Best savoury advent calendars for Christmas 2024

There are morning people and there are night people; coffee people and tea people; and most simply, sweet or savoury people. It’s just a fact - everyone prefers different flavours and tastes when it comes to food, and if they didn't, we wouldn’t have the extensive culinary world that we do. 

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When it comes to Christmas, the tradition is to countdown the days until the big day with an advent calendar. The most popular form is, of course, a chocolate calendar; as kids (and adults) we wake up every day of December and excitedly open little windows to collect our daily dose of chocolate. However, even the best chocolate advent calendars can get a little monotonous. Fortunately, over the last few years, we’ve witnessed lots of alternative calendars appearing with the likes of beauty calendars, sweet calendars and even sock advent calendars earning their place on the shelves.

Now, if you’re one of those previously mentioned savoury people, waking up and eating chocolate is probably the last thing you want to do, but that doesn’t mean you have to skip over this classic Christmas tradition. It’s time to get your hands on a savoury advent calendar. From crisps to nuts, pork crackling, and condiments, there’s an advent calendar for everyone now.

After all, Christmas is all about the food, isn't it? It’s a month of cooking, baking, indulging and enjoying every last morsel. It seems almost unfair to restrict ourselves to just a chocolate advent calendar every year when we could be gifted crisps or peanuts for 24 days straight. So, if you want to venture out into the world of savoury advent calendars this is the best place to start. And, for those of you who can’t part with your beloved chocolate calendar, we say: why not just get both? Or, head on over to our round-up of all the best luxury advent calendars for gourmet food and drink. 

Abel & Cole The 12 Days of Organic Christmas Calendar

What: For those looking to be a bit more eco-concious this Christmas, be sure to try Abel & Cole's 12 Days of Organic Christmas Calendar, with a selection of all of their favourite sustainable treats. Think everything from sweet handmade fudge and dark chocolate buttons that you can snack on in the run up to the big day, to mulling wine pouches and a variety of flavoured teas to keep you warm on those long winter evenings. You’ll also find a £5 donation to provide a warm meal for a child this Christmas, and if that’s not a reason to buy this, we don’t know what is.
How much: £55
Where to buy: Abel & Cole

Degusta Box Advent Calendar

What: Degusta Box advent calendars are filled with everything from a bag of sweets to tubs of crackers, and pretty much anything in between. It's a great option for those looking to try out new things and get a little bang for your buck with 24 full-sized foodie items to stock up your pantry. Whilst this one isn't strictly savoury, there's more than enough salty snacks to keep you satisfied throughout December.
How much: £44.99 (£39.99 with our discount below)
Where to buy: Degusta Box

Fortnum's Feasting Advent Calendar

What: Ok, we cheated a little with this one as it's got the best of both worlds. This advent calendar is the ultimate package that will get you well stocked for Christmas Day! Savoury surprises include orange-infused olive oil, Cognac butter, Boxing Day pickle, spiced orange & dark chocolate biscuits and even a fig and fennel chutney. With a selection of tea and coffee blends too, this is a full all-round treat. Available for delivery after 31 October.
How much: £200
Where to buy: Fortnum & Mason

Chili Klaus Spicy X-Mas Advent Calendar

What: It can get a bit cold at Christmas time, so what better way to kick up the heat than with a hot and fiery advent calendar? This year, Chili Klaus has brought back 24 tongue-tingling snacks and treats so you can add a little spice to your life throughout December. Flaming treats range from chilli balls to wine gums, starting at number one on the scale and moving all the way up to ‘apocalypse’ (level 15).
How much: £60
Where to buy: Sous Chef

Snaffling Pig Co. Pork Crackling Advent Calendar

What: Behind each window of this savoury advent calendar, you'll find mini bags of flavoured pork crackling. Crispy, crunchy, pork bites come in a range of award-winning flavours like black pepper, marvellous maple for that sweet and salty balance, the timeless salty classic, and the limited edition Christmas flavour - pigs in blankets! The brand also offers an advent calendar with both crackling and cans of beer. Who needs the pub when you've got this advent calendar?
How much: £24.95
Where to buy: Snaffling Pig

Just Spices Advent Calendar

What: Available in both large and small, this calendar is perfect for home chefs and foodies. Jazz up your spice cupboard with 24 spice blends including bestsellers like the bolognese seasoning, the pasta allrounder, the coffee kiss and the classic chips seasoning. The calendar might also feature recipe cards for cooking inspo or a complimentary cookbook, depending on what size calendar you choose. We can't wait to see what's on the menu this year.
How much: Small £29.99, Large £99.99
Where to buy: TBA

Hop Burns & Black 'As seen on The Hot Ones' Calendar

What: The chances are you’ve seen ‘Hot Ones’ on YouTube where celebrities are tasked with trying various hot sauces - and if you haven’t, you should. The spices push people to their limits, and this festive season you can get in on the action too. Think you’re up to the challenge? There’s only one way to find out.
How much: £99.95
Where to buy: TBA

Merry Pringles 12 Days Advent Calendar

What: We all know how easy it is to demolish a tube of Pringles, so this is the perfect savoury advent calendar for crisp lovers everywhere. Behind each door, you'll be gifted a 40g can of Pringles in their most classic flavours: original, salt and vinegar, sour cream and onion and Texan BBQ. Finally, a reasonable excuse to eat crisps first thing in the morning.
How much: £19.49
Where to buy: Amazon

A Cracking Curry Christmas Advent Calendar

What: Last year, this spicy calendar came with 12 sachets of Indian spice blends with corresponding recipes to create a range of authentic dishes. All you've got to do is add a few fresh ingredients and you have a meal for four full of spice. What better excuse to indulge in 12 days of beautiful curry dishes in a row, or ensure you have gorgeous dinners planned throughout the festive season?
How much: £29.95
Where to buy: TBA

Munchkings Christmas Savoury Advent Calendar

What: Christmas wouldn't be the same without a great selection of nibbles. This Munchkings advent provides all the savoury goodies you could want with eight different flavoured snacks up for grabs every day. Crunch on spicy chilli coated peanuts one day followed by a smoky, barbecue corn combo mix the next. Behind some windows, the sweet and savoury worlds collide with chocolate peanuts and yoghurt coated raisins.
How much: £39.95
Where to buy: Munchkings

Paxton & Whitfield Artisan Cheese Advent Calendar

What: One of the best savoury advent calendars on our radars for this festive season is the ultimate cheese advent calendar from London cheesemonger Paxton & Whitfield. Rather than having your advent calendar and Christmas turkey fighting for fridge space, Paxton delivers three different advent parcels throughout December. Recipients will receive three fresh deliveries of eight hand-cut and wrapped artisan cheese boxes; plus, almost half of this year's cheeses are brand new flavours so there are plenty of savoury delights to discover.
How much: £150
Where to buy: Paxton & Whitfield

Tiny Box Company Self-Fill Advent Calendar

What: If you haven't found something in this list that satisfies the savoury-lover in you then this advent calendar that you fill yourself is the perfect alternative. Featuring a variety of different box sizes, there are 24 festive-designed boxes to fill with your favourite savoury snacks. Whether you fancy adding crisps, nuts, crackers, pretzels or even a mix of savoury and sweet, this advent calendar is entirely customisable to your individual tastes.
How much: £15.39
Where to buy: Tiny Box Company

If you still feel like you need some more advent calendar inspiration to guarantee your festive season is 100% foodie heaven, check out our ultimate guide to 2024's best advent calendars for food and drink lovers. We're bringing you everything from cheese, to chocolate, to drinks and even the best vegan calendars!