Whatever the occasion, chocolate is the gift you can rely on.  Whether they’re chocolate lovers or not, it’s the one thing that nobody has to force a smile on when unwrapping, isn’t it? Whether you’re looking for a birthday present, a stocking filler, or just a little treat to show someone how much you care, we’ve got you covered with a huge range of gift ideas to suit everyone’s individual taste. Just be warned, you probably won’t be able to resist buying a little something for yourself too!

With so much chocolatey goodness on offer, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed by choice, but don’t panic! Chocolate is our thing and we’ve put together this guide to help you pick the perfect gifts for the chocolate lovers in your life… 

Gifts for milk chocolate lovers

Velvety and sweet, it’s little wonder that milk chocolate has legions of adoring fans. Luckily for them, we have plenty of delectable milk chocolate treats that make ideal gifts.

For truly devoted lovers of milky and mellow chocolate, our Milk and Caramel Chocolate H-Box would be perfect. It features our creamiest, milkiest chocolates ever. The lucky recipient of this box will have the pleasure of trying our Mousse au Chocolat, our Dizzy Praline, our Florentine Isabelles, and more. It’s pretty much every milk chocolate lover’s dream, boxed.

If you want to give a milk chocolate gift with a decadent theme, look no further than our delectable Salted Caramel Connoisseur Collection. We’ve filled it to the brim with milk chocolate salted caramel treats. Featuring a Salted Caramel Milk Chocolate Slab and Salted Caramel Vodka Liqueur, amongst other goodies, this collection pairs the timeless tastiness of milk chocolate with the luxury of salted caramel. It truly is the perfect gift for milk and caramel chocolate fans.

Gifts for white chocolate lovers

If you have a friend or family member who likes their cacao treats light and decadently smooth, giving them some scrumptious white chocolate is sure to delight. And we have plenty of delicious options to choose from.

Perhaps you want to keep things simple and give your chocolate-loving recipient the chance to enjoy our signature white chocolate in its purest form. In that case, our White Chocolate Fingers would be perfect. Chunky sticks of delectable 36% cocoa butter white chocolate, these creamy batons are what every white chocolate lover’s dreams are made of.

However, if you want something a little more decadent, you may like to spoil them with our Simple White Chocolate Truffles Selector. With a classic whipped cream white chocolate filling that features a touch of vanilla, these truffles are little balls of melt-in-the-mouth happiness. Present these to a white chocolate lover and watch their face light up.

Gifts for dark chocolate lovers

We all know someone who loves dark chocolate, and who can blame them? With a delectably high cocoa content, our dark chocolate could tempt anyone to the dark side…

Featuring seventeen tantalising dark chocolates – including a Blackcurrant Bombe and a Chilli Praline – our Dark Signature box showcases the very best of our dark chocolate creations. It captures all the charm of a box of chocolates without forfeiting that intense cacao flavour that they love. Gifts don’t get any more exciting than this.

However, if you’re shopping for a dark chocolate purist, you may want to opt for something a little simpler. Our High Cocoa Baton Library gives them a whole chocolate tasting experience in one box! Featuring batons made from our Supermilk chocolate, our 70% dark chocolate and our 85% dark chocolate, the lucky recipient can sample our delectable high-content cocoa in its most immaculate form.

Gifts for Hot Chocolate lovers

Receiving hot chocolate as a gift is always heartwarming (and cup-warming), especially if you’re a hot chocolate lover. So if you need a present for someone who’s partial to a mug of hot cocoa, look no further than our vast range of hot chocolate.

If you’re shopping for a traditionalist, you can’t go wrong with our Classic Hot Chocolate. Made with grated flakes of 70% dark chocolate, it balances the richness of cocoa with the creaminess of milk perfectly.

However, if you want to go for something a little more unusual, we have plenty of exciting flavours to choose from. Try out our zingy Ginger Hot Chocolate, Chilli-Dark Hot Chocolate, and our decadent Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate. But the flavours don’t stop there, so browse our full collection to find the perfect flavour for your chocolate lover.

If you’re seeking something a little more extravagant, look no further than our legendary hot chocolate machine, the Velvetiser. Designed by us and engineered by Dualit, this machine creates velvety hot chocolate with the push of a button. It’s a gift that will keep on giving every time they enjoy a steaming mug of hot chocolate. 

Gifts for little chocolate lovers

It’s no secret that kids love chocolate! This is especially true when it comes to shaped chocolate and luckily for little ones, we feel the same! We get excited as soon as Christmas, Easter or any special occassion comes around. Why? Because we can’t resist an excuse to cast our chocolate into adorable festive shapes. You’ll find lots of love hearts around Valentine’s Day, plenty of bunnies and eggs at Easter, and a fantastic range of penguins, Santas and more at Christmas! The only problem? They’re so cute that you’ll want to keep them for yourself…

Gifts for vegan chocolate lovers

Nowadays we all have a vegan friend or family member. Knowing what chocolate is suitable can be a daunting task, can’t it? However, we’ve created a stunning range that makes buying for vegans simple and exciting. From a vegan edition of our legendary Sleekster box to our All Dark Vegan Chocolate Hamper, we have plenty of creamy and delicious treats on offer that will delight any dairy-free loved ones.

Gifts for the chocolate lovers who have everything

Finding a gift for someone who has everything is always tricky. You can avoid hours of fruitless searching by treating them to an experience instead. For example, you can’t go wrong with our Chocolate Tasting Adventure. It’s an experience that allows guests to learn about chocolate, get a 10% discount, and take home a goody bag. You can’t go wrong with one of these as a gift for a chocolate lover who’s hard to buy for.

If you think your loved one would like something a little more hands-on, try a Bean to Bar Experience. Just like our Chocolate Tasting Adventures, guests gain insider knowledge of chocolate but also get to make their very own chocolate bar. Now isn’t that a dream come true for any aspiring chocolatier?

We even offer Children’s Chocolate Workshops, so if you’re buying for little ones, we’ve got you covered. Kids will learn all about chocolate in a fun and informative way and get to sample lots of it! After giving them this, there’s no doubt that you’ll be their new favourite person.

Chocolate Gifts

We believe that chocolate is the best gift in the world. After reading this, we hope you’ve found something perfect in this guide. However, if you still can’t decide exactly what would make their taste buds sing, why not opt for one of our gift cards instead?

Redeemable at UK stores and online, recipients can use this as a golden ticket to buy whatever Hotel Chocolat treats they fancy. It even includes tasty drinks and meals at our cafés and restaurants and even our chocolate experiences. The best part? You can send them via email, so they’re perfect for any last-minute present dashes. Happy gifting!