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25 Sep 2024
What signifies the start of the Christmas festivities for you and your family? It could be decorating the tree, getting the ball rolling with Christmas shopping, or writing your Christmas cards. For us at Hotel Chocolat, unsurprisingly, it’s all about the chocolate.
We adore the feeling of hanging up our luxury chocolate Advent calendars ahead of December 1st and waiting until that very exciting morning when you can open up the ‘number one’ window and enjoy your first treat of the holidays.
However, while advent calendar chocolate has historically been overly sweet and lacking in cacao depth, our chocolatiers have added their own signature mark to the chocolate truffles, hot chocolate sachets, and filled chocolates that wait behind each Hotel Chocolat calendar door. Every sumptuous mouthful of our chocolate Advent calendars features the care and craftsmanship our guests have come to know and love about our collection.
So this year, let the lead-up to Christmas be filled with cacao-rich decadence, making December the most wonderful time of the year.
Let’s take a look at what you can expect from this year’s range of chocolate Advent calendars:
Start as you mean to go on this festive season — in opulent joy. Our Christmas Advent calendar collection includes showstopping masterpieces designed to bring a moment of decadence to those chilly December days. With each window you open, you’ll be welcomed by a Hotel Chocolat treat — and the knowledge that we’re one day closer to Christmas Day itself.
For those who seek something truly extraordinary this festive season, our Grand Advent Calendar promises to transform your December into an experience of unparalleled indulgence — a luxurious countdown made exclusively for grown-ups.
From the moment you glimpse our Grand Advent Calendar’s shimmering red and silver box, you know you’re in for something exceptional. Behind each of its 24 doors lies a thoughtfully curated delight, from hot chocolate sachets and seasonal truffles to tipples and a lavish Milk Chocolate Festive Wreath.
Of course, we don’t take away from the anticipation and surprise of seeing what lies behind each calendar door. However, we can’t resist offering a sneak peek…
Each morsel is a masterclass in balance and depth of flavour, crafted to bring out the best of our high-cacao recipes. What truly sets the Grand Advent Calendar apart, however, are the exclusive treats that go beyond chocolate nibbles.
Nestled behind some of these festive doors, you’ll discover miniatures of our signature Velvetised Creams, including our 50ml Espresso Martini Velvetised Cream — a perfectly smooth blend of cacao, coffee, and cream. Sip and savour on the rocks, or pair with one of our velvety hot chocolate sachets. Luckily for you, there may be a few of these tucked away in your Advent calendar…
Every chocolate, every sip, and every detail of the Grand Advent Calendar has been considered to make your festive countdown unforgettable. It’s the perfect seasonal treat for the true cacao connoisseur.
If the sound of our hot chocolate sachets in the Grand Advent Calendar piqued your interest, take the drinking chocolate experience further with the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser Advent calendar. Will you start your day with a cup of hot chocolate or save it for unwinding in the evening?
Either way, The Velvetiser Drinking Chocolate Advent Calendar puts 24 of our irresistible single-serve hot chocolate sachets in the spotlight. The ultimate gift for the loved one who just can’t get enough of their at-home hot chocolate system, this Advent calendar exudes elegance and comfort.
Its sleek packaging will complement any Velvetiser™ machine, creating an instant hot chocolate station. But it’s what’s inside that really counts here. With a generous selection of dark, milk, and white hot chocolate varieties — alongside some limited-edition exclusives — this unique Advent calendar lets you explore a full spectrum of cacao depth and flavour.
Fancy a taster? Here’s an insight into what you can enjoy…
Christmas is a time for sharing — even your most coveted chocolate. But with our Advent Calendar for Two, there’s no need for compromise.
Crafted for partners, best friends, or siblings, this calendar offers a daily moment of indulgence without breaking a single piece in half. Behind each door, you’ll discover not one but two exquisite chocolate truffles, perfectly portioned for a shared treat throughout December.
Start your day together with a taste of something special — a velvety truffle to pair with your morning coffee, perhaps, or a luxurious bite to savour as you exchange thoughts on each new flavour.
With the Advent Calendar For Two, you won’t have to negotiate over who gets the last piece.
We certainly can’t leave the little ones out of the festive fun. If you’re in need of a little inspiration when choosing a children’s Advent calendar this year, look no further than Hotel Chocolat…
Available in milk chocolate and Unbelievably Vegan* Nutmilk chocolate varieties, the Up to Snow Good Children’s Advent Calendar is a charming and whimsical addition to the Christmas countdown.
Behind each window hides an adorable chocolate character — a jolly snowman, a cheeky reindeer, or perhaps a playful penguin. Every morning brings a new companion for their festive stories, sparking imagination and joy.
Children will eagerly await their daily chocolate moment, be it a quick bite before school or a well-earned treat after dinner.
Festive and nostalgic, classic Advent calendars evoke a sense of wonder, hiding a petite yet perfectly formed solid chocolate shape behind its windows. But what makes a classic Advent calendar ‘luxurious’? In our minds, luxury comes from sourcing the finest ingredients and carefully crafting each solid chocolate bite.
Available in an array of chocolate types, these Advent calendars offer a sublime daily nibble of exquisite Hotel Chocolat chocolate.
*Please note that 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.
Get ready for the merriest time of the year with chocolate Advent calendars and Christmas chocolate gifts from Hotel Chocolat.
This year, our chocolatiers have added even more magic to every bite, creating an array of seasonal delights designed to bring further luxury to your Yuletide celebrations.How could we let the holiday season pass without conjuring up treats that are as joyous as the season itself? Explore our full Christmas collection and see what enchanting surprises Santa has in store this year.
By Rhian Wood