Gourmet Food advent calendars

Bonne Maman 2026 Limited Edition Advent Calendar

Why it made the list: 24 mini jars of jams and spreads you can't buy anywhere else, like Caramel with Salted Butter and Raspberry with Dark Chocolate.

What reviewers say about quality: Advent Center gives it 4.5/5 ("Outstanding") and buyers on the seller's site rate it 4.8 in 769 reviews. Downside: the jars are minis, so it's one taste of each.

12 Days of Murray's Cheese Countdown Calendar

Why it made the list: 9 real cheeses in 3.5 to 5 oz pieces (PDO Manchego, truffle cheddar, a wine-washed wedge) plus honey, jams and crackers. Every item is named.

What reviewers say about quality: Advent Center (4/5): "Nine real cheeses... not cubes." Downside: it needs the fridge, and it leans toward crowd-pleasers.

Ships cold, so refrigerate on arrival

Walkers Shortbread 2026 Limited Edition Advent Calendar

Why it made the list: 24 individually wrapped pieces of all-butter shortbread in six shapes, and the full mix is printed up front.

What reviewers say about quality: Advent Center (3.5/5) says it is "exactly what it says." Downside: most pieces are plain butter.