27/09/2026
Over a century of chocolate written in these pages.
These are the recipe books of Noosa Chocolate Factory’s co-founder Gordon Thomson. These belonged to Gordon’s father, Charles ‘Charlie’ Thomson, who worked in chocolate factories in England before serving in World War II, where he was captured in Singapore and laboured alongside Australian soldiers on the Thai-Burma Railway.
Following the end of the war Charlie made his way to Australia, where he became the factory manager at Allen’s in Melbourne. While working at Allen’s, Charlie developed many of the classic Aussie lollies we still love today.
Gordon carried forward the family’s chocolate-making legacy with quiet determination and a hands-on approach that shaped every part of the business. Known for his dedication to quality and his deep respect for traditional methods, Gordon helped transform a modest Noosaville kitchen into the thriving factory it is today. His passion for crafting beautiful, honest chocolate remains at the core of everything we do.
That generational legacy – an instinct for sweets, a respect for the process, and a commitment to delighting customers, runs through everything we do.
A lot of these recipes are still used today 🍫🤎
