Summary: Branded chocolate advent calendars are made to order, with a minimum order of 100 units. Lead times are 10 working days for orders under 1,500 units and 15 working days for 1,500 to 5,000 units, counted from artwork approval. Each calendar contains 25 mini solid chocolate pieces and has a 12-month shelf life from production date. Every order goes through a multi-stage quality check before dispatch. A one-off £75 origination fee applies regardless of the number of designs.

Production timeline

All times are UK working hours.

1. Enquiry: Contact us by phone or email. We respond within 3 working hours.
2. Quote: Online quotes are immediate. Email quotes are returned within 3 working hours.
3. Artwork submission: You submit your artwork. See [Artwork Guidelines].
4. Proof approval: We send your proof within 3 working hours of receiving your artwork.
5. Production: Lead time starts from artwork approval (see lead times below).
6. Quality control: Completed within 1 hour of production being finished (see checks below).
7. Dispatch: On the date you request.

Lead times

Lead times are counted in working days from artwork approval.

Minimum order and pricing

• Minimum order quantity: 100 units
• Origination fee: £75, a one-off fee regardless of the number of designs
• Pricing: Depends on quantity and customisation. Request a quote for a price specific to your order.

Product specifications

Quality control

Every order is checked before dispatch. Each check is carried out in turn:

1. Artwork accuracy: Confirming the printed design matches the approved artwork.
2. Print quality: Checking the digitally printed card for print clarity and colour.
3. Cutting accuracy: Checking the card is cut to the correct product size.
4. Chocolate weight checks: Confirming each piece meets the weight specification.
5. Metal detection: Screening product for metal contaminants.
6. Taste test: Confirming the chocolate meets our quality standard.
7. Packing checks: Confirming each calendar is packed correctly.
8. Final QC check: Confirming the order matches the product exactly.
9. Release for shipping: The order is released for dispatch only once it has passed all checks.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum order for a branded advent calendar? The minimum order quantity is 100 units.

How long does production take after artwork approval? Orders under 1,500 units take 10 working days. Orders of 1,500 to 5,000 units take 15 working days. For 5,000 to 10,000 units, contact us for a specific lead time.

What's inside each calendar? Each calendar contains 25 mini solid chocolate pieces.

How long do the calendars keep? Each calendar has a shelf life of 12 months from production date.

Is the packaging recyclable? Yes, the printed card is recyclable.

What quality checks are carried out? Every order is checked for artwork accuracy, print quality, cutting accuracy, chocolate weight, metal contamination, taste, and packing. A final check confirms the order matches the product exactly before it is released for shipping.

Next steps

• Continue to [Fulfilment and Delivery]