Taste Testing ‘LUXURY’ Food Advent Calendars

Get ready for the COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS! What better way to celebrate than to review a selection of advent calendars at varying price points?! Which was your favourite, Comment Below!
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Here are the advent calendars we reviewed:
Just Spices - bit.ly/3AOGfnp
Mince Pies - bit.ly/3inrMrX
Laduree -bit.ly/3ViZwFy
Cheese Calendar - bit.ly/3AVDMHH
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[@nilachekov6881]

Using the reusable boxes next year to make your own advent calendar actually sounds like a very good normals challenge 😮

[@janetnz3389]

Got the Cartwright and Bulter one for niece last year megaGBP but reusable for years.

[@93tiny08]

Each day needs to be themed on the badges they have won

[@nilachekov6881]

@@93tiny08 ok that’s actually a brilliant idea! I’d love to watch that

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

Yes!

[@krose6451]

I wasn't regularly watching for a while. Anyone know if they actually DID THIS?

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Lmao not even 2 minutes and Ben has reminded Barry that his Spice Badge was rescinded. Now that’s a burn not even a pungent spice could cause.

[@Timalay]

Didn't he get it back as well?

[@santiagoperez5431]

@@Timalay he lost it again I think

[@SeraphimCramer]

@@santiagoperez5431 When?

[@Skenjin]

@@santiagoperez5431 When?

[@hansbass8119]

​@@santiagoperez5431 when?

[@breathebeloved]

I adore the fact that while Ben has always been known as the king of innuendo, he blushes faster than anyone and at the drop of a hat.

[@ShadeScarecrow]

I like Bens Idea of reusing the boxes. Maybe we can get an episode where you make nice little treats that keep well and are relatively easy to make for normals for us to fill our own advent calendars.

[@kateh7484]

Luxury advent calendars are good fun to watch others open but I can’t imagine buying one myself.

[@SortedFood]

it's more fun just seeing what's inside right?

[@sharonhill2602]

Sadly I’d love one, but can’t afford one.

[@1will2kill]

For a group or an entire office might be good for one of these.

[@icedlavenders5699]

@@Sletchman oooo a sock one would be kinda fun.

[@icedlavenders5699]

@@Sletchman ill have to remember to look for one

[@seanthebluesheep]

A friend of mine a few years back used to work for Tiny Rebel down in Newport, and apparently they're just the loveliest bunch of people, so I'm really glad they're getting some play on the channel.

[@SortedFood]

That's great to hear that the people behind the brand are lovely 😀

[@bobk3]

I like Tiny Rebel, think they are good people and get their Birthday box every year, but they live more on the gimmicky side of the beer spectrum for their boxed sets. They do have the best packaging out there! "Luxury" beer advent calendars go for 150 quid and up!

[@johnwilkins7321]

Tiny Rebel are great. spent all day by their stand at the GBBF a couple of years back. (and a red stout aint unusual. Guiness is red) Give siren craft a go. they have some brews that will make your hair fall out

[@ames522]

Nice to hear they're lovely people. I went to see if they would ship the beer calendar to the US, and they're sold out as of today!

[@bitnewt]

After Ben's comment about reusing the boxes, I'd love to see a video about homemade advent treats - the kind of thing that lasts weeks, can be prepared quickly, comes together very slowly, or can be prepared before and finished on the day. Now that's a cookery challenge!

[@jennifermulherin2947]

I love this idea for next year!!

[@lisahoshowsky4251]

I actually really like the idea of an employer doing the cheese one for a weekly snacky lunch for their employees if it was a smaller company. It makes a lot of sense at that price point, delivery schedule, and the amount of cheese like that. I like looking at these kinds of advent calendars because it goes beyond the idea of a quickly momentary chocolate and how an advent calendar can be used for more and also fit different scenarios, ie party, lunch, gift, etc.

[@mariginabruno]

As a graphic designer and a beer lover, the Tiny Rebel calendar is my favorite one 🤩

[@marcilk7534]

I bought a Bonne Maman advent calendar. They have 23 limited edition fruit spreads and 1 honey. I also saw they included 2 teas to promote their new tea line. The flavors of the jams sound amazing. Things like apple, caramel, cinnamon; mango, raspberry, lime; strawberry with star anise; peach with jasmine flower.

[@Moocow2003]

Those sound incredible.

[@icedlavenders5699]

Oh ive looked at that one i need to just buy one!

[@XiaoZhen1234]

I like Ben’s idea about creating their own advent calendars. Surprised they haven’t done so yet. And maybe make it so that people at home can make it or DIY, or perhaps things to look out for. I mean 2022 is a tough year, supposedly 2023 can be worse economically, so DIY advent calendar is not a bad shout

[@pookhahare]

These were great ideas to craft your own. Especially the beer one. And I like the idea at start of each week give a week worth. Would make any type of food gift easier. You could decorate a box and even put each gift in either a box or a gift bags. Put tag on it with date. Maybe even fun sticker don't open before date. Especially loved beer and cheese.

[@lyucky1]

OR sell it! I'd buy a Sorted advent calendar!

[@FlowingDown]

I love the idea of reusing advent calendars. I am tempted to buy a nice wooden one for my cousin now she's had a baby so they can have a nice tradition every year.

[@fairygirl626]

@@pookhahare and for beer you could send them to 6 or 12 different people!

[@WesDuplantier203]

Pass It On: Create an Advent Calendar in 50 Minutes using only ingredients from the luxury calendars

[@libertyts]

Ben's suggestion of using the cheese advent calendar for an employee lunch\snack is absolutely spot on! You've actually got my gears turning and thinking about what similar options I have here in Australia to do exactly that. Great job as always team.

[@Ray-pt5bi]

Lol my 5yo girl has a healthy snack advent calendar. She has the snack before breakfast or takes it with her to school for her morning break. She loves cheese also..this literally could be a family advent calendar for us.

[@rainyrosesrin]

From sharing recipes on tissue paper in a pub, to a London theater house... I've been watching you boys for (10 or 12?) years now and I feel like a proud mum 🥲

[@hannahalice1000]

I love this review, but for an advent calendar review, I would suggest that next year you do it a few weeks earlier so that if we want them, then we can order them in time for Advent to actually start

[@vexinglex4996]

Seeing Mike go for the Gruyere in the cheese advent calendar is the character development of the decade. From outright disliking cheese in general to knowing what flavors he likes to experience! Proud of you, Mikey.

[@richardbautista2704]

Ben: “You don’t look like Goldilocks. You look like daddy bear.” Jamie: *wink* Oooh you guys never fail to make me laugh or put a smile on my face everytime I watch your videos! 😅😂🤣

[@JanPospisilArt]

Ben was SO RED.

[@emmajenkinson9778]

@@JanPospisilArt the definition of gay panic 🤣

[@Tbehartoo]

These look amazing! I do miss the bloopers at the end of your videos. (It now kind of feels like the videos got cut off early.) I still love what you're doing. Thanks for sharing this with me

[@janmay3901]

Abrupt ending to a great video left me wanting more! More innuendo ,more gift ideas, at my price point: wrap a craft beer, a wedge of cheese, and a dessert. Should make someone happy.

[@bloodybaronesse]

I'd love to see you guys make advent calenders for each other next year!

[@cinziafranco299]

Talking about spices, that advent calendar is really interesting for someone like me who is really not sure on which spices go well with different dishes. It would be nice to have a series on that. Maybe different dishes with the same spice!

[@janani1826]

Yes!

[@mikkii505]

Mike's french when reading the jam had me giggling 😂😂😂

[@Anna-uh3jq]

Judging by Jamie’s reaction, whoever is buying him a Christmas gift this year should just gift wrap some beers. 😁

[@GIBBO4182]

That’s pretty much all I get…and deodorant. My family think I’m a smelly alcoholic apparently! 😂

[@Anna-uh3jq]

@@GIBBO4182 oh dear! Haha.

[@SortedFood]

Yeah pretty much 😂

[@Anna-uh3jq]

@@SortedFood nothing wrong with liking beer!

[@animefallenangel]

I feel like Mike has come a long way in his cheese journey, given I still recall his reaction to the weirdly flavoured cheeses (like the mint choc cheese and gingerbread cheese) and now he's found "normal" cheeses he likes XD

[@helenr.9842]

So fun, that Just Spices made it to the UK. It is originally Start-up from Germany and was sold last year. In my book it is a little bit to expensive, but a fun gift for any foodie 😊

[@Snowshowslow]

That is the only one I would seriously consider buying :) But yes, it is still expensive...

[@bladepanthera]

150 quid for all that P&W cheese is actually not bad. It's an expensive shop for a good reason - the cheese is top notch! Those portions are decent, too.

[@karencooper3428]

The cheese is my favourite so far, I'm not a completely massive cheese lover, but I feel it's so useable, if you were going to get a luxury advent anyway, then a great choice, do think they are all great gifts though. Remembering value/wealth is a very relative measure, I actually think they're all pretty good value, especially as many were completely exclusive to the calendars

[@Bob-nc5hz]

I agree, given how small the portions seem to be 6.25 per is a bit high (though it does include 3 express deliveries of food items) but the variations do make up for it a fair bit. You'd have to have a pretty good cheesemonger for them to have 24 different *and interesting* cheeseboard-level cheeses.

[@bobsapdagger]

I actually really like the idea of you guys making your own advent calendars for each other.

[@Anna-uh3jq]

Since I don’t have the money to buy a house yet, I’m wondering whether or not I’ll be able to afford the advent calendar Jamie is talking about. 😂

[@freedomcat]

Make your own.

[@Anna-uh3jq]

@@freedomcat I hope you’re referring to the advent calendar because a house built by me would be hazardous at least. 😂 As it turned out though, all of the advent calendars are within what I could afford. But I think I’m still going for one with some chocolates in it.

[@freedomcat]

@@Anna-uh3jq I meant Advent Calendar. It would be a great gift for friends and family that you can customize and tell them to return to you when empty to be refilled the next year.

[@KuroiAllen]

I'd say, make your own... house. Those house building video's on YT are a big it :P

[@DarkThunderism]

@@KuroiAllen I have successfully built a shed, so a full house is the next step up. Though, I think I need a building permit for that.

[@kriannnne]

I love how Mike is still really not a cheese guy and was just holding back his 'ew' face haha.

[@kittykatinabag]

I think the biggest character arc of Sorted is Mike learning to love cheese

[@SortedFood]

We're not there yet... Still a few twists and turns ahead!

[@yugoxgc]

Somehow Im surprised Ben hasn't called Jamie "Daddy Bear" before this

[@eve6225]

The best advent calendar for me would be opening my door 24 times to find a Sorted guy ready to cook for me... 🥰

[@sinswept]

I saved a box from a beer advent calendar I got for my fiancé last year and I bought 27 beers and ciders to put in it this year (I doubled it on a couple of days because cans were small). Mix of alcohol free and with alcohol, some big breweries, some small, some local some foreign... SO EXPENSIVE 😂 I have not added it up yet (from fear lol), but I expect it to end around £80-90. Next year he may get a premade one again...

[@maryg5913]

Ben blushed so hard at Jamie's wink. Lol

[@TheBT]

Yeah, releasing a video about Advent calanders you can get on the 30th November was an interesting decision. It's like releasing a must buys for Christmas list on Christmas eve

[@unexpectedpenny]

Pleeeeease put these out a week or so earlier so we have time to buy them for the 1st of December! Love the idea of you making your own next year though

[@theprebuiltdave7423]

I agree!

[@mrs.thomas-usmcwife5686]

Barry is our pretentious guru. Thank you guys for helping make this rough day better and me to feel more in the Christmas spirit!

[@menthalightfoot4948]

Bens idea to reuse the boxes would be a fun food battle for next year: advent calendar edition! The boys would have one day or one hour to make a themed advent calendar full of treats for judgment.

[@ConnorSinclairCavin]

And they would have to be shelf stable and sealed, possibly giving a “preserving badge”?

[@MarkusZM]

seriously guys, you've got the lovely energy of BBC's saturday kitchen but all y'all are definitely more relatable xD

[@PokhrajRoy.]

3:54 Adding Spice to Eggs just elevates the dish and I LOVE Fries with a Peri-Peri Seasoning or the one that you get with a Packet of Masala Fries or Fish Fingers which is just awesome!

[@adriannagebhart9157]

Can we just talk about how amazing the Tiny Rebel package design is?! It makes my graphic design heart so excited and happy

[@Fwibos]

It's pretty goddamned busy.

[@adriannagebhart9157]

@@Fwibos it may be busy, but it goes with how they already brand themselves. Their website is pretty cool too. It’s very different from other brands who go the minimalist route

[@weloveclover]

Can we talk about their record of sexism, misogyny, discrimination, poor working conditions and utter disregard of health and safety?

[@adriannagebhart9157]

@@weloveclover I’m not from the uk so I’m not familiar with the company like that

[@Fwibos]

@@weloveclover sure!

[@lbednaz]

I wish this Advent Calendars could be reviewed the beginning of November, so I would have time to order some for this holiday!

[@RachelLxm]

What an amazing way to start December. I smiled the WHOLE way through the video. I always love seeing the boys years of friendship shine through little bits of detail in gift giving. Love you guys!!

[@asquithmainlines699]

Ben I am glad you explained that today’s mincemeat contains no meat. I once flew from Calgary to Heathrow and when we landed we watched security confiscate some poor old gentleman’s Christmas tarts as soon as he told them they were Mincemeat. As fellow Canadians we tried to help him explain they did not have meat in them but the blokes were just too thick to listen.

[@missbrightside1991]

UH I would love to see you make your own next year as Ebbers said !! That would be amazing! I would especially love to see everyone making one and gifting it to one of the others - and it could be small things bought; a favourite tea or spice or beer BUT think of everything you could make; small small chocolates, small jams, soft caramels, food oils infused with herbs - all the food gifts!!!

[@mattisme]

Ooooh I would love to see a homemade advent calendar video next year

[@sarahmemmott6282]

It's not Christmas until Sorted tells me so ❤️

[@LordZegron]

It's always nice to see Mike enjoying cheese, it's been one of his nemeses throughout the history of the channel.

[@aymiewalshe982]

I just love when the seasonal/festive/holiday content starts arriving. ❤️

[@mhn7700]

I think a good idea for the spice calendars would be if #24 were a gift card to a full/big sized bag of any of the previous 23 tester of your choice :) also I would love to see you make your own advent cals next year, like Ben suggested!

[@kat7310]

I wait for these videos ever year!! Advent calendars are my absolute fav ❤

[@koreydevine7766]

I'm sitting at home. I'm snowed in and so ready to cook and bake for a few days. I come directly to Sorted before I begin. The guys always inspire and entertain. I'm a very grateful Sorted Subscriber!! Merry Christmas ⛄🎄

[@rheeneedy16]

I love how they know each other and are excited for each one 😁

[@Ebiisan]

I love watching these every year❤ Thank you Sorted Team!

[@CHIILTS]

I love the yearly Christmas gift and food unboxings/reviews

[@berlyn3014]

These are all pretty neat, but I absolutely love the spice advent calendar. That's one I'd absolutely love to receive.

[@jackfleming9804]

Can’t wait for all the other Christmas videos to come !

[@PixieII]

Last year i started making advent calendars for my mum and sibling as their main christmas present. I don't have much budget, but just buying little gifts and snacks over the year makes it doable and they love it.

[@kathleenstrahm4291]

Ben’s thriftiness with the boxes and making your own next year touches me to the core 😂 brilliant

[@mari201w]

That is basically what my mum has done this year 😆 Last year she got a tea calendar with tiny little boxes that she has refilled with an assortment of different teas for me this year. Best part is that there aren’t any labels on most of them, so it encourages me to discuss the teas afterwards with her every couple of days. Honestly I can’t wait 😊

[@Anna-uh3jq]

Yay for the Christmas season and content being here! 🎄

[@angelkisses5933]

Snap! It's my fave of time of year, an the content here is amazing an I just love it! Thinking of buying the online ticket, not sure though x

[@Anna-uh3jq]

@@angelkisses5933 if you’ve got the money to do so, you should! I’ve seen all the Pass It On lives they’ve done so far and they were so much fun! And this promises to be even better.

[@Ein0r10]

The start of the Sorted Christmas season! I can't wait! And calendars are always a fun start!

[@laurapalait4827]

LOVE these videos every year! Last year I was so interested in the coffee calendar, I bought it for my husband. He really enjoyed it! Happy Christmas, Sorted Crew!

[@kaileeliu8849]

Sorted Food Christmas videos are what I look forward to every holiday season❤❤

[@sabrinaraymond746]

I start my holiday season by watching all of your previous Christmas themed videos. I LOVE this one. You always make me smile and laugh and enjoy my food more. Just wonderful and I can't wait for the next one.

[@serendipity191]

I do the same thing!

[@mooch1583]

I haven’t been this excited for a live event since the teaser with the group messaging board where they added James at the last second, can’t wait!

[@Lazarus9703]

Amazing to see Tiny Rebel getting recognition. The beer is incredible. Been a big fan for years now.

[@felixaltenbuchinger2607]

I've just recentl started using Tellicherry Pepper and I have to say that it is definitely a step up from your ordinary black pepper and not even that much more expensive. For dishes that rely on nice pepper it is 100% worth it. E.g. my carbonara tastes wonderful with that.

[@SeraphinaPZ]

Jamie's reaction to the one is priceless, and exactly as expected.

[@hailey1371]

Yes!! Advents! My favorite videos 🎉

[@danutagajewski3330]

Decided to treat hubby and myself to a cheese advent calendar (have been eyeing them for several years now) - with Ilchester cheeses from England (I'm in Canada). Can't wait to start! Makes a lovely change from the usual chocolates, etc. Last year hubby got me a 12 Days of Spirits Advent calendar - so much fun, especially as we tasted them all in one day!

[@RobKlarmann]

WOW! Really love how you showcase beautiful and delicious British products (Ladurée aside!). Don't care what people say, but Great Britain (imo) has the most outstanding cheese selection anywhere in the world. So awesome to hear about Paxton & Whitfield. This was a true celebration of incredible British products. Thanks!

[@ThetrendchapterBlogspot]

Yay Christmas videos are finally here🥳

[@andrewweir9151]

I love the SortedFood Christmas videos, my favorite shows of the year, well done guys! 👏🏻🎄

[@danielahitstheroad]

Getting Mike to eat and enjoy cheese is like a medal of honor 😅. They should advertise with the fact.

[@sarah8028]

You guys should try making each other homemade advent calendars! My husband and I do this every year - it’s so fun. We’ll often do a little candy from a local chocolate shop every day, and then some “bonus” days where we’ll get a bigger treat: a craft soda, a fancy cheese, a pint of ice cream, etc. - all made by local producers. It’s such a fan way to surprise each other while supporting our local Christmas markets and artisan food producers.

[@taylormademadness]

The tiny rebel advent calendar is by far one of the coolest I’ve seen. And that’s without the knowledge it’s beer. I love the art and the way it’s crafted. It just seems fun!

[@Kitterowns]

And just like that I now know it’s Christmas time with sorted food doing awesome Christmas episodes! I really want the cheese one!

[@kateh7484]

I love these vids every year 😊

[@SortedFood]

So do we!

[@sisireni]

I sooo love your Christmas content I'm already watching this for the second time:)

[@woodstream6137]

Not a drinker but the beer calendar was pretty cool, especially the cans forming a picture when stacked in order.

[@Thefrenchcrafter]

I love the idea of you guys making your own advent calendar next year. My family has been doing it for 5 years now and we love it!

[@Silentgrace11]

Oh my gosh, I live in the US but I want nothing more than that cheese advent series. If I lived in the UK I would damn near order it and share various cheese experiences with friends and family for the holidays

[@SortedFood]

There must be something similar where you live? If not, then someone is missing a trick there!

[@valliarlette6596]

I don’t imagine any of these do international delivery however, you have encouraged me to see what we have over here.

[@SortedFood]

Let us know if you find any absolute gems!

[@valliarlette6596]

@@SortedFood I received one last year from a company called “evoolution” that contained tiny bottles of flavoured oils, vinegars, blends and sea salts. $65CDN. I used it throughout the year. Website online.

[@ohitsclemenTIME]

I recently found your channel and have just been binging all your videos for the past week. Keep up the great work.

[@solinasora4250]

Thank you for testing these!

[@Marlamin2]

You guys should do a pass it on where you need to make a festive dinner. 1 Main entree, 2-3 side dishes, and a dessert. Each must use a different spice blend from the advent calendar. The challenge will be having each of the meal items compliment one another. Order can be most to least likely to pass as a Mall Santa Claus.

[@adamdubin1276]

The Tiny Rebel Brewery reminds me a bit of Dogfish Head Brewing here in the U.S., lots of odd and eccentric sounding brews that when you taste them are amazing. 90 Minute IPA is the gateway and if you can find/order Burton Baton it is a must try and an exceptional brew.

[@weloveclover]

The difference being Sam Calagione of dogfish head isn’t a sexist prick.

[@PrincessHarmony10]

The versatility of Barry: both barking and speaking French in the same video! (Though some may say it boils down to the same thing...) Great video guys, very fun to watch you unbox those ! As a spice fan, I might remember the Just Spices one for next year...

[@mandygriffin5241]

You guys really do knock it out of the park. Excellent content.

[@rorymacbeth4017]

love this one, hope for plenty of christmas goodies from you guys

[@leeminhyung167]

Yes! Love this stuff! With Christmas around the correct you guys should do a “Guess which country this version of hot chocolate is from”, I 100% suggest you add Jamaican “Chocolate Tea” to that if you do. It’s soo good.

[@kellyg6206]

Oh Ben! You guys should make your own! I'd be curious to see what everyone chooses to put in the wee boxes. Fabulous idea!

[@bexproctor360]

Loved this !

[@aliedawnwood]

I always look forward to the advent calander video, they're so fun and interesting

[@aldenburboilage9244]

Yess, sorted christmas videos are my favourite :))

[@margarett_b]

That cheese advent calendar would be my dad's dream come true. SO bad there's no one doing something like this where I live haha :D

[@AleanoraCannon]

Oh yes!!! Pleeeeeease make a video where you make your own advents. I would love to know what you'd put in yours, and not just goodies, but gadgets too.

[@andysanderson2019]

I have been so eagerly awaiting these

[@athenatanyimin4035]

I'll hold Sortedfood to their promise of coming out their own advent calendar next year 😝

[@victoriahayden2961]

Really enjoyed this. I’d love to have any of those especially the Laudree one!

[@meehoww]

I’ve was waiting for this