It's getting towards that time of year when your mind turns to Christmas celebrations and buying gifts for friends and relatives near and far. However, choosing gifts that you’ll know they’ll like and that don’t cost the earth is the holy grail of festive gifting. Chocolate gift boxes are an excellent choice for this situation as there are loads of different varieties available to suit everyone.
We’ve looked high and low for the best picks so you can be sure you’re buying the right one for the lucky recipient. From the best dark chocolate gift boxes to the best luxury chocolate gift boxes, we’ve got all bases covered to suit all tastes, dietary requirements and ages from Amazon, Tesco and Waitrose and more. Even if you’ve got a last-minute gift to arrange, our listing is sure to help you find the perfect box!
Quick List - Top Chocolate Gift Boxes
Hotel Chocolat
A Very Grown-Up Chocolate Gift Box With Fantastic Flavours
Green & Blacks
A Cute Selection Box Offering Flavours to Suit All Tastes
Hotel Chocolat
Perfect for Dairy-Free Adults Who Love Big Dark Chocolate Flavours
PLAYin CHOC
Organic, Allergen-Free Chocolate That's Fun for Kids
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There’s such a huge variety of chocolate gift boxes in the shops it can be confusing to decide what to buy. Dark or white chocolate? Luxury or fun nostalgia? To help break this down, there are a few different areas to consider when thinking about what sort of gift you’d like to give and the recipient's tastes, age and dietary needs. Let’s take a look.
Cocoa is one of the more expensive ingredients found in chocolate, but it’s where the chocolate gets it's flavour and is a good indicator of the sugar content. Generally speaking, the less cocoa there is in a bar of chocolate, the more sugar there is.
Though white chocolate contains only cocoa butter, dark and milk chocolates can have a cocoa content of anywhere from 30-90%. The quantity of cocoa solids used can impact the price of the finished product, although while it's cheaper to buy, it may not be as full and rich in flavour as a more expensive one with a higher cocoa content.
This can purely be a matter of taste, preference, or budget, but is worth considering when comparing different products with respect to who the chocolates are intended for and the impact you want your gift to have.
This may seem somewhat of an obvious thing to say, but it’s surprising how many people can be caught out when buying chocolate gift boxes and not fully reading the details of the ingredients. For a truly successful gift you want the contents to be age-appropriate and engaging, so what do you need to look out for?
It goes without saying that if you're buying for an adult, or indeed, someone special, the gift box you choose will be much different to one you'd give to a child. Usually, you can't go wrong if you select something beautifully-packaged with a good variety of quality chocolates.
However, luxury chocs for the grown-ups do often come with an extra addition: alcohol. Chocolate manufacturers are known to sneak a cheeky bit of booze into some of their recipes – especially if you're buying around Christmastime!
If you’re not buying for an adult, or simply someone who doesn’t drink, always check the ingredients thoroughly to make sure there’s nothing untoward that would mean the recipient(s) missing out on their gift.
Chocolate is always a welcome gift for kids, but keep an eye out for any chocolate gift boxes for kids which have added extras such as bonus toys or those which are presented in fun and engaging ways.
This will make the gift much more enjoyable for the child as well as giving it added value. Not to mention, it will make you feel much more fulfilled in your choice if it proves popular!
With so many different boxes of chocolates available, you have to be extra careful if you’re buying for someone with an allergy or dietary requirement. Fortunately for us gift-givers, chocolate brands nowadays cater well for people who need to be mindful of specific ingredients, so it has never been easier to buy for anyone who this applies to.
The main allergens to be wary of are dairy, eggs, soy, gluten, and nuts, but it’s always best to ask the person you’re buying for (or their friends and family if you don't want to ruin the surprise!) if you’re unsure.
Now more than ever, people are conscious of not only the environmental impact of their food and how it's produced, but also how socially conscious the process is. There are two main indicators of a company’s stance on these areas, so let’s see what they are and what they mean.
Organic food is farmed in a way which avoids the use of man-made fertilisers, pesticides, growth regulators and livestock feed additives.
Chocolate producers can be certified organic by The Soil Association, the UK’s leading organic certifying body, to show that they don’t use any of these chemicals in the production of any of their ingredients. If you know the person you're buying for likes to eat organic for health or other reasons, why not show them you care with an organic gift box?
Fair trade is an arrangement designed to help producers in developing countries (many of which are countries that produce cocoa) to achieve sustainable and equitable trade relationships.
Fair trade aims to establish trading partnerships based on dialogue, transparency, and respect, meaning that the company has established good and fair trading practices to buy the cocoa from producers in the developing world, and the workers have been paid fairly for their work.
A lot of the chocolate manufacturers have devised their own fair trade practices to ensure their growers and workers in developing countries receive a fair deal, which you can find on their websites. Whatever the time of year, give the gift of fair trade!
Products | Image | Click to purchase | Key features | |
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1 | Hotel Chocolat The Everything H-Box|180 g | ![]() | A Very Grown-Up Chocolate Gift Box With Fantastic Flavours | |
2 | Green & Blacks Organic Tasting Collection Boxed Chocolates | ![]() | A Cute Selection Box Offering Flavours to Suit All Tastes | |
3 | Hotel Chocolat Vegan All Dark Chocolate Collection|370 g | ![]() | Perfect for Dairy-Free Adults Who Love Big Dark Chocolate Flavours | |
4 | PLAYin CHOC Organic Chocolate Christmas Set|290 g | ![]() | Organic, Allergen-Free Chocolate That's Fun for Kids | |
5 | Lindt Lindor Assorted Chocolate Gift Box|287 g | ![]() | Silky Smooth Chocolates That All the Family Will Enjoy | |
6 | Prestat The Jewel Box|210 g | ![]() | A Box of Chocolates for Lovers of the Finer Things | |
7 | Cadbury Medium Stocking Chocolate Selection Box|194 g | ![]() | A Classic Selection Box Is Always a Winner | |
8 | Thornton's Classic Collection|262 g | ![]() | A Crowd-Pleasing Collection That's Sure to Suit All Tastes | |
9 | Anton Berg Chocolate Liqueur Assortment|328 g | ![]() | A Tipsy Retro Favourite That's Just for Grown Ups | |
10 | Ferrero Rocher Collection Chocolate Gift Set|359 g | ![]() | A Classic Taste of Christmas for All the Family |
"The Everything H-Box" really does contain a little bit of everything! There's a range of white, milk and dark chocolates all paired with flavours such as rich caramels and indulgent champagne. Each individual chocolate is visually pleasing with different toppings of dried fruit and nuts on glossy chocolate shells and swirling piped mousses.
The box the chocolates are presented in is lovely and allows the recipient to clearly see the delights waiting for them inside, plus the description book not only gives details on each flavour but also on the origin and details of the cocoa. This is a sophisticated yet understated gift box, and that's why it's easily our number one!
Green & Blacks chocolate is wonderfully flavourful and the ingredients they use are really high quality. This selection box covers everything from creamy white chocolate with black vanilla beans flecked through it, to bitter dark chocolate with the fiery sweetness of ginger – and everything in between.
This really is a box for all the family to enjoy, and the organic ingredients and Fair Trade cocoa demonstrate how much care has gone into it. It's also presented attractively, and the chocolates are like mini versions of the full-sized bars giving it a fun twist. We love this tasting gift box and are sure your friends and family will too!
We've already covered chocolate gift boxes for kids with dietary requirements, so now for the adults! This beautifully-presented gift box from Hotel Chocolat contains full-on dark chocolate flavours to pack a punch with their big, fruity, and rich flavours. Anyone who loves dark chocolate can enjoy this, vegan or not!
The box comes presented in a chic black box with a white bow giving it a really stylish edge. Its many different options do justify the higher cost, as it actually provides excellent value for money. If you know you're buying for a lover of all things dark and bittersweet, then you're on to a winner.
These cute sets from PLAYin CHOC are totally free from common allergens including gluten, dairy, nuts, soy and sesame. They also ensure that the supply chain, factory and machinery do not handle these common allergens. There's even a Christmas puzzle card toy to assemble to add to the festive sense of fun!
These are a great choice if you're buying for kids with specific requirements – or even kids without! They're fun and engaging and are made from really good quality ingredients to ensure maximum flavour while keeping the sugar content down. We arere big fans of this brand and their inclusive products.
Firstly, these chocolates are incredibly moreish! Their hard chocolate shell gives way to amazingly-smooth flavoured centres, and they're all individually wrapped, so it's really easy to share them around (or not – we won't judge). The box is a step up too, so you have a ready-wrapped gift which is handy if you're in a rush.
The reason these rank slightly lower is that inside the box, the truffles are left loose and have no presentation tray. This means that they have a tendency to rattle around a bit and damage, and it's not as nice an experience to open for the recipient. It's a bit of a shame as these are really delicious chocolates!
If you're buying for a lover of the arts, this box has been designed by artist Kitty Arden and was inspired by the great stages of London where Prestat-lovers such as Sir John Gielgud and Dame Peggy Ashcroft plied their trade. Packed with 16 of Prestat's favourite chocolates and truffles, it is their best-selling chocolate gift box, and with the gorgeous design and tempting flavours, it's not hard to see why.
The interesting flavours in this gift box may not suit the tastes of everyone, and the price of the box is quite high as you're buying fine chocolates. So if you're looking for value for money with flavours that will be universally popular, this may not be the right gift box to choose.
Selection boxes are such a fun gift to receive and are a great gift for kids. Childhood memories are brought to mind of huge plastic trays filled with your favourite chocolate bars! This selection from Cadbury goes a step further by putting it in fun, Christmas stocking-style packaging with six varieties included.
The major downside of this selection (and is often the case in selection boxes) is that the bars aren't full-sized which may come as a disappointment to some. But, the bars that are included are some of Cadbury's most popular varieties, so if you've got someone who is fussy or hard to buy for, this could be a winner!
Thornton's prides itself on this collection being a sample of its most popular flavours that have been enjoyed by generations, making it an ideal gift. A good mix of dark, milk, and white chocolates, this box also has the added bonus of chocolate-covered fudge for those with a real sweet tooth!
While this is a great value selection, the chocolate does have relatively low cocoa content, so it may not be best if you're trying to impress. Some reviewers noted that while the chocolates tasted good, the illustration of the individual chocolates on the box in no way represented what they actually looked like when the box was opened.
These liqueur chocolates from Anton Berg are a massive nostalgia trip for anyone who remembers them from the 70s & 80s. The hard, bottle-shaped dark chocolate gives way to wonderfully syrupy liqueurs of some of your favourite spirit brands. These are a sure-fire way to get tipsy while watching TV on the sofa after dinner!
These aren't to everyone's tastes, not to mention that they are wildly unsuitable if you're buying for a family with kids (unless the adults keep them for after they've gone to bed!). The dark chocolate isn't as good quality as others in this listing at 50% cocoa solids, though each flavour is dairy-free.
Who doesn't love Ferrero Rocher? Despite Ferrero being an Italian brand, they are a festive staple in households across the UK and always make a popular gift. This collection includes dark, milk, and white chocolate versions of these treats, with the white Raffaello version also including an indulgent dusting of coconut.
Their popularity is well established, but they can sometimes be regarded as the 'safe' choice and one that maybe took little time or consideration! They are also unsuitable for anyone with nut, wheat or dairy allergies, and the dark chocolate contains a very low amount of cocoa solids compared to other dark chocolates.
Chocolate cravings are sometimes one of those itches that you just have to scratch! There are so many ways of getting your chocolate fix that we just have to share our top chocolate picks with you, so check them out and thank us later.
We hope that you found this listing useful and that we've helped you pick the best chocolate gift box to send to your loved ones to spread a little bit of Christmas cheer. Even if you're just treating yourself or your own household, the chocolates we've picked are bound to be gratefully received and really enjoyed – after all, it's the thought that counts!
Author: Catherine Torrance
No. 1: Hotel Chocolat|The Everything H-Box|180 g
No. 2: Green & Blacks|Organic Tasting Collection Boxed Chocolates
No. 3: Hotel Chocolat|Vegan All Dark Chocolate Collection|370 g
No. 4: PLAYin CHOC|Organic Chocolate Christmas Set|290 g
No. 5: Lindt|Lindor Assorted Chocolate Gift Box|287 g
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