[1] In 1930 Oscar Benson and Colonel 'Bertie' Dickson purchased a confectionery business at 164 Church street in Kensington, London, with the chocolates made in a tiny basement below the shop.

This building, which has now been demolished and replaced by residential properties and garages, had been constructed in around 1890 and been used as The Winchester Temperance Billiards Hall.

The reputation of the company and its products was further enhanced in 1962 when it was awarded the coveted Royal Warrant: "By Appointment to Her Majesty The Queen".

The decision was based on economic factors, namely a weak chocolate market and lack of profitability at the English factory.

[3][4] In December 2023, Bendicks announced via their website that they would cease their Kosher certification which until then had been provided by the London Beth Din.

[5][6] Anger amongst the Jewish community led to a clarification on the Bendicks website that no ingredients have or will change but that the company "cannot commit to the process of production required to remain certified."