The Sweetest Impact: How Chouquette Chocolates Are Changing Lives
- Kayla Burkholder
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
At Procure Impact, we believe every product has the power to tell a story—and few do it as deliciously as Chouquette Chocolates -- pronounced "Shoe-ket". From the first drizzle of chocolate to the final packaged bow, their handcrafted treats aren’t just indulgent—they’re impact in action.
15-20% of the global population is neurodivergent, but their unemployment rate is 30-40%. Every purchase of Chouquette's chocolates helps their employees and other neurodiverse individuals find and keep a fair-wage job.
Meet Sarah Dwyer, Founder of Chouquette Chocolates
In 2009, Sarah Dwyer moved to Paris to study at Le Cordon Bleu Pastry School. Inspired by European techniques and modern design, she founded Chouquette a year later. Today, she’s built more than just a chocolate company—she’s created opportunities, employing talented neurodiverse adults to craft gourmet chocolates. To Sarah, this isn’t charity—it’s smart business.
In our latest Instagram Reel, we step inside the heart of Chouquette’s kitchen, where smiles, laughter, and purpose fill the air. Sarah shamelessly brags that Chouquette caramels are "a perfect substance in an imperfect world."
What sets Chouquette apart? They use only the finest ingredients, including fair-trade Guittard chocolate, fresh cream, non-GMO cane sugar, real Madagascar vanilla beans, and sea salt from the south of France.
Chouquette Chocolates isn't just about crafting delectable treats; it's about crafting opportunities. Each chocolate-covered caramel is a symbol of empowerment, providing meaningful employment to individuals facing barriers to work. By choosing Chouquette, consumers are not only satisfying their sweet tooth but also supporting a mission that uplifts communities.
"The first paycheck for my employees is the same as a first paycheck for any employee, except that it might have been a little harder for them to get in the door."
-Sarah Dwyer, founder of Chouquette Chocolates
The People Behind the Chocolate
On Instagram, we also featured Chouquette team member, Stephanie! With over 10 years of experience, she’s seen the business grow firsthand. Currently, Chouquette employs 12 team members with disabilities and they are only getting started!
“People should buy our chocolates because it’s delicious. A lot of our new business comes because we send out business proposal boxes to hotels and wedding planners and once they try it, they realize it’s a solid product.” - Stephanie At Chouquette, adults with disabilities are given not just the basic right to have access to employment, but they are also means freedom, responsibility, and independence. The confidence they gain shows up in every caramel they wrap and every box they tie.
Partner With Purpose
Every Chouquette gift box is packed with premium ingredients, thoughtful design, and a deeper mission: to provide meaningful jobs for neurodiverse individuals. Whether you’re gifting a custom branded caramel to a guest or stocking up your hotel’s minibar with a treat perfect for the occasion, you’re part of that mission. Ready to turn your hospitality offerings into opportunities? Stock Chouquette Chocolates in your amenity program or guest marketplace and show your guests that indulgence and impact go hand in hand. Meet with a Procure Impact Concierge for a free consultation today!