Advent calendars deliver a new delicious surprise every day in December until Christmas arrives. The tradition of advent calendars dates back to 19th-century Germany, where people marked the days leading up to Christmas with daily small treats, and over time, the concept was adopted outside of Germany, and evolved to include a variety of themes, from chocolates to toys, cosmetics and more. Today, chocolate advent calendars are more deliciously decadent than ever – with the most luxurious options serving up some of very best treats in the world, and starting the Christmas indulgence right from the 1st of December.
Here are eleven of the finest luxury chocolate advent calendars, created by the world’s top chocolatiers, many of which can be shipped worldwide and are eco-friendly, too.
Inspired by the Ralph Lauren’s log cabin in Colorado and the old farm chalets of the Swiss Alps, London chocolatier Melt has dreamed up their own “perfect” wilderness mountainside retreat. All of the delicious, organic, fresh chocolates behind each of the 24 doors features hand-painted designs. The Christmas selections include: a selection of pralines, spiced truffles, Japanese inpirations and many more. Also worth noting: the calendar is plastic free.
Maison Pierre Marcolini Advent calendar / Credit: PIERRE MARCOLINI
The limited edition Maison Pierre Marcolini Advent calendar is more than just a countdown; it’s a sensory experience. The 24 creations are inspired by traditional Christmas flavours and the sweet memories of childhood. The selection includes: crunchy pralines, moreish truffles, hearts, caramels, Petits Bonheurs and other treats. This calendar is made from 100% recyclable cardboard.
Charbonnel et Walker’s Luxury Advent Calendar / Credit: CHARBONNEL ET WALKER
From the beloved British chocolatiers founded in 1875 comes a classic Christmas Advent Calendar, filled with a signature selection of much loved fine milk and dark chocolates and truffles. The selection includes: dark and milk sea salt caramel truffles; milk lemon and coconut; crème cassis; dark and milk fudge vanilla; dark chocolate truffle with edible gold leaf; dark Framboise and more.
This book-style calendar has been illustrated by Australian artist Anna Higgie with sweet symbols of the season, such as reindeer, gifts and decorated trees. Venchi’s Prestige Advent calendar includes a selection of iconic Venchi chocolates, such as Chocoviar and Cremino, all made with the finest ingredients, including Piedmont Hazelnut. Founded in 1878 by Silviano Venchi, Venchi blends Italian tradition with a strong commitment to craftsmanship.
The pretty Terracotta Palace from Harrods features an assortment of milk and white chocolates, favourites from the luxury department store’s famous food hall.
Six varieties of Fortnum’s truffles, including the festive milk chocolate Christmas pudding truffle, are hidden behind this calendar’s 24 doors, each made by their confectioners in Kent. Other flavours include milk chocolate Marc de Champagne, spiced biscuit and sea salted caramel, milk chocolate maple flavour and pecan praline and dark chocolate orange truffles.
Beautifully illustrated to show a festive British high street, this plastic-free chocolate truffle Advent calendar is filled with 23 indulgent truffles and a surprise mini chocolate bar. The four delicious flavours: Giant Hazelnut Crunch, Hazelnut Praline Heart, Spiced Gingerbread and Salted Caramel.
Popular Los Angeles chocolatier Compartes creates a world of enchantment with the Winter Foxes Advent Calendar. Each day will unveil a glimpse of a magical kingdom, where a clever fox called Samson carries a golden key that unlocks the gates to a hidden realm of chocolate delights. The flavours include: Chocolate Orange, Cinnamon Bun, Cookies & Cream, Hazelnut Torte, Spiced Gingerbread, Salted Caramel Bomboloni, Creme Brulee, Linzer Cookie, Vanilla Custard, Black Forest Gateau, Sticky Toffee, Campfire S’Mores, Blackberry Crumble, Toasted Pine Nut, Pecan Pie and Chestnut Praline.
Soko Advent Calendars are filled with a range of delicious seasonal chocolates and truffles created by Bake Off: The Professionals finalist, Bharat Chandegra and his team at Soko Patisserie in the UK’s Midlands. Each chocolate is handmade and takes three days to produce. Among this year’s moreish flavours are: salted caramel and passion fruit; gingerbread; malted milk; praline and mandarin bar and fig caramel.
Chicago-based chocolatier Vosges introduces an extravagant limited edition Nordic Forest Chalet Chocolate Calendar for Advent 2024. The calendar is also a musical delight with doors opening to O’ Christmas Tree, The Chipmunks in the Christmas Tree and Deck the Halls. Twinkling lights illuminate the cottage’s enchanting exterior and warm its cosy interior. Inside the numbered drawers are tart blood orange caramels, crunchy, buttery toffee, chocolate peppermint gnomes, crisp candied ginger cookies, spirited raspberry hares, happy tart cherry hedgehogs and more.
Classic Advent calendar from Laderach / Credit: LADERACH
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Advent calendars deliver a new delicious surprise every day in December until Christmas arrives. The tradition of advent calendars dates back to 19th-century Germany, where people marked the days leading up to Christmas with daily small treats, and over time, the concept was adopted outside of Germany, and evolved to include a variety of themes, from chocolates to toys, cosmetics and more. Today, chocolate advent calendars are more deliciously decadent than ever – with the most luxurious options serving up some of very best treats in the world, and starting the Christmas indulgence right from the 1st of December.
Here are eleven of the finest luxury chocolate advent calendars, created by the world’s top chocolatiers, many of which can be shipped worldwide and are eco-friendly, too.
Melt London Log Cabin Advent Calendar, £79.99
Inspired by the Ralph Lauren’s log cabin in Colorado and the old farm chalets of the Swiss Alps, London chocolatier Melt has dreamed up their own “perfect” wilderness mountainside retreat. All of the delicious, organic, fresh chocolates behind each of the 24 doors features hand-painted designs. The Christmas selections include: a selection of pralines, spiced truffles, Japanese inpirations and many more. Also worth noting: the calendar is plastic free.
Pierre Marcolini Advent Calendar, £54
The limited edition Maison Pierre Marcolini Advent calendar is more than just a countdown; it’s a sensory experience. The 24 creations are inspired by traditional Christmas flavours and the sweet memories of childhood. The selection includes: crunchy pralines, moreish truffles, hearts, caramels, Petits Bonheurs and other treats. This calendar is made from 100% recyclable cardboard.
Charbonnel et Walker Decadent Advent Calendar, £90
From the beloved British chocolatiers founded in 1875 comes a classic Christmas Advent Calendar, filled with a signature selection of much loved fine milk and dark chocolates and truffles. The selection includes: dark and milk sea salt caramel truffles; milk lemon and coconut; crème cassis; dark and milk fudge vanilla; dark chocolate truffle with edible gold leaf; dark Framboise and more.
Venchi Prestige Chocolate Advent Calendar, £48
This book-style calendar has been illustrated by Australian artist Anna Higgie with sweet symbols of the season, such as reindeer, gifts and decorated trees. Venchi’s Prestige Advent calendar includes a selection of iconic Venchi chocolates, such as Chocoviar and Cremino, all made with the finest ingredients, including Piedmont Hazelnut. Founded in 1878 by Silviano Venchi, Venchi blends Italian tradition with a strong commitment to craftsmanship.
Harrods Chocolate Advent Calendar, £20
The pretty Terracotta Palace from Harrods features an assortment of milk and white chocolates, favourites from the luxury department store’s famous food hall.
Fortnum & Mason Chocolate Lovers’ Advent Calendar, £28.50
Six varieties of Fortnum’s truffles, including the festive milk chocolate Christmas pudding truffle, are hidden behind this calendar’s 24 doors, each made by their confectioners in Kent. Other flavours include milk chocolate Marc de Champagne, spiced biscuit and sea salted caramel, milk chocolate maple flavour and pecan praline and dark chocolate orange truffles.
Love Cocoa Luxury Truffle Advent Calendar, £29.95
Beautifully illustrated to show a festive British high street, this plastic-free chocolate truffle Advent calendar is filled with 23 indulgent truffles and a surprise mini chocolate bar. The four delicious flavours: Giant Hazelnut Crunch, Hazelnut Praline Heart, Spiced Gingerbread and Salted Caramel.
Compartes Chocolate Advent Calendar – Winter Foxes, $109.95
Popular Los Angeles chocolatier Compartes creates a world of enchantment with the Winter Foxes Advent Calendar. Each day will unveil a glimpse of a magical kingdom, where a clever fox called Samson carries a golden key that unlocks the gates to a hidden realm of chocolate delights. The flavours include: Chocolate Orange, Cinnamon Bun, Cookies & Cream, Hazelnut Torte, Spiced Gingerbread, Salted Caramel Bomboloni, Creme Brulee, Linzer Cookie, Vanilla Custard, Black Forest Gateau, Sticky Toffee, Campfire S’Mores, Blackberry Crumble, Toasted Pine Nut, Pecan Pie and Chestnut Praline.
Soko Advent Calendar, £36
Soko Advent Calendars are filled with a range of delicious seasonal chocolates and truffles created by Bake Off: The Professionals finalist, Bharat Chandegra and his team at Soko Patisserie in the UK’s Midlands. Each chocolate is handmade and takes three days to produce. Among this year’s moreish flavours are: salted caramel and passion fruit; gingerbread; malted milk; praline and mandarin bar and fig caramel.
Vosges Haut-Chocolat Calendar of Advent, $325
Chicago-based chocolatier Vosges introduces an extravagant limited edition Nordic Forest Chalet Chocolate Calendar for Advent 2024. The calendar is also a musical delight with doors opening to O’ Christmas Tree, The Chipmunks in the Christmas Tree and Deck the Halls. Twinkling lights illuminate the cottage’s enchanting exterior and warm its cosy interior. Inside the numbered drawers are tart blood orange caramels, crunchy, buttery toffee, chocolate peppermint gnomes, crisp candied ginger cookies, spirited raspberry hares, happy tart cherry hedgehogs and more.
Laderach Classic Christmas Advent Calendar, £55
This large, classic Swiss Advent calendar with golden Christmas motifs has been popular for many years. It is filled with a unique blend of lovingly designed Christmas figures as well as a wide variety of pralines, truffles and snacks offering a new surprise every day, shortening the wait to Christmas.
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