If you are a crisp connoisseur or are simply obsessed with savoury snacks, then your dreams might just have come true. If you are looking for an alternative to the traditional chocolate advent calendar, you're in luck. We've put together our guide to the best selection of snack and crisp advent calendars for 2024.
From beauty advent calendars to pets and even sex toy advent calendars, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in the lead-up to Christmas. There are so many great chocolate and non-chocolate offerings out there that you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to picking out the perfect advent calendar. If savoury is more your thing, do not fear - there's an abundance of delicious advent calendars out there to help get you into the festive fun.
Closer's pick of the best snack advent calendars, at a glance
When it comes to snack advent calendars, we've found some excellent picks from top brands, including Pringles and Joe & Seph's popcorn. There's really no better way to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year than with an advent calendar, so treat yourself or your loved ones to the very best this year.
Fancy something savoury? We've got you covered. From crisps and popcorn, to cheese and pork crackling, we've found the very best snack advent calendars on the market this year.
SHOP: The best crisps and snack advent calendars
Best overall crisp advent calendar
amazonYou can't beat Pringles, so there's no better way for crisp lovers to count down to Christmas than by enjoying a tub of the morish snack every day. The ultimate advent calendar for crisp fans, it includes four classic flavours of Pringles - sour cream and onion, original, Texas BBQ, and salt and vinegar. Pringle all the way!
Pros
- It contains 24 tubs of Pringles
- Box has a fun, festive design
- You get a mini tub of Pringles each day
Cons
- Only includes four flavours of Pringles
Best classic crisps advent calendar
Etsywww.etsy.com
If you love crisps, then this is the advent calendar for you. Enjoy a selection of iconic crisps, including Space Raiders, Quavers, Monster Munch, Frazzles and classic Walkers. Choose from a 12 or 24-day option.
Pros
- Contains a variety of classic crisps
- You get a packet of crisps for each day
- Option to buy a 12 or 24 day calendar
Cons
- It does not have a gift box due to the size
Best pork crackling snack advent calendar
amazonwww.snafflingpig.co.uk
Why not start every morning with a classic British pub snack? Snaffling Pig brings you 24 days of delicious flavours of pork crackling, including black pepper, marvellous maple, perfectly salted, and even pigs in blankets.
Pros
- A wide array of flavours to enjoy
- The crackling is fresh until March 2025
- Double the portion of crackling compared to last year's calendar
Cons
- One reviewer felt it was a little pricey
Best popcorn advent calendar
bootswww.harveynichols.com
If you love popcorn, why not treat yourself to an extra special gourmet popcorn advent calendar? Enjoy 18 different flavours of Joe & Seph's handmade popcorn as you open 24 snack-sized bags in the lead-up to Christmas. Some of the delightful flavours in the calendar include white chocolate and raspberry, gingerbread, vanilla cheesecake and pumpkin spice.
Pros
- Wide choice of delicious flavours of popcorn to enjoy
- Also includes milk chocolate popcorn bites
- Unique flavours
Cons
- One reviewer said it would have been nice to have a different flavour for each day
Best luxury snack advent calendar
Fortnum and masonwww.fortnumandmason.com
The ultimate treat for foodies, Fortnum's Feasting Advent Calendar is packed with a delectable array of gourmet delights. Count down to Christmas in style with classic teas, biscuits, preserves, condiments, festive tipples, and more.
Pros
- Contains an array of gourmet treats
- Ideal for foodies
- High-quality products
Cons
- A pricier option
Best jam advent calendar
amazonIf you fancy something a little different, this delightful Tiptree Jam Advent Calendar is sure to brighten up your winter morning. Enjoy a miniature jar of jam each day, with flavours including strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant and morello cherry.
Pros
- Attractive packaging
- Contains eight varieties of conserves and marmalades
- Generously-sized jars
Cons
- One reviewer felt that the jars were difficult to retrieve from the calendar
Best classic jam advent calendar
Bonne Maman/Selfridgeswww.selfridges.com
Another choice for jam lovers, this Bonne Maman advent calendar contains 24 jars of the iconic brand's conserves and jams.
Pros
- Contains generously-sized jars
- Attractive packaging
- Classic flavours
Cons
- One reviewer said the jars were hard to remove from the packaging
Best cheese advent calendar
ocadowww.ocado.com
Yes, you read that right. You can even get a cheese advent calendar, which is the stuff dreams are made of. This Ilchester Cheese Advent Calendar contains 24 individually wrapped pieces of cheesy goodness, including Red Leicester, Double Gloucester and Cheddar.
Pros
- Variety of flavours
- Contains 24 portions
- Ideal alternative to traditional chocolate calendars
Cons
- One reviewer said the boxes were a little hard to open
Best cheese and biscuits advent calendar
Not on The High Streetwww.notonthehighstreet.com
A standout choice for savoury lovers, this pick allows you to count down to Christmas Day with a delicious selection of cheese, chutney and biscuits. Enjoy 12 mini cheese truckles, 6 mini chutney jars and 6 mini biscuit packs as you get into the festive spirit.
Pros
- Great variety of products
- Contains six flavours of cheese
- Fun packaging
Cons
- One reviewer felt the portions of biscuits could have been a little bigger
Best spicy advent calendar
Chilli No. 5/Harvey Nicholswww.harveynichols.com
The perfect choice for those who love hot flavours, count down to Christmas in style with this offering from Chilli No. 5. This calendar includes 24 unique gourmet sauces, spices, flakes and oils to bring some serious heat to the festive season.
Pros
- Contains a variety of products
- Lots of the sauces included are prize winners
- Ideal for fans of hot flavours
Cons
- A pricier option
When are advent calendars released?
Advent calendars can go on sale as early as August, but many popular brands put theirs on sale between September and October. Make sure to sign up for your favourite brands' waitlists and check your emails so you don't miss out!
Where can I buy the best snack advent calendar?
If you don't fancy a chocolate advent calendar this year, plenty of great options are available for those who want to enjoy a savoury snack such as crisps. You can find some unique options on Amazon and Not on The High Street, as well as some great choices from sellers on Etsy.
There are calendars to suit all tastes and budgets, so if you want an indulgent option this festive period, you can also opt for a more luxurious treat from retailers such as Selfridges and Fortnum & Mason.
Charlotte Roszko is a Deputy Commercial Content Editor at Bauer Media, specialising in home, fashion and lifestyle content. In her spare time, she enjoys watching live music, trips to the theatre and getting stuck into a good TV series.