Making an advent calendar for a foodie? We’ve got a whole host of advent calendar fillers, perfect for adults (or anyone!) who loves their food.


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 twelve of our favourite advent calendar filler ideas for adults (and anyone) who love their food or cooking, as well as lots more other ideas besides.
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Featured Advent Calendar Filler Ideas For Foodies
These are twelve of our favourite advent calendar filler finds for foodies this year. We hope you love them as much as us!
- Chocolate drink stencil – from Sophia Victoria Joy
- Brussel sprout dust – from Ross & Ross Gifts
- Mince Pie Appreciation Society Pin – from Alphabet Bags
- Personalised Christmas recipe teatowel – from This Is Nessie *
- Shimmer for drinks bottle tag – from Bedazzled Drinks
- Knitted chocolate orange cover – from Little Shopaholic Co
- Boozy hot chocolate stirrer – from Cocoa Delicious
- Christmas spatula & cookie cutter – from Lakeland
- Christmas pudding mug mix – from BakedIn
- Gourmet marshmallows – from The Naked Marshmallow Co.
- Personalised mint tin – from Amy Lucy Designs
- Grow your own Christmas carrots – from Gift Republic
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Other Filler Ideas
Below you’ll find a whole selection of other fun ideas for ways to fill a homemade advent calendar for your foodie friend or relative. We hope you find them helpful.
- Mulling spices
- Miniature favourite jam
- Miniature favourite condiment
- Miniature favourite tipple
- Hot chocolate bomb
- Favourite chocolate bar
- Christmas tea
- Christmas coffee
- Chocolate coins
- Candy cane
- Small packet of nuts
- Gingerbread
- Personalised marmite jar
- Coffee capsules
- Cookie cutter & sprinkles
- Mini prosecco bottle
- Christmas teatowel
- Nutcracker
- Christmas paper napkins
- Festive salt & pepper shaker
- Egg cup
- Pizza cutter
- Ice cube tray
- Wine glass charms
- Bottle opener
- Bottle stopper
- Cocktail stirrer
- Reusable straws
- Icing nozzles
- Christmas cake topper
- Jar labels & toppers
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