17 gifts for the foodie in your life (also includes festive booze)
Christmas may be a time of good will to all, but mostly (let’s be honest) it’s a time of unapologetic gluttony! This gift list celebrates the need to feed that arises during the festive season with some of the most giftable foodie treats and the finest bottles (from Champagne to whiskey) that are sure to be gratefully received. Not just for others, these picks also make the ideal gifts for yourself – because you deserve that designer mince pie or slice of Dolce & Gabbana panettone.
‘Mince Pies & Cuppa Joy’ hamper, Biscuiteers
Ease yourself into the festive feast with one of these frangipane-topped mince pies and a reviving mug of tea (created especially for this collaboration with the London bakery) by British tea brand Tregothnan. £25, biscuiteers.com
‘Rosé Second Skin’ champagne, Ruinart
Ruinart is a champagne house with eco credentials, as evidenced by the recent redesign of its Maison (read all about the transformation in the latest issue of ELLE Decoration), so it’s not surprising that this champagne comes with sculptural and recyclable packaging made from natural wood fibres. £88, fortnumandmason.com
‘The Winter Collection’ chocolate gift box, Pump Street
Upgrade the customary selection box this year with a trio of chocolate bars from this trendy bakery’s festive collection. It includes tastes of gingerbread, panettone and maple pecan and is turned from bean to bar by the clever London artisans. £25.50, pumpstreetchocolate.com
‘Mulled Combo Deal’, Top Cuveé
Nothing fills a home with the smells of the season faster than mulling wine or cider. No need to buy in all the spices this year as trendy wine merchant Top Cuveé has done the work for you. Plus the bottles, with their distinctive illustrations, are like decorations for the kitchen shelf. £31.99, shopcuvee.com
Classic panettone, Dolce & Gabbana
The fashion house’s Mediterranean-inspired illustrations have been used to decorate everything from a Smeg fridge to the brand’s own ‘Anemone’ sofa. Safe to say it’s an iconic pattern – and now you can get a slice of it in your kitchen with this affordable festive baked treat and keep-forever tin. £55, johnlewis.com
‘Il Natale’ hamper, Lina Stores
Panettone may be a Christmas staple in the UK now, but what about pandoro, panforte, amaretti biscuits and torrone? Perfect living the dolce vita this festive season with a box of essentials from this stylish Italian restaurant. £80, linastores.co.uk
‘Tanqueray No. TEN and Alessi’ cocktail gift set, The Bar
The ultimate limited-edition gift for the gin-lover in your life, this special gift box combines a bottle of ‘No TEN’ with a selection of bar essentials from Alessi crafted in a copper finish to honour the metal still used during Tanqueray’s distilling process. £200, thebar.com
‘Cat That Got The Cream’ collection, Rococo Chocolates
The perfect stocking filler, this beautifully designed box of treats includes 12 praline and ganache truffles and is sure to leave any loved one feeling truly pampered. £29, rococochocolates.com
‘Tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat Vintage 2015 Special Edition’ Champagne, Dom Perignon
Featuring the late American artist’s original artwork In Italian, this special bottle was created to honour Basquiat and Dom Perignon’s shared commitment to pushing creative boundaries. It’s a tipple with a message. £220, selfridges.com
‘A Very Newt Christmas Hamper’, The Newt in Somerset
All of the treats in this festive hamper are made on site, with ingredients coming directly from the foodie destination’s own 2,000-acre farm. The Cider Brandy Christmas cake is a particularly exciting inclusion! £170, shop.thenewtinsomerset.com
‘A Night on Earth in Jerez de la Frontera’ whisky, The Macallan
Do you know someone who enjoys a dram or two at Christmas? This special bottle, the third in the ‘A Night on Earth’ series, recognises moments of celebration. For its 200th anniversary, the brand has gone to Jerez de la Frontera in Spain, where its exceptional oak casks are seasoned with sherry wine. £105, themacallan.com
Box of 7 chocolate squares, Cosmic Dealer
Often Christmas treats can overlook those with dietary requirements, but this different type of selection box is vegan, gluten-free, organic and crafted without refined sugars. Coated in dark chocolate, each of the squares is filled with nut butter infused with a selection of botanicals and fruits. £31.98, healf.com
‘The Bellini Box’, Fortnum & Mason
What better to unwrap on Christmas morning than everything you need to make the perfect breakfast cocktail? Surely that is the most pleasing form of instant gratification! Includes a bottle of Prosecco and bottle of peach nectar. £38, fortnumandmason.com
‘The Sichuan Box’, Yep Kitchen
Gift this box of chilli oils and ferments to add a little spice to someone’s Christmas. The box and each of the jars is decorated in firecracker art (a playful style of art used to decorate firecracker boxes in mid-20th century China) by Hong Kong-based Plastered 8. £25, yepkitchen.com
‘Festive Blend & Canton Blend’ coffee, Hard Lines
Roasting its beans near Cardiff, this coffee brand is one with heart and a commitment to eco principles, being both a member of 1% for the Planetand a Real Living Wage Foundation Employer. Suitable for espresso and filter machines, its blends pack flavour. £24, hard-lines.co.uk
Rosé cooler, Veuve Clicquot
Also available in yellow to match the colour of the legendary champagne house’s Brut bottles, this investment in future picnics guarantees a perfectly chilled flute of fizz for up to an hour. £75, johnlewis.com
‘French New Year’s Eve Board’, La Fromagerie
Don’t forget the final celebration of 2024! This selection of French cheeses and La Fromagerie biscuits will ensure that everyone has something tasty to nibble as they toast to the new year. Cheers! £95, lafromagerie.co.uk
