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Best Food Advent Calendars for 2023

The 23 Best Food Advent Calendars to Countdown to Christmas Dinner

Nov 16 2023

While chocolate Advent calendars may have been the norm growing up, there are now a whole host of food Advent calendars guaranteed to tantalise your tastebuds before you get to sample the greatest roast dinner of the year. Yes, December has had a serious upgrade for 2023 with snacks and tipples aplenty to count down to the big day.

While there's been an influx of beauty Advent calendars in recent years, and even more unique Advent calendars to really surprise and indulge in the run-up to Christmas, let's not forget the many food and drinks options available. Cheese lover? Treat yourself to a new block each day to add to your cheeseboard. Coffee addict? Start your mornings the right way with a new brew throughout the month. Pork Scratchings afficianado? Yep, there's even an Advent calendar for quirkiest of foodies among us.

While food Advent calendars are on the rise, there are also drinks Advent calendars in the form of wine, cocktails, and beer than can help get your festive season started. And they all come in beautiful boxes, too. If your interest is piqued and it's the ideal Christmas gift for mum or present for dad who would love a daily sweet treat, then keep reading for the best food Advent calendars for 2023.

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Haribo Advent Calendar

Haribo Advent Tree Sweets Advent Calendar (£6)

Kids (but mainly grown ups) love it so, and now you can count down to Christmas with your favourite sweets thanks to Haribo's brand new Advent Tree. Build your own countdown to Christmas with a sweet treat each day including everything from Starmix, Tangfastics and Supermix, to Giant Strawbs.

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Sweet Advent Calendar

Swizzels Sweet Shop Advent Calendar (£6)

Make the countdown to Christmas oh-so-sweet with the ultimate sweetie Advent from Swizzels. This calendar offers 24 days of sweet surprises from the retro sweet brand, including Squashies, Refreshers, Love Hearts, Drumsticks, and more. With 24 doors filled with Swizzels sweets, you will also open doors to daily jokes and Christmas facts. What is more fabulously festive than that?

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Percy Pig Advent Calendar

Percy Pig Advent Calendar (£6)

If you can't slot Percy Pig into your Christmas countdown, then something has gone wrong. Perfect for kids and big kids, M&S's Percy Pig offering features different Percy-shaped choccies for each day. And then the bit you have been waiting for, the big pack of Percy Pigs in the last door to share (or not) on Christmas Day.

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Cheese Advent Calendar

Ilchester Cheese Advent Calendar (£9)

It might be a bit cheesy, but this Advent calendar gives us all the festive feels. The Ilchester Cheese Advent Calendar is back for 2023 with a selection of nine different cheese flavours in stick form, alternating across 24 days. And this year there are three brand new flavours. Still offering the core range, cheese lovers can enjoy opening up Smoked Applewood, Applewood Vintage, Mexicana Cheddar, Cheddar, Vintage Cheddar, Red Leicester, Aged Red Leicester, Double Gloucester, and Cheddar with Apple, Onion & Sage. Fully British and all individually wrapped, this is a must for cheese lovers. And a great price, too.

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Marshmallow Advent Calendar

The Naked Marshmallow Gourmet Marshmallow Advent Calendar (£20)

Is it really Christmas without a toasted marshmallow sitting on your hot chocolate? Now you can enjoy a different marshmallow every day of December with this calendar featuring twelve different flavours. The calendar features flavoured marshmallows including Vanilla Bean, Salted Caramel, Strawberry Cream, Candy Floss, S'mores, Cookies & Cream, Mint Choc Chip, Honeycomb & Choc, Cinnamon Churro, Rhubarb & Custard, Fizzy Watermelon, and Bubblegum. The large Christmas Day door includes a milk chocolate enrobed salted caramel marshmallow bar. Drooling yet? Plus, as an optional extra, there is the option to add on a marshmallow toasting kit so you can toast each marshmallow to gooey perfection.

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Crisps Advent Calendar

Pringles Crisps Advent Calendar (£20)

Once you pop, you can't stop, right? Well, now you can ensure you have your crisps fix with the Pringles Advent calendar. There are 12 40g tubs with classic flavours including original, barbeque, salt & vinegar, and sour cream & onion. If you're hosting this December, you can rest assured you'll have some crisps to keep your guests entertained.

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Peanut Butter Advent Calendar

The Nut Butter Advent Calendar from Pip & Nut (£20)

Big fan of peanut butter? You've found your Advent for 2023. Pip & Nut's calendar contains dark chocolate nut butter cups behind every door.Some are filled with peanut butter and other with almond butter. The calendar itself is designed by Argentinian illustrator Bernardo Henning and, in the spirit of giving, for every Advent calendar sold,
two jars of peanut butter are donated to Hackney Foodbank.

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Pork Crackling Advent Calendar

The Snaffling Pig Co. Pork Crackling Advent Calendar (£22)

It was the world's first pork crackling Advent calendar, and it's back for 2023 for those who have a savoury tooth rather than a sweet one. Salty, crunchy and oh-so-British, the Snaffling Pig Advent calendar has a mini bag of flavoured pork crackling behind every door. Sadly, none of them are in the shape of Santa, but what they lack in festive shape, they make up in pub grub goodness. The standout flavours are: Black Pepper; Low & Slow BBQ, Marvellous Maple; and Pigs in Blankets, obvs. And this year the calendar itself entirely plastic-free and fully recyclable.

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Jam Advent Calendar

Bonne Maman jam and spreads advent Calendar (£28)

Spice up your piece of toast every morning of December with this beautiful Bonne Maman Advent calendar. The Santa's Workshop-themed calendar is filled with seventeen mini jars of jams and spreads – each prepared exclusively for this Christmas. The set also includes six herbal teas and, on Christmas Eve, there is a surprise gift that will come just in time for the big day itself. This year every order from the Bonne Maman website will also receive a complimentary gift box of three full-size jars of Hazelnut Chocolate Spread, Chocolate & Orange Spread, and Caramelised Apple Spread.

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Italian Biscuits Advent Calendar

The Fattoria La Vialla Mini Advent (£34)

Want a taste of the Mediterranean to break up the beige buffets at Christmas? This family-run, organic-biodynamic farm and wine estate in Tuscany is known for its local cuisine, wine, olive oil, tomato sauces, and pasta, but this year they are boxing up their most popular foodie treats in The Mini Advent. Packed with 60 Italian sweet surprises from Chocolatey Christmas specialities and biscuits prepared daily in the Fattoria's bakery-workshop, this is one for those who love an authentic taste experience. Plus everything comes packed with cardboard and paper that's recycled and recyclable, plus straw from Fattoria's fields. Too cute!

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Coffee Advent Calendar

Pact Coffee Advent Calendar Countdown (£35)

Want to caffeinate your countdown? Coffee lovers need look no further than this daily coffee Advent calendar. Start your morning by boiling the kettle then opening a door to a different coffee blend, ready for that hit of caffeine first thing. Recipients can choose between ground and whole bean options and this year's calendar contains four extremely rare limited-edition coffee blends, as well as seven Christmas exclusives.

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Tea Advent Calendar

Bird & Blend Tea Co. Merry & Bright Advent Calendar (£38)

The UK's indie tea company has gone big and bright for its 2023 Advent calendar. Every day offers two tea parcels so you can make yourself, and your other half or housemate a cuppa, too. Unlock 24 days of tea and 48 tea bags in total. This calendar contains a mixture of both Christmas teas and fan faves including Mulled Cider, Hazelnut Rocher, Birthday Cake, Great British Cuppa, & Dozy Girl! It's 100 percent plastic-free and biodegradable, plus there are both regular and decaf versions available. You won't miss this on your kitchen shelf.

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Protein Bar Advent Calendar

Barbells Protein Bar Advent Calendar (£55)

Want to countdown to Christmas with delicious treats without the guilt of undoing the work at the gym? Then this is the ultimate fitness lovers Advent calendar. Inside the retro-designed festive box are full-size protein bars of all different flavours and, because it's Christmas, it also contains exclusive flavours not currently available. High in protein, gym bunnies can order from 3 November.

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Liquorice Advent Calendar

LAKRIDS by BÜLOW First Mover Advent Calendar (£50)

You either love it or hate it, but for those who cannot get enough of liquorice , this is the perfect festive gift. Full of gourmet chocolate-coated liquorice, the calendar contains different flavours for every day of December including Salt & Caramel, Butter Cookie, Frozen Mint, and Crispy Raspberry. It also comes in a very grown up and sophisticated box for those who prefer a more muted Christmas decor.

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Hot Chocolate Advent Calendar

Cocoba Hot Chocolate Advent Calendar (£60)

Is there anything more "hygge" than cosying up on the sofa in your pyjamas with a mug of hot chocolate? Behind every door of the Cocoba hot chocolate Advent calendar is a different way to enjoy your warming drink this December. From pouches of hot chocolate flakes to chocolate spoons and hot chocolate bombs, there are 24 cups of hot chocolate to enjoy over the yuletide period.

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Gin Advent Calendar

That Boutique-y Gin Company Advent Calendar (£60)

It was the first spirit to get its own advent calendar in the UK, and gin is still one of the most popular spirits to drink year round, so it's not a surprise that this is still a top-selling Advent calendar year-on-year. Drinks by the Dram and That Boutique-y Gin Company have reunited for 2023 and this year the 24 doors open to reveal flavours from all over the world. Containing 24 wax-sealed samples of 30ml drams of gin, you just need to make sure you are stocked up on tonic water to get you through the month. The highlights in this calendar are the Moonshot Gin, Cherry Gin, and
Double-Barrelled Gin.

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Beer and Snacks Advent Calendar

John Lewis Beer & Snacks Advent Calendar (£80)

Not a gin or wine lover but can't get enough of a beer and a salty snack? This is the ultimate Advent for those without a sweet tooth who just want to enjoy a good old pint of lager and a packet of crisps. It comes in a beautifully festive box and contains 14 glass bottles of top ales and lagers along with 10 packets of the ultimate snacks to accompany them. From Bombay mix to nuts, pretzels, and crisps, there is a snack for all.

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Wine Advent Calendar

Virgin Wines Wine Advent Calendar (£90)

Can't imagine getting through the festive season without a case of wine? Look no further. Virgin Wines has launched a new 2023 wine Advent calendar, and it's perfect for both the wine connoisseur and those of us who just need a little tipple to help get through the stress of the season. The beautiful calendar contains timeless classics as well as customer favourites and a few unusual bottles you probably won't have seen before. All are mini-size 187ml bottles, apart from the big full-size bottle that awaits you behind door 25. Choose between an all-red version, all-white, or mixed.

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Biscuit Advent Calendar

Biscuiteers Advent Biscuit Tin (£125)

Does a festive biscuit get your Christmas juices flowing? Then you won't be able to resist the cuteness of the Biscuiteers Advent Tin with Limited Edition Advent Calendar. Made in collaboration with Emma Bridgewater exclusively for Biscuiteers, this hand-finished embroidered Advent calendar can come out every year and be hung on your wall, so it's great for those looking for sustainable options. It has 24 pockets that can then house the 24 hand-iced Christmas biscuits that come in the Advent tin. Have one each morning with your cuppa if you can bear to bite into them - they look too good to eat!

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Bourbon and Whisky Advent Calendar

Drinks by the Dram Bourbon & American Whiskey Advent Calendar (£150)

Partial to an Old Fashioned? Enjoy a cheeky nightcap on the lead up to the big day? This Bourbon & American Whiskey Advent Calendar goes deep into the barrels of the best USA Bourbon and Whiskey to bring 24 windows of different wax-sealed 30ml drams. With everything from bourbon and rye to Tennessee whiskey, this is one you can enjoy every night or save up to work your way through on Christmas Day. Look out for the Michter's US*1 Bourbon and Kentucky Owl Confiscated.

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Cocktails Advent Calendar

Nio Cocktails Advent Calendar (£135)

Cocktail company Nio has introduced the ideal way to toast the festive season. There are 12 flavours oc cocktails behind 24 doors (two of each flavour) so that you can share a nighttime tipple with a friend in December. All the classics are included, from espresso martinis to margaritas with negronis and daquiris in between. Treat yourself to a little something special this countdown.

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Fortnum and Mason Food Advent Calendar

Fortnum and Mason Feasting Advent Calendar (£200)

Eat, drink, and feel super fancy this December with the ultimate high end foodie count down. Fortnum and Mason's Feasting Advent Calendar is new for 2023 and has a gourmet delight behind every door. From traditional teas, biscuits, chocolate, and confectionery to utterly British preserves, condiments, and festive tipples. Our highlights from this one include Mini Fig Preserve, Chocolate Chestnut Liqueur, Mini Cognac Butter, and a very special Quarter Bottle of Champagne. You'll feel like royalty with this one.

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Afternoon Tea Advent Calendar

The Cartwright & Butler Advent Calendar (£210)

If we've ever seen an Advent calendar that really take the "'Tis the season to indulge" message seriously, then it's this one. Cartwright & Butler has launched a new, gigantic, Advent Calendar with 24 sliding drawers, all containing an array of Cartwright & Butler's best-selling goodies. And the best bit? There isn't a miniature in sight. Instead, this feast includes full-size products to last you until New Year. It includes sweet and savoury biscuits, preserves, hot drinks, cakes, and confectionery. We can't wait to open doors to the Cheddar Cheese Crumbles, Butter Toffees, 187ml Sauvignon Blanc, and Winter Spiced Orange and Cranberry Shortbread Rounds.

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