Erik Goossens
Located in Antwerp, Goossens Chocolatier was founded in 1955 by Rene Goossens. After completing his studies, he specialised in several chocolate-making activities in Switzerland and France. Rene Goossens has acquired outstanding reputation in the world of chocolate. He is a honorary member of the Confrérie des Chocolatiers de France, and serving as the National President of the Federation of Belgian Confectioners from 1977 till 1989.
In 1991, his son, Erik Goossens took the helm at Goossens Chocolatier. He specialised his skills by Bernard Callebaut in Canada, Barry Callebaut in Belgium, ZDS Solingen in Germany and Ecole Gastronomique Bellouet in Paris, France. Erik Goossens has one goal, making the highest quality chocolates possible. His philosophy resulted in happy clients such as presidents, royalty and ambassadors around the globe. Erik is member of the jury for the famous Belgian “Chocolaterie Awards” contest.
Erik Goossens introducing to Princess Mathilde of Belgium the chocolate specially made under the name of Her Royal Highness.
Rene Goossens presenting the Goossens chocolate to King Boudouin of Belgium in a memorable state occasion.
Chocolate made for Ambassador Fox, stamped with the "Great Seal" of America, as an end-of-year gift reputedly all the way up to the White House.
Our chocolates are hand-made in our own atelier where we use only the finest origin chocolates and raw materials, crafted with passion and heritage.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
Chocolaterie Goossens’ policy of quality is simple, but demonstrates our pride and confidence in our products: we do not use vegetable oils, animal fats, or artificial additives in order to reduce costs or extend shelf life of our chocolates. This is what makes Goossens chocolates so outstanding.
This series of hearts with facets like a cut diamond is quite unique. Three thin ultra crispy layers of chocolate envelop a soft core with a surprising combination of flavours - simply sensational!
A sweet crispy outer layer and a bittersweet champagne truffle filling on the inside. What make this chocolate so unique are the sugar crystals that twinkle like a real brilliant under halogen light. This effect is only obtained after an extremely delicate time-consuming procedure that is unique in the world.
Walnut paste in the shape of a painter's pallet to honor the great flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens.
The preferred chocolate if you are looking for softness and harmony. This creamy ganache contains a roasted almond for that crunchy touch.
The European star was created when Belgium first became a member of the European Union. This patented shape has a light truffle filling, flavoured with ground walnuts.
The blue tiles of a famous Antwerp fountain in front of the Museum of Fine Arts inspired us to design this eccentric chocolate, which literally explodes in your mouth due to its CO2 effect. The mysterious filling with a hint of lemon and eucalyptus is enrobed with a grand cru chocolate made from Criollo beans, known to be the best in the world.
This is a ganache with a very strong and bitter African cocoa flavour. The ingredients are based upon oriental wisdom and herbal flavours. They stimulate the blood circulation and may arouse your lusts.
In 1575, Hendrik van den Keere made this unique print stamp A. Plantin printed those beautiful letters on today's oldest remaining print press in the world. In that spirit Goossens switched craftmanship and history into a wonderfully new chocolate full of tickling spices.
In May 1982, Rene Goossens proudly presented this creation, the 'Antwerp hands'. These chocolates with almond paste and the great Antwerp Herb Liquor "Elixir d'Anvers" made the cover of every newspaper and became the best known Antwerp chocolates. The chocolate artisan has made this Antwerp hands into a 'symbol of friendship and hospitality'.
A smooth filling with strong chocolate paste enhanced with flavour from other natural ingredients, such as fruits, nuts or spices
A confection consisting primarily of grounded almond, pistachio or coconut
The traditional confection with filling made with nut paste mainly from hazelnuts and walnuts
Filling made of light, moist and smooth fresh whipped cream brought together with fruits and nuts
The all-time favourite. Goossens truffle never fails to surprise connoisseur with that lightness and complex flavour
