Celebrate your loved ones’ new home the right way with our gift ideas for couples, friends and families

First-time buys, a new family home, or downsizing later in life — a new home is always a momentous occasion. Stressful and rewarding in equal parts, this exciting change is the ideal opportunity for celebration. And such a red-letter moment deserves the right gift. From practical housewarming presents for those setting up home for the first time to congratulatory treats for the couple or family who have everything they need, it can be tricky to know which direction to go in. If you’re in need of some inspiration, read on for some of our favourite housewarming gifts.

Our favourite housewarming gift ideas

Housewarming gifts for couples

The best housewarming gifts for couples are ones the pair can enjoy together, celebrating the romance of a new home. Our Mini Chocolate Dipping Adventure for Two makes a special dessert for date night. With pots of our premium milk and white melting chocolate accompanied by expertly-selected snacks to bring out the delicate flavours in our chocolate, it creates an unforgettable tasting journey.

Alternatively, a box of chocolates is a classic gift — and for good reason. Explore our collection of opulent chocolate boxes and find the perfect present for your recipient. For a surefire winner,  choose The Everything Luxe. It features a selection of understatedly simple creations, patisserie-inspired morsels and sophisticated alcohol truffles. Alternatively, gift them The Chocolatier’s Table for a guided tour of the nuanced notes cacao has to offer. This elegant box showcases some of the most vibrant and original flavour combinations our chocolatiers could dream up.

The most luxurious kitchen gadget

If you’re looking for a housewarming gift that is both indulgent and practical, our Velvetiser is the ultimate in barista-grade hot chocolate at home. Its sleek, stylish design will look just right in their new kitchen, and the quick-to-use, intuitive design will mean they’re only ever 2.5 minutes away from cafe-quality drinks. Why not pair it with our Everything Hot Chocolate Sachet Selection and let them discover their favourite of our beloved hot chocolate varieties?

Want to give the gift of a Velvetiser, but not sure which colour will suit their new décor? Perhaps you want to give some drinking chocolate or lattes so they can enjoy their new Velvetiser straight away but are unsure which flavours they’ll love best? Choose the Velvetiser Gift Card. It’ll arrive topped up with just the right amount for them to buy a machine and a pack of our single-serve sachets. It also allows them to visit us in-store and experience our selection for themselves.

Housewarming gifts for friends

Housewarming gifts for friends should be ones that can be shared and enjoyed by everyone. The Velvetiser makes as good a gift for a group of friends as it does for a couple. In fact, more people presents the opportunity to try even more of our lovingly created hot chocolate flavours.

Don’t forget to curate a selection of flavours to gift with their new machine. You could also pair the Velvetiser with our ceramic coffee cups and mugs. Choose a delightful duo or mix and match to gift everyone a mug of their own. The elegant designs of our mugs reflect the tactile cacao pod. They’re just the right size for a freshly-Velvetised hot chocolate or coffee.

For a chocolate gift with enough treats for a group to enjoy, our luxurious Gift Collections make an ideal choice. Choose a hamper of chocolates for the cacao purists, or perhaps a selection which includes our biscuits or a decadent alcoholic drink for a taste pairing selected by our experts for the very best results.

Speaking of which, nothing says a new home like a celebratory toast. Try one of our Velvetised Chocolate Creams for a sumptuous, smooth tipple. Think real chocolate, Velvetised with cream and a dash of vodka for a warming kick. Our Velvetised Creams are perfect for sipping over ice, experimenting in cocktails, or stirring into a hot chocolate. For the gin lovers of the group, our Cacao Gin puts an inspired spin on the classic spirit.

Housewarming gift ideas for families

A family home full of love deserves a lovingly chosen housewarming gift to match. We think our duo of Petite Podcups are ideal for the younger family members. They’re the perfect size for enjoying cosy hot chocolate without overloading before bedtime. These sleek cups are also ideal for sharing one Velvetised hot chocolate between two fairly for a squabble-free treat.

Choose our Mellow Baton Library for some edible luxury that everyone will enjoy. Experience creamy white chocolate, the deep cacao notes of our 40% milk chocolate, and the buttery finish of our Caramel Batons. No dark chocolate, no alcohol — just three of our signature chocolate flavours with enough sticks to go around the whole family.

For the adults of the family, nothing celebrates the end of a stressful house move like a well-deserved tipple. So why not gift them some of our liqueur chocolates? Select our champagne truffles for a celebration worthy of the occasion, or gift them our Tipsy Truffles Sleekster for an extra special tasting experience to be savoured when everyone else has gone to bed.

Vegan housewarming gifts

Finding housewarming gifts for vegans doesn’t have to be a challenge. Our vegan chocolate embraces all the complex flavours of cacao without milk, so nobody misses out. Take our Unbelievably Vegan* Selection, for instance. This generous collection showcases the very best of our vegan recipes, from Raspberry Nutmilk Ganache Selector to an H-box filled with 14 melt-in-the-mouth truffles.

Alternatively, may we suggest our Vegan Hot Chocolate Selection Box? It includes 10 sachets of 5 flavours, made with real chocolate flakes and only natural flavours for intricate depth of flavour and unbelievable creaminess. All your vegan recipient needs to do is pair a hot chocolate sachet with the Velvetiser and their favourite plant milk for a comforting and indulgent drinking experience.

Vegan friends don’t have to miss out on our alcoholic concoctions, either. Our Salted Caramel Cacao Vodka and Cocoa Beer were born from our expertise as cacao growers, using the malty notes and chocolate undertones of the cacao bean shell to infuse the drinks with an irresistible chocolate flavour. Unconventional? Definitely. Delicious? Undeniably.

*Please note that, while we believe our Nutmilk and dark chocolate is suitable for vegans, it is produced in the same environment as our milk chocolate. As such, we cannot guarantee it is free from milk.

Luxury housewarming gifts from Hotel Chocolat

To welcome loved ones to their new home, make it a luxury chocolate gift from Hotel Chocolat. From indulgent gifts for couples that deserve to be shared to our gifts for families that are certain to delight everyone, celebrate their occasion the right way with our indulgent housewarming gifts. If you’re lucky, they might even share…