In need of ideas for advent calendar gifts for a foodie friend or family member? Here’s a whole host of inspiration.
Got a foodie friend or relative that you’re looking to spoil this December? Well they are certainly going to be in luck as there are all sorts of fabulous festive treats available, just waiting to be enjoyed!
We’ve gathered together our favourite foodie ideas for advent calendar gifts for adults (and indeed anyone!) who love their food or cooking.
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Christmassy Filler Ideas
Embrace the Christmas countdown with these season-specific advent calendar gift ideas:
- Festive paper napkins. A cute and useful addition.
- Christmas salt & pepper shaker. Spread over two days – it’s the kind of thing you may not buy for yourself but would love to receive!
- Knitted chocolate orange cover. Give this festive icon a Christmas glow-up!
- Mince Pie Appreciation Society Pin. So adorable and the perfect advent calendar filler.
- Racing Brussel sprouts. Or Christmas puddings!
- Christmas tea towel. You can never have too many over the festive season.
- Christmas dish sponge. Again, always helpful.
- Christmas dishcloth. Love these biodegradable Swedish dishcloths – write a note on the back and they’ll double up as a Christmas card too!
- Christmas cake toppers. Help decorate this year’s cake!
- Brussel sprout ketchup. I mean, who doesn’t need this?! Hahaha.
Kitchen Additions
Add a few new items to the kitchen for them to enjoy over the countdown and well into the new year.
- Drink stencil. Harness their inner barista!
- Tea towel. Countless options, we love the idea of going personalised.
- Spatula. You can never have too many!
- Cookie cutters. Christmas shaped if you want…
- Jar labels & toppers. Perfect for any homemade condiment fan.
- Icing nozzles. Ideal for Christmas baking.
- Reusable straws. The roll up silicone ones are a particularly good fit for an advent calendar!
- Cocktail stirrer. Up the anti on cocktail night!
- Bottle stopper. Always useful.
- Bottle opener. Fun or practical.
- Wine glass charms. Particularly helpful for busy households with lots of guests.
- Ice cube tray. With fun moulded shapes if you fancy.
- Pizza cutter. Great for pizza and Christmas movie night.
- Egg cup. It’s advent calendar gift sized!
- Pot lid propper. You don’t know how useful it is until you have one!
- Wax wraps. Help their sustainability drive.
- Nutcracker. Ideal for fans of Christmas nuts!
Edible Filler Ideas
Edible and quaffable treats are of course the ideal advent calendar gift for a foodie. Get as creative as you’d like…
- Favourite tea / coffee. Help get their day off to a good start!
- Festive tea / coffee. Rather than going for favourites, what about going Christmassy?
- Miniature favourite jam. Perfect for the morning toast.
- Personalised marmite / Nutella jar. Bound to go down well if that’s their thing.
- Miniature favourite tipple. ‘Tis the season, after all
- Mini prosecco bottle. Celebrate the season.
- Mulling spices. Perfect for the season.
- Hot chocolate bomb / stirrer. A December classic.
- Marshmallows and other toppers. Great addition to a hot cocoa bar.
- Small packet of nuts. Christmas and nuts go hand in hand.
- Clementine or satsuma. Speaking of icons of the season…!
- Gingerbread. Always a winner.
- Candy cane. It just screams Christmas!
- Chocolate coins. You’re never too old!
- Chocolate Christmas decorations. One to enjoy and some to hang together on the tree.
- Peppermint bark. It’s a must-have in my advent calendar. Yum!
- Mints or gum. Always appreciated.
- Miniature condiment packet. Mini tomato ketchup, hot sauce or whatever their preference may be.
- Trail mix. Homemade or their favourite from the store.
- Popcorn. Perfect for movie or games night.
- Beef jerky. Or vegan equivalent. Beef jerky always goes down well in my house.
- Their favourite treat snack.
Homemade Filler Ideas
Homemade treats make fantastic advent calendar gifts and are sure to make December days feel extra special. Here’s a few easy ideas from the Jolly Festive kitchen to try:
- Homemade fudge. A Christmas classic and utterly delicious.
- Snack mix. Extremely moreish!
- Christmas dinner popcorn. Either just the flavouring or add some popcorn kernels ready to dust.
- Oreo truffles. One of our most popular recipes.
- Biscoff truffles. Because who doesn’t love a bit of biscoff! Plus, they are vegan.
- Cranberry & chocolate granola. Great for December breakfast.
- Christmas spiced nuts. The ultimate advent calendar filler and one of our all-time favourites.
- Luxury hot chocolate sachet. Make your own extra indulgent hot chocolate.
Other Foodie Advent Calendar Filler Inspiration
Even more ideas for advent calendar gifts:
- Seed packets. Help them start their own vegetable or herb garden.
- Grow Your Own. As above but a little more of a helping hand to get started with some compost and pot included.
- Roast Potato Oil. This stuff is SO good and perfect for those Christmas roasties.
- Drink shimmer. Give Christmas cocktails and bubbles a festive shine!
- Sprinkles. Always fun for some festive baking.
- Gift voucher. For coffee, their favourite snack or go-to store. It’s amazing how even the smaller of vouchers can brighten someone’s day.
Why Homemade?
You’d be hard-pressed to think of a brand that hasn’t released an advent calendar these days! And indeed if they have a particular penchant (love that word!) for a specific brand or snack, then going all in on a branded advent calendar can be brilliant.
However, the fabulous thing about a homemade advent calendar is of course that you can bring all their favourites together in one place. And mix it up with edible treats, cute gifts and a few new bits for the kitchen.
It doesn’t need to be crazily expensive or a lot of hard work but it’s guaranteed to give all the festive feels with its thought and personalisation.
Looking For Ideas For Other Members Of The Family?
We’ve got advent calendar filler ideas for everyone!
Looking for more festive inspiration?
- Host Your Own Mince Pie Taste Test Party
- Have You Tried Our FREE Printable Christmas Food & Drink Quiz?
- Check Out All Our Edible Gift Inspiration
And if you’re contemplating buying one off-the-shelf, be sure to check out our Complete Advent Calendar Guide. With latest ideas and fun finds, there’s something for everyone!
What other foodie ideas for advent calendar gifts have you got up your sleeve? Do let us know in the comments below!
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Hannah Bartlett
Hannah Bartlett is a year-round Christmas writer, researcher, trend forecaster, adventurer, creator, and all-round festive enthusiast! With a varied background and experience as a Gift of the Year judge, she’s dedicated to helping you create a Christmas that’s uniquely yours. More about Hannah…
