Is being listed on Chof free?
Yes. Chof lists chocolate makers and their bars at no cost to the maker. There is no paid placement, sponsored ranking or "premium" maker tier.
How do you decide which bars and makers to include?
Most bars are added by chocolate enthusiasts using the Chof iOS app, then reviewed by Felipe, an IICCT certified chocolate taster. Makers can also send their full range with images and details for inclusion.
What information is most useful to send?
A short maker description (2 to 4 sentences), a clean front-of-pack image per bar, and a sheet with each bar's exact name, cocoa percentage, origin and region, ingredients, certifications, awards and any sourcing or fermentation details.
What kind of images work best on Chof?
Clean, well-lit front-of-pack photos with a neutral or transparent background, framed consistently across the range. A high-resolution maker logo (transparent background) is also helpful.
Can a maker claim or edit their Chof page?
A self-serve claim flow is on the roadmap. Today, send updates to felipe@chof.nl and they will be reviewed and reflected on your page within a few days.
What is the Chof Badge?
The Chof Badge is a small embeddable widget makers can place on their own website that links visitors directly to their Chof profile. It is self-service: copy your code from chof.nl/badge.
How are bar ratings on Chof calculated?
Each bar is scored on origin transparency, ingredient purity, certifications and awards, and community ratings from Chof users. The score is intentionally not a single five-star number, because chocolate is a multi-dimensional product.
Can specialty chocolate shops be listed too?
Yes. If you stock craft chocolate and want to be visible to Chof users searching by retailer, write to felipe@chof.nl with your shop name, address and the makers you stock.