Food reviewer Carmie Sellito tried one of the UK’s most expensive Easter eggs – the Venchi Chocolate BacioDiDama egg – priced at £68 from Harrods, London – and he was surprised by what he found inside
A chocolate lover has shared their take on one of the UK’s priciest Easter eggs available this season.
With Easter around the corner, supermarket shelves are brimming with tempting chocolate goodies, providing customers with an extensive array of options. However, with such abundance comes the challenge of selecting the finest Easter eggs.
While children might be content with an affordable, standard Easter egg, adults often seek out a more opulent indulgence for their festive treat. This year has seen brands pulling out all the stops with their offerings – from M&S’ viral Custard Cream Easter egg to Terry’s Chocolate introducing a crème egg to compete with the beloved Cadbury’s Crème Egg.
The well-known food critic Carmie Sellito made his way to Harrods in London earlier in the week and was taken aback by the expense of the gourmet Easter eggs showcased in the famous retailer’s chocolate hall. He- shared on his TikTok page that he was “really surprised” after tasting the Venchi Chocolate BacioDiDama egg, which comes with a price tag of £68.
The egg boasts velvety caramel chocolate on its exterior and a rich, crunchy dark chocolate core.
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Sellito, who has a track record of sampling some of Harrods’ most lavish items, carried out a taste testing experiment to determine whether the nearly £70 Easter egg truly justifies its cost. Carmie exclaimed: “Can I just say, this is the nicest looking Easter egg I’ve ever seen. Look at the box, the details are mad.”
As he unveiled the chocolate treasure from its packaging, Carmie seemed taken aback by the protective casing surrounding it to prevent any damage. “That’s actually really smart,” he remarked.
He continued with a bit of backstory: “The woman serving me told me that this chocolate is really famous in Italy. Me being Italian, I had to buy it.” He proudly displayed the confectionery, enthusing, “Look at that. Look at the detail. It smells amazing.”
Without hesitation, he took a bite off the top, exclaiming, “What? Oh my! Inside the chocolate egg are these little chocolates attached to it. These are like hazelnut biscuit. Not to mention, the chocolate around the egg is also so tasty.” Clearly delighted, he said, “No wonder it’s so popular in Italy. It tastes amazing.”
His experience merited a lofty 9.5 out of 10 and he vowed to revisit Harrods to grab another Venchi egg for his folks.
Opinions varied among his audience, as one comment read, “I would have expected a posher box for 68 quid.” Others chipped in with skepticism about the price. Another added: “Sorry, no chocolate is worth that,” and “Couldn’t justify paying that,” Another user humorously shared their frugality, and commented: “And here’s me refusing to pay £3.45 for an egg.”
Some viewers, however, were enticed, one stating they “absolutely need this”. Remarks such as “Lot of money for Easter egg but if you can afford it go for it,” and “Looks like it’s worth every penny,” echoed through the comments.
The delicacy has become so in-demand that it’s currently sold out on Venchi’s own website. Though not listed on the Harrods website, as confirmed by Carmie, shoppers still have a chance to purchase the Easter egg at the physical store.
Venchi touts the egg as “an invitation to dive into authentic delight, discovery and blossoming emotion”. The esteemed chocolatier explains that the confection is curated for an extravagant sensory voyage through nature’s offerings and conventional tastes.
“A mouthwatering encounter between a crunchy glutenfree biscuit, creamy caramel chocolate and dark chocolate,” they further elaborate.
Another high-end London retailer, Fortnum and Mason, presents an extravagant trio of floral Easter Eggs priced at an eye-watering £60, alongside a selection of six praline eggs for £30. For those looking to indulge extravagantly, their Spring Hamper is also available albeit with a hefty price tag of £200.
Should one seek other sumptuous Easter alternatives, there is ‘The Easter Sleekstar’ by Hotel Chocolat tagged at £29.95, and Marks and Spencer has its own Easter Treat Letterbox Gift going for £25.