The best luxury advent calendars for Christmas 2025
From delectable foodie treats to dazzling diamonds, this year's best advent calendars are anything but basic
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The advent calendar industry has grown astronomically in the past few years. What was once a simple chocolate or illustrated surprise has turned into the chance to indulge yourself (or a lucky recipient) in treats from some of the world’s most coveted brands. And why not? After a long year, we’ve all earned a little extravagance.
Whether it’s the ever-popular beauty advent calendar, a series of gorgeous daily jewels or a traditional chocolate advent calendar taken to the next level courtesy of a haute patisserie house, here’s our guide to the best luxury advent calendars for Christmas 2025.
Jewellery advent calendars
Astrid & Miyu 14k gold advent calendar
One of three advent calendars offered by Astrid & Miyu this year, this five-day countdown features a series of 14k solid gold pieces set with lab-grown diamonds and alexandrite gemstones available exclusively as part of the advent calendar, all housed inside a luxe lacquered jewellery box you can use far beyond the big day. The exact contents are under wraps but we’ve had a sneak peek and reckon it’s well worth the investment.
Missoma advent calendar
If you don’t have thousands of pounds to spend but still want the daily decadence of a quality jewellery advent calendar, Missoma’s collection of 18-karat gold vermeil treats offers luxury that won’t break the bank. Designed to be gender-neutral, the calendar features a 11 of Missoma’s best-selling designs, including hoop earrings, chain necklaces and rope bracelets, plus a £50 gift card to spend on the Missoma jewellery of your choice. There’s also a silver version if gold isn’t your thing and, if you are feeling flash, a fine jewellery advent calendar featuring solid gold pieces with pearls and diamonds priced at £1,395.
Chocolate advent calendars
Charbonnel et Walker The Royal Arcade truffle advent calendar
A classic elevated, Charbonnel et Walker’s luxurious advent calendar promises 24 days of top notch chocolate truffles perfect for traditionalists with a taste for the finer things in life. Containing decadent delicacies in a variety of flavours, including pistachio, sea salt caramel, framboise, and coconut cream, this truly takes the old-school advent to the next level.
Harrods Hot Chocolate advent calendar
If an actual truffle, praline or noisette feels like a bit much first thing in the morning, how about a lovely cup of hot chocolate courtesy of Harrods? Featuring 12 gourmet hot chocolates hand selected by the department store’s expert buyers, treat tastebuds to the richness of Colombian dark chocolate, and the fragrant notes of rose and cardamom hot chocolates, or the seasonal flavours of gingerbread, saffron and more.
Venchi Prestige advent calendar
Venchi’s adorable advent calendars are always a highlight come Christmas time and its 2025 Prestige edition doesn’t disappoint. In a box decorated with illustrations by Alice Bureau, it’s filled with 29 of Silviano Venchi’s delectable chocolate creations; expect a range of world-class truffles, chocolate shells, mouses and ganaches that are sure to satisfy.
Foodie advent calendars
Cartwright & Butler advent calendar
If you don’t have the sweet tooth to stomach chocolate every day, Cartwright & Butler’s varied foodie advent calendar is the ideal alternative. The British fine foods firm is best known for its extensive range of hampers – making this advent calendar packed with full-size treats a brilliant run-up to the festive season. Expect loose leaf teas, fudge, savoury biscuits, chutneys, classic British sweets and much more.
Paxton & Whitfield Artisan Cheese advent calendar
Proof that you can now buy practically anything in advent calendar form, Paxton & Whitfield is offering 24 days of cheese to celebrate the countdown to the most wonderful time of year. For obvious reasons, it comes in three deliveries, with each day offering up a 75g wedge of fine cheese ranging from Christmas classics Gruyere and Stilton to more unusual creations from across Britain and Europe.
Daylesford Farmshop advent calendar
Fan of a Christmas hamper? Then you’re going to love Daylesford’s 2024 advent calendar. Hidden within each of its 24 drawers is a classic British treat from Britain’s most luxe organic farmshop. As well as foodie treats including marmalade, honey, coffee and chocolate, you’ll also find gorgeous pieces from Daylesford’s home and beauty collections. The best of all worlds.
Newby London tea advent calendar
Always start your morning with a reviving brew? Swap your builders for something a little more sophisticated with Newby London’s fine tea advent calendar. Inside each draw your find four silken pyramids containing a range of teas and infusion from the highly regarded Newby range, range from classic English breakfast and Earl Grey to jade oolong, rooibos orange, Jasmine Princess and more.
Alcoholic advent calendars
Master of Malt Favourite Whiskies advent calendar
When the mercury dips there’s no better way to warm the cockles than with a dram of something strong and smoky. Whether you’re a seasoned Scotch drinker or are just dipping your toe into the wonderful world of single malts, Master of Malt’s Favourite Whiskies advent calendar is the perfect way to discover exactly what you like. Featuring classics from the likes of Laphroaig and Glenfiddich, as well as measures from lesser known distilleries such as Yoichi, Saints & Sinners, and Barrell Bourbon, this is the perfect way to stretch your palate.
Craft Gin advent calendar
If you prefer yourself a bit of mother’s ruin, this advent calendar from the Craft Gin Club is an ideal way to get yourself out of a Hendricks/Tanqueray/Bombay Sapphire rut. Offering 24 miniature bottles from some the world’s newest and most interesting gin creators, including Salcombe Gin, Forged, Great Glen, and Gin Provincia, all you need do is add tonic, ice and a slice.
The Whisky Exchange 25 Spirits of the World advent calendar
The Whisky Exchange’s 25 Spirits for 25 Days advent calendar is the perfect option for those with no fixed tipple of choice. Its 25 windows wander the globe to offer up 3cl serves of some of the world’s finest spirits, from the likes of Frapin, Kavalan, Glenfarcals and Dailuaine, as well as exquisite gins, vodkas, rums and more.
NIO 12-day advent cocktail box
If there’s any season in which it’s acceptable to have a cocktail every day, it’s Christmas – and so much the better if you don’t have to mix them yourself. NIO (aka Needs Ice Only) made a name for itself with its premium pre-mixed postal cocktails and now its packaged its biggest hitters into a 12-day advent calendar to get you through all that shopping and gift wrapping. Plus, there are two cocktails for each day – because no one really wants to drink alone.
Best of the Rest
Dior Le 30 Montaigne Advent Calendar
Featurign a mix of beauty, fragrance, candles and home decor, the second edition of Dior’s Le 30 Montaigne Advent Calendar is a seriously luxe treat to wake up to every day. Highlights hiding behind its 24 doors this year include a Piste aux Étoiles candle, Dior Addict Lip Maximizer, travel size J’adore eau de parfum, and three elegant Christmas ornaments. Tres chic.
Papier 24 Doors of Desk Delights advent calendar
Simply can’t get your fill of Papier’s chic stationery, desk accessories and planners? Treat your home office to a new upgrade every day in the countdown to Christmas with the brand’s unique take on the traditional advent calendar. Presented in 24 beautifully designed boxes, inside you’ll find best-sellers from across Papier’s range, including notebooks, pens, photo frames, bookmarks, highlighters, pencil cases, and much more.
