Chez Moi is a chocolate shop at Unit 1, 29 Wilson Road in Waihī Beach, in the Western Bay of Plenty. Its distinctive feature is that the truffles and chocolate treats are handmade in front of customers by Swiss-trained chocolatier Ines Hasler, who trained as a baker and pastry chef before becoming a confectioner and chocolatier.
The chocolates are made from Belgian couverture, with Lewis Road cream for the truffles, and use seasonal New Zealand ingredients. The mint is from Ines's own garden, and macadamias, passionfruit, feijoas, oranges and lemons come from nearby. The range includes white, caramelised white, milk, 55 and 74 per cent dark, and ruby chocolate, and the dark chocolate is vegan. Other ingredients include organic chilli flakes, hazelnuts, honey and New Zealand spirits.
The shop makes special orders for occasions, with the website asking for at least two weeks' notice. It also changes its Christmas and Easter collections each year. Orders can be made by email or phone, or by visiting the shop.