You can never have enough chocolate at Christmas, so whether you’re after something small for a stocking or a major present that’ll blow them away we’ve found the best ones to shop
If there’s one thing we can all agree on it’s that the festive season is all about indulging. It’s no secret that just about everyone’s favourite treat to tuck into is a bit of chocolate, which is why it makes the perfect present to give your loved one for Christmas.
From small thoughtful stocking fillers to luxurious hampers and everything in between, there’s a chocolatey treat for everyone – and every budget. And, seeing as how I’m a professional chocolate lover and shopping expert, I’ve found some of my favourite sweet treats that would make gorgeous gifts for your loved ones.
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Terry’s Chocolate Orange Selection Bulk Buy, £24.99
Is there anything quite as traditional as finding a Terry’s Chocolate Orange in your stocking? The perfect alternative to the classic satsuma (because who wants that on Christmas morning?), this bulk buy of nine Chocolate Oranges gives you three milk, three dark, and three mint flavoured Terry’s Chocolate Oranges, making it the perfect buy if you’ve got multiple stockings to fill.
Cadbury Giant Selection Chocolate Box, £15
Weighing in at more than half a kilo, this bumper Selection Box from Cadbury is a Christmas morning essential. Packed full of everyone’s favourite chocolate bars including Dairy Milk caramel, fruit and nut, whole nut and plain, as well as a Crunchie, Boost, Twirl, Flake, Curly Wurly, Wispa and a Double Decker. If that wasn’t enough, you’ll also get an additional smaller Selection Box inside, with a treatsized Curly Wurly Bar, Fudge, Freddo, Chocolate Buttons Bag and a Chomp Bar.
Hotel Chocolat The Chocolate Wreath Box, £49.95
If you’re looking for a statement-making gift that’s perfect for everyone from partners to parents and in-laws, Hotel Chocolat’s Wreath Box is a showstopper. The box contains a vast selection of the brand’s best-selling chocolates, from pralines and caramels to truffles and boozy liqueurs. There’s even pudding-flavoured chocolates inspired by our favourite winter warmers, like carrot cake, treacle tart and mulled wine.
Lindt Christmas Collection Bundle 1.6kg, £41.50
Lindt is known for its adorable festive-shaped chocolates, and this deluxe bundle of favourites is guaranteed to be a hit with any recipient this Christmas. Whether you divide them up between loved ones or give them all as one huge bundle, they will definitely be a winner. The set includes the classic gold teddy in various sizes, alongside the festive reindeer and iconic chocolate Santa. There’s also milk Lindor mini truffles, moreish crispy bites, a sharing bag of creamy milk, hazelnut and double milk teddy truffles, a selection of miniature milk chocolate festive figures and a Lindor cracker.
Fudge Kitchen Festive Favourites Fudge Selection, £17.99
Ok, this one might not technically be chocolate, but there are chocolate flavoured fudges included in the selection box, and trust me when I say, they’re delicious. You’ll get 15 different fudge pieces, with five different festive flavours; speculoos, mince pie, sea salted caramel, Christmas pudding and chocolate fruit and nut, making them perfect as a stocking filler or Secret Santa gift.
Fortnum and Mason The Christmas Champagne & Chocolate Gift Box, £90
If you’re looking for a gorgeous main gift for someone special, this Christmas champagne and chocolate hamper from Fortnum and Mason is a winner. You’ll get a huge box which contains two trays of delicious truffles, as well as a 75cl bottle of Fortnum’s Brut Reserve Champagne NV, Louis Roederer to enjoy alongside them.