If you have a foodie in your life, then I have some ideal gift suggestions to take the leg work out of your Christmas shopping. At this time of year we are often sent a selection of what’s new in the shops that is perfect for presents at Christmas. We like to put them all together in gift guides and today is the turn for gifts for the foodies among us!
Opinel Cheese Knife and Fork Set
Opinel brings their iconic design and made-in-France quality to a knife and fork set designed for cheese plates and charcuterie platters.
The knife features a beechwood handle, made from sustainably European harvested wood. The stainless steel blade is durable, sharp, holds its edge and is easy to maintain. The simple fork can be used while slicing or serving from the cheese platter and also serves as a holder for the knife.
Buy here from Berry Useful.
FinaMill Rechargeable Gift Set
Treat yourself and your loved ones to the gift of delicious cooking. Our festive gift set has everything needed to take your cooking to the next level.
Experience our new rechargeable FinaMill with its fast charge, long-lasting battery and safe ecofriendly design, along with 2 FinaPod Pro Plus (perfect for everyday spices), 1 FinaPod MAX (for large spices and dried herbs) and a sleek, modern tray that is exclusive to this gift set! It’s the perfect gift for experienced chefs and kitchen newbies alike!
Simply fill a grinding pod with your favourite spice and attach it to the FinaMill. Hold the FinaMill over your food, press the button, and a LED light will illuminate a shower of freshly ground spices.
Rise Tumbler 1064ml (36oz) with Straw Lid
The Rise 36oz Tumbler is your new go-to for on-the-move sipping. Our largest Tumbler yet features a new multi-function lid and a sturdy handle for easy gripping. Sip using the included stainless steel and silicon straw or flip open the lid and drink right from the Tumbler. Features ergonomic contours, fun colours and a world of uses, indoors and out. Insulated tumbler and cup made from certified 90% post-consumer recycled 18/8 stainless steel, with Climate Lock™ insulation for cold drinks, ice water, cocktails, and more. Tumbler fits in most cupholders.
Buy the Rise Tumbler here.
OTTY Bamboo & Charcoal Mattress Topper
The OTTY Bamboo & Charcoal Mattress Topper is a premium accessory designed to enhance your sleep experience. This mattress topper features a unique combination of bamboo and charcoal-infused memory foam, offering a luxurious 5cm deep layer of comfort and support. The infusion of bamboo provides natural breathability, keeping you cool and comfortable throughout the night, while the charcoal helps absorb moisture and odors, ensuring a fresh and clean sleeping environment.
Qwickhose
Qwickhose is the garden hose connector that won’t pop off. Winners of the 2022 GIMA Innovators Seed Corn Fund (GISCF) at Glee Birmingham and finalists at the 2023 Design Week awards.
Our Qwickhose® Starter Set contains all you need to kick off your Qwickhose® experience. Offering high quality, user friendly products to assist with cleaning and gardening. The set includes our revolutionary patent-pending hose connectors, which offer more hose grip than leading brands resulting in less leakage and no pop-offs.
Qwickhose connectors swap the typical plastic ‘teeth’ fitting for our unique, wing-lock system. They fit 12.5 to 13mm hosepipe and are universally compatible with any accessories (e.g spray guns & Sprinklers).
Have a look at Qwickhose here.
That Boutique-y Gin Advent Calendar
Known for their experimental flavours and commitment to craftsmanship, That Boutique-y Gin Company’s Advent Calendar is a gin lover’s dream with a flavorful delight hidden behind each window. Expect to discover flavours such as Neroli, Balsamic Strawberry, Spit-Roasted Pineapple and Rhubarb. The perfect way to jazz up your G&Ts this festive season.
You can buy this fabulous gin advent calendar here.
Playin Choc Advent Calendar
With Christmas on the horizon, finding fun, sustainable treats to keep little ones merry can be a struggle. At PLAYin CHOC, their advent calendars make Santa’s load a little lighter with delicious chocolate, toys and fun facts all wrapped into one festive gift box, perfect for stocking fillers, gifts under the tree and advent calendars. The chocolate contains a third less sugar than other leading chocolate brands. They are also naturally allergen-free, dairy-free, nut-free and vegan.
Bottle and Bar with Prosecco Gold
Prosecco and chocolates doesn’t that sound nice! This gorgeous gift is perfect for any occasion with a Bottega Gold Prosecco bottle surrounded by a delicious mix of dark, milk and white chocolate. This gift is a great way to say congratulations to a graduate or as a thank you to your bridal party. Whichever prosecco loving person you choose to get this gift for they will surely be thrilled.
Make it extra special by sending it with a personalised gift message to really say how you’re feeling.
Just Spices Gin Making Kit
Haven’t found quite the right gin for you yet? No problem – our Gin-Making Kit is here to help! It’ll enable you to create your own signature gin and make the perfect blend for you. Inside our set, you’ll find everything you need for delicious home-made gin. Just grab your favourite vodka and get started.
Glenallachie Whisky
Our flagship malt is matured in a combination of Sherry, red wine and virgin oak casks. This rich and complex Speyside whisky delivers layers of indulgent mocha, damson jam, wild heather honey and orange zest. Truly the ideal gift for a whisky-loving person in your life.
The GlenAllachie 12-year-old – Buy here
Banhoek Chilli Oil
Bring a bit of spice to your BBQ with this handmade chilli oil, a winner of a Great Taste Award. 100% natural, Banhoek Chilli Oil infuses sun-dried, hand-crushed bird’s eye chillies harvested in the Banhoek Valley, South Africa. It is made with premium rapeseed oil to create an endlessly versatile condiment for spice lovers to use in the kitchen drizzled over pizza, pasta or salads, or on the outdoor grill.
Stockists: Amazon and in Ocado, Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason.
Hugo Boss Bottled Eau de Toilette Men’s Aftershave Spray
Chimmy’s
CHIMMY’S is a range of sauces that has been developed by Michelin Starred Chef, Diego Cardoso and his wife, Sofia who now live in Brentford, were keen to share with the British public, the delights of the ubiquitous sauce of their Argentinian homeland, chimichurri. Available in three flavours, Classic, Smokey and Spicy these sauces can be used as marinades, sauces or condiments and dips to add a south American flavour to meat, fish and vegetables. Available individually from Ocado, Selfridges and www.chimmys.com, the perfect trio set is also sold on the website for £14.95
Festive Favourites from Fudge Kitchen
Festive Favourites feature fifteen hand decorated squares of traditional fudge in classic flavours. Snuggle up in front of the fire and feast on the likes of Christmas Pudding, Chocolate Fruit & Nut, and Mince Pie fudge whilst you watch Love Actually for the hundredth time, living out the ultimate festive fantasy.
15 piece, available from October via fudgekitchen.co.uk, £18 RRP
Christmas ToyChoc Box
With Christmas on the horizon, finding fun, sustainable treats to keep little ones merry can be a struggle. At PLAYin CHOC the Christmas ToyChoc Boxes include a Christmas toy, and fun facts all wrapped into one festive box, perfect for Gift Sets, Stocking Fillers, Christmas Eve boxes, Christmas Table Favours (instead of crackers!).At RRP £2.25 they are the perfect under £5 treat!
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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
PLAYin CHOC Advent Calendar
Experience 12 or 24 days of PLAYin CHOC joy in the lead up to Christmas with chocolate and surprise toy advent calendar – all 100% plastic free.
Each window offers a 10g mini-chocolate bar, a 3D puzzle toy made from 100% recycled board, 3 stencils to use for creative drawing, and a fun facts educational info-card. The calendar sleeve also easily reverses into a beautifully illustrated play mat, offering hours of extra fun.
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.
Beanies Advent Calendar
Start your Christmas countdown with Beanies and 24 windows that are hiding a merry mix of little treats
- 2 x Mystery Jars (Flavour will vary)
- 44 x Beanies stick sachets (2 per day; assorted flavours)
- Sugar free, suitable for vegans
Buy here from the Beanies website.
The GlenAllachie 12-year-old
Our flagship malt is matured in a combination of Sherry, red wine and virgin oak casks. This rich and complex Speyside whisky delivers layers of indulgent mocha, damson jam, wild heather honey and orange zest. Truly the ideal gift for a whisky-loving dad.
ITALICUS ROSOLIO DI BERGAMOTTO AND SAVOIA VINO APERITIVO
Indulge in the festive spirit with a premium selection of aperitivo, perfect for discerning palates and winter cheer. ITALICUS Rosolio di Bergamotto and SAVOIA Vino Aperitivo, rich with heritage and modern flair, are set to be the highlight of the season’s gatherings, whether that is enjoying the aperitivo as a winter warming tipple or gifting loved ones this Christmas.
