Fudge FAQ

Our slab fudge is freshly made and should keep at its best for up to 10 days, but whether you can wait that long is another matter.

Store your fudge at room temperature, as the sugar in the fudge acts as a natural preservative. DO NOT REFRIGERATE it, as this can affect the colour and texture of the fudge. Humidity and sudden changes in temperature may affect the firmness of your fudge.

Gourmet all-butter fudge, drinking fudge and luxury fudge sauces can be stored for up to 6 months (check best before end date). Store all fudges in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

All our fudge is made with love and that feeling you get when you see a sausage dog in a little coat. Oh yes, we only select the finest ingredients; sourcing locally when possible, and never using artificial colourings, flavourings, or preservatives. gluten-free, vegetarian friendly and some are suitable for vegans too.

View our product pages for the ingredient listing and allergens of the specific fudge or confectionery.

All of our fudge and confectionery is vegetarian friendly; all ingredients and allergens are clearly labelled on our product pages.

Our fudges are gluten-free and vegetarian friendly unless stated otherwise. All ingredients and allergens are labelled on our product pages.

Our slab fudge is available in thick, luxurious slices, weighing approximately 185 grams / H 65 x W 115 x D 23 mm. Size stated is approximate only, all fudges are hand-sculpted, hand-cut, and may vary depending on the fudge maker, and potentially the volume of coffee consumed by said fudge maker.

If you have oodles of willpower and want to save your fudge for later, it freezes well. Wrap each slice (or the whole box) in foil or plastic wrap to seal it. You don’t even have to defrost it – your fudge tastes just as scrumptious frozen and cuts easily with a knife, or better still, grate directly onto ice-cream. To defrost, unwrap for at least two hours in a cool, dark place.

Let your fudge thaw in a cool environment, unwrapped and standing on its greaseproof sheet. If at first a shiny stickiness appears on the surface, this will clear in time, but it helps if it is not in a hot or humid atmosphere.

Your fudge is handmade and like the people who make it, every batch is slightly different. Some are slightly softer and runnier while some have a bit more bite… but every piece will be smooth and creamy. Embrace the different textures and flavours of your fudge.

We’d love it if you never threw your fudge away. Even if your fudge has been forgotten at the back of a cupboard or in a shoe box under the bed whilst you took a sabbatical in darkest Peru, spent a gap year on the Sea of Tranquillity, or sat in a traffic jam on the M25 (which, let’s face it, can take years to get out of), you can still enjoy your fudge when you get back. Just melt the fudgy goodness in the microwave in short 10-second bursts, or gently warm on the hob with a splash of cream or high fat milk, and pour that bad boy on the nearest thing you can find – ice cream, waffles… or into the bathtub for a shamelessly decadent fudge bath experience! Anything. Lovely.

Some fudge flavours may arrive softer than others depending on temperature, humidity and ingredients. For example, fudge flavours which contain alcohol, sea salt, clotted cream, or do not contain cocoa, are more susceptible to atmospheric changes during delivery. If you prefer a firmer fudge, do not fear, simply unwrap the fudge and leave open in a cool dark place away from sunlight, The sugar in the fudge acts as a natural preservative. DO NOT REFRIGERATE it, as this can affect the colour and texture of the fudge. Your fudge will firm-up within 3–6 days and will be at its best for a further 10 days once it has reached a firm texture.

On the final checkout page there is a box for the coupon reference 'Gift Card or Discount Code' beneath your shopping basket details.

You order delivery time will depend on your location and the delivery option you have selected. For full information about your order visit the Shipping and Returns page.

Yes, at the shopping basket you may select the date you wish your order to be dispatched (leave our kitchen). Delivery times may depend on your local Royal Mail service, or the shipping service which you select at checkout. View our delivery page for further information.

You can add a personal message with your order at the checkout stage. Click the "Is this a gift?" option to reveal the Gift Box area.

Our fudge flavours change regularly, so if you book your delivery in advance, check with our customer services department that your chosen flavour will still be available at the time of delivery. In the rare occurrence that a flavour is unavailable on the day of your delivery, our artisan fudge making team will include a substitute carefully selected as a close alternative to the original choice in your fudge box. We'll note any substitutions in your order on a substitution card, so they're easy to spot.

If you would like to leave a substitution note, please leave a comment when placing your order, such as "Subs: No Chocolate". If you'd rather we didn't send you substitutions, let us know that you don't want substitutions by writing "No Substitutions" in the order comments box. Doing this will mean that we will never send an alternative if your chosen flavour is unavailable. Please note that in this instance, your order dispatch date will be delayed or refunded.

Yes we do offer 15% discount for NHS, police, fire and defence staff both online and in our shops. Simply show your blue light card at point of purchase to our Fudge Kitchen staff, or enter your special code on the website at the checkout. To access full offer details, log into your account via defencediscountservice.co.uk.

We regret to inform you that Blue Light has made some changes, unfortunately, they no longer support small business discounts directly on their site without affiliate system links.

All of our shipping option include full tracking (some international destinations may only include partial tracking). A tracking number is created when your parcel leaves us, and will automatically be sent once your parcel leaves us. If you cannot locate your tracking number, contact us with your order number and a representative will forward your tracking number.

We use DPD carbon neutral shipping services. More information about the shipping services we use can be found on our shipping page.

We do ship to a limited number of locations, for full shipping details, and list of countries, please check our delivery page.

Once you have placed your order with us, we are unable to change any of the information you have given us. If there is no one to sign for your delivery, you will be left a card from either our courier or the Post Office inviting you to rearrange delivery.

Should you need to change your details, for example if you have moved house, you can change your details online using the 'My Account' pages. Log in, select the 'Change Address Details' option and enter your new details. The new information will be updated within 24 hours. Please note that any orders placed before changes are made will be dispatched in accordance with your old details.

Yes, when you visit the checkout you will be prompted to enter your personal details (for billing) and offered the option to copy your billing details to the shipping information section, or to manually fill in the shipping section. Simply fill in the shipping information section with the address details where you would like your order to be sent. You may also split your shipment and send gifts to different addresses from your cart.

If there is no one to sign for your delivery, you will be left a card from either our courier or the Post Office inviting you to rearrange delivery or collect. Delivery updates will be sent to the email address you provided with your order.