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10 mouthwatering foodie advent calendars — from handmade bakes to gourmet sauces

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Whether you’re after coffee, cookies or cocktails, your Christmas countdown just got a lot more delicious.

Why settle for the usual cardboard chocolate when you can unwrap ceremonial-grade matcha or limited-edition coffee pods every day this December?

Food and drink advent calendars have had a glow-up in recent years — and in 2025, they’re more indulgent (and inventive) than ever.

Whether you’re looking for something vegan, boozy or sustainable, here’s L360’s pick of the best food and drink advent calendars to elevate your festive countdown.

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Hawkstone advent calendar 2025
Food and drink advent calendars have had a glow-up in recent years (Picture: Hawkstone)

Candy Kittens

Craving a daily sweet treat, but you’re not the biggest chocoholic?

Candy Kittens’ plant-powered treats are a fruity, vegan alternative to your typical advent fare. Expect all its most popular flavours, from sour watermelon to Eton mess.

Even better, behind door 24 you’ll find a QR code that lets you pick a charity that will receive a donation from calendar sales.

Buy from Amazon for £10.80

Candy Kittens advent calendar
Candy Kittens’ plant-powered treats are a fruity, vegan alternative to your typical advent fare (Picture: Amazon)
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Bird & Blend Matcha Advent Calendar

Matcha-lovers, rejoice: this calendar features 24 unique blends (that’s 48 cups in total), crafted from ceremonial-grade matcha — and all 100% vegan and sugar- and plastic-free.

Offering everything from indulgent vanilla matcha to spiced chai-inspired blends, this is a premium countdown that’s both energising and eco-conscious.

Buy from Bird & Blend for £55

Bird and Blend matcha advent calendar
Matcha-lovers, rejoice (Picture: Bird&Blend)
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Nutella Exclusive Christmas Advent Calendar

Know someone who puts Nutella on everything? This one’s for them.

Stuffed with Nutella & Go packs, chocolatey surprises and even branded merch (hello, Nutella socks), it’s the ultimate gift for any hazelnut-spread obsessive.

Buy from Amazon for £28.75

Nutella advent calendar
The ultimate gift for any hazelnut-spread obsessive (Picture: Nutella)

Baked By Steph Personalised Christmas Cookie Advent Calendar

Every door hides a beautifully hand-iced vanilla cookie, with festive shapes like penguins, Christmas trees and crackers.

The pièce de résistance? A personalised present-sack cookie behind door 24. Instagrammable, giftable and utterly delicious.

Buy from Baked By Steph for £59.95

Baked By Steph cookie advent calendar
Every door hides a beautifully hand-iced vanilla cookie (Picture: Baked By Steph)

HAPPi’s Vegan Advent Calendar

This oat milk-based chocolate calendar is plastic-free, vegan and packed with three festive flavours; Salted Caramel, Orange and Plain Milk.

HAPPi’s chocolate has less sugar than many leading brands’ and is gluten-free, making it a solid choice for those after a more wholesome countdown.

Buy from Amazon for £15

HAPPi’s Vegan Advent Calendar
The vegan chocolates come in three delicious flavours (Picture: Amazon)

Bonne Maman Advent Calendar 2025

A charming winter wonderland calendar packed with 23 mini jars of limited-edition conserves and spreads, plus a surprise gift on Christmas Eve.

Flavours change every year — and 2025’s edition includes UK exclusives. Order direct and you’ll also get a free 360g jar of Bonne Maman’s new Hazelnut Chocolate Spread.

Buy from Bonne Maman for £33

Bonne Maman Advent Calendar 2025
Packed with 23 mini jars of limited-edition conserves and spreads (Picture: Bonne Maman)

Grind Coffee Pod Advent Calendar

With 25 biodegradable pods across 16 blends, this Nespresso-compatible calendar is a caffeine-lovers’ dream.

Expect seasonal sips like Pumpkin Spice, Baileys and the limited-edition Christmas blend — all barista-quality and sustainably made.

Buy from Amazon for £29.95

Grind Coffee Pod Advent Calendar
Expect seasonal sips like Pumpkin Spice and Baileys (Picture: Amazon)

Chilli No. 5 Best Spicy Xmas Hot Sauce Advent Calendar

Spice up the countdown to Christmas with 24 days of gourmet hot sauces crafted by Michelin star chefs.

This luxury calendar focuses on flavour as much as heat, using premium global ingredients. Perfect for chilli-lovers and curious foodies alike.

Buy from Selfridges for £124.99

Chilli No. 5 Best Spicy Xmas Hot Sauce Advent Calendar
The sauces are created by Michelin star chefs (Picture: Selfridges)

Moth Cocktail Advent Calendar

Each of the 24 windows reveals a full-strength cocktail made with award-winning spirits —– including the likes of Espresso Martini, Negroni and Spicy Margarita.

One lucky calendar includes a golden cocktail, worth £1,000 in Moth drinks. Fancy your chances?

Buy from Moth for £79.

Moth Cocktail Advent Calendar

The 2025 Hawkstone Advent Calendar

Jeremy Clarkson’s cult-favourite beer brand returns with another thirst-quenching countdown. Expect bottles of lager and cider, alongside exclusive merch and surprises.

A must-have for fans of Hawkstone’s award-winning brews.

Buy from Hawkstone for £95.

Feature image: Brands / Canva

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