Chocolate Gifts for Christmas Hosts
Choose a chocolate gift for your Christmas host, from a small thank-you box to an assortment for the table, with tips for the note and the December heat.
When someone has offered to host Christmas lunch, a small box of handmade chocolates is an easy way to thank them. A 6- or 9-piece assortment makes a personal gift. If the host has asked you to bring something for the table, choose the box by how many people will be sharing it.
Decide who the chocolates are for
If your host says lunch is sorted, hand them the box when you arrive and tell them it’s for later. They can open it with coffee the next morning or save it for a quiet moment after everyone has gone home. The Chocolatiers Assortment has 6- and 9-piece options for a small thank-you.
If you’ve been asked to bring a plate, check what’s already planned. Chocolates can sit alongside the pudding or pavlova when coffee comes out. For eight people, a 16-piece box gives everyone two pieces if they’d like them. For a bigger table, look at the piece counts in our chocolate gift boxes and choose accordingly.
Pick flavours the host will enjoy
Think about what they order or keep at home. A dark chocolate assortment suits someone who always reaches for dark chocolate. A mixed box gives guests a few different fillings to try. If the chocolates will be shared, keep the packaging nearby so people can check the ingredients.
Ask before buying if there are dietary requirements. Check the product’s allergen information and choose a different kind of gift if you’re unsure what the host can eat.
Add a note they can keep
Thank them for something specific, even if it’s simply making room for everyone. Try “Thanks for getting us all around the same table this Christmas. These are for you to enjoy once the house is quiet.” If you’re sending the box ahead, sign your name so they know who it’s from.
You can add gift wrapping and a handwritten message to your Schoko order. For more ways to word the note, see our Christmas chocolate gift card messages.
Plan around the December heat
Keep the box out of direct sun and take it inside when you arrive. A parked car or a sunny spot beside the barbecue can get warm quickly. Follow the storage instructions for the chocolates you choose, and keep them somewhere cool and dry until you hand them over.
If the gift is going by post, check the current shipping information and the delivery options for the recipient’s postcode. Allow time for processing as well as delivery, especially if the box needs to arrive before you do.
