It is the second week of December, and the list is looking long. Time to be decisive. Here is your one-stop guide to finishing the Christmas shopping with chocolate, person by person.
Pick a name, pick a gift, tick it off.
Your quick-pick list
|
Who |
What to get |
Size |
|---|---|---|
|
Partner |
A beautifully boxed selection of their favourite flavours |
Medium to large |
|
Parents |
A generous box to share, plus hot chocolate |
Large |
|
Grandparents |
A classic box in elegant packaging |
Medium |
|
Children |
Playful, bite-sized treats |
Small |
|
Teenagers |
Bold flavours and a bar or two |
Small to medium |
|
Best friend |
Something indulgent, wrapped with care |
Medium |
|
Colleagues |
A sharing box for the team |
Medium to large |
|
Boss |
A smart, understated gift box |
Small to medium |
|
Teacher |
A small box with a handwritten card |
Small |
|
Neighbour |
A bar or small box with a note |
Small |
|
Host |
A beautifully presented box on arrival |
Medium |
|
Secret Santa |
A small box or a bar and a hot chocolate sachet |
Small |
The family
Partner. This is the person who deserves your best thinking. Choose their favourite flavours, add a handwritten note and wrap it as if you mean it.
Parents and grandparents. The gift of something delicious and effortless. A well-made classic box is almost always welcome, and a hot chocolate alongside it makes it feel complete.
Children. Keep it light and fun. Small treats in playful packaging are the best choices.
The extended family. For aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws, a medium box is always a safe and generous choice.
The friends
Close friends. Choose something that feels like a treat, and wrap it nicely.
Friends you see once a year. A small, thoughtful gift keeps things warm.
New friends. A bar or a small box says hello without overreaching.
The workplace
Your team. One sharing box, placed in the kitchen, goes a long way.
Your boss. Understated and smart. No novelty.
Your clients. A tasteful gift that says thank you for the year.
The community
Teachers, childminders and school staff. A small gift with a sincere note.
Neighbours. A little something dropped through the door.
The postman, the cleaner, the dog walker. The people who quietly keep your life running deserve a thank-you too.
Gifts that work for almost anyone
- A classic selection box. Ideal when you are unsure of tastes.
- A dark chocolate bar. A sophisticated favourite.
- A hot chocolate gift. Cosy, easy and always welcome.
- A hamper. For households and anyone you want to treat properly.
Shop smarter
- Make your list first. Names, budgets and ideas in one place.
- Buy in batches. Order for several people at once.
- Check delivery dates. Order in good time for Christmas.
- Write your cards before the gifts arrive. It saves a last-minute scramble.
- Consider dietary needs. Check product details for allergen information.
Done
A list that looked daunting becomes manageable once you have a plan. A few clicks, and the shopping is done. All that is left is the wrapping.
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