The Tastiest Food Advent Calendars Of 2024

I always love the anticipation of the approaching holidays. For me it’s filled with a time of gathering with friends and family. In my household this is the time of the year when you start to hear Natalie Cole on the speakers sing, “there’ll be much mistletoeing and hearts will be glowing when loved ones are near.” One of my favorite ways to mark the season is with a festive Advent Calendar. This year I’ve gathered a treasure trove of the tastiest food Advent Calendars and ways to celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas in a wide range of price points, starting at just $10. There were so many wonderful options to surprise and delight. Make sure to grab them before they sell out. Here is the Hungry Editor’s annual collection of the Tastiest Advent Calendars of the year. As always I’ve included a few extra surprises for those who might be a little impatient and just want to open everything all at once as well as an Advent Calendar that helps to bring out one’s creative side. It truly is the “most wonderful time of the year.”

24 Day Advent Calendars

Tony’s Chocolonely is a chocolate maker with a mission to produce and source their chocolate ethically. If you’ve seen documentaries such as The Chocolate Case and The Chocolate War, then you might be familiar with some of the issues that plague the cocoa and chocolate industry, in particular the exploitation of children and their labor. Tony’s is transparent about their operations. They stand on the principle that all the cocoa beans used are 100% traceable and their chocolate contains no palm oil. The company is also Fairtrade and B Corp certified. This year’s Advent Calendar contains 10 flavors of bite-sized chocolate pieces.

Available at Tony’s Chocolonely.

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Joe & Seph’s is a British snack company based in London specializing in gourmet popcorn with a variety of fun flavors. Hallmarks of the brand are utilizing 100% natural ingredients, air-popping the popcorn, and their unique process of locking in the flavors so that they shine on the palate. This year’s Advent Calendar features a Where’s Waldo style illustration where you are tasked to ‘Find Joe and Seph.’

Available at Joe & Seph’s.

The history of See’s Candies dates all the way back to 1921 in California. The 2024 Advent Calendar features a red brick home on the outside. The inside opens up like a storybook to a living room complete with a fireplace and Christmas tree on the left side, and the right side pays homage to Mary See’s kitchen, both with a checkerboard floor to tie the two spaces together. Some of the See’s chocolate pieces included are their signature Scotchmallow, brittle, Bordeaux, Lollypops, and even a new confection that is being introduced in the Advent Calendar this season.

Available at See’s Candies.

I always love watching A Charlie Brown Christmas during the holiday season. For those who appreciate the work of cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, I can’t think of a better way to keep that spirit going for the month of December than with a Peanuts Advent Calendar. This one features milk and dark chocolates with coconut, mint, sea salt, all toffee, all with different characters and scenes from the beloved Peanuts gang.

Available at Williams Sonoma.

Tea lovers are going to appreciate the 2024 Warming Joy Advent Calendar from Tea Forté. Inside the tree-shaped calendar are 24 different blends of tea. It’s a festive way to test out with Tea Forté flavor is your personal favorite. Some of the blends included in the Advent Calendar are Peach Brûlée, Raspberry Ganache, Cherry Marzipan, White Ambrosia, Blueberry Merlot, Winter Chai, and Spiced Herbal Maté.

Available at Tea Forté.

Here’s another tree-shaped calendar, but its contents are more for those with a sweet tooth. This colorful ‘Oh Christmas Treat’ Advent Calendar from Dylan’s Candy Bar is an adorable way to count down with sweet mini confections. Inside are miniature Santa and snowman gummies, gummy presents, jelly snowman pop, marshmallow Santas and trees, multicolored candy canes, sour sugared stars and trees.

Available at Dylan’s Candy Bar.

While Compartés has a whimsical and contemporary vibe with art-filled modern package designs, the brand has a deep history that goes back to 1950. Over the years they have evolved into a playful chocolatier known for their distinctive flavor combinations such as California Love (a favorite of mine with pretzel and dark chocolate), Donuts and Coffee, and Cereal Bowl. The 2024 Compartés Advent Calendar features illustrations of a winter wonderland in nature that transports the viewer to a fantastical world where polar bears, penguins, and other cold-weather creatures all congregate under the night sky filled with stars watching Santa and his reindeer fly through the Northern Lights.

Available at Nordstrom.

Ladurée, the French bakery famous around the world for their macarons, was founded in 1862 in Paris. The confectioner in addition to their pastries also sells gourmet candies, chocolates, teas, and sweet condiments. This luxurious Advent Calendar is filled with delectable treats such as caramels, candied fruit jellies, Eugénie, jams, chocolate pearls, and more delicious surprises. You’ll also get free standard overnight shipping when you use the code ADVENTCALENDAR.

Available at Ladurée.

Even if you don’t have a portkey or a ticket on the Hogwarts Express, this Wizarding World of Harry Potter Advent Calendar can help transport you to Hogwarts to spend a magical Christmas with Harry, Ron, Hermione, and friends. Your journey begins on December 1st, where you can imagine yourself in Honeydukes tasting a variety of their sweets such as Butterscotch Buttons, Foil-Wrapped Caramels, Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans, Rainbow Bricks, Lemon Sherbets, and more.

Available at Williams Sonoma.

Japanophiles will love the Golden Japan: 24 Days of Japanese Delights Advent Calendar from Bokksu. Danny Taing created Bokksu in 2015 after returning to the U.S. from Japan with luggage filled with local specialty snacks from family businesses that were not sold stateside. Recognizing a void in the market Taing launched a subscription service, Bokksu Snack Box, and then expanded his offerings to Bokksu Boutique and Bokksu Market in the years after. The Golden Japan Advent Calendar takes inspiration from kintsugi, a Japanese art from that not only embraces imperfection, but finds beauty in the history and restoration of a mended piece. Each day of this Advent Calendar is filled with the joy of experiencing a different Japanese snack or collectible, all while supporting Japanese family owned businesses.

Available at Bokksu.

Hotel Chocolat is British company that makes chocolates, cream liqueurs, drinking chocolate, and their signature device the Velvetiser, which quickly creates delectable hot chocolate that is as smooth as velvet, hence the name. They have a farm in Saint Lucia where they grow cacao and have an actual hotel on the island as well. The Velvetiser Advent Calendar includes 16 different flavors of European style hot chocolate. Behind each door on the calendar is a full-size single-serve sachet of indulgent hot chocolate made from real chocolate flakes and not sugary powder.

Available at Hotel Chocolat.

In commemoration of Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary Sugarfina created this Advent Calendar that makes the holidays much sweeter and cuter. This collection of bonbons allows you to sample 24 of Sugarfina singature chocolates and gummies. Here are some of the candies you’ll find in the Hello Kitty Advent Calendar: Peach Bellini, Crème brûlée Crunchies, Holiday Hearts, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels, Island Pineapples, Yuzu Caramels, Rainbow Bears, Baby Butterflies, Sparkling Stars, Ice Cream Cones, and many more.

Available at Sugarfina.

Each year Vosges Haut-Chocolat always puts out one of the best Advent Calendars of the season. Their 2o24 Le Château Gingerbread Haut-Chocolat Calendar of Advent continues that tradition of excellence. This one is made-to-order and was two years in the making. Taking inspiration from the Notre Dame cathedral, it truly is a marvel of bespoke chocolate creativity. Not only does it house some of the most indulgent chocolate confections, but it truly is an experience for all five senses. There’s even an audio element that plays the Nutcracker Op. 71, March of the Wooden Soldiers, and Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.

Available at Vosges Haut-Chocolat.

12 Days of Christmas

Tillamook is a 115 year old dairy company that is owned by a collective of farmers. They were recently awarded the ‘Best Cheddar Cheese’ at the World Cheese Awards held in Viseu, Portugal for their 2014 Maker’s Reserve Extra Sharp White Cheddar. Lucky for you it’s included in the 12 Days of Tillamook Advent Calendar along with Smoked Black Pepper White Cheddar, Spicy Habanero Jack, Hickory Smoked Cheddar, English-Style Sweet Cheddar, 2019 Maker’s Reserve, along with 6 surprises. Making this Advent Calendar ideal for entertaining and sharing with loved ones. You also find a ton of fun merch on their site, such as this Ice Cream Canteen because why not!

Available at Tillamook.

Coffee Project New York was founded in 2015 by Chi Sum Ngai and Kaleena Teoh. Their first coffee shop opened in the East Village. What started out as a passion project has since grown to eight more shops with wholesale, roasting, and educational programs. Their Around The World in 12 Days Coffee Tasting Box takes you on a journey to twelve countries spanning over three continents. Included are 12 packs of single origin coffees in your choice of whole beans or pre-ground pour over sachets, and feature distinctive varietals, innovative processes, with some from women producers. This year’s coffee destinations from Asia are China, Papua New Guinea, Taiwan, Thailand; from Africa are Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Democratic Republic of the Congo; from the Americas are Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico.

Available at Coffee Project New York.

If you’re looking for an at-home coffee grinder that doesn’t break the bank, a good option is the OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder.

Viral sensation Chip City Cookies will be introducing their Holiday Jumbo Cookie Box, a 12 pack of their holiday flavors, on Monday, December 2nd. The company was founded in 2017 when two friends challenged each other to make best cookie they’d ever tasted. The pair knew they had something good on their hands and decided to open a cookie shop in Astoria, Queens. Chip City’s Holiday Cookie Bundle is sure to help anyone get into the holiday spirit. This festive assortment of freshly baked cookies will add coziness and delight to any gathering. 12 jumbo cookies for each of the 12 Days of Christmas, but if you enjoy them sooner I won’t tell anyone! Each cookie is individually wrapped, weighs about 5.5 ounces, and is approximately 4 inches in size.

Available starting on December 2nd at Goldbelly.

For those who prefer a savory treat, Crate & Barrel’s 12 Days Popcorn Advent Calendar is a welcomed addition for the Christmas season. It features cozy winter illustrations and opens like a book. Behind the windows and doors are four ounce packets of non-GMO gourmet popcorn kernels with two servings in each bag. The nine types of kernels included are yellow, baby yellow, blue, purple, red, red-white, mushroom, white, and medley.

Available at Crate & Barrel.

Issei Mochi Gummies are the first tapioca rice based gummy candy. They’re gluten-free, nut-free, non-GMO, and 100% vegan. Founded by Mika Shino who attended Le Cordon Bleu, New York University, London School of Economics, and Le Sorbonne. Shino worked for UNESCO before starting Issei Mochi Gummies. The Joy Gift Box (Grande) is a 12 pack assortment of mochi flavors. Mochi Gummies can be paired with yogurt, ice cream, puddings, oatmeal, or enjoyed right out of the packet.

Available at Issei Mochi Gummies.

If you prefer your coffee ready to drink, Nguyen Coffee Supply offers premium Vietnamese iced coffee in a variety pack of twelve, which comes in three flavors: Classic Black, Condensed Milk, and Coconut. Founded by Sahra Nguyen in 2018, a first generation Vietnamese American woman and daughter of refugees from the Vietnam War, Nguyen Coffee Supply is also the United State’s first specialty Vietnamese coffee company. The company works directly with farmers in Vietnam to import their beans, which are then roasted in Brooklyn. A bit of trivia: Nguyen is also an award-winning filmmaker of the documentary “Deported” from NBC News.

Available at Nguyen Coffee Supply.

KOHO Chocolates is an artisanal chocolate maker from Hawaii. Their parent company is Hawaiian Host. KOHO prides themselves on using the finest ingredients from the islands to craft their chocolates. The Holiday Explorer Green 12-Piece Assortment is careful selection of their top sellings bon bons with the addition of two new flavors: Gingerbread and Peppermint Mocha. Other flavors included in the limited edition emerald box are: Liliko‘i, Hawaiian Sea Salt Caramel, Kona Coffee, and Guava.

Available at KOHO Chocolates.

As promised here’s a bonus Advent Calendar to get your creative juices flowing from The Woobles. It’s not food, but once you’re finished with your crocheted creations you’ll be surprised by how adorably sweet they are and how proficient you can be at crafting your own Woobleverse. Founded by corporate world alums Justine Tiu and Adrian Zhang, The Woobles allows beginners to crochet with aplomb by using their easy-to-follow kits. The Woobles have gained a cult following, especially for their licensed collections such as Peanuts, Pac-man, BT21, Harry Potter, and Hello Kitty. The Cab-In the Mood for the Holidays Advent Calendar is something that will help keep you entertained all season long.

Available at The Woobles.

Food Sets to Open All at Once

Hot pot is festive way to gather with friends and family over the holidays. Fly By Jing has made it easy to do with their Hot Pot Starter Set that includes everything you need to build the hot pot feast of your dreams. It includes: a table top, electric hot pot with a dial to control the temperature, glass lid, heat-safe handles, and an easy-to-read power indicator light; two slotted spoons that is designed to lock to the edge of the pot; and one Fire Hot Pot Base, Fly By Jing’s all-natural soup base that’s rich, complex, and definitely spicy. Feeds up to 6 people.

Available at Fly By Jing.

Leave it to Rubirosa to make a playful twist on the nostalgic holiday popcorn tin and fill it with three different pasta shapes instead. One pound of each shape for a total of three pounds of pasta. Then they pair it with their signature Vodka Sauce, Marinara Sauce, and Olive Oil, so that you can have the full Mulberry Street experience right from the comfort of your own home.

Available at Rubirosa.

Fortnum & Mason hampers have a storied history. In the course of Fortnum’s 300 years of records, their cherished hampers have been sent to the slopes of Mount Everest to dunes in the desert, and everywhere in between. The King’s Hamper contains a selection of British favorites such as Royal Blend Tea that was originally created for King Edward VII in 1902, Ginger & Whisky Marmalade, Milk Chocolate-Coated Salted Caramel Biscuits, King’s Blend Coffee that was first prepared for King Edward VII, and Chocolate Napolitains made in Tuscany.

Available at Williams Sonoma.

With all of the holiday packages you might be receiving this season, The Palmer everyday utility knife by The James Brand will certainly come in handy. It’s available in 5 animated colors and is made with 100% post-consumer recycled PTCG, making it super lightweight, yet durable. Plus you’ll enjoy blade changes without the need of a tool and a locking safety feature that is patented by The James Brand.

Available at The James Brand.

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