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About Meltdown Artisan

At Meltdown, we are constantly researching to find natural, premium, ‘underdog’ flavours to pack into our chocolate! We’re big believers in giving our products the biggest head start by creating a tantalising experience for your tastebuds with ingredients that are already fantastic, ‘blow your mind’ amazing to begin with!

We hand make our products in Sydney using couverture chocolate from Belgium and France, tailor picked to complement and contrast the flavour notes of our pairings. Everything is made in small batches to ensure it doesn't sit around on the shelves for long.

More importantly, as part of the Cocoa Horizons and Cacao Forest program, the chocolate that we use promotes sustainable practices for environmental preservation, improved livelihoods for cocoa farmers, their children and their communities.

So you can enjoy your chocolate knowing you're doing something positive for yourself AND the world at the same time!

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Are you getting married? Celebrating a milestone birthday? Or maybe you're having a corporate function? If you need something a little bit extra special we've got you covered!

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  • Houjicha Banana
    $13.50
    $13.50
  • Saffron Barberry
    $13.50
    $13.50
  • Hazelnut Nutmeg Mandarin
    $13.50
    $13.50
  • Chilli Pineapple
    $13.50
    $13.50
  • Wakoucha
    $13.50
    $13.50
  • Muscovado Coconut Almond
    $13.50
    $13.50
  • Passionfruit Mango Sesame
    $13.50
    $13.50
  • Pandan Coconut Lychee
    $13.50
    $13.50
  • Wakame Sake Sea Salt
    $13.50
    $13.50
  • Yuzu Ginger Apple
    $13.50
    $13.50
  • Genmaicha Oreo Strawberry
    $13.50
    $13.50
  • Speculaas Spice
    $13.50
    $13.50

From Bakedown Cakery to Meltdown Artisan

Our founder, Jen was born in England, enjoying nostalgic sweets like Bakewell tarts, Battenberg cake and Smarties from a paper tube. Needless to say, since then her palate has expanded dramatically after exploring her Chinese Malaysian heritage through food, and living some of her most formative years in Australia, Japan and the USA.

After studying Visual Communications and working in the design industry for a number of years, Jen decided to start a new adventure in the world of food. Opening ‘Bakedown Cakery’ in 2015 as a home-based cakery, the business soon began to outgrow the capacity of Sydney apartment living. In 2017 she opened a small boutique on Atchison Street in St Leonards which saw a big shift in her passion from cake towards artisanal couverture chocolate. Bringing collaborative projects such as Complements and Not a Single Origin to life have been some definitive career highlights, combining both worlds of edible art and design.

In 2019, the business relocated and was rebranded to ‘Meltdown Artisan’ which is where we land today—producing premium quality, adventurous, ‘no boring flavour’ chocolates in Darlinghurst. All made by hand with love and a focus on sustainable, natural ingredients.

  • Face Bark
    $25.00
    $25.00
  • Sweet Words
    $28.00
    $28.00
  • Face Pop
    $35.00
    $35.00

Visit Us

32 Kings Lane
Darlinghurst NSW 2010


Monday Closed
Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday - Sunday By Appt. Only

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Artisan is the perfect description for what you create Jen! Have enjoyed everything I've tasted and love your design and packaging. My favourite of your flavours is the Yuzu, Ginger and Apple!

Lolita P

Jen makes flavours that shouldn't work amazing. I've tried so many flavours I've been suspicious of only to absolutely love them. There aren't many people I trust enough to try flavours that I think are weird and wonderful, and Jen never fails to surprise and delight me. Her creativity in both flavours and presentation makes her chocolates a firm favourite and me a very happy loyal and return customer.

Fiona R

I think I can safely say my wife loves the Crack Koalas most, and with me...well I pretty much love everything!

Michael D

I'm a fan of so many Meltdown products. Flavours are unique, delightful and oh so smooth, definitely one of my favourite chocolate brands!

Crystal E

I had a super last minute Valentine's Day request and not only did you guys deliver with precision, the chocolate was incredibly delicious! Thank you for enabling cross-country love to be sent so seamlessly

Sam L

Have ordered the Face Bark umpteen times. It's a fun and unique gift to give to people!

Vaish S

A huge fan of Jen's work. Always perfectly presented and the taste is amazing. I especially love the face bark, which my partner and I used for our groomsmen proposal boxes. Such a fun and great gift which can be enjoyed!

Carla C

Jen, you know how much I love your white chocolate sesame smooth cats!! Literally the best combo of smooth sweet white choc coupled with the almost savoury nutty sesame praline. One of my all time favourite chocolates!

Hayley W