Christmas Gifts for Teachers They'll Actually Eat

Ask any teacher what they get at Christmas and you'll hear about the mugs. And the candles. And the mugs.

If you want your thank-you to be the one they actually enjoy, make it something good to eat. Here are our favourite teacher gifts for every budget, plus an easy option for a whole-class collection.

Small thank-yous: under €10

Perfect from each child, or for the SNA, bus driver, coach or classroom assistant.

• Thank You Bar — €2.95. A small handmade milk chocolate bar with a gold frosting. It says the thing for you.
• Chocolate Honeycomb — €7.95. Homemade honeycomb with local honey, dipped in milk and white chocolate. A treat with the staffroom coffee.
• A handmade bar — €9.95. Bueno BOSS, The Fluffermalt or the Dubai Chocolate Bar. Wrapped in gold foil, so it already looks like a present.

Something special: €10 to €20

• Mini Bash Heart — €10.95. A chocolate heart filled with jelly bean love hearts, made to be smashed open.
• Dubai Chocolate Bites — €10.95. A pouch of our viral Dubai chocolate, easy to share around the staffroom.
• Spoon Me Dubai — €13.95. A Dubai chocolate dessert for the first evening of the holidays.

Whole-class collection

If parents are pooling money, one generous gift beats twenty small ones.

• Thank You Sweet Box — €33.50. A ready-made box of our favourite sweets.
• Classic Gift Hamper — €42.00. A ribboned hamper of handmade chocolate treats.
• Sugar Plum gift card. Let them choose for themselves. Easy to split between contributors.

As a guide, if 20 families each give €2, the Thank You Sweet Box is covered with change to spare for a card.

Make it personal

A thank-you means most with a few words from the child. Add a greeting card at checkout, or build your own selection in our Gift Box (€4.50) and fill it with their favourites.

Browse the full teacher gifts range.

A note on allergies

Some teachers have allergies or dietary needs, and a quick word with the class rep can save a gift going to waste. Our pick 'n' mix includes vegan and gluten-free options, and every product page lists its allergens.

Order before the last week of term

We dispatch within 2 working days and DPD normally delivers within 48 hours after that, Monday to Friday. To be safe, order at least a week before the last day of term. Our guaranteed Christmas delivery dates are shared on our social channels and newsletter.

More ideas in our Christmas Gift Guide and gifts under €20.

Frequently asked questions

How much should I spend on a teacher's Christmas gift?

There's no rule. A heartfelt card with a €2.95 Thank You Bar is a lovely gesture, and many classes pool money for one bigger gift.

What's a good gift from the whole class?

The Thank You Sweet Box or Classic Gift Hamper work well for a whole-class collection, or choose a gift card.

Can you deliver to the school?

Yes, we can deliver to any address on the island of Ireland. Check the school can accept deliveries during the day.