United KingdomBean-to-Bar
Pump Street
9 bars 4.4 from 20 ratings
Based in the UK, Pump Street is a renowned bean-to-bar maker that draws on their heritage as artisan bakers to create exceptional, texture-focused cacao.
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Buy at Pump StreetThe maker's own online shop.
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About
Pump Street
Pump Street is a unique presence in the world of fine chocolate, based in the United Kingdom. Established as both professional bakers and dedicated chocolate makers, they bring a distinct culinary sensibility to their craft. This duality is central to their identity, as they bridge the gap between the precision of traditional bakery arts and the nuanced, technical demands of small-batch chocolate manufacturing.
As a bean-to-bar producer, Pump Street controls the processing of their cocoa beans from raw material to finished bar. Their style is defined by a meticulous approach to roasting and grinding, which coaxes individual personality from each origin. Because they approach chocolate through the lens of a baker, their bars often highlight textures and mouthfeel, balancing the natural acidity of fine cacao with a clean, deliberate finish that respects the raw flavor profile of the bean.
The soul of their operation lies in a commitment to transparency and relationships. Pump Street makes direct trade claims, which highlights their preference for working closely with farmers and cooperatives to source high-quality cacao. By focusing on these direct connections, they ensure that the integrity of the harvest is preserved throughout the supply chain, resulting in chocolate that captures the true terroir of its origin.
9 bars on Chof
Bars by Pump Street
Pump Street
Croissant Bar 62%
62%darkEcuador
3 awards
Pump Street
Ecuador 85%
85%darkEcuador
Pump Street
Madagascar 72%
72%darkMadagascar
Pump Street
Madagascar Milk 58%
58%milkMadagascar
1 award
Pump Street
Peru 72%
72%darkPeru
1 award
Pump Street
Rye Crumb, Milk & Sea Salt 60%
60%milkEcuador
2 awards
Pump Street
Saint Thomas 75%
75%darkJamaica
Pump Street
Sourdough & Sea Salt 66%
66%darkEcuador
5 awards
Pump Street
Uganda 78%
78%darkUganda
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Pump Street bars with awards
13 award results for 6 bars, newest first. Each label links to that year on Chof's awards page, and the icon beside it to the awarding body's own winner list. How Chof lists awards
Rye Crumb, Milk & Sea Salt 60%
Sourdough & Sea Salt 66%
Uganda 78%
Croissant Bar 62%
Madagascar Milk 58%
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Frequently Asked
About Pump Street
Which country is Pump Street chocolate from?
Pump Street is a chocolate maker based in United Kingdom.
What kind of chocolate maker is Pump Street?
Pump Street is classified as bean-to-bar on Chof: its chocolate is made from cacao beans, refined and conched in a workshop or a specialist chocolate factory rather than melted down from bought chocolate.
How many Pump Street bars are listed on Chof?
Chof currently lists 9 chocolate bars from Pump Street, with full tasting notes, cocoa percentages and ingredient details.
Has Pump Street won any chocolate awards?
Yes. Chof lists 13 award results for 6 Pump Street bars, from the Academy of Chocolate and the International Chocolate Awards. The newest listed is from 2025: Academy of Chocolate Silver 2025 for Rye Crumb, Milk & Sea Salt 60%.
How are Pump Street bars rated by Chof users?
On average, Pump Street bars are rated 4.4 out of 5 by Chof app users who have scanned and tasted them. This is a community rating, separate from the Top 20 list, which ranks makers by what their bars disclose: origin transparency, ingredient purity and documented process.
Which cocoa origins does Pump Street use most?
Pump Street works most often with cacao from Ecuador (4 bars on Chof). Pump Street also makes bars with cacao from Madagascar, Jamaica and Peru.
Where can I buy Pump Street chocolate?
Pump Street sells directly through their website at https://pumpstreetchocolate.com. Specialty chocolate shops in Europe and beyond also carry their bars. To track your tastings and find more bars like Pump Street, scan any of their bars in the Chof app.
Where can I learn more about Pump Street?
Visit Pump Street directly at https://pumpstreetchocolate.com, or browse every Pump Street bar with origin and tasting details on this Chof maker page.
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