If Christmas shopping usually starts with the thought “What on earth do I get them?”, you’re not alone. Luckily, when it comes to chocolate lovers, gifting becomes joyfully easy. 

At Mocha, our chocolatiers handcraft every truffle, bar and festive creation in the Chocolate Den on the beautiful Aske Estate near Richmond in North Yorkshire, so whether you’re shopping early in October or panic-buying in mid-December, you’ll always find something special.

This guide brings together our Top 10 Chocolate Gifts for Christmas 2025 - a mix of luxurious classics, brand-new seasonal creations and unique experience gifts all available online or in-store at our two shops/cafés.

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1. Luxury Handmade Christmas Chocolate Selection

A signature Mocha gift

A Christmas without a box of Mocha chocolates? Unthinkable! Ours are filled with exquisite chocolates crafted by our five chocolatiers, featuring festive and winter limited-edition flavours alongside Mocha favourites. Expect glossy shells, delicate hand decoration, and fillings ranging from smooth caramels to spiced truffle creams.

Each box is presented in elegant packaging, finished with festive wrap and ribbon if you choose.

Why it’s a brilliant gift

• A guaranteed crowd-pleaser

• Beautifully packaged and ready to gift

• Ideal for sharing on Christmas Eve or after Christmas dinner

• Available in multiple sizes to suit your budget

Link: Luxury Handmade Christmas Chocolate Selection

Best for: families, hosts, gifting to parents or in-laws, client thank-yous.

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2. Handmade Artisan Chocolate Advent Calendar

24 days of pure joy

Our advent calendars sell out every year and it’s easy to see why. Hidden behind each door is one of our handmade chocolates — a tiny moment of indulgence throughout December. With five beautifully illustrated front covers to choose from, they’re as decorative as they are delicious.

Each calendar includes an ingredient list and chocolate menu on the back. Gift wrap is available for sending directly to loved ones.

Why it’s a brilliant gift

• A thoughtful early-December present

• Unique artisan chocolates instead of generic supermarket pieces

• Easy to post anywhere in the UK

• A daily reminder they’re loved

Link: Christmas Advent Calendar

Best for: far-away relatives, adult chocolate lovers, godchildren, office desks.

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3. Festive Christmas Tree Chocolate Bars

Handcrafted, decorative, delicious

These new chocolate bars are one of our most festive creations. Handmade in smooth milk, rich dark or creamy white couverture, each bar is shaped like a Christmas tree and finished in one of two styles:

• Plain, elegant design with festive splashes of gold and red

• Topped bars, adorned with caramel crunch pieces and sparkling edible glitter

Every bar arrives in a smart clear-lidded presentation box tied with our “Merry Christmas” ribbon.

Why it’s a brilliant gift

• A perfect little festive treat

• Looks beautiful in gift hampers or Christmas Eve boxes

• Durable, easy to transport and great for posting

• Suitable for all ages

Link: Christmas Tree Bars

Best for: stocking fillers, teacher gifts, Secret Santa under £10.

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4. Mini Fruit & Nut Christmas Baubles

Tiny baubles with big flavour

These new limited-edition festive baubles are pure artisan craftsmanship. Each shimmering piece is brushed with gold or silver lustre, shaped like a mini Christmas decoration, and packed with seasonal fruit and nut combinations.

This year’s flavours include:

• Walnut, Cranberry & Ginger in white chocolate

• Cherry, Pecan & Cinnamon in ruby chocolate

• Hazelnut & Orange Peel in milk chocolate

• Mango & Macadamia in Dark Chocolate

They’re presented in boxes of eight (two of each flavour), making them an ideal small but striking gift.

Why it’s a brilliant gift

• Eye-catching, elegant and very festive

• Great for dinner parties or hosting gifts

• Offers flavour variety in one box

• A luxury option under £15

Link: Mini Fruit & Nut Baubles

Best for: foodies, hosts, neighbours, dinner guests.

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5. Salted Toffee Truffles 

Irresistibly moreish

If you’ve ever opened a bag of these truffles “just to try one”, you’ll know how this story ends. These french Cocoa Dusted Salted Toffee Truffles combine rich chocolate, buttery toffee and a touch of sea salt.  Even though we don't make these, they are a staple in our cafés and if you've ever had a drink with us, you'll have had one on your saucer - delicious!

Why it’s a brilliant gift

• One of our most popular products

• Great value for high-quality french chocolate

• Ideal to pair with a bottle of Prosecco or red wine

• The perfect “I need a present today” option

Link: Salted Toffee Truffles

Best for: colleagues, last-minute gifts, add-on presents.

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6. Giant Christmas Chocolate Baubles

A stunning festive showpiece

These Giant Christmas Chocolate Baubles are one of the most impressive gifts in our entire Christmas range. Handcrafted in the Chocolate Den using the finest couverture chocolate, each bauble is moulded, decorated and finished entirely by hand - making every piece unique.

They’re generously sized (much larger than standard baubles) and flavours include:

• Gingerbread Bauble – spiced ginger, candied orange and nuts in rich dark chocolate
• S’mores Bauble – gooey marshmallow, biscuit and caramel in caramelised gold chocolate
•  White Baileys & Hazelnut Bauble – velvety white chocolate with Baileys and hazelnut ganache
• Christmas Pudding Bauble – a merry mix of fruit, spice and brandy in creamy milk chocolate
• Ruby Nuts, Fudge & Caramel Bauble – a showstopper of pink ruby chocolate, roasted nuts and buttery fudge
  

Presented in a clear-lidded gift box and tied with Christmas ribbon, these baubles look spectacular on a festive table, under the tree, or as the centrepiece of a chocolate hamper.

Why it’s a brilliant gift

• A true “wow” factor present

• Handmade from premium couverture chocolate

• Filled with surprise festive treats

• Makes a magical centrepiece for Christmas Day or Christmas Eve

• Ideal for people who love showstopper gifts rather than small stocking fillers

Link: Giant Christmas Chocolate Baubles

Best for: families, couples, festive centrepieces, premium gifts, anyone who loves a dramatic chocolate showpiece.

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7. Chocolate Making Workshop Gift Voucher

An experience they’ll never forget

For the person who has everything, an artisan chocolate-making workshop is a truly memorable present.

Guests join us in the Chocolate Den at Aske where they learn:

• How to temper chocolate

• How to make infused ganache

• Piping and filling techniques

• Decorating spheres and cups with toppings and moulding chocolate

Everything they make is boxed up for them to take home.

Why it’s a brilliant gift

• A fun, creative experience

• A great present for couples or friends to enjoy together

• Gives them something to look forward to after Christmas

• Vouchers make gifting effortless

Link: Chocolate Making Workshops

Best for: foodies, children, birthdays near Christmas, couples, best friends.

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8. The Chocolate Stack

A tall, irresistible tower of artisan chocolate

If you want a gift that feels generous, impressive and beautifully indulgent, the Chocolate Stack is a perfect choice. This striking tower layers three of our most popular Mocha chocolate boxes - all tied together with elegant ribbon to create a ready-to-gift showstopper.

Each stack is offers a gorgeous mix of flavours, textures and colours. From smooth milk and rich dark chocolate to crunchy caramel inclusions, fruit & nut pieces and festive finishing touches, every layer is designed to feel like a little upgrade from the one below.

Beautifully presented and surprisingly affordable for its size, the Chocolate Stack makes a wonderful all-round present with instant wow factor.

Why it’s a brilliant gift

• Looks impressive on a table or under the tree

• Offers amazing variety in one gift — something for every taste

• Ready to gift with ribbon and presentation

• Feels luxurious without being overly expensive

• A reliable “I don’t know what they like” option

Link: Chocolate Box Stack

Best for: families, couples, teachers, hosts, office gifting, all-purpose Christmas presents.

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9. The Artisan Truffle Kit

Create handmade Mocha-style truffles at home

For foodies, creative gift-givers or anyone who loves hands-on fun, our Artisan Truffle Kit is the perfect Christmas present. Designed by our chocolatiers, this kit includes everything needed to make beautifully finished artisan truffles in your own kitchen — no specialist skills required.

Each kit contains premium couverture chocolate, pre-measured ingredients, sprinkles, piping bags and easy step-by-step instructions. It’s an ideal activity for cosy winter afternoons or a fun project between Christmas and New Year.

Whether they’re a complete beginner or a confident home baker, this kit gives them the satisfaction of creating something handmade and delicious — with a finished box that looks beautifully giftable.

Why it’s a brilliant gift

• A creative, hands-on alternative to traditional chocolate gifts

• Includes everything needed to make professional-looking truffles

• A fun activity to do alone, with a partner or with older children

• Makes 12 artisan truffles

• Perfect for anyone who loves learning new skills at home

Link: Artisan Truffle Kit

Best for: home bakers, foodies, teens and adults, couples, creative Christmas gifting.

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10. Cocoa Cups

Your favourite Mocha hot chocolate… transformed into the perfect Christmas gift

Our hot chocolates are legendary in our cafés — rich, velvety, and made with an indulgent amount of real couverture chocolate. Now you can bring that same luxury home with our Cocoa Cups.

Each Cocoa Cup contains the exact same amount of premium chocolate we use in our cafés, shaped into a beautiful handmade cup that melts effortlessly into warm milk. The result? The best hot chocolate outside of Mocha.

We’ve expanded the range this year, offering a huge choice of festive and classic flavours so you can pick the perfect set for gifting — or keep them all for cosy nights in.

Flavours include:

• Milk Chocolate – Smooth, creamy, timeless

• Dark Chocolate – Rich, bold, beautifully balanced

• White Chocolate – Velvety, sweet, irresistibly smooth

• Ruby Chocolate – Naturally pink with a fruity twist

• Gold Chocolate – Caramelised white chocolate with deep toffee notes

• Salted Caramel – Milk chocolate filled with silky, runny caramel

• Baileys – A decadent milk chocolate cup with real Baileys liqueur

• Dark Mint – Dark chocolate infused with mint purée, topped with mint sugar

• No Added Sugar Milk – Creamy flavour, no added sugar

• No Added Sugar Dark – Intensely rich, beautifully balanced

• No Added Sugar White – Smooth, creamy, gently sweet

Why they’re a brilliant Christmas gift

• A luxurious, café-quality hot chocolate at home

• A fun, cosy treat for winter evenings

• A great alternative to traditional boxed chocolates

• Beautifully packaged and easy to gift

• Ideal for stockings, hot chocolate hampers, or Secret Santa

• Huge flavour range to suit every preference — including no-added-sugar options

Link: Cocoa Cups

Best for: cosy-night-in lovers, families, hot chocolate fans, gifting to teens, adults, and anyone who loves a warm winter treat.

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How to Choose the Perfect Chocolate Gift

If you’re unsure what to pick, here are a few quick guides:

Budget

• Under £10 → Christmas Tree Bars, Salted Toffee Truffles, Cocoa Cups

• £10–£25 → Mini Baubles, Artisan Truffle Kit, small selection boxes

• £25–£50 → Giant Baubles, workshop vouchers, larger chocolate selections

• £50+ → Chocolate Stack, multiple-item gifts

Posting a gift?

Bars, truffle bags, Cocoa Cups and chocolate boxes/advent calendars are ideal for posting.

Not sure of their tastes?

Choose the Chocolate Stack or a Luxury Selection Box.

Does the recipient prefer treats or experiences?

Treats → Chocolate Stack, Baubles, Cocoa Cups
Experiences → Workshop voucher or Truffle Kit

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Ready to Start Your Christmas Shopping?

All of these gifts are handmade in Richmond, North Yorkshire by Mocha’s chocolatiers and available both in-store and online. Add festive gift wrap, a handwritten note and UK-wide delivery, and you can tick off your Christmas list in one go.

Christmas 2025 - sorted!