Pure flavours
without masks
Pure flavours
without masks
Olivier Willems makes chocolate as the sea is here: straightforward, pure and with a little twist.
Chocolade creaties om je vingers bij af te likken
Summer ice full of refreshment
Fancy a delicious moment of refreshment? Indulge in creamy ice cream and soft serve at Chocolatier Olivier Willems. The perfect sweet break on a hot summer's day — pure enjoyment.
Come by and discover your favourite flavour!
Summer ice full of refreshment
Fancy a delicious moment of refreshment? Indulge in creamy ice cream and soft serve at Chocolatier Olivier Willems. The perfect sweet break on a hot summer's day — pure enjoyment.
Come by and discover your favourite flavour!
Taste the craftsmanship
In every praline that Olivier Willems creates, there is 30 years of passion and experience.
Olivier Willems has been using the sea as a source of inspiration for his pralines for years. The waves inspire creations.
From the open workshop, every new creation immediately finds its way to the customer. Olivier Willems is the chocolatier by the sea.
Discover our signature pralines
Taste the craftsmanship
In every praline that Olivier Willems creates, there is 30 years of passion and experience.
Olivier Willems has been using the sea as a source of inspiration for his pralines for years. The waves inspire creations.
From the open workshop, every new creation immediately finds its way to the customer. Olivier Willems is the chocolatier by the sea.
“Chocolatier of the Year 2025” by Gault&Millau
With recognitions such as Chocolatier of Belgium, Chocolate Hero, mentions in Gault&Millau Benelux and Croquers du Chocolat, Olivier Willems has built a solid reputation over three decades.
Olivier Willems Chocolatier was awarded La Tablette d’Or in 2025, moving from bronze to gold in just one year in the French guide Croquers du Chocolat. The jury spoke of beautiful chocolates, creamy ganaches, and harmonious flavour combinations.
A recognition we are particularly proud of and that especially inspires us for what is yet to come.
“Chocolatier of the Year 2025” by Gault&Millau
With recognitions such as Chocolatier of Belgium, Chocolate Hero, mentions in Gault&Millau Benelux and Croquers du Chocolat, Olivier Willems has built a solid reputation over three decades.
Olivier Willems Chocolatier was awarded La Tablette d’Or in 2025, moving from bronze to gold in just one year in the French guide Croquers du Chocolat. The jury spoke of beautiful chocolates, creamy ganaches, and harmonious flavour combinations.
A recognition we are particularly proud of and that especially inspires us for what is yet to come.
This is where we do it
You can find our shop centrally located in Ostend, at the Groentemarkt.
A new building, designed as we work: thoughtful, quirky, and with space to create.
Here you see Olivier Willems and his team at work, this is where our chocolate creations come to life. The sea remains our greatest source of inspiration. Today our heart beats in the middle of the city. Loyal to Ostend as always.