Discerning chocolate lovers have been enjoying quality, award winning, handmade chocolates from The Chocolate Fetish since 1986. We use only the finest ingredients and all our signature products are made in small batches to assure you receive maximum freshness. We use locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. You will experience the full flavor and mouth feel you can only get from premium fresh chocolates.
Sue & Bill
Sue and Bill purchased The Chocolate Fetish in 2001. Beginning with just one employee, they have developed it with their passion for fine food and experience from a lifetime of world travel. Sue contributed her extensive culinary background and Bill his executive marketing experience to grow the business from a small storefront to an Asheville destination and internationally recognized hot spot for fine artisan chocolates. Sue has received extensive culinary training including courses at The French Pastry School in Chicago with Chef Thomas Haas, The Callebaut Chocolate Academy with Chef Julian Rose, Chocolate Manon in Brussels Belgium, as well as courses with renowned author and chocolatier, Elaine Gonzalez.
During their 40 plus years of marriage they have traveled the world in search of the finest chocolates including years spent living in Brussels, Belgium, London, England, and extensive touring of chocolate shops and manufacturers in Europe and the U.S. Bill and Sue continue to be dedicated to the success of their shop and the success of downtown Asheville
Elizabeth with Master Chocolatier, Jean-Pierre Wybauw at The French Pastry School in Chicago, IL
Elizabeth
Before bringing her innovation and creativity to The Chocolate Fetish in 2006, Elizabeth was busy pursuing a life long dream to be an artist. After attending The University of Oregon with a major in Fine Art/Ceramics, she spent years traveling and pursing her career as an artist before finally settling in Asheville and returning to the family business. Since joining The Chocolate Fetish full time, Elizabeth has found that her passions for food and art can be fulfilled together in the world of chocolate. Elizabeth has studied with world-renowned chocolatiers, including Chef Edwald Notter, Chef Jean-Pierre Wybauw, Chef Jacquy Pfeiffer, and Chef Stephane Leroux M.O.F. In addition to creating delicious delicacies and amazing chocolate art, Elizabeth is also the online voice of The Chocolate Fetish, contributing to The Chocolate Fetish Blog, Facebook, and Twitter pages.
