Missed out on M&S's foodhall advent calendar? Try this foodie alternative

There’s no two ways about it: advent calendars are a huge deal now. There’s an option on the shelves for every delectability, from beauty to something more specific. But for foodies? Fortnum & Mason’s has you covered, of course.While the M&S foodhall advent calendar is a hot commodity right now, it sold out in record time – but this needn’t stop you from some seasonal indulgence. When it comes to up-scaled festive foods, Fortnum & Mason (unsurprisingly) has you well looked after too.Redesigned for 2026, Fortnum’s aptly named ‘Feasting’ advent calendar takes you on a day-by-day, window-by-window journey through the infamous Fortnum’s foodhall. This calendar reveals everything from brand favourites with a festive twist to thoughtful keepsakes. As for specifics, scroll on...What’s inside the Fortnum & Mason Feasting advent calendar 2026?Fortnum's Feasting Advent CalendarFortnum & MasonConfirmed cost: £265Number of products: 26 (20 of which are full-size items)Advent calendar highlights: The Midnight Feast Chocolate Hedgehogs 50g, Chef Honey Cinnamon 200g, Chocolate Chestnut Liqueur 5clYes, it’s a bit cheeky to peek at the presents behind this advent calendar’s doors – but it’s important to know what we’re getting ourselves into here, right? In F&M’s own words, this calendar plays host to several items ‘to brew, bake, nibble, stir and share’, with every day marking a new foray into the realms of uber-indulgent foods. As for my own personal highlights, The Midnight Feast Chocolate Hedgehogs are a particular favourite of mine, and quite frankly the temptation to rip open each advent door in search of them will be the main challenge. Otherwise, I’ll be lying in anxious wait for the days when I can find the Chocolate Chestnut Liqueur or the Mulled Wine Spice Box. As it turns out, I’m a glutton for a Fortnum’s sweet treat.When does the Fortnum's Feasting advent calendar launch?Luckily for us all, the Fortnum & Mason’s ‘Feasting’ advent calendar has officially launched and is available now for purchase, both online and in-store, with delivery due to arrive after November 1st. Happy feasting, all. Amalthea Dry Gin, 5clAmalthea Pink Gin, 5clFlower Tea Infuser with Christmas Black Tea, 25gMoroccan Mint Tea Tin, 60gRoyal Blend Pocket Tin, 5 Silky Tea Bags, 12.5gAfter Dinner Blend Ground Coffee Tin, 75gCranberry Sauce, 230gChristmas Hot Honey & Parsnip Hot Sauce, 150mlOrange Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tin, 100mlFennel, Anchovy & Preserved Lemon Flavour Paste, 105gSunburst Clear Marmalade, 200gChristmas Fig Preserve, 200gChef Honey Cinnamon, 200gBlackcurrant & Cassis Curd, 195gHickory Smoke Mixed Nuts, 100gTraditional Shortbread Fingers, 170gChristmas Orange & Dark Chocolate Biscuits, 125gRosemary & Thyme Sablés, 80gMarzipan Fruit Shapes, 100gMilk Chocolate Honeycomb Bar, 80gThe Midnight Feast Chocolate Hedgehogs, 50gMulled Wine Spice Box, 20gChocolate Chestnut Liqueur, 5clFortnum's Kitchen Tea TowelMini Nutcracker Crackers