The best food advent calendars to buy this Christmas
The countdown to Christmas is well and truly on and, whilst this news may be more welcome to some than others, that means it's time to think about your advent calendar. However, just because you usually purchase a luxury advent calendar, or a gin advent calendar, it doesn't mean you have to stick to it. The offering gets greater and greater every year, so whether no matter what you're hankering after, you're sure to find something to suit your taste. This year we have seen some brilliant food calendars, so we've rounded up the best of the bunch here.
There are many different types of food calendars available, from popcorn advent calendars and tea advent calendars to chocolate advent calendars. Regardless of whether you're buying for your own sweet tooth or a savoury-inclined loved one, you're sure to find a foodie calendar that's just right.
Food advent calendars
1/11Fortnum's Feasting Advent Calendar, £200 from Fortnum and Mason.
This fine selection of food and drink features limited edition treats hiding inside pull out drawers. From chocolate mice to coins, truffles to tea and coffee to chutneys and preserves, there's something for everyone. In traditional Fortnum's style, the packaging of this calendar is lovely and can be used to house jewellery or beauty bits once empty.
2/11The Hot Chocolate Advent Calendar for Two, £60 from Whittard Chelsea.
Few advent calendars are made to be shared, which makes this one all the more special. Indulge in a daily hot chocolate from Whittard, made up of 12 different flavours.
3/11The Cartwright & Butler Advent Calendar.
This hamper/advent calendar hybrid would make a wonderful family calendar, or gift for a big food enthusiast. It's one of the biggest ones we've seen, at nearly 55cm high, and is full of 24 delicious treats like shortbread, loaf cake, fudge, toffees, cheese crumbles and teas.
4/11Gourmet Popcorn Advent Calendar, £25 from Joe and Seph's.
Joe & Seph's popcorn has garnered real popularity with savoury food fans who may not want to eat chocolate every day. Behind 24 doors you'll find exciting and inventive popcorn flavours like banoffee pie, pumpkin spice, orange chocolate popcorn, so it'll be great fun guessing which flavour you're eating! We don't want to give too many spoilers but the Christmas Eve flavour is really exciting.
5/11Fortnum's Piccadilly Chocolate Advent Calendar, £22 from Fortnum and Mason.
This best-selling Fortnum & Mason Christmas advent calendar is a completely lovely thing. Inside you'll find a selection of different milk chocolate pieces made from 35% minimum cocoa solids for a rich flavour. The packaging itself is charming – shaped like a box, it is printed to look like the Fortnum's building.
6/11Giant Welsh Cheese Advent Calendar, £149 from Welsh Cheese Company.
This truly is a giant cheese advent calendar, weighing in at 4.2 kilograms. Behind every door is an artisan Welsh cheese from one of seven different cheesemakers, so this is a true exploration of cheese. For those without the fridge space for this magnificent calendar, there is a mini advent calendar which contains six cheeses, not 24.
7/11Fortnum’s Tea Filled Wooden Advent Calendar, £145 from Fortnum and Mason.
This Fortnum & Mason advent calendar is filled with tea bags, where each day offers a new blend to try. This is a lovely way to mark the Christmas countdown without feeling too gluttonous, as herbal teas are actually fabulous digestifs!
8/11Tiptree Jam Advent Calendar, £29.58 from Amazon.
This jam advent calendar would make every breakfast special in the run-up to Christmas. Inside the calendar, which is shaped like a red bus, you'll find miniature pots of jams, marmalades and conserves to enjoy on toast, paired with peanut butter or in porridge.
9/11G&B Organic Chocolate Advent Calendar, £12.99 from Cadbury.
Green & Black's Milk & Dark Chocolate Advent Calendar is packed with a selection of individually wrapped 15g chocolate bars, as well as one larger bar for the big day.
10/11Bonne Maman Preserve Advent Calendar, £24 from Fenwick.
Bonne Maman's advent calendar features 23 recipes in 30g jars that have been specially released for the calendar. There are two extra special pieces inside, including a porcelain decoration.
11/11Fortnum's Chocolate Truffle Selection Advent Calendar, £35 from Fortnum and Mason.
From salted caramel to Marc de Champagne, all the way to pecan and Christmas pudding, this truffle calendar is an absolutely wonderful countdown to Christmas.
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