Your guide to choosing the best Christmas chocolate gift

It’s time to unwrap our ultimate guide on choosing the best Christmas chocolate gifts. For your friends, your family, or your colleagues — there’s always a mouthwatering cacao treat to be discovered at Hotel Chocolat.

We know that Christmas chocolate is already flooding every shop shelf, but the real difference comes down to impeccable flavour, moreish textures, and high-quality ingredients. You can get all three with us here at Hotel Chocolat — and maybe a few extra surprises, too…

With the Christmas season in mind, we want to make it as easy as possible for you to select the best chocolate gifts for everyone on your list — from friends and family to your work Secret Santa. Enjoy this Christmas chocolate buying guide, from us to you this festive season.

Is chocolate a good Christmas gift idea?

Absolutely. Would Christmas be the same without chocolate gifts? Not to us, at least.

Chocolate gifts represent a spot of luxury, joy, and tradition, making them the perfect festive present for everyone. There’s also so much variety to choose from. Rich dark chocolate, mellow milk chocolate, or melt-in-the-mouth white chocolate? The choice is yours.

Plus, the versatility of chocolate means there’s a treat for everyone in Santa’s sack this year. Enjoy some high-quality cacao grated over your festive dessert, sip some flavoursome drinking chocolate made in The Velvetiser™, or revel in the crunch and snap of our Christmas chocolates by candlelight.

Ready to find the perfect Christmas chocolate gift for your loved one?

The best Christmas chocolate gifts for dark chocolate lovers

For the aficionados of intense, bold flavours, our dark chocolate creations offer depth and richness that dances on the palate.

Dark Gianduja Chocolate Penguin Selector

The delightful Dark Gianduja Chocolate Penguin Selector combines smooth dark chocolate with a nutty praline centre, forming six charming dark chocolate penguins. The balance of textures and hazelnut-rich gianduja praline with a rich cacao flavour makes it a perfect bite for every dark chocolate lover.

Christmas Chocolate Supernovas – Honey & Cashew

Brand new for Christmas 2024, our Honey & Cashew Christmas Chocolate Supernovas have been curated for those who enjoy the harmony of rich dark chocolate with a nutty twist. Enjoy the subtle sweetness of the honey-cashew praline enhanced by our 70% dark chocolate for a nuanced finish.

Large Festive Wreath in Dark Chocolate

Add some grandeur to your Christmas holiday table with our showstopping Large Dark Chocolate Festive Wreath. It’s made of 70% dark chocolate, melded and mixed with hazelnuts, almonds, and raisins for an extra bite. With the golden colours against the dark chocolate, it’s truly a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. Perfect for sharing (or for keeping all to yourself — we won’t judge).

The best Christmas chocolate gifts for milk chocolate lovers

For those who love the mellow notes of milk chocolate, these options are sure to impress.

Milk Chocolate Reindeer Sleigh Team

A whimsical take on the classic reindeer, this milk chocolate creation is both delicious and fun. Expect silky milk chocolate with that classic bite of nostalgia — for a touch of festive cheer.

The Nice Slice – Christmas Edition

The Christmas Edition Nice Slice is the only slice you need this festive period. Milk chocolate with hazelnut and almond praline combine in this elegantly shareable treat, with some smart-looking chocolate penguins for a grand finish.

Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar

Christmas countdown turned luxury. Enjoy 24 milk chocolate festive sculptures, just waiting behind every door. For an extra bit of Christmas cheer, each chocolate comes with an uplifting message to raise the festive spirit. ‘Tis the season, after all.

Don’t forget we also have these Advent calendars available in Vegan*, Caramel, Dark, and White Chocolate variations.

*We believe this 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.

The best Christmas chocolate gifts for white chocolate lovers

For those who prefer the delicate notes of white chocolate, it’s impossible to keep your hands off of these Christmas white chocolate gifts.

White Chocolate Penguin Selector

It’s time to meet our adorable huddle of White Chocolate Penguins! These dapper chaps are made from creamy vanilla truffle with a playful edge. Made with a high cacao butter content, they practically melt in the mouth upon the first bite. Perfect as a Christmas stocking stuffer or as a luxury treat.

Vanilla White Hot Chocolate

Who says chocolate is just for eating? Not us. Indulge in a smooth, velvety cup of our Vanilla White Hot Chocolate, made with smooth white chocolate and a lingering vanilla finish for the perfect touch of sweetness. Your recipient could even become an at-home barista with The Velvetiser™ for the ultimate winter warmer.

Christmas Chocolate Supernovas – Caffè Latte Torte

Our Caffè Latte Torte Christmas Chocolate Supernovas are made by fusing white chocolate with the rich, robust flavours of coffee. Inspired by the best patisserie treats, this is the perfect delight for decadent dessert lovers.

The best Christmas chocolate gifts for hot chocolate connoisseurs

For those who enjoy savouring their chocolate in liquid form, our luxurious Christmas hot chocolate offerings will warm both the heart and soul.

Limited Edition Pecan Cinnamon Danish Hot Chocolate Sachets

Inspired by the pastry favourite, enjoy the optimum blend of sweet cinnamon and nutty pecan for the best hug in a mug. We’ve used our house caramel-milk chocolate to complement these wintry flavours — the perfect flavour base for the Pecan Cinnamon Danish Hot Chocolate. It won’t be long until your recipient finds themself reaching for this hot chocolate flavour on those chilly December nights.

Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate Sachets

Does your chosen giftee pine for Halloween over Christmas? We think our Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate encapsulates the autumn-winter middle ground perfectly. We’ve captured the feel of the colder weather in this seasonal blend, with notes of pumpkin, spices, and chocolate (of course). A truly comforting and delightful drink for hot chocolate lovers.

Limited Edition Velvetiser™ in Satin Black

For the ultimate hot chocolate experience, our oh-so-sophisticated Satin Black Velvetiser™ delivers barista-grade drinks from the comfort of your home. This limited edition colourway oozes style and function — perfect for the serious hot chocolate fan in your life. Get £30 off as a VIP.ME member today to access a few other member-only benefits.

The best Christmas chocolate gifts for kids

For the young (and young at heart), these Christmas gifts for kids will bring magic and smiles across the whole festive period.

Milk Chocolate Santa Lick

A playful take on the big man himself, this Milk Chocolate Santa Lick is perfect for little ones. The smooth chocolate melts in the mouth, making it a delightfully simple yet delicious treat for the little elves in your life.

A Dozen Chocolate Gingerbread Men

A parade of gingerbread men never tasted so good. Made from smooth milk chocolate and a hint of ginger spice, this cute little gang of Chocolate Gingerbread Men is perfect for gifting or snacking on while decorating the tree.

Milk Chocolate Jolly Penguin

Our adorable Milk Chocolate Jolly Penguin is almost too cute to eat. Who could say no to those gorgeous yellow booties? Once the little ones get their hands on this chappy and taste the moreish milk chocolate, they won’t be able to resist.

The best Christmas chocolate gifts for flavour adventurers

For those who love unique flavour, variety and surprises, these flavour-packed chocolate gifts are sure to please.

Cookies Luxe – Christmas Edition

Upgrade Santa’s midnight snack this year with our Christmas Edition of Cookies Luxe. Our festive take on our iconic chocolate cookies, these biscuit morsels are wrapped in creamy set milk chocolate for the perfect snap and crumble. If that’s not enough, each cookie is topped with its own hazelnut praline penguin, too.

Seasonal Exclusive Black Forest Gateau Velvetised Cream

Inspired by the classic dessert, our Black Forest Gateau Velvetised Cream combines deep chocolate, juicy morello cherries, and cream to create an indulgent festive vodka-based tipple. Serve straight over ice, or add a dash to a favourite go-to cocktail. With this in hand and the fire burning bright — it’s a recipe for the perfect winter celebration.

The Everything Advent Calendar

Why choose when you can have it all? The Everything Advent Calendar offers, well — a little bit of everything. You’ll find everything from milk and dark chocolate to fruity and nutty surprises. There are even a few liqueur chocolates hidden behind the doors, too. When we say everything, we really mean it.

Boxed chocolate gift ideas for Christmas

It’s time to move on to our beautiful chocolate gift boxes, filled with expertly crafted chocolate bites. These collections offer a variety of flavours and textures, ideal for every chocolate lover.

The Classic Christmas Luxe

Uncover the Christmas-themed box to find an opulent collection of 37 of our finest festive cacao creations. The Classic Christmas Luxe is truly a feast for the senses. Each chocolate has been crafted perfectly by Our Chocolatiers with Christmas in mind, offering a cacao-themed journey through flavour and texture.

The Winter Puddings Sleekster

Does your giftee prefer to stick to the bakes and cakes? Let us give you both in chocolate form. Inspired by classic winter desserts, our Winter Puddings Sleekster offers chocolate flavours like Treacle Tart, Carrot Cake, and Christmas Mess — all wrapped in our signature chocolate.

The Velvetiser Drinking Chocolate Advent Calendar

For those who adore hot chocolate, this unique advent calendar includes 24 days’ worth of velvety drinking chocolate sachets. Tuck into a mug of Salted Caramel, get zingy Chilly, and taste the zest of Caramel & Clementine. There’s no better way to countdown to Christmas than with a hot chocolate advent calendar.

Stand aside, Santa — there’s a new gift-giver in town…

At Hotel Chocolat, we have a chocolate gift in store for everyone.

Cast your eyes over our range of indulgent treats that will make this festive season truly unforgettable. From luxurious boxed chocolate gifts to delightful chocolate stocking fillers, there’s a chocolate gift waiting just for you and your loved ones.

Explore our full Christmas Chocolate Collection today.

By Nicky Green