Brooklyn-based Hard Nectar handcrafts botanical confections in New York City, pairing flavors such as elderflower champagne with carefully selected ingredients and artisanal production techniques. The confectionery studio also works as a creative partner on bespoke gifting, developing custom packaging and broader hospitality or brand experiences for luxury companies, corporate clients, and events.
Whimsical SweetsFounded by Brooklyn native Esty Hirsch, Whimsical Sweets makes hand-iced cookies, French macarons and giftable CookieGrams from its locally owned Brooklyn bakery. Hirsch founded the company’s predecessor, Whimsical Confections, in 2011 and launched Whimsical Sweets in 2018, pairing intricate cookie design with kosher parve treats and national delivery. The bakery also teaches decorating classes and creates edible-image and other custom cookies for celebrations and corporate events.
Meyers ChocolatesMeyers Chocolates is a family-owned New York confectioner making hand-crafted chocolates, with every piece hand-molded or hand-dipped by Master Chocolatier Peter Calogero and Chocolatier Mary Meyers Calogero. Begun by Donald and Agnes Meyers in their Camden home, the business opened its first store in 1983 and now continues under their daughter and son-in-law. Meyers also creates personalized chocolate bars and gift baskets for occasions ranging from weddings to corporate events.ONEIDA, NY
CustomCookies.comFor more than 30 years, CustomCookies.com has baked and hand-decorated personalized cookies and sweet treats that are designed to look as good as they taste. Based in Brooklyn, the company serves celebrations and corporate events with made-to-order designs, including logo cookies, while its pastry chefs and artists support bulk orders and nationwide delivery. CustomCookies.com says its work has reached more than 82,000 customers and includes over 6,000 unique design elements.BROOKLYN, NY
Not Just Chocolate NYCHusband-and-wife chocolatiers Sergei and Lena Potekhin handcraft Belgian-chocolate gifts and intricate chocolate designs at Not Just Chocolate NYC. The family-owned shop opened its U.S. flagship in 2019 after years serving European customers; Lena trained at the Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy, and the couple has earned awards in European chocolatier competitions. Now based in New York, the Potekhins are especially known for personalized chocolate cards, figurines, and event favors made by hand in Brooklyn.BROOKLYN, NY