Looking for a food- or drink-oriented Christmas gift? Look no further. We’ve compiled some of the very best presents for the budding chefs, passionate foodies and kitchen gadget lovers in your life. For a dose of gift magic, why not treat others or yourself to homeware too, from kitchen accessories and cookware to unique handmade tableware. These are the ultimate Christmas foodie gifts to give to someone special this year.
From gourmet food gifts that tickle the tastebuds, to your favourite food lover’s top tipple, there are plenty of gifts to choose from, so treat those you love or even yourself – why not brighten up your own kitchen cupboards? There are indulgent sweet treats, special bottles for a home bar, useful gadgets, gorgeous homeware ideas, and so much more that will make the festive season special.
Browse the list for gift inspiration and then check out our guides for much more Christmas inspiration, including the best hampers, best wine gifts or best gifts for cocktail lovers.
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Best food gifts
Sylt Great Taste pickling starter pack
Homemade pickles have never been easier. You only need to add fruit or veg to these jars of seasonally spiced liquor. The interesting flavours include Scotch Bonnet & Lemon or Dill & Mustard.
Available from:
Not on the High Street (£27.99)
Two&One Negra Harvest olive oil
Give a foodie a smart bottle of olive oil – it lasts longer than wine. This premium, golden Spanish oil is aromatic, buttery and smooth.
Available from:
Two&One (from £12)
Cookies & cream malt balls
A fancy edition of a favourite, these malt balls are coated in white chocolate and crunchy cookie pieces with an impressively deeply malty crunchy centre.
Available from:
Selfridges (£9.99)
M&S The Original Gimme S’more Munch treat tin
The ultimate sharing tin for movie night – this is a feast of cookie fudge clusters, biscuit pieces, marshmallows and chocolate-covered pretzels, popcorn and caramel buttons.
Available from:
Ocado (£10)
Crème cookie delivery
Cult London cookie bakery Crème is now available for nationwide delivery, sending it’s signature thick cookies across the country in festive red boxes. There are four flavours to choose to fill your box with: from gooey white chocolate and salty miso to intense banana and dark chocolate. As a bonus, when we tested them and received a London delivery, the cookies even arrived still warm! (Although it is worth noting, there is a hefty delivery fee for London, whilst deliveries further afield work out better).
Available from:
Crème (from £28)
The Real Cure British charcuterie signature hamper
Celebrate artisan British produce with a hamper packed with salamis, coppa and venison pepperoni. The spicy Dorset chorizo is our favourite.
Available from:
Not on The High Street (£45)
Fitzbillies Chelsea buns
Cambridge-based bakery Fitzbillies has been making these iconic buns since 1920 and this subscription sees six buns delivered to the lucky recipient’s door, complete with sticky bun syrup. Perfect for a decadent breakfast in bed.
Available from:
Fitzbillies (£25)
Paxton & Whitfield St Nick’s Feast
Explore British cheeses with three superb varieties, plus artisan salami, toasts, foraged fruit cheese, handmade sea salt fudge and two bottles of Cheddar Ales’ Goat’s Leap IPA – an ideal gift for couples or pairs, think of it as a premade cheeseboard.
Available from:
Paxton & Whitfield (£75)
Cutter & Squidge letterbox brownies
Who is ever going to say no to a box of brownies? Choose from a gift box of 12 or 24 in a range of flavours and with boxes for any occasion, and receive pre-cut, fudgy brownies delivered straight through the door.
Available from:
Cutter & Squidge (from £19.99)
Daylesford market garden marzipan vegetables
These sweet, intricately crafted almond paste vegetables can be used to decorate a cake, or enjoyed by a marzipan lover – the definition of too pretty to eat (almost).
Available from:
Daylesford (£35)
Roasting Party gift box
A selection of three best-selling coffee blends, available in seven different grinds, to ensure no morning ever runs out of caffeine.
Available from:
Roasting Party (£25)
Apostle red wine & plum herb salt
From chicken and veg to scrambled eggs and avocado on toast, a small sprinkle of this magic dust provides a fruity, aromatic lift.
Available from:
Selfridges (£13.99)
Brownie and the Bean triple chocolate brownies
Rich, uber-fudgy and generously loaded with chunks of white chocolate, these brownies can be sent via next-day delivery for last-minute gifting.
Available from:
Brownie and the Bean (£23.50/box of 6)
Spice Pots Curry Night kit
Spice Pots have made curry night simple with four clever dried spice blends (korma, bhuna, tandoori masala and Goan) plus recipes to make you a curry pro in no time.
Available from:
Not on the High Street (£24.95)
HydroHerb gift set
If you’re buying a gift for someone green-thumbed, a herb kit from HydroHerb is a fabulous choice. Pick your choice of herbs, there are 12 to choose from, and receive three, full-sized kits. Eco-friendly in design, the HydroHerb kit is crafted from a recycled wine bottle and has hand-smoothed edges for safety. Perfect for those short on space, this easy-to-maintain kit ensures fresh herbs for up to two years with organic hydroponic fluid plus spare parts for maintenance.
Available from:
HydroHerb (£60, set of 3)
Best drink gifts
Roebuck Estates Blanc de Blancs 2019
Produced in West Sussex, this 100 per cent chardonnay sparkling wine is matured for five years, which creates layers of citrus, stone fruit and toasted hazelnut notes. (see page 154 for more bottles to gift).
Available from:
Roebuck Estates (£50/75cl)
Portofino Gin
Here’s a pretty addition to someone’s bar cart collection. This Mediterranean-inspired gin contains 21 botanicals including lavender, rosemary and sage.
Available from:
Master of Malt (£49.25)
The Whisky Exchange (£43.95)
Mijenta reposado tequila
B-corp certified, this extra special artisan tequila is carbon-neutral, made in small batches and aged for six months for a complex final spirit. Read our round-up of the best tequilas to buy for more top-quality options.
Available from:
Master of Malt (£61.50)
Selfridges (£68.99)
Best gadget and kit gifts
Zwilling bamboo chopping board with tray
Highly coveted by our cookery team, this bamboo board has a hidden stainless steel tray underneath for catching food trimmings or Sunday roast juices.
Available from:
Zwilling (£59.95)
ProCook cotton stripe apron
A charming apron available in soothing sage, blue or sandstone stripes.
Available from:
ProCook (£12)
Jamie Oliver proper pie dish
Pretty in pink, this stoneware dish will make a pie look even more tempting – and it makes a lovely serving dish too.
Available from:
John Lewis (£30)
Dunelm (£30)
Smeg mini milk frother
Available in a rainbow of colours to match any kitchen, this sleek mini frother will become an essential for a coffee and matcha fan.
Available from:
Smeg (£99.95)
Selfridges (£100)
Addison Ross bow tie corkscrew
Get ready to pop bottles in style with this sleek colourful corkscrew which comes in a range of colourways – the ideal gift for wine lovers with an eye for design.
Available from:
Addison Ross (£35)
Our Place Mini Always Pan and Mini Perfect Pot
Following on from their ever popular Always collection and the Instagram-famous Always Pan, Our Place launched the multifunctional Mini Pot and Mini Pan for cooking smaller quantities, reheating leftovers and simmering sauces. They have a non-stick, non-toxic coating and are compatible with all hob types.
Available from:
Our Place, Mini Always Pan (£100), Mini Perfect Pot (£110)
Falcon Enamelware decorative cake tin
Bake impressive cakes to share or set grand jellies in this chic white enamel tin.
Available from:
Falcon Enamelware (£34)
Best home and kitchen gifts
Tulastra Studio ‘What’s for Pudding?’ print
Add some colour to someone’s kitchen – and ask a crucial question – with this fun piece of art.
Available from:
Not on the High Street (from £14)
John Lewis mince pie plate
The only plate to use when leaving treats out for Father Christmas this year.
Available from:
John Lewis (£6)
Papier recipe journal
For keeping track of family favourites, midweek saviours and new discoveries. It can also be personalised with the recipient’s name.
Available from:
Papier (£29)
Wick Guru buttery croissant candle
A friend will thank you for the scent of warm, fresh croissants with no baking required. This soy wax candle is handmade in the UK.
Available from:
WickGuru (from £35)
Not on the High Street (from £20)
LSA bowl set and paddle
Drinks and nibbles get an upgrade with this smart bowl trio and serving board, ready to fill with olives, crisps, nuts or whatever your heart desires.
Available from:
LSA International (£50)
Le Creuset Stoneware Camembert baker
Serve up a melting Camembert in style with this glossy stoneware dish that gives perfectly gooey cheese every time.
Meri Meri gold star taper candles
Here’s a great way for your favourite host to make every dinner party sparkle.
Available from:
Meri Meri (£14)
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