A package with our three bread varieties: 1 * 45 grams nougat bread with milk chocolate and hazelnuts
1 * 45 grams marzipan/nougat bread with white chocolate, candied ginger, and passion fruit
1 * 45 grams marzipan bread with dark chocolate, cashew nuts, and orange peel
Anker Chokolade was founded by Martin Nørregaard and Mikkel Anker in 2015. Anker Chokolade is a fusion between a Michelin chef and chocolatier – Mikkel Anker – and a food enthusiast with a love for running a business – Martin Nørregaard. Our different backgrounds give us unique perspectives on how a quality product is created. With Mikkel’s background in the hot kitchen and Michelin restaurants, we take a fresh approach to the “conventional” flavors in chocolate. We don’t feel bound by the phrase “That’s how it’s always been done” and instead allow ourselves to think creatively and challenge the flavors typically found in chocolate. We work hard to develop flavors in each chocolate piece, so it not only tastes delightful but also looks inviting – after all, we also eat with our eyes.
The story began in December 2015 when we opened our first shop on Vesterbro. After a summer spent renovating an old basement into a chocolate workshop, we were finally ready to welcome guests on December 17, 2015. Local customers could then come down to the shop and watch the chocolate being produced in real time. Initially, our opening hours were primarily evenings and weekends, as Anker Chokolade was our side project besides full-time jobs and evening studies. But as demand grew, it was time to expand, and after a year, Mikkel began working full-time to meet demand – and just six months later, Martin joined full-time as well. We then transitioned from full-time jobs and evening studies to being fully focused on Anker Chokolade.
THE CONCEPT
At Anker Chokolade, we strive to challenge your taste buds with our unique selection of chocolates. Our assortment changes with the seasons, which means we have two collections – a Summer Collection and a Winter Collection. We believe ingredients taste best when in season, so we replace two-thirds of our assortment every six months, which also drives us to constantly pursue excellence. Our core idea is to contribute to the traditional chocolate market by introducing new, exciting flavor combinations and thus expand the boundaries of what can be combined with chocolate.
WE LOVE THE CRAFT
We consider chocolate making a craft, so we haven’t invested in large machines that can quickly churn out vast amounts of chocolate. We believe that chocolate production should involve love, which is why all our products are handmade. This includes everything from decorating the chocolates – often hand-painted with a brush – to molding the shells and filling them – everything is done by hand. You can see this craftsmanship in our shops, where our production takes place. If you’re interested in seeing how our production works, you’re always welcome to visit during the day when production is usually underway. This on-site production adds to the authenticity of our shops and the ever-present fresh scent of chocolate, so you’ll never doubt that you’re in a chocolate shop.