Carlisle chocolatier 'working round the clock' amid demand for new creation
A POPULAR independent confectioner in Carlisle has been 'inundated' with orders for an indulgent new chocolatey creation.
Castle Chocolates, whose sweet treats are all freshly handmade in its shop on Fisher Street in Carlisle city centre, has thanked its customers that have made its new 'deep-filled' chocolate bars such a sensation.
Not only have its talented chocolatiers created a Carlisle take on the viral Dubai chocolate bar, new flavours include Caramel Shortbread, Double Decker and Cookies and Cream.
READ MORE: We compared easter eggs from a local chocolatier and a 'luxury' national chain
The team at Castle Chocolates took to social media to post: "Thank you so much everyone who has ordered our filled bars.
"We have been inundated with orders. I have just reopened the website for orders of filled bars with the caveat that it might take us a week or more to get through the orders that we already have.
"We are working round the clock to keep up. I can't tell you how heart-warming it is to have our product be so well supported."
Head to the Castle Chocolates website to reserve yours.
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