21 of the best chocolate hampers for Christmas 2021

From Hotel Chocolat to Aldi, from Cadbury to M&S, here are the best chocolate hampers for Christmas 2021.

Hampers certainly make one of the best Christmas food gifts (opens in new tab), especially when they are bursting full of chocolate truffles, dipped biscuits, hot chocolate, and chocolate slabs.

This year’s collection of chocolate hampers vary in price range from a £13.50 letterbox treat all the way to an extravagant £300 sharing hamper. We've included brands such as Chococo, Betty’s, Pierre Marcolini, and the ever-so-popular Hotel Chocolat.

“Hotel Chocolat is my ‘go-to’ when it comes to choosing the best Christmas food hampers (opens in new tab) to gift,” says Consumer Editor, Heidi Scrimgeour. “A friend sent me a chocolate hamper for Christmas a few years ago and I still remember the absolute joy of opening a hamper of the most extraordinary chocolate that I’d never buy for myself.”

Best chocolate hampers 2021

1. Pierre Marcolini ‘stars in your eyes’ chocolate hamper

Order: Available to buy now | Delivery: Up to 3 working days

Includes: A delicious collection of mouthwatering chocolates including crispy nougatine with slivered almonds and caramel coated in chocolate, chocolate snow bear, and show-stopping Christmas Speculoos Christmas tree. Two boxes of luxurious chocolates, and not forgetting Casse-Noisette spread; chocolate and hazelnut spread.

What we think: If you're looking for quality chocolate this is it. This sophisticated collection is by Belgium chocolatier Pierre Marcolini. Presented in an elegant hat box, this hamper includes an array of chocolates such as handcrafted truffles, dark chocolate candied orange, and quirky treats too including a chocolate snow bear and Christmas tree. It's the perfect chocolate hamper that any receiver will find hard to share.

VIEW AT MARCOLINI | £139 (opens in new tab)

2. Aldi’s Chocolate Celebration hamper

Order: Available to preorder | Delivery: From 28th November

Includes: Presented in a small wicker hamper, Aldi's chocolate collection includes chocolate-covered honeycomb, chocolate selection boxes, chocolate-dipped marshmallows, chocolate orange fruit creams to name a few.

What we think: A great one for sharing with the family. Priced at just £29.99, this hamper is certainly a generous one full to the brim with chocolate treats. This hamper includes dark chocolate ginger biscuits, chocolate-dipped florentines, and a chocolate box containing one of our favorite chocolate brands, Moser Roth. We can see why this is one of our best chocolate hampers for 2021.

VIEW AT ALDI | £29.99 (opens in new tab)

3. Hotel Chocolat A Merry Little Christmas hamper

Order: Available to order now | Delivery: Next day delivery available

Includes: Nothing says Christmas quite like a luxurious chocolate-filled gift box from Hotel Chocolat. This festive bundle includes a Christmas mini selection, milk chocolate puddles, rocky road chocolates, a variety of chocolate slabs, and a caramel treat too.

What we think: Complete with a festive red ribbon, this hearty collection of chocolates is ideal for sharing with loved ones. We love the milk chocolate puddles and rocky road chocolates in this selection.

VIEW AT HOTEL CHOCOLAT | £29.50 (opens in new tab)

4. M&S Taste of Belgium Chocolate gift bag

Order: Available to buy now | Delivery: Up to 5 working days

Includes: A favourite from M&S back for another year running. Belgian flaked truffles, biscuits, cookies, and classic chocolates make up the bulk of this hearty gift bag. It's a great way to sample some of M&S best chocolate you can buy in-store.

What we think: A lovely selection of chocolate treats from M&S. We adore the chocolate Belgian flaked truffles that just melt in the mouth, especially when served with a cup of tea or coffee. An indulgent collection of Marks and Spencer’s favourite Belgian chocolate products, from their famous biscuit tin to classic chocolates and truffles.

VIEW AT M&S | £30 (opens in new tab)

5. Cadbury chocolate sharing gift hamper

Order: Available to buy now | Delivery: Up to 2 working days

Includes: For the Cadbury fan in your life, this hamper is overflowing with Cadbury favorites such as Milk Tray, Heroes, Dairy Milk bars, Eclairs, and for dark chocolate lovers, Cadbury's Bournville giant buttons.

What we think: We love that this collection contains treats for adults and children. For example, the Milk Tray is perfect for parents snuggling watching a Christmas film in the evening and the Heroes are sure to keep the kids quiet for two minutes. A great one for the whole family to enjoy at just £30. Add a personal message so this hamper can be delivered straight to the door of the lucky receiver. 

VIEW AT CADBURYGIFTS | £30 (opens in new tab)

6. Chococo Vegan-Friendly Christmas hamper bag

Order: Available to buy now | Delivery: Up to 5 working days

Includes: Vegan-friendly chocolates; mini dark chocolate snowmen, crystallised ginger and cashew ‘mild’ chocolate mini bars, and spiced dark chocolate clusters are all included in this goodie bag. Not forgetting Colombian coffee beans smothered in dark chocolate, and a foiled dark chocolate bauble filled with mini dark chocolate buttons.

What we think: Delivered inside one of Chococo’s sustainable, reusable canvas bags you will find a special selection of Chococo’s vegan-friendly chocolates. This eco-friendly collection of chocolate goods range from clusters to chocolate lollies. And as there are so many products to choose from, it should last into the new year.

VIEW AT CHOCOCO | £55 (opens in new tab)

7. Betty’s Chocolate Lovers gift bag

Order: Available to pre-order | Delivery: From 13th November

Includes: A little taste of Yorkshire in a beautifully designed gift bag for a real festive treat. This collection includes a chocolate-tasting box, fruit clusters made with white, dark, and milk chocolate, a chocolate shortbread box, and one pot of the best hot chocolate we have ever tasted.

What we think: It's no wonder this gift bag has made it onto our best chocolate hampers for 2021 list. Betty's certainly has some of the best sweet treats around and this array includes some of the best chocolate products in their range. We particularly love the chocolate-covered fruit clusters.

VIEW AT BETTY'S | £45 (opens in new tab)

8. Hotel Chocolat Large Chocolate hamper

Order: Available to order now | Delivery: Next day delivery available

Includes: This chocolate hamper includes an iconic H-box of chocolates, a variety of chocolate slabs; dark chocolate, milk, and cookies as well as dark fruit and nut too. It also includes indulgent hot chocolate and a sweet cocoa tea pillow pack.

What we think: This super indulgent chocolate hamper is packed full of goodies that will see the biggest chocolate fan through the festive period. Highlights from this collection include the salted caramel chocolate puddles; luxurious chocolate buttons and varied chocolate slabs. We think this hamper is perfect for sharing with a small family or couples who truly love chocolate.

VIEW AT HOTEL CHOCOLAT | £42.50 (opens in new tab)

9. Cartwright and Butler The Chocolate hamper

Order: Available to order now | Delivery: Up to 3 working days

Includes: Think chocolate wafers, chocolate shortbread, chocolate fudge, hot chocolate, and more. Presented in a reusable wooden box that would make a great addition to any kitchen storage area or pantry.

What we think: Perfect for any lover of chocolate, this beautiful hamper from Yorkshire company, Cartwright and Butler comes with an array of delicious treats inside a chic wooden crate, that can be reused. Highlights for us include the chocolate wafer rounds, which are much bigger than you first anticipate, with a smooth milk chocolate coating and crisp wafer bite.

VIEW AT CARTWRIGHT & BUTLER | £58 (opens in new tab)

10. M&S Extremely Chocolatey gift box

Order: Available to buy now | Delivery: Nominated day delivery available

Includes: This £50 bundle includes a couple of selection boxes, cookies, hot chocolate flakes, giant buttons, and mint chocolates for enjoying after Christmas dinner. A great variety to share with the whole family.

What we think: There’s something for everyone with this extremely chocolatey gift box from Marks and Spencer. Whether it’s chocolate biscuits you crave, a selection of truffles, or a rich single-origin chocolate bar. The Big Daddy chocolate bar is a must for us as it's indulgent and bursting with peanut butter flavour.

VIEW AT M&S | £50 (opens in new tab)

11. Bunches' Chocolate Treats Tower

Order: Available to buy now | Delivery: Nominated day delivery available

Includes: A deluxe gift box full to the brim with chocolate brazil nuts, salted caramel drinking chocolate, chocolate truffle traybake, and cocoa dusted truffles to name a few. Not to mention Abbey Biscuits, chocolate brownie biscuits, and chocolate-dipped popcorn by Joe & Seph's.

What we think: By far one of our best chocolate hampers as it's bursting with a range of chocolate goodies - ideal for sharing with a large family. We love that this chocolate hamper contains more than just standard chocolate bars and has lots of chocolate-covered or chocolate flavoured treats instead including chocolate popcorn, chocolate truffle hudge, and chocolate brownie biscuits.

VIEW AT BUNCHES | £49 (opens in new tab)

12. Meg Rivers' Chocolate lovers hamper

Order: Available to buy now | Delivery: Next working day delivery available

Includes: Chocolate and orange baby bundts, heart-shaped chocolate brownies, chocolate cake, and chocolate shortbread biscuits - ideal for chocolate cake lovers and those with the ultimate sweet tooth.

What we think: This is the perfect chocolate hamper that you can directly send to the recipient's door. Highlights of this collection include the brownies, which are super moist and rich, and chocolate shortbread, which in our opinion is very hard to share. Plus £5 from every purchase goes to Teenage Cancer Trust to help support young people and their families.

VIEW AT MEG RIVERS | £50 (opens in new tab)

13. Hotel Chocolat The Eat, Drink & Be Merry hamper

Order: Available to buy now | Delivery: Next day delivery available

Includes: Gift this stylish black wicker hamper. A delicious assortment of chocolate goodies like milk puddles, chocolate biscuits, macarons, hot chocolate, and more. Not forgetting the cheeky bottle of Prosecco as a bonus.

What we think: As there are so many delicious treats included, you'll be able to enjoy this hamper well into the new year. Enjoy rich chocolate biscuits with a cup of homemade Hotel Chocolat hot chocolate. Or pour a glass of bubbly and enjoy with a selection of chocolates from Hotel Chocolat's iconic H-box.

VIEW AT HOTEL CHOCOLAT | £150 (opens in new tab)

14. Chocolate lover’s gift hamper

Order: From 4th November | Delivery: Up to 5 working days

Includes: New for 2021. This festive hamper contains a Christmas chocolate cake selection, hot chocolate bombes, a variety of flavoured chocolate bars, and a selection of six luxury Christmas chocolates.

What we think: This hamper is great for couples who have a sweet tooth. We just love the idea of melting bombes of chocolate into warmed milk to make fresh hot chocolate. Served with a slice or two of chocolate cake, this selection comes in a handy reusable wooden box.

VIEW AT SHOP.PARLIAMENT | £85 (opens in new tab)

15. Chocolate Lovers Gift Set The Naked Marshmallow Co.

Order: Available to buy now | Delivery: Up to 3 working days

Includes: This gift set comes perfectly presented in a printed kraft gift box and includes a set of bamboo skewers and a toasting instruction guide. It includes a variety of marshmallows for dipping. Flavours include vanilla beans and chocolate orange. Along with a mouthwatering chocolate caramel dipping sauce.

What we think: A unique gift that's not too heavy on the chocolate but great for those with a serious sweet tooth. We love that this chocolate box can be delivered directly to the door of the lucky receiver. A lovely treat for single or couples.

VIEW AT THE NAKED MARSHMALLOW | £22 (opens in new tab)

16. Chococo’s Ultimate Hot Chocolate hamper box

Order: Available to buy now | Delivery: Up to 5 working days

Includes: If you're looking for something chocolaty but out of the box, this is it. This chocolate hamper box contains an assortment of luxurious hot chocolate. Along with a Chococo Hug mug and vegan-friendly marshmallows from The Marshmallowist.

What we think: Nothing beats a warm cup of hot chocolate in the winter months, and this is by far one of the best chocolate hampers if that's what you're looking for. Each hot chocolate mix is made with hot chocolate flakes and comes with a hot chocolate shaker to finish off the look. This deluxe hot chocolate range has recently won the award for 2021 Great Taste Winners.

VIEW AT CHOCOCO | £85 (opens in new tab)

17. Artisan Chocolate gift hamper

Order: Available to buy now | Delivery: Next working day delivery

Includes: This best chocolate hamper showcases some of the finest chocolatiers in Wales. This locally sourced hamper includes chocolate shortbreads, Pembrokeshire sea-salted fudge, and mouthwatering chocolate peanut butter.

What we think: A selection of high-quality chocolate goodies from the Welsh Luxury Hamper Co. - who have previously won awards for their range of hampers including Best Luxury and Corporate Gift Provider 2020 – UK AND WALES and The Best Welsh Christmas Gift 2019. Highlights for us include the salted caramel medallions and sea-salted caramel chocolates.

VIEW AT DISCOVERDELICIOUS | £55 (opens in new tab)

18. Hotel Chocolat The Festive Feast hamper

Order: Available to buy now| Delivery: Next day delivery available

Includes: From chocolate lollies to macarons, from truffles to batons, this hamper has everything a chocolate lover needs this Christmas. Not forgetting a bottle of classic Prosecco, salted caramel vodka liqueur, cocoa gin, and chocolat cream liqueur. A generous Christmas gift.

What we think: Now this is by far one of the best chocolate hampers on offer this year as it's bursting with Hotel Chocolat's finest. It's a generous gift priced at £300 but is truly worth the money as it contains over 21 different treats from this popular chocolatier.

VIEW AT HOTEL CHOCOLAT | £300 (opens in new tab)

19. Love Cocoa Luxury Christmas selection box

Order: Available to buy now | Delivery: Next day delivery available

Includes: This vibrant gift box contains white chocolate with candy cane peppermint, milk chocolate with Christmas pudding, and dark chocolate with festive gingerbread - a delicious, festive trio.

What we think: These chocolate bars can be delivered straight to your front door and posted in the letterbox. We love the festive flavours of these bars, particularly the milk chocolate with Christmas pudding, a warming luxurious chocolate. Ideal for those who are on a budget at just £13.50 for the three bars.

VIEW AT LOVE COCOA | £13.50 (opens in new tab)

20. Chococo Mini Dark Chocolate hamper

Order: Available to buy now | Delivery: Up to 5 working days

Includes: A rich assortment of dark chocolates like Glorious ginger chocolates, Colombian coffee beans covered in dark chocolate, and a toasted cashew and sea salt dark chocolate slab. This delicious selection is presented in a free, stylish recyclable gift bag.

What we think: This mini hamper is filled with a gorgeous selection of dark chocolate gifts, ideal for those who love dark chocolate as much as we do. At just £35 this best chocolate hamper contains a varied amount of dark chocolate from chocolate slabs to mini bars.

VIEW AT CHOCOCO | £35 (opens in new tab)

21. Hotel Chocolat The All Dark Vegan Chocolate hamper collection

Order: Available to buy now | Delivery: Next day delivery available

Includes: An array of dark chocolate suitable for vegans including dark chocolate fruit & nut 80% selector. The 70% dark & cocoa nib nano slab, and dark chocolate buttons with ginger are our favourite treats in this collection.

What we think: Yet another stunning hamper from Hotel Chocolat this year. This vegan-friendly hamper contains all dark chocolate making it an extra luxurious choice for those who love chocolate. Highlights from this collection include the mini hazelnut buche dark & nutty chocolate Yule log and dark chocolate buttons with ginger.

VIEW AT HOTEL CHOCOLAT | £29.50 (opens in new tab)