Chocolate Hearts

Chocolate Hearts Australia - Foiled Chocolate Hearts and Hard Candy Hearts for Favours, Lolly Buffets and Cakes

Few party details work as hard as a well-chosen mix of chocolate hearts and hard candy hearts. They add colour, shape and sheen in seconds, they travel well in small portions, and guests always say yes to a take-home sweet. Use the ideas below to build a tidy, photo-ready setup for weddings, engagements, baby showers, birthdays and seasonal celebrations.

Pick your finish and colour story

Start with two main colours and one accent so the table reads as one.

• Foiled chocolate hearts: red, pink, gold, silver, rose gold, white, black, navy, lilac and mixed metallics for instant shine.
• Hard candy hearts: pastel mixes for baby showers, bright carnival colours for birthdays, red and white for Valentine’s, emerald and gold for end-of-year events.

A quick rule of thumb is shiny foil near the cake and softer hard hearts for high-traffic bowls where little hands serve themselves.

Foiled chocolate hearts vs hard candy hearts

Both styles earn their place.

Foiled chocolate hearts bring a premium look for centrepieces, place settings and favour bags. They double as cupcake toppers and photograph beautifully under candlelight or fairy lights.

Hard candy hearts handle warm weather, piñatas and outdoor grazing tables with less fuss. They add height and colour to jars and are ideal for nut-free school events when the label allows. Many hosts combine both: chocolate at the cake table and hard candy on the buffet for durability.

Where to use them

• Favour bags and boxes: slip three to five foiled hearts into organza bags, cello bags or treat boxes tied to your colour scheme. Add ready-to-go party favours for a quick finish.
• Lolly buffet jars: layer hard hearts, marshmallows and jelly beans for texture in clear lolly jars. Use scoops and paper cups so the queue moves quickly.
• Place settings: one or two foiled hearts on each serviette for an instant finish.
• Cake and cupcakes: top buttercream with minis and pair with coordinating cake toppers and birthday candles.
• Table scatter: a light sprinkle around centrepieces plus a few accents from party decorations.
• Piñatas and prize jars: hard hearts are great in mixed lolly prizes - see piñatas.

Quantities guide

• Favour bags: 30–60 g per bag, usually 3–6 foiled hearts depending on size.
• Lolly buffet: allow 120–180 g of mixed lollies per adult and 80–120 g per child. For 30 guests, 1–1.5 kg of each of 6–8 varieties looks full.
• Table scatter: 12–20 foil hearts per 180 cm trestle, placed in small clusters rather than a heavy spread.
• Cupcake toppers: one mini chocolate heart per cake or three minis on a shared platter for a clustered effect.

Packaging and presentation

Keep textures varied so photos pop. Pair glass jars with rattan trays or wooden slice boards. Use organza bags for shimmer, cello bags for a crisp reveal and party boxes for neat stacks on the favour table. Add a small tag stamped with the couple’s initials or a simple “thank you”. Give displays lift with cake stands & risers and portion neatly in mini dessert cups.

Event ideas

• Weddings & engagements: white, champagne and gold foiled hearts with a blush accent - match with engagement party picks and elegant wedding balloons.
• Baby showers: soft blue or blush foils, or pastel hard hearts for a neutral reveal - add from baby shower supplies or gender reveal.
• Valentine’s Day: classic red foil with pink and white hard hearts - browse Valentine’s Day decorations.
• Corporate & school formals: match brand/house colours and round out with core party supplies.

Heat and storage tips for Australian conditions

• Store chocolate in a cool, dry cupboard away from appliances.
• Transport in a cooler bag with an ice brick if the day is hot.
• Set dessert tables in open shade and bring chocolate out close to serving time.
• Keep hard hearts in airtight jars so humidity doesn’t make them tacky.

Allergen and dietary notes

Always check labels for dairy, soy and possible traces of nuts or gluten. If you are decanting into jars, keep the original packs under the table for anyone who wants to read ingredients. Use separate scoops for each jar and add a small sign that says “ingredient list available” so guests can choose confidently.

Safety and tidy pack-down

Small sweets can be a choking risk for toddlers. Offer mini cups instead of skewers for little ones. Provide a lined bin near the buffet so wrappers don’t wander. When the playlist winds down, pour leftovers back into sealed containers, wipe scoops and fold table covers towards the centre so sprinkles and crumbs stay contained.

Simple styling recipes

• Cake corner: 1 small jar of foiled chocolate hearts, a bud vase and a framed sign - add a few coordinating balloons for height.
• Photo wall table: two jars of hard hearts in your palette, stacked books under a cloth for height and a handful of foiled hearts as scatter.
• Entry favour tray: rows of bags with 3 foiled hearts each - finish with ribbon to match your theme (browse party essentials).

From the first welcome to the final goodbyes, a smart mix of foiled chocolate hearts and hard candy hearts gives you polish, flavour and easy portioning, all in colours that match your celebration perfectly.