Lizzie could hardly believe her eyes when a message from a TV producer popped into her inbox. At first, she suspected a prank—a clever trick to catch her off guard. But as she read it again, excitement slowly replaced doubt. Could this really be the opportunity she’d been waiting for? Becoming a chocolatier and running a small business was never part of Lizzie’s original plan. It all began as a kitchen-based passion project that spiraled into something much bigger. “I started experimenting with making chocolate from scratch in 2020 after a serious health scare made me question what legacy I wanted to leave behind,” Lizzie explains. Before this, she worked in an office environment, but a diagnosis of arthritis and fibromyalgia forced her to accept redundancy. In constant pain, returning to her former role was no longer an option. She recalls the spark that started it all: “I was making a chocolate cake for my brother’s birthday, and I realized I loved creating the chocolate decorations more than baking the cake itself. I began watching chocolatiers on YouTube and wondered—could I do this too?” Her curiosity soon turned into a full-fledged craft. Lizzie’s business quickly gained traction, earning her a loyal following on social media. For her episode of Make It at Market, Lizzie was paired with none other than World Chocolate Master Ruth Hinks. “Working with Ruth was phenomenal,” Lizzie says. “I was incredibly nervous to meet her—I wasn’t sure what she’d think of me or my skills—but she couldn’t have been nicer. Her advice and support have been invaluable.” Lizzie is thrilled to be part of such an inspiring show that celebrates traditional crafts and the skilled makers behind them, helping turn passions into thriving businesses. 📺 Catch Lizzie’s episode of Make It at Market on BBC One, March 3rd at 3:45 PM, or stream later via iPlayer and BritBox.