Katica Chocolate
Our Story
Every great chocolate starts with a story. Ours begins with a girl, a kitchen, and an endless curiosity about what makes chocolate magical.
The First Taste
At age 6, Katie visits her first chocolate factory — Lindt in Kilchberg, Switzerland. The seed is planted.
European Explorations
Chocolate-making courses in Milan and Bologna. Visits to Manner in Vienna. The passion deepens with every city.
Kitchen Experiments Begin
Armed with a digital thermometer and a dream, Katie starts her first truffle experiments in the family kitchen.
Finding Her Flavors
Chocolate courses in Naples, Madrid, and Budapest. Katie discovers Austrian ingredients — Wachau apricots, Styrian pumpkin seeds, elderflower.
The First Collection
Katie creates her first complete truffle collection — four flavors, each inspired by Austrian terroir. Friends and family become eager taste testers.
Katica is Born
The ladybug gets her name. Katica Chocolate takes shape — brand, packaging, and the first gift boxes for the Vienna Christmas markets.
Made with Wonder
The website launches. The story is just beginning.
The Family
Katie
Head Chocolatier
Started her chocolate journey at age 6, visiting factories and taking courses across Europe. Now crafting her own artisan creations in Vienna.
Peter
Chief Taster & Digital Architect
Building the digital infrastructure to share Katie's creations with the world. Also the most enthusiastic taste tester.