries until things cool down a bit. Your chocolate deserves better than arriving half-melted, and we’ll always let you know if this affects your order.
Keep It Insulated
If you’re travelling with chocolate—especially on a warm day—an insulated lunch bag or cool box is your friend. Bonus points for chucking in an ice pack (just keep it separate from the chocolate so there’s no dampness involved).
And if you’ve got an airtight container to hand, even better. It’ll help shield your treats from moisture and temperature swings while you’re out and about.
Reach for the Dark Side
If you’re planning ahead for warmer weather, go for dark chocolate. It’s a bit sturdier in the heat thanks to its higher cocoa content, so it holds up better when things get toasty. Some of our summer-proof favourites:
- Absolute Black 100% Cocoa Bar – bold and beautifully intense
- Fitzroy 74% Cocoa Bar – great for snacking or stashing in your bag
- Dark Chocolate Giant Buttons – picnic-perfect and easy to share if you want
And If They Do Melt…
Don’t panic. You’ve just accidentally made yourself a picnic dessert.
Bring some fruit along—strawberries, bananas, raspberries, cherries, even slices of kiwi—and drizzle that melty chocolate right on top. Our Giant Buttons are especially good for this; they melt into a glossy, glorious puddle that turns fruit into a proper treat.
Honestly, we might start doing it on purpose.
So There You Have It...
With a bit of prep and a few clever tricks, you can enjoy chocolate all summer long. Whether you’re packing up a picnic, placing an order online, or sneaking a truffle out of the freezer after the kids have gone to bed, Montezuma’s is here for all your summer snacking.
Just keep it cool—and enjoy every bite.
