Make your loved ones merry with these thoughtful last minute Christmas gifts

The run-up to Christmas can get pretty hectic. We’ve all been there. First, it’s the middle of November and you have all the time in the world to buy presents. Then, all of a sudden, it’s the 20th of December and you haven’t even made a dent in your list! To help ease the Yuletide stress, we’ve created this list of 8 last minute Christmas gifts.

1. Gifts for chocolate devotees

Chocolate is a classic Christmas present for a reason. Utterly comforting, undeniably delectable, and perfect for special occasions, the gift of chocolate always goes down a treat. Whether a chocolate box, selection of liqueur chocolates, or bundle of vegan chocolates fits the bill, your lucky recipient will feel truly spoilt.

Make sure your last minute Christmas gifts don’t look like last minute Christmas gifts by choosing only high quality and ethically-made chocolates with a rich and satisfying high-cacao content and all-natural ingredients.

Browse all our chocolate offerings to find the perfect present. We’ve categorised our chocolates into handy sections to make the choosing process as easy as possible. You can even read our ethical business story, so you can tell your loved one all about the thought behind their gift.

Need some chocolate gift recommendations? We have to suggest a festive chocolate-packed box like our Classic Christmas Sleekster. Alternatively, for a true show-stopper, see our abundant Wreath Box. For a smaller yet thoughtful gift, our Everything H-Box contains some of our best-selling chocolates.

2. Nothing beats a Yuletide tipple

The Christmas period can seriously deplete your drinks cupboard. Help your friend restock theirs. Our cacao-infused tipples put a spin on your standard vodka, gin, and cream liqueur. Plus, after many testing parties, trust us when we say that they’re guaranteed crowd-pleasers.

Take a peek at our Cacao Gin and Salted Caramel Cacao Vodka Liqueur. You could even choose a few bottles of our unique spirits so they can make their own cacao cocktails or mulled wine.

Need a bottle of bubbly? For those who adore a good slosh of refreshing and fruity fizz, you can’t go wrong with our boutique Classic Prosecco. Hailing from the gorgeous Dolomite foothills, this Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore reflects the rich heritage of the region.

3. Velvetise away those winter blues

If you’re looking for a gift that will take pride of place in their home for years to come, consider our fabulous Dualit-engineered hot chocolate machine — The Velvetiser. With this sleek machine, your loved one can make the smoothest, creamiest hot chocolates in the comfort of their own home.

Match their machine to their kitchen by selecting a complementary colour. Choose between chic charcoal, elegant copper, and our special edition stellar white.

4. Keep them cosy with hot chocolate

If you’re taken with the idea of gifting a Velvetiser this Christmas, grab some hot chocolate to go with it. We’ve carefully created our hot chocolates to work with The Velvetiser. Made with real chocolate flakes, they’re a one-way ticket to snuggly nights filled with indulgent drinking chocolate.

For the ultimate present, opt for our Velvetiser Experience Chocolate Hamper — which includes a machine, two Petite Podcups, The Everything Hot Chocolate Sachet Selection, The Everything Latte Sachet Selection, Dunking Biscuits and Batons to dip into a warm mug.

Alternatively, you can explore our exciting hot chocolate flavours and choose some individual pouches.

5. Gifts that keep on giving

The best gifts are the ones that remain cherished long after the Christmas period. Give your loved one a subscription of goodies and they’ll feel like it’s Christmas every month.

If they love hot chocolate or you’re surprising them a Velvetiser, set them up with a hot chocolate subscription. From Orange Supermilk Hot Chocolate to 85% Dark Hot Chocolate, we have a variety of high-cacao options to soothe and entrance.

For a subscription that delivers a selection of our favourite on-the-shelf chocolates, see our Monthly Curated Subscription. Simply choose your recipient’s favourite genre of chocolate (Mellow, Dark & High Cacao, Tipsy or Everything) and we’ll deliver a hand-picked box of goodies straight to their door.

6. Last-minute stocking fillers

It’s easy to forget about stocking fillers when you’re concentrating on the bigger presents — but they’re still a Christmas essential. Whether you’re filling a stocking for a child or continuing the nostalgic tradition with your partner, head straight to our small chocolate packs.

Top picks include our Milk Chocolate Santa Lick and the Jolly Penguin Selector for the little ones. For adults, our Champagne Truffles and mini cacao-infused spirits will add some grown-up delight to their stocking.

7. Festive treats for the little ones

Christmas is all about the little ones. Everything is exciting, new, and full of joy. Give the kids in your life a merry introduction to the magic of Christmas with our adorable festive characters.

It doesn’t get cuter than our Posse of Penguins kitted out in their winter-ready hats, and our Sleigh Team of dashing reindeer are jumping to add some festive cheer to the big day.

Our cheeky Dozen Gingerbread Men can’t wait to get up to some mischief when the clock strikes twelve and our Portly Penguins were specially crafted to make the kids chuckle. Or why not go the whole way by gifting the chocolate and the stocking! Our Elf’s Christmas Stocking is packed full of Reindeers, Penguins, and Spruces.

8. Christmas at the office

If you’re the head of a company, Christmas is the perfect time to reward your hard-working employees. Give each member of your team individual Thank You Gifts, bring one of our large festive chocolate boxes into the office, or use our gifting delivery service to surprise your work-from-home colleagues with a box at their door.

Our bountiful chocolate hampers are ideal for sending a little something to your favourite work clients, too. Whether you want to go all-out with a Festive Feast Hamper or a smaller Classic Cabinet, we have a range of sophisticated options to stir up some Yuletide excitement.

Good luck finding your last-minute Christmas gifts, and remember to see our delivery options for information on next-day and Saturday delivery.