Shop Early for Christmas chocolates The Smart Way to Stock Up on Gifts

Leave the chaos of Christmas behind and step into the serenity of Hotel Chocolat instead…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. With this in mind, it’s time to stock up for the festive season with our signature recipes, ranging from classic milk chocolate and rich, dark cacao to notes of pink champagne and sultry caramel.

Pick up some favourites for yourself or collect thoughtful gifts for friends and family.

The benefits of starting your Christmas chocolates shopping early

Picking up Christmas chocolate means you can kick-start your Christmas shopping by spreading expenses while still gifting loved ones with luxuriously tasty chocolate.

Delicious treats without stretching the budget.

Take advantage of early festive offers and choose indulgent treats by shopping early this Christmas. Select a variety of creamy, milk chocolate pieces to share during Christmas get-togethers and choose elegant selectors to gift teachers. Or, simply get as many Christmas Gifts for friends and family as you can before the seasonal rush takes over. We won’t judge either way…

Get the best items before they go out of stock

Many of our Luxury Chocolate Boxes and Christmas Chocolates are sold out by the festive season. So, getting them now saves you the stress of scrambling for a last-minute gift. You’ll have the peace of mind knowing your festive favourites are safely tucked away, ready to share, gift (or sneak for yourself!) when the celebrations begin.

Pick up a treat for yourself

Constant chores, running to pick up the kids, finishing work late, and daily life can leave you feeling weary and tired. Pause for a moment and enjoy a delicious treat that’s reserved for you and you only.

Bite into sumptuous Caramel Chocolate, savour the depths of our Dark Chocolate Gifts, or enjoy the soft serenity of our silky smooth Praline Chocolate. Keep a box somewhere secret and sneak a chocolate or two with a cup of tea after a busy day, or in a bubble bath for extra indulgence.

Best Christmas treats to shop early

Get ahead of the festive rush and treat yourself to premium-quality chocolate before Christmas arrives. Choose from Christmas Chocolates Boxes, Chocolate Selectors, other Family Christmas Gifts, and more. You already know they will be a hit for the tastebuds…

Family chocolates

Bring the whole family together this festive season with chocolate that captures the spirit of Christmas. Introducing none other than our spectacular Chocolate Advent Calendars. Pick up the rich Dark Chocolate Advent Calendar, not-too-sweet White Chocolate Advent Calendar, or the fun Up to Snow Good Children’s Advent Calendar. They’re fan favourites for a reason.

Looking for variety? We recommend The Grand Advent Calendar. Each window reveals a new delight, including festive and winter-inspired flavours, like Caffè Latte, Salted Caramel, and Mulled Wine.

Christmas chocolate stocking fillers

Finding small extras to fill stockings with that don’t include cheap plastic toys can be a challenge. Plus, there are only so many tangerines you can stuff into a giant sock. Thankfully, we have a better idea…

Why not peruse our Chocolate Gifts for Kids and Chocolate Stocking Fillers for a special treat that will delight the little ones on Christmas Day?

Try our Santa Tiddly Pot for your little elves, which includes dinky drops of milk chocolate in a resealable pot. Our Pistachio Penguin Selector is perfect for kids who enjoy stronger tastes, and The Mini Christmas Selection makes a special gift for older children.

Chocolates for that special someone

If you’re looking to gift something truly special, you can even plan ahead to pick up The ALL-NEW VelvetiserⓇ.

The upgraded, innovative design delivers rich, creamy Drinking Chocolate, both hot and cold, at the turn of a dial. It’s a dreamy gift for anyone who loves to relax with a silky, hot chocolate before bed or a cool, creamy midday beverage.

Vegan chocolates for friends and family

Our array of delicious treats crafted from high-quality cacao also includes Vegan* Chocolate. Browse our vegan Christmas gifts, like the Unbelievably Vegan Chocolate Reindeer, made with finely milled hazelnuts for a velvety smooth texture and subtle nutty flavour.

Another seasonal hit is our Large Festive Wreath – Unbelievably Vegan, which contains caramel, cornflakes, shortbread and cherries. It’s big enough to share, making it ideal for family gatherings, allowing everyone to snap off a piece and sink into chocolate bliss together.

*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.

Chocolate centrepieces for festive dinner parties

The Christmas season is often sprinkled with dinner parties, and you might even host a soiree yourself. Impress your guests by unwrapping The Chocolate Wreath Box for a show-stopping chocolate centrepiece that guests can dive into.

The deluxe box is filled to the brim with 40 individual chocolates, two chocolate Snowflakes, and one Festive Wreath. Bite into creamy praline, smooth white chocolate, soft caramel, and the depths of dark chocolate.

Go the extra mile and present your guests with parting gifts, like our Merry Christmas Signature chocolate box or the Mini Christmas Selection. And if a party guest doesn’t turn up? Well, there’s no harm in keeping one for yourself…

Children’s chocolate gifts for Christmas Day

Our Christmas Gifts for Kids are overflowing with an array of chocolate treats, perfect for acting as Chocolate Stocking Fillers or as under-the-tree presents. Start with the Milk Chocolate Jolly Penguin, a 40% milk chocolate with a high cacao percentage for ridiculously creamy indulgence.

If you want something else jolly, our Dozen Portly Chocolate Penguins are just the ticket. The generously sized milk chocolate penguins have tubby tummies brimming with white chocolate, and their velvet, melt-in-the-mouth texture makes them a hit with kids and adults alike.

Chocolate Secret Santa gifts

Some of the best Christmas gifts to purchase at the start of the season are our Secret Santa Gift Ideas. They take the pressure off finding a thoughtful present without leaving it to the last minute. No matter who you pull out of the hat, you can rest knowing you already have the perfect treat.

For anyone who loves a liqueur, we highly recommend the Pink Champagne Christmas Chocolates Supernovas. The warming notes of real champagne, mixed with a hint of strawberry, whirled into milk chocolate, surely make them a party favourite.

For something more lavish (but just as festive) pick up The Winter Puddings Sleekster. This decadent chocolate tray is bursting with Christmas desserts reimagined in chocolate form, including Christmas Mess, Treacle Tart, Orange Cheesecake, and Cinnamon Bun.

Celebrate Christmas early with Hotel Chocolat

Indulge in beautifully boxed truffles, creamy Selectors, and decadent festive wreaths to make your celebrations extra special. Save the gifts for Christmas Day or treat yourself to a little chocolate joy before the season even begins.

Be Christmas-ready with Hotel Chocolat, and browse our Christmas Chocolates collection today.