Foodie and Home Lovers Gift Guide

There are some fabulous things around this year for the foodies and home lovers in your life.  Have a look at our list of suggestions!

Shepherd’s Purse – Taste of Yorkshire Christmas

The perfect ready-made Christmas party in a box, our Taste of Yorkshire Christmas Collection is bursting with a selection of our most popular handcrafted cheeses, all perfectly paired with artisan crackers, honey, chutney and a delicious fruit cake from Lottie Shaw’s.

A fabulous gift filled with artisan treats or the perfect selection for a deliciously festive night in! These limited edition Christmas collections are always super popular so pre-order yours now for delivery closer to Christmas – go on, treat yourself!  

BrüMate Müv Leakproof Insulated Mug – from £34.95

A perfect gift for anyone who loves their drinks on the move, the BrüMate Müv Leakproof Insulated Mug keeps beverages hot for over six hours or cold for over 24 hours. Featuring a 100% leakproof BevLock ™ lid, easy-to-use OctaLock™ threads, MagFlip™ sipping technology, and a scratch-resistant comfort grip handle, it’s built for everyday use. Available in 25oz and 35oz sizes with a removable, colour-matched silicone sleeve and cup-holder-friendly base, the Müv mug combines style, convenience and performance – ideal for winter commutes or cosy moments at home. It’s available in Lilac Dust, Mocha and Nightfall Blue from www.brumate.co.uk and selected specialist retailers.

Ocoopa UT4 Urban 2-in-1 Magnetic Rechargeable Hand Warmer – £29.95

The Ocoopa UT4 Urban 2-in-1 Magnetic Rechargeable Hand Warmer is a practical, thoughtful gift for anyone who wants to stay warm on the move. Sleek and versatile, it provides up to 18 hours of adjustable heat across three settings and can split into two hand warmers or snap together for double-sided warmth. With a 6000mAh rechargeable battery, ergonomic design, integrated wrist strap and IP45 waterproof rating, it’s ideal for winter walks, cold commutes and any time spent outdoors. The Ocoopa UT4 Urban is available in four stylish colours from berryuseful.co.uk. 

 

Worldwide Global Brands

Worldwide Global Brands has the perfect line-up for your Christmas product roundups this year, from nostalgic American sodas to festive snacks that keep spirits high during the busiest season.

Here are some highlights of their festive “must-have” range for 2025:

• A&W Cream Soda – A nostalgic American classic, smooth, creamy, and the perfect drink to share at festive family movie nights.
• Cruncheez– Baked, not fried, gluten-free corn snacks that are crunchy, fun, and ideal for festive gatherings or stocking up the snack cupboard during Christmas holidays.
• Toast’Ems– Warm, sweet toaster-ready treats that make Christmas mornings even cosier, quick, easy, and delicious for kids (and grown-ups too).

Laithwaites Advent Calendar

Laithwaites legendary advent calendar is back once again – and this year, it’s the best one yet. Featuring 23 different mini bottles of wine, including bestsellers such as a Cabalié red and the Mussel Pot New Zealand Sauvignon. On Christmas Eve, you’ll be treated to a full bottle of Prosecco to pop and get celebrations under way, and what’s more hidden in the roof of the beautifully designed calendar is a bonus gift perfect for saving some of that fizz until the big day.

It’s a must have for wine lovers this Christmas!  Mixed Wine Advent Calendar (£99.99)

Altano Rewilding

An easy-drinking, silky smooth red that also gives back, Altano Rewilding 2022 donates a percentage from its sale to Rewilding Portugal.  Loved by wine critics, it recently scored 93 points in Decanter – a testament to the efforts of ‘Green Company of the Year’ Symington Family Estates, to not only produce acclaimed wines, but also care about the natural ecosystems from which they are produced.

This is a red that is perfect with roasted red meats and when shared with friends and family – exactly what the holiday season is all about.

Cockburns Special Reserve

Originally introduced in 1969, Cockburn’s Special Reserve bridged the gap between vintage ports and their younger counterparts, creating an approachable yet complex new port category. 

Produced from wines selected for their richness and concentration, from the finest vineyards in the Upper Douro, Special Reserve is matured in oak vats for up to four years before being bottled. 

Available from: Tesco (£15) Waitrose (£15.50), Sainsbury’s (£14.75) (Though on sale nationwide at the moment for £11!)

Pasqua ’11 Minutes’ Rosé 2023/24, Veneto

This complex Italian rosé first hit our shelves in small, limited supply. Our customers loved it so much, we soon went back for more. It’s made by Pasqua, a historic family-run winery who are behind some of our best-selling bottles. So you can be sure you’re in for something delicious. It’s made from Corvina, Trebbiano, Syrah and Carménère grapes, which all thrive in Pasqua’s beautiful Veneto-based vineyards. 

Dubai Chocolate Rum

Kent-based craft rum brand Project #173 has bottled the internet’s favourite new flavour. 

Declared by The Wall Street Journal as “the new Pumpkin Spice” Dubai Chocolate – a mix of milk chocolate, pistachio cream and crispy filo pastry –  has been setting social feeds (and taste buds) alight with the #dubaichocolate hashtag having achieved in excess of 20 billion views on TikTok alone. 

Now, Project #173 brings the trend to spirits lovers with the launch of their new Dubai Chocolate Flavoured Rum (RRP £20.95 | Available from Master of Malt)

SIGG Alpine Star

For the outdoor adventurer in your life, the new SIGG Alpine Star insulated flask makes the perfect gift. Available in 0.5L, 0.75L and 1L sizes, this ultra-light yet robust flask keeps drinks hot for up to 25 hours or cold for up to 105 hours. Made from 90% recycled stainless steel and 30% lighter than comparable insulated flasks, it’s easy to carry on any outdoor trip. With a non-slip silicone base, glove-friendly grip, leak-proof design and an integrated cup, the Alpine Star is built for year-round adventure. Prices start from £32 at selected specialist retailers and www.sigg.com. 

 

Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon

2026 marks the 20^th anniversary of the launch of one of Kentucky’s most iconic bourbons, so what better way to celebrate than gifting a bottle this Christmas? 

Hailing from the picturesque and historic town of Lawrenceburg in the ‘Bluegrass State’, Four Roses Small Batch is created using a blend of four of the distillery’s ten unique bourbon recipes.

Gingerbread Espresso Martini

How about the award-winning hand crafted Gingerbread Espresso Martini from Bottle Bar & Shop?

Expertly mixed with sweet spicy gingerbread and coffee liqueur. 

Shake 100ml with ice and enjoy the warmth and spicy flavours of Christmas.

Balvenie Whisky

A 12-year-old Speyside single malt from Balvenie distillery, this iconic whisky is more than the sum of its parts. Importantly, double matured, the whisky is aged first in refill American oak casks before it enjoys a finish in oloroso sherry casks. This gift set comes with two branded glasses from which to enjoy a dram with a friend. Notes of gentle spice and dried fruit. Balvenie 12 Year Old DoubleWood Gift Pack (£64.90)

Pagazzi Wall Art

This charming wall art from Pagazzi combines humour and sophistication, capturing the quirky elegance of a dapper highland cow enjoying a moment of relaxation in s Scottish pub. The detailed suit and the cow’s relaxed posture add a touch of personality and fun to the scene. The artwork is paired with a sleek black wooden frame, providing a contemporary contrast that enhances the vibrant details and rich colours of the image. Ideal for living rooms, studies or home bars, this wall art piece brings a sense of whimsy and charm to your space. 

Kallo – Simple, feel-good food

At Kallo, we believe nobody should feel worried or guilty about what they eat, and that eating well shouldn’t be hard work.

So we promise to make light work of healthy eating, giving everyone the freedom to enjoy what they want, when they want.

It’s all about feel-good food. Simple, delicious ingredients – with no nasties whatsoever. And what’s not to like about that?

TrueStart Coffee & Cafetière Set

Crafted to bring a little joy to the everyday, this set brings together TrueStart’s delicious specialty grade ground coffee with the most effortless brew method. Choose your brew from either our smooth Energising Colombian or our bold Super Blend, both full of flavour lab-tested to ensure it’s free of nasties, rich in antioxidants and caffeine-regulated. Available in both blue and yellow to bring feel-good energy to every plunge. 

Dog and Bond Dog Treats

Dog and Bond, are a brilliant UK brand creating award-winning, 100% natural, human-grade bake-at-home dog treats, cakes, ice cream and supplements. Not only are they a perfect gift for our four-legged friends (who absolutely deserve to be part of the Christmas celebrations!) but they’re also a great pick for animal lovers or families looking for creative ways to involve kids in festive fun. 

 

The Festive Feast

Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe – the heritage Melton Mowbray bakery with over 170 years of pie-making history – has just unveiled two festive hampers: The Tasty Tidings (£57) and The Festive Feast (£99).

Filled with regional favourites – from PGI-certified pork pies, to Leicestershire cheeses, Devonshire Christmas pudding and small-batch sloeberry gin – they offer the look and feel of a luxury hamper at a third of the typical price.  Available for delivery nationwide from 1st December, with a monthly subscription and wicker basket upgrade also offered, they’re ideal for gifting or festive hosting.

LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW Gourmet chocolate-coated liquorice

Danish confectionery brand LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW unveils a whimsical WINTER collection for the 2024 festive season, showcasing its range of gourmet chocolate-coated liquorice.

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE combines sweet liquorice with indulgent dulce chocolate dispersed with tiny crunchy bits of cocoa nibs, all dusted in fine cocoa powder. DOUBLE CHOCOLATE serves a heavenly treat for anyone who cherishes the taste of delicate rich chocolate.

Subscription Gift from Oato

With a touch of nostalgia, Oato (plant based milk range) is available to gift via milk rounds. Have fresh, delicious, British made Oat Milk sent to your loved one’s door daily, what a lovely gift that keeps on giving! The full Oato range (Barista Whole; Chocoloato; Strawberry Oatshake; Caffe Latte) is available fresh to your doorstep via the many milk rounds they have partnered with, Modern Milkman, Milk & More etc! 

Opies Delicious Fruits with Alcohol

Opies new range of four popular fruits generously preserved in exceptional quality Luxardo® liqueur are presented in sleek and stylish kilner jars. Choose from succulent and lavish peaches steeped in a 12-year old Luxardo® brandy, indulgent and luxurious black cherries soaked in Luxardo® Kirsch, rich and opulent baby pears drenched in Luxardo® Amaretto and sharp and intense Forest Fruits covered in a Luxardo® mulled gin. This affordable Christmas food gift is just £14.95 and is great to keep in reserve for that last-minute forgotten gift and will be deemed much more thoughtful than a ‘recycled’ bottle of wine!

The fashionable kilner jars are also reusable and have a multitude of after-uses. They are great to store herbs, spices, nuts or dried fruits as well as making a marvellous table decoration filled with twinkly tea lights or fairy lights.

The range comprises:

• Black Cherries with Luxardo® Kirsch 460g
• Baby Pears with Luxardo® Amaretto 460g
• Forest Fruits with Luxardo® Mulled Gin 460g
• Peaches with Luxardo® 12-Year-Old Brandy 460g

Buy from speciality food shops or online at www.bennettopie.com

Popcorn Flavour Snack Selection Tin

The perfect gift for a popcorn lover or foodie who LOVES trying new things and unique flavours? Look no further…

Introducing Popcorn Shed’s Snack Pack Flavour Selection Gift Tin! This beautiful and luxurious gift tin contains 8 popcorn snack packs in unique and universally loved flavours, each bursting with handcrafted goodness. Made using only the finest ingredients so you can feel good about indulging in these tasty treats.

 

Little Rollas by Rollagranola 

Little Rollas, the first kids’ range from Rollagranola, offering naturally sweetened, nutrient-rich granola in three delicious flavours: Vanilla (pecan, vanilla, cashew & coconut), Berry (pecan, cashew, strawberry & raspberry) and Cocoa (sultanas, cocoa, cashew & almond). Each blend is gluten and dairy-free, packed with over 25% nuts and seeds, fortified with vitamin D and delivers 4g of plant protein per serving.  Free-from artificial ingredients, the flavours are crafted to be natural and honest while appealing to kids’ taste buds.

Available nationwide at www.rollagranola.com (RRP £4.99/350g each or £14.50 for bundle) 

Due Vittorie Oro Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

Oro Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Due Vittorie is Italy’s best-selling premium balsamic vinegar (250ml format) since 2010. It is produced in the Province of Modena with 80% cooked grape must and 20% wine vinegar without any artificial ingredients. The ultra high density balsamic comes in an elegant gift box, a perfect Christmas gift. We love Oro on salads, vegetables, cheese and desserts such as berries. 

The Due Vittorie Oro Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is naturally dense and contains only cooked grape must and wine vinegar. This full bodied balsamic spends time in oak barrels which favours the transfer of tannins. 

 

A Good Old-Fashioned Christmas Whisky 2009 16 Year Old Highland Single Malt – 2025 Edition – £79.95

Launched at the end of October 2025, A Good Old-Fashioned Christmas Whisky is crafted with festive indulgence in mind. Sourced from the Scottish Highlands and matured in first-fill Oloroso sherry butts, this 16-year-old single malt is bottled without chill-filtration or additives, allowing the whisky’s true Highland character to shine. Its flavors lean into the season with rich notes of Christmas pudding, brandy butter, oranges, cloves, chocolate and candied almonds, and  perfectly embody Christmas in a glass.