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26 stars Discover the one & only Chilli No. 5 Best Hot Sauce Advent Calendar 2026 – a winning calendar in CNN, Good Food, and Marie Claire, and and featured in Elle, Hello Magazine, The Times, Huffington Post, Glamour, Time Well Spent, Hitched, BBC Good Food, Talk Sport, Rock My Wedding, and Good Housekeeping. This Christmas Box includes 26 cumulative Great Taste Award Stars, so it’s an Advent Calendar packed with flavour and diversity.
THE CHILLI NO. 5 BEST ADVENT CALENDARS ARE VERY POPULAR AND ARE LIMITED THIS YEAR 2026 TO 2000 ADVENT CALENDARS – THESE XMAS CALENDARS WILL BE SENT TO YOUR ADDRESS IMMEDIATELY, READY FOR ADVENT 2026. ALL SAUCES WILL BE MADE FRESH – EXPIRY MARCH 2028 – ONCE A TUBE OR BOTTLE IS OPEN KEEP IN FRIDGE
Launching in a limited edition, get your hand on the best hot sauce advent calendar like no other to spice up your holiday season like never before as you countdown to the most magical time of the year with Chilli No. 5’s Hot Sauce spicy Advent Calendar. Try all our hot sauces, spices, flakes, oils and even certain non-spicy.
Get ready to experience an epic journey through the world of heat and flavor with our handpicked selection of 24 delectable hot sauces, fiery condiments, and exclusive surprises that will leave your taste buds stimulated. Chilli No. 5’s Hot Sauce Advent Calendar is the ultimate gift for those who appreciate bold flavors and are eagerly awaiting Santa’s arrival.
Ingredients in the Best Hot Sauce Advent Calendar 2026 – Christmas Edition.
Mexican Fury: Chilli No. 5 Chilli Mix (Chilli, Apple Cider Vinegar – Sulphites, Cane Sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Tomato, Red Pepper, Distilled Vinegar, Black Garlic, Jalapeño, Ancho Chile, Guajillo Chile, Pasilla Chile, Cumin, Oregano, Thyme, Smoked Paprika, Salt, Black Pepper, Fenugreek, Guarana, Inulin, Peruvian Maca, Korean Ginseng, L-Arginine, Thickener (Xanthan Gum).
Wicked Wasabi: EV Olive Oil, Green Onion, White Onion, Sweet Green Pepper, Green Chilli, Gluten-Free Soy Sauce, Rice vinegar, Orange juice, Grapefruit Juice, Wasabi Powder, Liquid Copper Chlorophyll, Black Garlic, Chilli No. 5 Chilli Mix (Chilli, Apple Cider Vinegar – Sulphites, Cane Sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup), Fenugreek, Inulin, Guarana, Maca, Korean Ginseng, L-Arginine, Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Salt.
Jamaican Jerk: Red Onion, Spring Onion, Chilli No. 5 Chilli Mix (Chilli, Cane Sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Apple Cider Vinegar – Sulphites), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Dark Brown Sugar, Tamari (Soybeans, Salt, Distilled Vinegar), Black Garlic, Thyme, Nutmeg, Allspice, Black Pepper, Fenugreek, Inulin, Guarana, Maca, Korean Ginseng, L-Arginine, Thickener (Xanthan Gum).
Devilish Dijon: Pear, Chilli No. 5 Secret Chilli Pepper Mix (Chilli, Apple Cider Vinegar (Sulphites), Cane sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup, Water) White Onion, Dijon Mustard, Mustard Powder, Yellow Pepper, Turmeric Powder, Black & White Garlic, Pepper, Fenugreek, Inulin, Guarana, Peruvian Maca, –Korean Ginseng, L-Arginine. Thickener: Xanthan Gum.
Chinese Hot and Sour: Cherry Tomato, Tomato Paste, Red Pepper, Pineapple, Red Onion, Chilli No. 5 Chilli Mix (Chilli, Apple Cider Vinegar – Sulphites, Cane Sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Tamari (Soybeans, Salt, Distilled Vinegar), Black Pepper, Cardamom, Fresh Coriander, Black Garlic, Fenugreek, Inulin, Guarana, Maca, Korean Ginseng, L-Arginine, Thickener (Xanthan Gum).
Perfect Piri Piri: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Red Onion, Red Pepper, Chilli No. 5 Chilli Mix (Chilli, Apple Cider Vinegar – Sulphites, Cane Sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup), Distilled Vinegar, Black Garlic, Smoked Paprika, Oregano, Salt, Black Pepper, Fenugreek, Inulin, Guarana, Maca, Korean Ginseng, L-Arginine, Thickener (Xanthan Gum).
Hot Spicy Ketchup: Tomato, Red Pepper, Chilli No. 5 Chilli Mix (Chilli, Apple Cider Vinegar – Sulphites, Cane Sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Distilled Vinegar, Black Garlic, Tomato Puree, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Basil, Bay Leaf, Clove, Salt, Black Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Fenugreek, Inulin, Guarana, Maca, Korean Ginseng, L-Arginine, Thickener (Xanthan Gum).
Louisiana BBQ: Tomato, Red Onion, Chilli No. 5 Chilli Mix (Chilli, Apple Cider Vinegar – Sulphites, Cane Sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar, Sweet Potato, Mustard Powder, Smoked Paprika, Salt, Black Pepper, Black Garlic, Fenugreek, Inulin, Guarana, Maca, Korean Ginseng, L-Arginine, Thickener (Xanthan Gum).
Forever Phall: Red Pepper, Tomato, Red Onion, Mango, Chilli No. 5 Chilli Mix (Chilli, Apple Cider Vinegar – Sulphites, Cane Sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Distilled Vinegar, Fresh Coriander, Garam Masala, Smoked Paprika, Cumin, Curry Powder, Cardamom, Tomato Puree, Black Garlic, Salt, Black Pepper, Fenugreek, Inulin, Guarana, Maca, Korean Ginseng, L-Arginine, Thickener (Xanthan Gum).
Heavenly Harissa: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, White Wine Vinegar, Chilli No. 5 Chilli Mix (Chilli, Apple Cider Vinegar – Sulphites, Cane Sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup), Sun Dried Tomatoes, Tomato Paste, Coriander Seeds, Caraway Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Smoked Paprika, Salt, Black Pepper, Black Garlic, Fenugreek, Inulin, Guarana, Maca, Korean Ginseng, L-Arginine, Thickener (Xanthan Gum).
Totally Thai: Cherry Tomato, Chilli No. 5 Chilli Mix (Chilli, Apple Cider Vinegar – Sulphites, Cane Sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup), Coconut Sugar, Fresh Coriander, Tamari (Soy Beans, Salt, Distilled Vinegar), Vegetable Stock (Onion, Garlic, Leek, Carrot, Celery, Lemongrass, Kaffir Lime Leaf, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Black Pepper), Black Garlic, Fenugreek, Inulin, Guarana, Maca, Korean Ginseng, L-Arginine, Thickener (Xanthan Gum).
Sriracha Cha Cha Cha: Tomato, Red Pepper, Distilled Vinegar, Chilli No. 5 Chilli Mix (Chilli, Apple Cider Vinegar – Sulphites, Cane Sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup), Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sugar, Salt, Black Pepper, Black Garlic, Fenugreek, Inulin, Guarana, Maca, Korean Ginseng, L-Arginine, Thickener (Xanthan Gum).
Ever So English: Beetroot, Granny Smith Apple, Chilli No. 5 Chilli Mix (Chilli, Apple Cider Vinegar – Sulphites, Cane Sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup), Distilled Vinegar, Horseradish, Wasabi Powder, Mustard Powder, Salt, Black Pepper, Black Garlic, Fenugreek, Inulin, Guarana, Maca, Korean Ginseng, L-Arginine, Thickener (Xanthan Gum).
White Truffle: Chilli No. 5 Chilli Mix (Chilli, Distilled Apple Cider Vinegar (Sulphites), Cane Sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup), White Truffle, Black Truffle, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Black & White Garlic, Cognac, Cepe, Girolle, Paris, Porcini & Morille Mushrooms, Butter, Mustard, Fresh Thyme, Water, Salt & Pepper.
Pure Chilli No. 5: Chilli No. 5 Secret Chilli Pepper Mix (Chilli), Apple Cider Vinegar (Sulphites), Garlic, Lemon, Lime, Cane Sugar, Fresh Ginger, Salt, Pepper, Fenugreek, Inulin, Guarana, Maca, Korean Ginseng, L- Arginine, Thickener: Xanthan Gum.
Cheeky Chimichurri: Parsley, Chilli No. 5 Chilli Mix (Chilli, Apple Cider Vinegar – Sulphites, Cane Sugar, Ginger, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Agave Syrup), Yellow Onion, Red Wine Vinegar (Sulphites), Tomato, Olive Oil, Coriander, Salt, Pepper, Water, Fenugreek, Inulin, Guarana, Peruvian Maca, Korean Ginseng, L-Arginine, Thickener: Xanthan Gum.
Champagne Gold: Chilli No. 5 Secret Chilli Pepper Mix, 23kt Gold, Champagne, Blueberry, Black Grape, Apple Cider & Distilled Vinegar (Sulphites) Raspberry, Water, Fresh Ginger, Cranberry, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mint, Lemon, Lime, Turmeric, Agave Syrup, Fenugreek, Inulin, Guarana, Maca, Korean Ginseng, L-Arginine.
Pizza Pizzazz: Chilli No. 5 Chilli Oil Secret Recipe Chilli Pepper Mix, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Fresh Thyme, Fresh Rosemary, Salt, Pepper
Chilli Flakes Carolina Reaper: Chilli No. 5 Carolina Reaper crushed chilli flakes – 2.2 million Scoville
Chilli Flakes Habanero: Chilli No. 5 Habanero crushed chilli flakes – 800 K Scoville
Gourmet Burger Spice: Sugar, Smoked Paprika, Onion, Black Pepper, Celery Salt, Garlic, Tomato Flakes, Paprika, Basil, Oregano, Chilli
Gourmet Piri Piri Spice: Basil, Chilli, Onion, Black Pepper, Garlic, Celery Salt, Oregano, Cayenne, Cumin, Ginger, and Lime.
Gourmet Jerk Spice: Brown Sugar, Allspice, Black Pepper, Garlic, Celery Salt, Cayenne Pepper, Thyme, Paprika, Nutmeg, Oregano, Cinnamon, Clove, and Cumin.
ALLERGENS IN BOLD
LIMITED TO 2,000 CALENDARS FOR CHRISTMAS 2026 🎄🌶️
Our popular Chilli No. 5 Advent Calendar is limited to just 2,000 calendars this year. Order now for immediate dispatch to your chosen address, ready for Advent 2026. Last year’s calendar completely sold out—secure yours early to avoid disappointment.
All sauces are freshly made, with a best-before date of March 2028. Once opened, keep each tube or bottle refrigerated and follow the storage instructions on its label.
A world of flavour behind every door. 🎄🌶️
Give him something delicious to discover every day in the countdown to Christmas. The Chilli No. 5 Advent Calendar brings together 24 gourmet discoveries, including internationally inspired sauces, chilli oil, fiery flakes and aromatic seasonings, in a beautifully presented collection.
If you’re looking for the best hot sauce advent calendar for your boyfriend, husband, dad, brother or brother-in-law, choose a gift that reflects his love of food, cooking and discovery. From smoky barbecue flavours to fragrant spices and luxurious truffle, this is a Christmas present he can open, explore and share.
With 26 cumulative Great Taste award stars across the included products’ award history, the calendar offers a December filled with recognised recipes and new favourites.
Discover 18 gourmet sauces, one chilli oil, two varieties of chilli flakes and three gourmet seasonings, offering a variety of flavours, ingredients and heat levels.
Gourmet sauces from around the world
Explore Mexican Fury, with Mexican-inspired chillies, tomato, herbs and warming spices. Discover Wicked Wasabi, combining Japanese-inspired wasabi with citrus and green vegetables, and Jamaican Jerk, with Caribbean character from thyme, allspice and nutmeg.
Enjoy Devilish Dijon, with French-inspired mustard, pear and turmeric; Chinese Hot & Sour, with pineapple, tomato and savoury tamari; and Perfect Piri Piri, with Portuguese-inspired chilli, garlic, herbs and smoked paprika.
Bring rich tomato flavour to the table with Hot Spicy Ketchup and the gentler No Spicy Ketchup. Explore smoky Louisiana BBQ, with tomato, sweet potato and barbecue spices, and Forever Phall, with Indian-inspired mango, garam masala and curry spices.
Discover fragrant Heavenly Harissa, combining North African-inspired sun-dried tomatoes, cumin, coriander and caraway. Continue with Totally Thai, featuring coriander, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaf, and Sriracha Cha Cha Cha, with tangy chilli, tomato and garlic.
Enjoy the distinctive combination of beetroot, Granny Smith apple and horseradish in Ever So English. Explore White Truffle, with truffles, mushrooms and savoury ingredients, and the intense flavour of our signature chilli blend in Pure Chilli No. 5.
Complete your sauce discoveries with herbaceous Cheeky Chimichurri, featuring parsley, coriander and red wine vinegar, and celebratory Champagne Gold, with Champagne, fruit and 23-karat gold.
Chilli oil, flakes and gourmet seasonings
Discover Pizza Pizzazz Chilli Oil, combining extra virgin olive oil with chilli, garlic, thyme and rosemary for an aromatic finishing drizzle.
Explore the intense heat of Carolina Reaper Chilli Flakes and the bold flavour of Habanero Chilli Flakes, using small amounts to add character to your cooking.
Experiment with Gourmet Burger Spice for burgers and barbecue favourites, Gourmet Piri Piri Spice for fragrant marinades and everyday meals, and Gourmet Jerk Spice for warming Caribbean-inspired dishes.
Together, they make a foodie advent calendar with discoveries you can use throughout December and beyond.
Chilli No. 5’s production home is Sophia Antipolis in the South of France. Our small-batch sauces draw inspiration from international cooking traditions, bringing together fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices.
Fresh produce sourced from local farms sits alongside ingredients from around the world. Black garlic, ginger, citrus, distinctive chilli varieties and aromatic spices give each recipe its own character.
Many sauces also include our signature six-ingredient superfood blend: fenugreek, inulin, guarana, maca, Korean ginseng and L-arginine.
The quality is in the combinations: fruit balanced with spice, herbs with tang, and smoky notes with savoury depth. There is plenty to discover at every level of heat.
The calendar’s glass containers and designer presentation make each discovery feel special, whether you’re opening it at home or bringing it to the table.
After enjoying the contents, suitable containers can be cleaned, dried and reused as small holders for spices or other household items.
Our use of glass and cardboard offers opportunities to reuse and recycle packaging. Keep what you can use again, then follow local recycling guidance for the individual components.
Products included in the calendar have earned 26 cumulative Great Taste award stars across their award history, with several recipes recognised in more than one year.
Award-winning recipes in the selection include Devilish Dijon, Heavenly Harissa, Perfect Piri Piri, Pure Chilli No. 5, Jamaican Jerk, Chinese Hot & Sour, Sriracha Cha Cha Cha, Forever Phall, Wicked Wasabi, Louisiana BBQ, Totally Thai and Hot Spicy Ketchup.
That recognition adds another reason to explore the collection: discover which award-winning flavours become your own favourites.
Make the calendar part of your December routine. Open a door together, guess the ingredients and choose something delicious to pair with the day’s discovery.
Couples can enjoy a tasting ritual, friends can compare favourites over dinner, and families can explore ingredients and world cuisines around the table. Parents can choose suitable small tastes of the milder products for children, with adults handling the hotter discoveries.
For apéro and aperitif evenings, serve small portions alongside tapas, canapés and savoury sharing plates, with your favourite drinks. Each discovery gives the group a new combination to try.
Enjoy your discoveries with eggs, pizza, burgers, tacos, noodles, rice bowls, seafood, grilled meats and vegetables.
Use the seasonings in marinades, drizzle chilli oil over a finished dish or serve several sauces with a festive sharing platter. After Christmas, explore your favourites with roast leftovers and sandwiches.
This is a collection to cook with, entertain with and keep discovering.
Chilli No. 5 is stocked by Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason, Les Raffineurs and La Grande Épicerie de Paris. Availability of the advent calendar and individual products varies by retailer and season.
Chilli No. 5’s advent calendar has received CNN recognition. The brand’s calendars, sauces and gift collections have appeared in food reviews, lifestyle features and seasonal gift guides.
Coverage includes Marie Claire, ELLE, HELLO!, The Times, Huffington Post, Glamour, BBC Good Food, Good Housekeeping, SheerLuxe, olive magazine, House Beautiful, Country Living, Prima and Women’s Health.
This is a thoughtful Christmas gift for men who love food, including your boyfriend, husband, dad, father-in-law, brother or brother-in-law.
It also suits adventurous cooks, chilli enthusiasts, barbecue lovers and friends who enjoy entertaining. Give it to someone who appreciates quality ingredients and beautiful presentation—or share it as a couple and make the countdown your own.
For an individual touch, ask us about personalisation.
The Chilli No. 5 Advent Calendar also makes a distinctive corporate Christmas gift for clients, colleagues and teams. Contact us to discuss quantities, personalisation options and your preferred delivery date.
The calendar is available for immediate dispatch during our operating hours, from Monday at 10am to Friday at 2pm, excluding public holidays.
After dispatch, UK delivery typically takes 2–4 days, and EU delivery typically takes 2–6 days. Local courier delivery in Monaco typically takes 0–2 days. Other international destinations can take longer.
Thanks to our new distribution in the USA, we are aiming for much shorter delivery times for American customers. Check the delivery estimate available when ordering.
Order early to allow for delivery before 1 December 2026, with extra time during the busy festive period.
All sauces are freshly made, with a best-before date of March 2028. Refrigerate each sauce tube or bottle after opening and follow its label’s instructions for use after opening. Check the oil, flakes and seasonings for their individual best-before dates and storage instructions.
Our White Truffle recipe no longer contains butter. For vegan suitability, dairy-free information and other dietary requirements, check the Ingredients tab and individual labels, as ingredients and allergens vary by product.
Open a door. Discover a flavour. Share something delicious.
Give a world of flavour this Christmas with the Chilli No. 5 Advent Calendar.
Fresh ingredients. World flavours. Delicious discoveries throughout December.
The Chilli No. 5 Advent Calendar 2026 brings together gourmet sauces, chilli oil, flakes and seasonings made with a varied selection of fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices. Many of our sauces also contain our signature six-ingredient superfood blend.
Our signature blend combines fenugreek, inulin, guarana, maca, Korean ginseng and L-arginine. It features in many of the calendar’s sauce recipes, alongside the ingredients that give each sauce its distinctive flavour.
Fenugreek is an aromatic seed traditionally used in cooking and spice blends.
Inulin is a plant-derived dietary fibre.
Guarana is a botanical ingredient that naturally contains caffeine.
Maca is a root native to the Peruvian Andes.
Korean ginseng is a botanical root with a long history of traditional use.
L-arginine is an amino acid included in our signature blend.
Chilli peppers bring different levels of warmth and character, from the varieties in our sauces to the habanero and Carolina Reaper flakes.
Garlic and black garlic add savoury depth, with black garlic bringing mellow sweetness to selected recipes.
Tomatoes provide richness in sauces such as Louisiana BBQ, Sriracha Cha Cha Cha and our ketchups, while sun-dried tomatoes contribute to Heavenly Harissa.
Ginger, turmeric and aromatic spices introduce warmth and complexity. Discover turmeric in Devilish Dijon, allspice and nutmeg in Jamaican Jerk, and cumin, coriander and caraway in Heavenly Harissa.
Fruit and citrus create distinctive combinations: beetroot and apple in Ever So English, pear in Devilish Dijon, mango in Forever Phall, pineapple in Chinese Hot & Sour, and citrus in Wicked Wasabi.
Fresh herbs bring fragrance and brightness, from the herbaceous character of Cheeky Chimichurri to the aromatic notes of our internationally inspired recipes.
Extra virgin olive oil adds richness and texture to selected sauces and forms the foundation of our Pizza Pizzazz Chilli Oil.
No. Ingredients vary across the calendar. Many sauces contain our signature six-ingredient blend; the chilli oil, flakes and seasonings have their own recipes.
See the Ingredients tab and individual labels for the complete ingredients and allergen information.
Each day offers something new to taste and explore. Compare the sweetness of fruit, the fragrance of herbs, the depth of spices and the warmth of different chillies.
Use your discoveries to bring variety to everyday cooking, create festive sharing plates or find a new favourite pairing.
Open a door. Explore the ingredients. Bring your food to life. 🎄🌶️
LIMITED TO 2,000 CALENDARS FOR CHRISTMAS 2026 🎄🌶️
Our popular Chilli No. 5 Advent Calendar is limited to just 2,000 calendars this year. Order now for immediate dispatch to your chosen address, ready for Advent 2026. Last year’s calendar completely sold out—secure yours early to avoid disappointment.
All sauces are freshly made, with a best-before date of March 2028. Once opened, keep each tube or bottle refrigerated and follow the storage instructions on its label.
24 gourmet discoveries. 26 cumulative Great Taste award stars across the included products’ award history. One delicious countdown to Christmas.
Looking for the best hot sauce advent calendar, a luxury foodie advent calendar or a Christmas gift for a man who loves cooking? The Chilli No. 5 Hot Sauce & Spice Advent Calendar 2026 brings together internationally inspired sauces, chilli oil, flakes and seasonings, with something delicious to discover behind every door.
It is a 24-day gourmet food advent calendar that turns the countdown to Christmas into a daily discovery of flavour.
Open a door each day to reveal a sauce, chilli oil, flakes or seasoning. Explore world cuisines, experiment with food pairings and find favourites to enjoy throughout December and beyond.
The calendar contains 18 gourmet sauces, one chilli oil, two varieties of chilli flakes and three gourmet seasonings.
Discover Mexican Fury, with Mexican-inspired chillies and warming spices; Wicked Wasabi, with wasabi, citrus and green vegetables; and Jamaican Jerk, with aromatic thyme, allspice and nutmeg.
Explore Devilish Dijon, combining mustard, pear and turmeric; Chinese Hot & Sour, with pineapple, tomato and savoury tamari; and Perfect Piri Piri, with chilli, garlic, herbs and smoked paprika.
Enjoy Hot Spicy Ketchup and the gentler No Spicy Ketchup, alongside smoky Louisiana BBQ, Indian-inspired Forever Phall and fragrant Heavenly Harissa.
Continue with aromatic Totally Thai, tangy Sriracha Cha Cha Cha and Ever So English, with beetroot, Granny Smith apple and horseradish.
The collection also includes luxurious White Truffle, intensely flavoured Pure Chilli No. 5, herbaceous Cheeky Chimichurri and celebratory Champagne Gold, featuring Champagne and 23-karat gold.
Beyond the sauces, discover Pizza Pizzazz Chilli Oil, Carolina Reaper Chilli Flakes, Habanero Chilli Flakes, Gourmet Burger Spice, Gourmet Piri Piri Spice and Gourmet Jerk Spice.
Variety, quality ingredients and flavour at different levels of heat.
The calendar brings together smoky, fruity, tangy, herbaceous and fiery recipes, alongside oil, flakes and seasonings you can use in your cooking.
Whether he loves a perfectly seasoned burger, a fragrant marinade or a luxurious truffle pairing, there is something new to explore throughout December.
No. The calendar offers different heat levels, including gentler flavours and intensely hot discoveries.
Start with a small amount and enjoy each product at your own pace. Use the Carolina Reaper flakes and hotter sauces sparingly, particularly if you are new to chilli.
It makes a thoughtful Christmas gift for your boyfriend, husband, dad, father-in-law, brother or brother-in-law.
Choose it for someone who enjoys cooking, barbecues, world cuisines, entertaining or discovering new flavours. It also makes a delicious present for foodie friends and women who love good food.
For couples, it is a gift you can open together and turn into a December tasting tradition.
It gives him 24 discoveries to open, cook with and share.
If he enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, hosting friends or finding the perfect sauce for his favourite meal, there is plenty to explore. The presentation makes the gift feel special, while the contents bring something delicious to everyday meals.
Our production home is Sophia Antipolis in the South of France, where we craft our sauces in small batches.
Our recipes take inspiration from cuisines around the world, combining fresh produce sourced from local farms with selected international ingredients.
Our recipes combine fruits, vegetables, distinctive chillies, herbs and spices.
Across the selection, discover black garlic, ginger, citrus, beetroot, pear, mango, pineapple, mustard and truffle. Each recipe balances its ingredients to create a distinctive flavour and its own character.
Many sauces contain our signature blend of fenugreek, inulin, guarana, maca, Korean ginseng and L-arginine.
Fenugreek is an aromatic seed used in cooking, inulin is a plant-derived dietary fibre, and guarana naturally contains caffeine. Maca is a root native to the Peruvian Andes, Korean ginseng is a botanical root, and L-arginine is an amino acid.
Recipes vary across the calendar. The oil, flakes and seasonings have their own ingredients, so check the Ingredients tab and individual labels for full details.
Yes. Products included in the calendar have earned 26 cumulative Great Taste award stars across their award history.
This total combines stars awarded across different years, including repeat recognition for individual recipes.
Explore the award-winning flavours and discover which become your own favourites.
The calendar’s glass containers give each discovery a distinctive presentation, ready to bring to the tasting table.
Once emptied, suitable containers can be cleaned, dried and reused for small quantities of spices or other household items.
The calendar uses glass containers and cardboard packaging, giving you opportunities to reuse suitable components and recycle them where local facilities accept them.
Keep what you can use again and follow local recycling guidance for glass, cardboard, closures and other components.
Absolutely. Open the day’s door, prepare a few bites and compare your impressions.
Guess the ingredients, discuss the flavour and choose your favourite pairing. Make it a couples’ tasting ritual, share discoveries with friends over dinner or bring several products to an apéritif evening.
Families can explore suitable milder flavours together, with adults choosing portions and handling the hottest products. Check ingredients and allergens before sharing.
Try the sauces with eggs, burgers, pizza, tacos, noodles, rice bowls, grilled vegetables, meat or seafood.
Use seasonings in marinades, sprinkle chilli flakes sparingly over a finished dish and drizzle chilli oil over pizza or roasted vegetables.
For apéro and aperitif evenings, serve a selection alongside tapas, canapés and sharing plates so guests can discover their favourites.
Yes. The freshly made sauces have a best-before date of March 2028, giving you plenty of opportunity to enjoy them beyond December while unopened and stored as directed.
Check each oil, flakes and seasoning label for its own best-before date and storage instructions. After opening, follow the individual label’s instructions.
Enjoy your discoveries with festive sandwiches, roast leftovers and everyday cooking.
Keep each sauce tube or bottle refrigerated once opened.
Follow any additional instructions on the label, including how soon to consume it after opening. The March 2028 best-before date does not replace these instructions.
No. Our current White Truffle recipe no longer contains butter.
For vegan suitability, dairy-free information and other dietary requirements, check the Ingredients tab and individual product labels. Ingredients and allergens vary across the calendar.
Chilli No. 5 is sold through retailers including Selfridges, Les Raffineurs and La Grande Épicerie de Paris.
Availability of the advent calendar and individual products varies by retailer and season.
Chilli No. 5’s advent calendar has received CNN recognition, with calendar and brand coverage including Marie Claire, ELLE, HELLO!, The Times, Huffington Post, Glamour, Time Well Spent, Hitched, BBC Good Food, talkSPORT, Rock My Wedding and Good Housekeeping.
Personalisation is available on request.
Contact us to discuss the available options, quantities and timing for your individual gift or corporate order.
Yes. The Chilli No. 5 Advent Calendar makes a distinctive corporate Christmas gift for clients, colleagues and teams.
It offers a festive experience recipients can enjoy at home and share with others. Contact us to discuss quantities, personalisation and your preferred delivery date.
Yes. The Chilli No. 5 Advent Calendar 2026 is available for immediate dispatch to your chosen address.
Our packing and dispatch team operates from Monday at 10am to Friday at 2pm, excluding public holidays. Orders placed outside these hours are handled during the next working period.
After dispatch, UK delivery typically takes 2–4 days, while delivery within the EU typically takes 2–6 days.
For Monaco, local courier delivery typically takes 0–2 days after dispatch.
Other international destinations can take longer, depending on the destination and local delivery arrangements.
Thanks to our new distribution in the USA, we are aiming for much shorter delivery times for American customers. Please check the delivery estimate available when ordering.
Delivery times are estimates, so allow extra time during the busy festive period.
Order early so your calendar arrives before 1 December 2026, allowing for delivery to your destination.
Only 2,000 calendars are available this year, and last year’s calendar completely sold out. Secure yours early to avoid disappointment.
Contact us with your order number and photographs of the damage so we can arrange a replacement.
You do not need to return broken items.
Give him a world of flavour this Christmas.
Open a door. Discover something delicious. Share the Chilli No. 5 Advent Calendar. 🎄🌶️
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