The Best Chocolate Advent Calendars of 2024

There’s nothing quite like Christmas, is there? As soon as December hits, there’s that little extra spring in your step, every day has that “ooh, it’s nearly Christmas” feeling.

Nostalgic memories start flooding back—getting up to open your Chocolate Advent Calendar before school, circling the toy section of a catalogue to choose what you wanted for Christmas and leaving a carrot out for Rudolph.

Ahh, those were the days.

To recapture that childhood magic, we’ve taken the time to put together a list of the best Chocolate Advent Calendars for 2024 to suit every taste, preference and lifestyle.

So sit back, relax, put Home Alone on and keep reading—things are about to start feeling very Christmassy up in here!

Tony’s Chocolonely Countdown Calendar

The best chocolate advent calendar for “bigger is better people”

Go ahead and turn off your alarms all the way up to Christmas! This 24-door advent calendar actually has 25 reasons to get up in the morning, meaning you can reward yourself with that final Tiny Tony on Christmas Day!

Wanna know what the best thing about this advent calendar? Its size—this thing is HUGE. For the snackers out there wondering just how big, it’s a whopping 3 Chocolonely share bars and 1 Tony’s tiny bit high (trust us, we measured it).

At a cost of £14.99, this puts the Tony’s Chocolonely Countdown Calendar in the premium category and is a fantastic gift option for anyone who asks, “How much do you love me?” as it extends your arm span by over a foot when you show them.

For those on the hunt for the best chocolate advent calendar with ethical consumption in mind, you can’t go far wrong with the Tony’s Chocolonely Countdown Calendar. The Tony’s Chocolonely brand is all about ending exploitation in the chocolate industry, making sure everyone involved gets fairly paid.  

Monty Bojangles - Truffles Selection Premium Advent Calendar

The best “luxury” chocolate advent calendar

Monty Bojangles is a London-based brand known for its award-winning truffles (48 awards to be precise, not that we’re counting) and with good reason—these truffles are double-dusted with cocoa powder and filled with a rich, indulgent centre.

Guaranteed to inspire feelings and thoughts that will put you on the naughty list… and we aren’t judging either!

The Monty Bojangles advent calendar is for the snackisseurs of self-control only, with 24 doors of glorious indulgence lasting till Christmas eve, you are going to have to fight the urge to not open every single door, lock yourself in the bathroom and scoff the lot on day one.

Behind each door is one of Monty Bojangles award winning truffles in one of the following flavours:

• Choccy Scoffy Truffles
• Orange Angelical Truffles
• Flutter Scotch Truffles
• Berry Bubbly Truffles
• Cookie Moon Truffle
• Popcorn Carousel Truffles

Like what you have read so far? Remember how we said you will need self-control, well buckle up because the final window contains three truffles, sharing is permitted but not necessary.

If you are looking for the best chocolate advent calendar with a luxury, feel to it and one that has a vegan option available, then this is for you. With its premium, well decorated sustainable packaging, this is a stand out for gift for someone you would like to impress.

This calendar comes at two price points, with the Vegan Selection costing £14.99 and the standard Truffle Selection coming in at £13.49, fantastic value for the quality of the truffles.

Montezuma's - Organic Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar

The best sustainably packaged chocolate advent calendar

The best of British sustainable chocolate, Montezuma’s were the first UK chocolate company to roll out an eco-friendly commitment across their whole range, every piece of Montezuma’s packaging is either recyclable or compostable (Yes, even the advent calendar).

It’s not just the packaging either, the chocolate speaks for itself with each ingredient meeting the highest ethical standards across the whole process from start to finish. If this is your calendar of choice, you can sleep easy knowing you aren’t on the naughty list.

With 25 windows leading you all the way to Christmas, the Montezumas Chocolate Advent Calendar is packed choc-full of creamy organic milk chocolates.

If you are looking to watch your sugar intake over Christmas, Montezuma’s offer an organic dark chocolate advent calendar, which is equally delicious. 

At £12.99, this comes at a fantastic price point for a product with this level of sustainable qualifications and makes a great gift for those who want to do their part for the planet (whilst stuffing themselves with chocolate at the same time).

Mummy Meegz – Choccy Balls Christmas Advent Calendar

The best luxury vegan chocolate advent calendar

It used to be if you were vegan, you had to miss out on chocolate (along with a lot of other of life’s great joys) but no more! Mummy Meegz is a brand on a mission to make the most delicious chocolatey swaps that are kinder to animals and the planet.  

This luxurious vegan chocolate advent calendar contains 24 of Mummy Meegz iconic silky smooth oat milk chocolate balls – one for each door leading up to Christmas (you are on the naughty list if you laughed, smiled or smirked at chocolate balls).

At £14.99 this makes a great gift for those who follow a plant-based diet and one of the best chocolate advent calendars for those looking to find a vegan chocolate alternative to big brands.

Best Chocolate Advent Calendar For
People Who Don't Like Chocolate

Joe & Seph’s Gourmet Popcorn Advent Calendar

Joe & Seph’s is a UK-based family business with one mission: to create the best-tasting gourmet popcorn in the world.

When they say gourmet, they really mean it! Imagine cinema popcorn—but now it’s being served in a theatre on a billionaire’s yacht and wait…

Is that Gordon Ramsay handing you a bag? Yes, yes it is.

That’s the level of gourmet we’re talking about here. With 24 bags of it packed into this advent masterpiece, you might as well roll out a red carpet for each window you open.

With 14 award-winning flavours inside, the countdown to Christmas has never been this indulgent!

This advent calendar makes a great gift for those who want exciting variance in their run-up to Christmas and aren’t as big of a fan of chocolate.

At £29.99, this is definitely a luxury advent calendar, but its size and quality make it more than worth it.

The Origins of
Advent Calendars                          

The concept of counting down the days until Christmas has been around for centuries, but the advent calendar as we know it today is a relatively recent invention. It's believed to have started in Germany in the 19th century. Initially, people would mark off the days on a regular calendar, but as the tradition grew, families began to create more elaborate versions.

These early calendars often featured simple designs, like a paper calendar with 24 numbered squares. Each day, a family member would open the corresponding square to reveal a picture, a Bible verse, or a small religious symbol. This helped to focus on the spiritual meaning of the Advent
season, which is a time of reflection and preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ.

As the 20th century progressed, advent calendars became more commercialised. Manufacturers started producing mass-produced calendars with small gifts or treats behind each door. This made them more appealing to a wider audience and helped to popularise the tradition.

While the original purpose of advent calendars was to help people focus on the religious significance of the Advent season, they have now become a beloved holiday tradition for people of all ages and faiths. They offer a sense of anticipation and excitement as we count down the days until Christmas, and they provide a fun and festive way to celebrate the holiday season.

Conclusion

If you’re after the best overall choice, we’d have to recommend the Big Tony’s Chocolonely Countdown Calendar—its size, quality, and ethical stance make it a true standout this December. But remember, whether you’re treating yourself or gifting someone special, we hope this guide has helped you realise that there’s a perfect chocolate advent calendar out there for everyone—no matter their diet, lifestyle, or personal preference.

If they aren’t picky, any one of the options we have suggested is sure to bring a little extra magic to the season.

Happy advent calendar shopping!