Last-minute Valentine’s Day gift ideas (that look like you planned ahead…)

Did life get a bit too busy? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one looking for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift. Let our ready-to-gift chocolate boxes keep your surprise under wraps. The best part? They never need to know…

Valentine’s Day — it comes rolling around every year, but life somehow manages to push any gift-buying down the never-ending to-do list. Thankfully, we’re no strangers to last-minute gifting, so to make your February just a little bit easier, our chocolatiers have curated a stellar selection of ready-to-give Valentine’s Day chocolate boxes and gifts that are sure to delight your lucky recipient. 

Shop our last-minute Valentine’s Day chocolate gift collection online or pop into one of our locations. Either way, your partner will believe that you’ve been planning for weeks…

Last-minute Valentine’s gift ideas for every kind of recipient

At Hotel Chocolat, we urge you to throw a curveball this Valentine’s Day with a gift that speaks to your loved one’s favourite flavours and textures. There’s nothing quite as personal and thoughtful as taking your Valentine’s Love Match and surprising them with an elaborate selection of the finest cacao delights on offer.

For the one who loves variety: With Love Sleekster

Packed with 27 flavour-rich and visually stunning chocolates, our With Love Sleekster provides all the best of our signature flavours in one box — perfect for the Valentine who never knows what to go for or wants a bit of everything all at once.

Watch as your loved one lifts the lid and commences their cacao-infused journey. From the zesty tang of the Raspberry & Peach Hearts to the warming embrace of Salted Caramel, this is a box that truly covers all bases. And that’s even before we’ve gone into the bombes, crunchy nut-filled delights, and fruity surprises, which are all conched and tempered to perfection…

Nestled like flavour-filled jewels in an oh-so-sleek box, our Sleeksters are the best way to gift the joy of choice and variety this Valentine’s.

For the hopeless romantic: Straight from the Heart Chocolates

This heart-shaped chocolate box is almost too beautiful to unwrap — only almost, though.

Within our Straight from the Heart chocolate box, you’ll find 35 of our best-loved creations, offering a perfect balance of milk, dark, and white chocolate. Plus, it’s ready to gift straight away.

Each chocolate is filled to the brim with irresistible flavours, ranging from adventurous to nostalgic. Take your loved one on a journey back to their childhood with our elegant Praline Oysters. Add a little bit of cheekiness to your celebration with our Banana Smoothie and Strawberry Mousse. Or remind them that it’s the little things that speak the loudest with our Simple Dark.

And when you’re ready for your Valentine’s Day evening celebrations to commence, our Pink Champagne, Caramel Espresso Martini, and Gin Truffle chocolates are there to ease you into a truly unforgettable celebration.

No matter what you have in store for Valentine’s Day, this chocolate box has a flavour ready to complement.

For the quirky couple: A Dozen Chocolate Little Lovebirds

If playful yet meaningful gestures are your thing, our Dozen Chocolate Little Lovebirds are here to deliver.

Adorably plump, sumptuously smooth, and filled with nuanced white chocolate and raspberry flavours, these cheeky chocolate lovebirds are sure to bring a smile to your loved one’s face. If you think they’re too cute to eat with their beady eyes, orange beaks, and portly bellies, just wait until we tell you how they taste.

Each Lovebird is made from premium white chocolate, flavoured with the tang of pressed raspberries. No artificial or colours in sight — just authentic ingredients and flavours enhanced by the nuanced notes of the humble cacao bean.

Enjoy these Little Lovebirds together throughout the day, or save them for the ultimate after-dinner treat. Or, if your love language is quality time, why not do some baking together and incorporate this charming posse as a finishing touch?

For the no-fuss minimalist: With Love H-Box

The compact version of our iconic Hotel Chocolat Sleekster (but in no way compact on taste), our With Love H-Box contains 14 carefully selected chocolates for the recipient who appreciates quality over quantity.

Within our signature H-Box, your loved one will find bite-sized morsels that span across all of our iconic flavour categories, including Exuberantly Fruity, Seriously Dark, Exquisitely Nutty, and more. Will they reach for something light and uplifting, like the Lemon Curd or Vanilla, or something bold and rich, like our Amaretto or Dark Gianduja?

Our With Love H-Box would pair wonderfully with a bouquet of flowers in their favourite colour, or a DIY self-care gift hamper for a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift that goes the extra mile. You won’t need to spend time making it look presentable, either — presented in a chic, understated box, your wrapping paper, scissors, and tape can stay put for another year thanks to your Valentine’s Day gift well done.

For the plant-based cacao lover: Unbelievably Vegan H-Box

Our Nutmilk chocolate is proof that plant-based can still be passionate.

The Unbelievably Vegan H-Box includes 14 vegan* chocolate recipes made from finely milled hazelnuts in place of dairy, adding flavour instead of taking it away. The result is a moreish, creamy, and satisfying texture that your loved one won’t be able to get enough of.

Less dairy, but full on flavour, your lucky loved one can take their pick from our highly-coveted vegan chocolate favourites. The Orange Gianduja Bombe is made with a satisfying blend of silky praline with a zesty orange twist, or for when they’ve got the inevitable late-night nibbles, our Nutmilk Batons are perfect for snapping, biting, and sharing. How about a midday nutty fix to keep the Valentine’s joy flowing? Our Pecan & Nutmilk with a sprinkling of sea salt is simultaneously uplifting and soothing.

*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.

Other chocolate gift ideas for Valentine’s Day

Not sure a chocolate box is the right choice for your partner? Take a look at a few of our favourite cacao creations for gifting.

The Velvetiser™ and Love Ya Honey Hot Chocolate

The best way to elevate your cosy Valentine’s evening? With a mug of barista-grade hot chocolate, of course. Gift our at-home hot chocolate system, The Velvetiser™, on Valentine’s morning, and pair it with our Limited Edition Love Ya Honey Hot Chocolate for a welcome blend of mellow honey and smooth caramel-milk chocolate flakes.

The Chocolate & Fizz Collection

Valentine’s Day is the best time to toast to your love and journey as a couple. Our Chocolate & Fizz Collection includes everything you need for a relaxing evening at home, including a mini bottle of our signature Prosecco, as well as Pink Champagne Truffles, Chocolate Macarons, two hot chocolate sachets, and a full-sized H-Box.

Velvetised Chocolate Tasting Experience Gift Set

Let your loved one know that you’re sipping in style on February 14th with the help of our Velvetised Chocolate Tasting Experience Gift Set. Enjoy two mini bottles of our sumptuously smooth Velvetised Cream, as well as a few Caramel Chocolate Batons filled with dulce de leche flavours to elevate the experience. Don’t forget to use the coupe glass for a high-class experience from the comfort of your home.

The Cacao Bar Collection

A gift for your personal drinks cabinet curator. They’re sure to be astounded by this quaint trio of mini cacao alcohols from The Cacao Bar Collection, designed to level up any and every tipple. Enjoy the rich tones of our Espresso Martini Velvetised Cream, as well as our malty Cacao Gin and warming Salted Caramel Vodka Liqueur. Don’t forget to sip slowly, savour, and raise a glass to the day’s celebrations.

Keep the secret safe with last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts from Hotel Chocolat

Explore our last-minute Valentine’s Day chocolate gifts today, and you’re sure to find something to delight and tantalise. No matter your Valentine’s flavour preferences, we have a chocolate gift designed to tick all the boxes.

It’s time to give yourself a pat on the back for a last-minute Valentine’s gift done right. And, as ever, we’ll be back here and waiting next year for when you need a trustworthy gift that never compromises on quality.