The best chocolate gifts for “Thank a Teacher” day

Thank a Teacher Day is on the 18th of June! Celebrate the educators in your life with thoughtful chocolate gifts.

The school year is drawing to a close, and with it comes the opportunity to celebrate some very important people in your children’s lives — National Thank a Teacher Day. 

Held annually in the UK, this heartfelt occasion is more than just a date on the calendar, it’s a chance to show gratitude to valuable educators. And what better way to say thank you than with a gift that’s both thoughtful and indulgent? 

Discover the story behind Thank a Teacher Day — and our pick of the most delightful chocolate gifts to show your appreciation.

What is Thank a Teacher Day?

National Thank a Teacher Day is an annual celebration that recognises the impact of educators across the country. Organised by The Teaching Awards Trust through the Thank a Teacher campaign, it shows appreciation for teachers, support staff, and school leaders. 

This year, the date to mark is Wednesday, 18th June 2025.

Why teachers deserve the sweetest thanks

From deciphering wobbly handwriting to cheering on exam triumphs, teachers are there for it all. A simple “thank you” means a great deal — but pair it with a thoughtfully chosen gift, and you’re speaking their language. Preferably in chocolate, of course.

How do you say thank you for Teachers Day?

Thank a Teacher Day gifts are a considerate way to show your gratefulness. Our Teachers Gifts offer comfort, luxury, and a moment of self-indulgent bliss at the end of a busy year.

What do teachers really want for gifts?

Teachers enjoy thoughtful gifts that help them restore after an often chaotic year. You may wonder, “Is it okay to give teachers chocolate?” and the answer is — yes, absolutely! The perfect teacher chocolate gift for end-of-year appreciation gives them a chance to relax and unwind in peace.

The best gifts for Thank a Teacher Day

The best gifts for teachers show genuine appreciation for all their hard work. When it comes to saying thank you, a beautifully chosen chocolate treat strikes just the right balance: heartfelt, indulgent, and entirely deserved.

We’ve rounded up a selection of charming, chocolate-inspired gift ideas that are sure to delight. After all, they’ve earned more than just an apple. 

Blissful chocolate boxes

Chocolate is a classic present. But our Chocolate Boxes aren’t just any chocolate – they’re creamy bites of self-indulgence that make heavenly Thank You Gifts. Go gooey with the Milk to Caramel box or choose melt-in-the-mouth Praline Chocolate. We also have smooth and creamy Chocolate Truffles or an exquisite Whisky Chocolate Collection.

Delectable chocolate selectors

Our handy-sized Chocolate Selectors are ideal if you’re struggling to choose just one type of chocolate for your teacher. They offer everything from bold, zesty flavours to subtle, creamy comforts. Pick anything from tiramisu to champagne to passionfruit, salted caramel, and more. You can also sneak a few extra for yourself…

Luxury chocolate biscuits

Luxury Chocolate Biscuits make the perfect accompaniment to tea or coffee. Hotel Chocolat biscuits are made with low sugar and more cacao to whisk your teacher into a world of wonder, even if they’re just standing in the break room!

Deluxe hot chocolate

Treat your favourite teacher to deluxe Hot Chocolate, crafted with real grated chocolate for a smooth texture, bursting with rich cacao notes. Deeply indulgent and comforting, it’s the perfect wind-down gift after a busy school day. Pair it with the Velvetiser™ — our sleek in-home system that whips up barista-quality hot chocolate at the touch of a button.

Did you know that the Velvetiser™ can also whip up refreshing iced chocolate drinks? Cool and satisfying, these iced chocolate is the ideal way for teachers to step into the summer holidays ready to chill out — in all senses of the word.

 Thoughtful chocolate hampers

If you want to go one step further, you can curate a special chocolate hamper. Add a medley of different chocolates and biscuits for the ultimate thank you present.

DIY guide to creating a premium chocolate hamper for teachers

A homemade chocolate hamper is a heartfelt, personalised way to show appreciation. 

Here’s how to create your own chocolate hamper that will leave any teacher smiling from ear to ear.

Step 1: Select your hamper container

A classic wicker basket gives hampers a homemade charm. You can choose our Medium Empty Wicker Hamper or Large Empty Wicker Hamper, which both come linen-lined and ready to be filled. 

Step 2: Add your chocolate

Select the chocolate for your teacher. It can be anything from a chocolate box, to chocolate biscuits to chocolate selectors. Or you can include all three!

Step 3: Add finishing touches

Give your hamper a finishing touch with a heartfelt handwritten message on the tag. Why not ask your child to write it to show their appreciation? For one last flair, arrange everything neatly and tie on a colourful ribbon.

Inspiration for different chocolate hampers

If you’re stuck creating a hamper, a theme always helps. We’ve laid out some of our top chocolate hamper themes to get you started.

Classic milk chocolate hamper

Not quite sure of their favourite flavour? You can’t go wrong with the timeless appeal of milk chocolate. Smooth, mellow and universally adored, it’s a safe — and thoroughly satisfying — choice for any teacher.

Peruse a few of our favourite milk chocolate picks:

• Milk Chocolate Collection Selector: A delicious collection of milk chocolate pralines, including the nibbly milk Chocolate Brownie, the velvety Dizzy Praline, and the caramel-smothered Pecan Praline.

• 40% Milk Chocolate Slab: A 40% Milk Chocolate Bar with the perfect balance of rich cacao and cream, sending anyone into instant chocolate heaven.

• Milk to Caramel Sleekster:  A collection of 34 of our finest milk and caramel-milk chocolates all in one place.

Dark chocolate hamper

If you want to gift your teacher something sweet, but not too sweet, we recommend making a dark chocolate-themed hamper. Wondering what to add? Here are some top choices:

• Serious Dark Fix H-box: 14 indulgent cacao-rich chocolates, including our Simple Dark Truffle and smooth Dark Macaron.

• Dark Chocolate Fruit & Nut 80% Selector: Dark chocolate, fruit, and nuts are destined for one another. Choose our dark chocolate selector loaded with crunchy almonds, sweet hazelnuts, and bursts of cherries.

Fruity chocolate hamper

Fruit and chocolate make a sweet, satisfying blend. Fruity chocolate suggestions:

• Exuberantly Fruity H-Box with Teachers Gift Sleeve: 18 fruity chocolates, from sweet Strawberry Cheesecake Baton to our 50% milk Chocolate Orange Pot.

• Raspberry Smoothie Chocolates Selector: A collection of 18 rich, creamy chocolates with a zing of raspberry at every bite.

• Lemon Chocolate Cheesecake Selector: For citrus lovers, we suggest our authentic lemon cheesecake selector with dreamy mascarpone and white chocolate.

Vegan* chocolate hamper

Plant-based shouldn’t mean sub-par. Create a vegan chocolate hamper for any teachers who follow a plant-based diet but still have a sweet tooth. Here are some of our most sumptuous vegan* chocolate suggestions:

• 45% Nutmilk Hot Chocolate Sachets: Creamy hot chocolate sachets made with milled hazelnut in place of milk for an astonishingly opulent texture.

• Unbelievably Vegan* Sleekster with Teachers Gift Sleeve: 33 melt-in-your-mouth pralines, truffles, caramels, and more — all made with our staggeringly creamy Nutmilk chocolate.

*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.

Hotel Chocolat pre-made hampers

If you simply can’t decide on your ideal teacher’s gift or you’re short on time, why not choose one of our beautiful pre-made hampers? 

• The Classic Cabinet: 61 filled and solid milk, white and dark chocolate laid out in two impressive tiers. 

• Everything Collection Hamper: An array of chocolates for a person who likes anything and everything. Explore nutty praline, smooth chocolate batons, and silky caramels.

• ​​Chocolate & Fizz Collection Hamper: A celebratory bottle of fizz and a selection of alluring chocolate treats, including  Pink Champagne Truffles.

• Taste: Serious Dark Fix Collection: High-cacao treats that are deliciously dark, such as truffles, pralines, batons and more.

• The Velvetiser Experience Chocolate Hamper: For anyone who adores luxurious hot chocolate. This hamper contains 10 of our drinking chocolate flavours, all made with real chocolate flakes, and a selection box of 10 luxurious mocha latte sachets. All accompanied by our signature Velvetiser™.

Celebrate Thank a Teacher Day with gratitude (and a hint of chocolate)

Show your teacher how much you appreciate them this Thank a Teacher Day with a luxurious chocolate gift or a thoughtfully curated hamper, filled with treats they won’t be sharing in the staffroom. Because when words aren’t quite enough, chocolate from Hotel Chocolat speaks volumes.