Christmas Gifts for Foodies

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I’ve reached a point in my life where people’s interests have changed and adapted as they’ve got older, had families and matured a little too. The one thing many of the people in my life have in common is a love of good food and so I thought I’d put together a few gift ideas for the foodies in your life.

Something to cook with

Cooking equipment, ingredients and inspiration are always a great choice for foodies at any time of the year. One of our go-to brands when it comes to Christmas gifting for the foodies in our lives is Opies and especially their range of delicious fruits with alcohol that come in pretty Kilner jars. With a choice of Black Cherries, Peaches, Baby Pears and Forest Fruits, they make a great addition to homemade hampers and work well in so many cakes and bakes over the festive season and long into the New Year. See the full Opies range here.

Cook books are a great choice for foodies and this Christmas we love Live, Love, Bake from Italian baker, Melissa Forti. This mouthwatering blend of memoir, culture, and delicious recipes will help anyone to create classic and modern baked treats. Melissa Forti lives her life baking one cake at a time and this book will inspire you do exactly that as well. It’s a recipe book that takes you on a real culinary journey.

Something to drink

Drinks and mixers are always a great choice for anyone that enjoys good food and this year we love the non-alcoholic options available to enjoy over Christmas and throughout the year. A recent discovery is The Dorset Ginger Company who have made a delicious range of artisanal ginger-based drinks that are designed to be drunk as they come with ice,  blended with water or fruit juice, or used in a cocktail or mocktail as a mixer.  They are all natural and made from real fruit juice, not from concentrate. Their variety packs would make a great gift this Christmas. Find out more here.

Citizen Spritz have a range of non-alcoholic spritzes that are available in four refreshing flavours – Bitter Orange, Cool Lime, Pink Grapefruit, and Passion Fruit. They offer a convenient choice for anyone looking to enjoy a drink without alcohol. Find out more here.

Buying someone their favourite tipple is always appreciated and this year we love The Botanist Islay Dry Gin Tin Planter Gift Pack from Master of Malt that allows the foodie in your life to not only enjoy a glass of their favourite gin but also grow their own gin and tonic garnishes too! The set includes a 70cl bottle of The Botanist gin, a tin planter and a pack of seeds. Perfect!

Another great alcoholic choice, and a lovely alternative to a sweet treat this Christmas, is the Cake or Death Cocktail in a Bottle from Master of Malt. Inspired by Black Forest Gateaux, it’s a cherry kirsch-based cocktail perfect for those with a sweet tooth. You can see the full Master of Malt Christmas gift range here.

Something to eat

Hampers are always a top choice for foodies and one of our favourites this year is the Classic Christmas Food & Wine Hamper from Hampers.com. Perfect for cheese and wine lovers, the hamper features both sweet and savoury treats, making it a great gift for foodies! There’s a bottle of Finca Amalia Rioja, as well as cheese, crackers, shortbread, spiced plum chutney from Tracklements, luxury mince pies and a show-stopping Christmas pudding! Such a lovely gift to indulge in and share throughout the festive season. You can see the full Hampers.com Christmas range here.

For a sweet treat, our top choice this year is the Original Family Sharing Hamper from Wickedly Welsh Chocolate. This hamper is so much more than just a selection of sweet treats, it’s a shared experience of rich Welsh heritage, perfect to share over family gatherings, festive dinners, and moments of togetherness. The gorgeous hamper includes a Welsh Sea Salt & Caramel Bar, ab Orange & Honeycomb Bar, a Lemon Sherbet Bar, two bags of Milk Chocolate Puddles, two White Chocolate Mice and four servings of Hot Chocolate. Such a lovely gift to share over Christmas.

Another great choice for sharing over Christmas would be a Lindt Festive Edition box of chocolates. Including a delicious assortment of chocolates like milk hearts, milk arches, dark hazelnut clusters and white chocolate diamonds, it’s a variety that any foodie will love to indulge in or share of the festive season.

We also love Lily O’Brien’s and their Luxury Chocolate Collection would be a wonderful treat at Christmas. This indulgent collection features 27 exquisite chocolates from nine signature recipes, including Raspberry Ganache and Coffee & Almond biscotti. Flavours that will be savoured over Christmas.

For something different, why not send the gift of cake to your foodie friends and family? Online bakery Sponge has a huge range of bakes that make perfect gifts, impressive centrepiece, or even just a sweet treat to share through the festive season. One of our favourites is this Super Sharing Cake. Featuring four different flavours and four generous slices of each, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this Christmas. The flavours are Spiced Orange & Cranberry, Toffee Apple and Pecan, Toblerone, and Chocolate Orange. Absolutely delicious! You can see the whole Sponge Christmas range here.

Cooking ingredients and condiments are always a great gift choice for foodies and one of our latest discoveries is Chimmy’s Sauce Company. Created by Michelin Starred Chef, Diego Cardoso and his wife, Sofia, Chimmy’s Sauce Company create sauces that are inspired by the flavours of chimichurri from their Argentinian homeland. Available in three flavours, Classic, Smokey and Spicy, the sauces can be used simply as sauces, as marinades or as condiments and dips to add a south American flavour to meat, fish and vegetables. You can find out more about the range here.

Something different

Why not give the foodie in your life a gift they can enjoy throughout the festive season with a Lindt Pick & Mix Advent Calendar? Choose the recipient’s favourite Lindt chocolates to fill the advent calendar – and also choose a bold red or a festive green design. It’s a personalised advent calendar that they are sure to love.

I hope that gives you some inspiration for gifts to buy the foodie in your life and with something for every price point too. If you have any other suggestions I would love to hear them and when the time comes, have a wonderful Christmas!

You can see all our other Christmas gift guides here.