'Real-life Willy Wonka' opens his own chocolate factory aged just 16

A dyslexic teenager has become a real-life teenage Willy Wonka by opening his own chocolate factory aged just 16.

Louis Barnett left school aged 11 and began making chocolate in his parents garage as a hobby.

Now, five years on, Louis has been working around the clock to get products on the shelves in time for Christmas since landing contracts with food giants Sainsbury's and Waitrose who are stocking his luxury chocolates over the festive season.



The plucky confectioner has opened the factory and employed members of staff to help keep up with demand after his company "Chokolit" attracted worldwide interest.

The Chokolit factory in Bridgnorth, Shropshire was first opened in September but now the Christmas rush is coming to an end, the site was officially opened yesterday by MP Patrick McCormack.

Louis's chocolates are unique as they come packaged in an edible box.