on May 26, 2026
Some gifts are practical. Some are pretty. And some just feel right - the moment they're opened, something clicks. Chocolate covered strawberries are in that last category. They've been given at weddings, delivered to hospital rooms, sent to celebrate promotions, and placed in honeymoon suites for as long as anyone can remember. But why? What is it about this particular combination of fruit and chocolate that carries so much weight?
It turns out, quite a lot.
The History Behind the Gift
Chocolate as a sacred symbol
Long before chocolate was a Valentine's Day staple, it was something far more serious. The Aztecs and Mayans treated cacao as a sacred gift - used in wedding ceremonies and rituals as a symbol of devotion, union, and abundance. It was so valued it was used as currency. When Spanish explorers brought it to Europe in the 16th century, it was sweetened and transformed - but its association with indulgence, luxury, and celebration never left.
Strawberries and the language of love
Strawberries have their own symbolic history that runs just as deep. In ancient Rome, wild strawberries were considered sacred to Venus, the goddess of love - partly because of their heart shape, partly because of their vivid red colour. Medieval stonemasons carved strawberry designs into churches and cathedrals to represent righteousness and the perfect soul. According to old European folklore, if two people share a double strawberry, they'll fall in love.
When the two came together
Combining these two deeply symbolic ingredients - chocolate with its history of devotion and abundance, strawberries with their centuries of romantic symbolism - created something that felt immediately right. Today, chocolate covered strawberries are recognised worldwide as an expression of love, care, and celebration. Hotels still deliver them to newlyweds. Restaurants serve them at anniversaries. And increasingly, people send them for every occasion that matters — not just romantic ones.
What Chocolate Covered Strawberries Actually Say
When you give someone a box of chocolate covered strawberries, you're communicating something specific — something that flowers and generic gift baskets simply don't carry.
- "You deserve something special." These aren't an afterthought. They require care, freshness, and presentation. Sending them says the recipient was worth putting thought into.
- "I wanted this to feel like a moment." Chocolate covered strawberries aren't something you eat absentmindedly. They slow you down. They're savoured. Gifting them is an invitation to pause and enjoy.
- "I know you." Unlike a candle or a gift card, chocolate covered strawberries feel personal. They're something you'd give someone you actually care about — not a transactional gift.
Who to Give Chocolate Covered Strawberries To
The short answer: almost anyone. The longer answer — here's who appreciates them most.
Your partner — for any reason
This is the obvious one, and for good reason. Chocolate covered strawberries have romantic symbolism built into their DNA — the red, the richness, the indulgence. But they don't need to be reserved for Valentine's Day or anniversaries. Sending them on a random Tuesday because you were thinking of someone is often the most memorable gesture of all.
Our flowers and chocolate covered strawberries bundles were built for exactly this — because sometimes a gift should look as good as it tastes.
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Your mom
Mother's Day has become one of the biggest gifting occasions for chocolate covered strawberries — and it makes perfect sense. Mums are notoriously hard to buy for because they say they don't want anything. A beautiful box of handmade strawberries, beautifully presented, is the kind of gift that bypasses that entirely. It's not something she'd buy herself. It doesn't need to be assembled or returned. It just arrives and makes her feel thought of.
A friend going through something hard
This is one of the most underused gifting occasions for chocolate covered strawberries, and one of the most powerful. When someone is going through a breakup, a loss, a health scare, or just a genuinely hard stretch — most people send flowers, which wilt, or nothing, because they don't know what to say. A box of chocolate covered strawberries says "I see you, I'm thinking of you, and I wanted to send you something that feels like a hug." It lands differently than anything else.
Someone celebrating a milestone
Promotions, graduations, new homes, new babies, engagements — milestones deserve more than a card. Chocolate covered strawberries signal that the occasion was worth celebrating in a real, tangible way. A box of 12, beautifully packaged and delivered to their door, makes the moment feel as significant as it actually is.
A colleague or team you want to appreciate
Corporate gifting often defaults to impersonal and forgettable. A box of handmade chocolate covered strawberries is neither. Whether it's recognising a team after a big project, thanking a client, or welcoming a new hire, they arrive as something genuinely unexpected and appreciated — because they feel personal, even at scale.
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Yourself
This deserves to be said. You don't need a recipient or an occasion. Sometimes the best version of self-care is ordering a box of something beautiful and eating it slowly, alone, on a Friday night. Chocolate covered strawberries for one is a completely valid and excellent choice.
Why the Flowers + Strawberries Combination Works So Well
There's a reason florists and chocolatiers have always belonged in the same gifting conversation — and why combining them into one gift has become one of the most popular options we offer.
Flowers are visual and immediate. The moment they arrive, they make an impression. But they last days, maybe a week.
Chocolate covered strawberries are sensory and lasting in a different way — the experience of eating them, the indulgence of the chocolate and the freshness of the fruit, creates a memory rather than just a moment.
Together, they cover everything: the visual impact, the emotional warmth, and the genuine pleasure of something made to be savoured. It's why our flowers and strawberries bundles consistently sell out around every major occasion.
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When to Send Chocolate Covered Strawberries in Canada
Some occasions call for them more than others — here's a quick guide:
- Valentine's Day — the classic, and for good reason. Order early; these sell out.
- Mother's Day — one of our busiest times of year. A gift that actually surprises her.
- Anniversaries — romantic, personal, and far more memorable than dinner reservations alone.
- Birthdays — for the person who has everything, or whose birthday you almost forgot.
- Get well — comforting, cheerful, and something to actually look forward to during recovery.
- Congratulations — promotions, engagements, new babies, graduations.
- Just because — honestly the best reason of all.
We deliver across Canada, so wherever they are, a box can be at their door.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are chocolate covered strawberries a romantic gift?
They have deep romantic roots — both chocolate and strawberries have been symbols of love and desire across cultures for centuries. But they've grown well beyond romance. Today they're given for birthdays, milestones, sympathy, and celebrations of all kinds. The gesture is more about care and thoughtfulness than any specific occasion.
Can you send chocolate covered strawberries as a sympathy gift?
Absolutely - and it's one of the most thoughtful things you can send. When someone is grieving or going through a difficult time, a beautiful, indulgent box of handmade strawberries says "I'm thinking of you" in a way that feels warm and personal rather than formal.
Do you ship chocolate covered strawberries across Canada?
Yes - Chocolate Covered delivers nationwide across Canada. Boxes of 6 and 12 are available, and we ship fresh so they arrive at their best.
What's the difference between a box of 6 and a box of 12?
A box of 6 is a perfect personal gift - intimate, beautifully presented, ideal for one person or a couple to share. A box of 12 makes more of a statement - great for sharing, for larger celebrations, or for when you really want the gift to land with impact.
Can I add flowers to my chocolate covered strawberry order?
Yes - our flowers and strawberries bundles combine a fresh flower arrangement with a box of handmade chocolate covered strawberries. It's one of our most popular combinations for anniversaries, Valentine's Day, and Mother's Day.
Send Something That Actually Means Something
Gifts should feel like they came from a person, not a list. Chocolate covered strawberries - handmade, beautifully packaged, and delivered fresh across Canada — are one of the few gifts that reliably land that way, for any occasion and any recipient.
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