9 best chocolate hampers and gifts for Valentine's Day
Chocolate is a failsafe gift for Valentine's Day, especially when you want to pamper that special someone. But with so many tempting treat boxes out there, how do you know which hamper is going to hit the sweet spot?
Well, the Good Housekeeping Institute has been hard at work, testing each and every element of this year’s chocolate gifts to find the very best, just in time for Valentine's Day (and yes, it's a hard job!).
From champagne selections to budget-friendly gestures starting at £24, there’s something for every chocolate lover this year.
Best chocolate gifts 2025
How we test chocolate gifts
Our expert GHI panel sampled 40 chocolate gifts from the leading retailers, small independent retailers and artisan chocolatiers, in search of the best for 2025.
Each was scored on the quality of the contents (when it came to chocolate, we were looking for an intoxicating aroma, glossy shine, smooth texture and well-balanced sweetness), with additional consideration given for premium packaging, reliable nationwide delivery and overall giftability.
These are the ones they rate...
The Premier Cru Champagne & Luxury Champagne Chocolate Truffles Gift Box
Score: 91/100
We don’t think you can go wrong with chocolate and champagne, and certainly not when it’s from luxury retailer Harvey Nichols. This premium gift set contains a selection of the brand’s flavoured champagne truffles, alongside a bottle of Premier Cru champagne — a match made in heaven!
Chocolate Lover Hamper
Score: 89/100
It's tricky to choose just one hamper from London bakery Cutter & Squidge, but we think this is an excellent pick if you have around £40 to spend. It’s filled with crowd-pleasing chocolatey treats, including fruity white chocolate bark and a box of quality truffles.
The hot chocolate and shortbread is presented in pretty, reusable tins, and we’ll be saving the chocolate orange popcorn for munching in front of our favourite rom com. Yum!
£39.99 at cutterandsquidge.com
The Luxury Hot Chocolate Gift Box
Score: 85/100
Whittard's luxury hot chocolate set feels perfect for the winter months. You’ll be spoilt for choice with both classic and white chocolate powders, which both dissolved well to create silky, smooth drinks.
Of course, hot chocolate isn't complete without melted marshmallows, so this box includes a generous tub of pink and white treats to sprinkle on top.
Diamond Empress Cat Tin
Score: 80/100
Monty Bojangles’ sweet and creamy truffles never disappoint. Here, they’ve been packaged in a striking cat tin for the feline-lover in your life. There are four flavours to enjoy — chocolate, caramel, orange and popcorn — all of which had a rich cocoa content and melt in the mouth texture.
Dark Chocolate Tasting Set
Score: 80/100
We love the concept behind Letter Box Hamper, which allows you to send beautifully wrapped gourmet gifts to loved ones. The brand handpicks items from artisan British producers, and this dark chocolate tasting set — which contains bars from the likes of Willie’s Cacao and Love Cocoa — may just be our favourite yet.
Our panel particularly enjoyed the decadent hot chocolate buttons and cacao-dusted cashews, which struck just the right bittersweet balance.
£27.96 at notonthehighstreet.com
The Champagne & Chocolate Gift Box
Score: 77/100
Tucked inside a gold-embossed eau de nil gift box, the lucky recipient will discover a crisp and refreshing bottle of Fortnum’s blanc de blanc champagne alongside a tray of 32 decadent truffles – these offer a heady hit of champagne and an ever so slightly effervescent texture as they melt on the tongue.
Unmistakably luxurious, this is a gift worthy of any extra-special celebration.
Red Wine & Dark Chocolate Gift Box
Score: 74/100
If they prefer a decadent red over a bottle of fizz, this is the hamper to go for. It contains a selection of dark chocolate bars and buttons, all of which are the perfect accompaniment to the big, bold Spanish red included.
Love Chocolate Basket
Score: 72/100
There's something wonderfully nostalgic about Cadbury's chocolate. Whether it's a box of Milk Tray or a slab of Bournville, it never fails to remind us of our childhood. Recreate that magic with this hamper overflowing with the brand's best bits.
£35.00 at cadburygiftsdirect.co.uk
Giant Bouquet Personalised Tin
Score: 70/100
Although better known for its personalised biscuits, Biscuiteers has curated a giant tin containing 24 hand-iced chocolates, perfect for any occasion.
Spanning five flavours, highlights include the salted caramel ganache and the hazelnut praline, and you can add a message amid the flowers.
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