Count down to Christmas with our luxury advent calendars

Kickstart your Christmas festivities on the 1st of December with a rather indulgent countdown. Bring on our luxury advent calendars.

What signifies the start of the Christmas festivities for you and your family? It could be decorating the tree, getting the ball rolling with Christmas shopping, or writing your Christmas cards. For us at Hotel Chocolat, unsurprisingly, it’s all about the chocolate.

We adore the feeling of hanging up our luxury chocolate Advent calendars ahead of December 1st and waiting until that very exciting morning when you can open up the ‘number one’ window and enjoy your first treat of the holidays.

However, while advent calendar chocolate has historically been overly sweet and lacking in cacao depth, our chocolatiers have added their own signature mark to the chocolate truffles, hot chocolate sachets, and filled chocolates that wait behind each Hotel Chocolat calendar door. Every sumptuous mouthful of our chocolate Advent calendars features the care and craftsmanship our guests have come to know and love about our collection. 

So this year, let the lead-up to Christmas be filled with cacao-rich decadence, making December the most wonderful time of the year.

Let’s take a look at what you can expect from this year’s range of chocolate Advent calendars:

Showstopping chocolate Advent calendars

Start as you mean to go on this festive season — in opulent joy. Our Christmas Advent calendar collection includes showstopping masterpieces designed to bring a moment of decadence to those chilly December days. With each window you open, you’ll be welcomed by a Hotel Chocolat treat — and the knowledge that we’re one day closer to Christmas Day itself.

The Grand Advent Calendar

For those who seek something truly extraordinary this festive season, our Grand Advent Calendar promises to transform your December into an experience of unparalleled indulgence — a luxurious countdown made exclusively for grown-ups.

From the moment you glimpse our Grand Advent Calendar’s shimmering red and silver box, you know you’re in for something exceptional. Behind each of its 24 doors lies a thoughtfully curated delight, from hot chocolate sachets and seasonal truffles to tipples and a lavish Milk Chocolate Festive Wreath.

What’s behind each door?

Of course, we don’t take away from the anticipation and surprise of seeing what lies behind each calendar door. However, we can’t resist offering a sneak peek…

• Let yourself savour the delicate crunch and melt of our Burnt Caramel Praline, where smooth hazelnut praline meets notes of treacle and a mellow milk pastry case.
  
• Then there’s our Christmas Mess — a festive take on our ever-popular Eton Mess. Expect the vanilla tone of white chocolate, contrasted with the tartness of pressed berries and a hint of cinnamon. Did we mention the satisfying crunch of real meringue pieces?
  
• Our Pink Champagne Truffles bring a real sense of celebration and sophistication to the occasion. Fruity and uplifting, these opulent truffles feature real Champagne and a velvety-smooth texture.

Each morsel is a masterclass in balance and depth of flavour, crafted to bring out the best of our high-cacao recipes. What truly sets the Grand Advent Calendar apart, however, are the exclusive treats that go beyond chocolate nibbles.

Nestled behind some of these festive doors, you’ll discover miniatures of our signature Velvetised Creams, including our 50ml Espresso Martini Velvetised Cream — a perfectly smooth blend of cacao, coffee, and cream. Sip and savour on the rocks, or pair with one of our velvety hot chocolate sachets. Luckily for you, there may be a few of these tucked away in your Advent calendar…

Every chocolate, every sip, and every detail of the Grand Advent Calendar has been considered to make your festive countdown unforgettable. It’s the perfect seasonal treat for the true cacao connoisseur.

The Velvetiser Drinking Chocolate Advent Calendar

If the sound of our hot chocolate sachets in the Grand Advent Calendar piqued your interest, take the drinking chocolate experience further with the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser Advent calendar. Will you start your day with a cup of hot chocolate or save it for unwinding in the evening?

Either way, The Velvetiser Drinking Chocolate Advent Calendar puts 24 of our irresistible single-serve hot chocolate sachets in the spotlight. The ultimate gift for the loved one who just can’t get enough of their at-home hot chocolate system, this Advent calendar exudes elegance and comfort.

Its sleek packaging will complement any Velvetiser™ machine, creating an instant hot chocolate station. But it’s what’s inside that really counts here. With a generous selection of dark, milk, and white hot chocolate varieties — alongside some limited-edition exclusives — this unique Advent calendar lets you explore a full spectrum of cacao depth and flavour.

Fancy a taster? Here’s an insight into what you can enjoy…

• Pecan Cinnamon Danish Hot Chocolate Single Serve Sachet: Aromatic and comforting, this limited edition flavour combination is inspired by one of our favourite pastries. Each sip swirls inviting notes of spiced cinnamon through caramel-milk chocolate laden with nutty pecan.

• 70% Classic Dark Hot Chocolate Single Serve Sachet: Perfect for those who appreciate the depth of dark chocolate, our 70% rendition lets the humble cacao bean take centre stage. It’s rich and multi-faceted while retaining a mellow creaminess.

• Orange Supermilk Hot Chocolate Single Serve Sachet: Chocolate and orange is a flavour combination that invokes Christmas. Combining blood orange with our 65% Supermilk chocolate, this drinking chocolate is bold and luxurious.
  
• Vanilla White Hot Chocolate Single Serve Sachet: The Velvetiser Drinking Chocolate Advent Calendar includes our light and dreamy white chocolate, too. This hot chocolate sachet is brimming with 36% cocoa butter for a melt-in-the-mouth sensation and features real Madagascan vanilla for a hint of subtle sweetness.

The Advent Calendar For Two

Christmas is a time for sharing — even your most coveted chocolate. But with our Advent Calendar for Two, there’s no need for compromise.

Crafted for partners, best friends, or siblings, this calendar offers a daily moment of indulgence without breaking a single piece in half. Behind each door, you’ll discover not one but two exquisite chocolate truffles, perfectly portioned for a shared treat throughout December.

Start your day together with a taste of something special — a velvety truffle to pair with your morning coffee, perhaps, or a luxurious bite to savour as you exchange thoughts on each new flavour.

With the Advent Calendar For Two, you won’t have to negotiate over who gets the last piece.

The best children’s Advent calendar

We certainly can’t leave the little ones out of the festive fun. If you’re in need of a little inspiration when choosing a children’s Advent calendar this year, look no further than Hotel Chocolat…

Up to Snow Good Children’s Advent Calendar

Available in milk chocolate and Unbelievably Vegan* Nutmilk chocolate varieties, the Up to Snow Good Children’s Advent Calendar is a charming and whimsical addition to the Christmas countdown.

Behind each window hides an adorable chocolate character — a jolly snowman, a cheeky reindeer, or perhaps a playful penguin. Every morning brings a new companion for their festive stories, sparking imagination and joy.

Children will eagerly await their daily chocolate moment, be it a quick bite before school or a well-earned treat after dinner.

Classic luxury advent calendars

Festive and nostalgic, classic Advent calendars evoke a sense of wonder, hiding a petite yet perfectly formed solid chocolate shape behind its windows. But what makes a classic Advent calendar ‘luxurious’? In our minds, luxury comes from sourcing the finest ingredients and carefully crafting each solid chocolate bite.

Available in an array of chocolate types, these Advent calendars offer a sublime daily nibble of exquisite Hotel Chocolat chocolate.

• White Chocolate Advent Calendar: Our white chocolate is still cacao-rich, so you can enjoy a sumptuous, nuanced chocolate experience. Not too sweet, this is the perfect calendar for white chocolate devotees.

• Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar: This Advent calendar stars our 40% milk chocolate signature milk blend. All the creaminess you want from your chocolate, plus a decadent cacao hit.

• Caramel Chocolate Advent Calendar: Smooth, creamy, and delectable. Expect adorable Christmas characters with cacao flavours and caramelised sugar swirled into one. Our signature caramel chocolate takes centre stage, delivering notes of dulce de leche.

• Dark Chocolate Advent Calendar: With a deep and decadent cacao level — 70% to be precise — our dark chocolate showcases a satisfyingly nuanced flavour profile.
  
• Nutmilk Chocolate Advent Calendar: Made with milled hazelnuts instead of milk, our unbelievably vegan* Nutmilk chocolate delivers a luxuriously smooth, creamy texture with a delicate nutty finish and 45% cacao. It’s ideal for those seeking a plant-based indulgence without compromise.

*Please note that we believe our dark and Nutmilk chocolate is suitable for vegans. However, as it is made in the same environment as our milk chocolate, we cannot guarantee it is free from milk.

Luxury advent calendars from Hotel Chocolat

Get ready for the merriest time of the year with chocolate Advent calendars and Christmas chocolate gifts from Hotel Chocolat.

This year, our chocolatiers have added even more magic to every bite, creating an array of seasonal delights designed to bring further luxury to your Yuletide celebrations.How could we let the holiday season pass without conjuring up treats that are as joyous as the season itself? Explore our full Christmas collection and see what enchanting surprises Santa has in store this year.

By Rhian Wood