The Ultimate Gift Guide For Foodies
This Christmas encourage an indulgence in the finer things in life through gastronomy. From baking boxes to light-up gin globes, our festive foodie gift guide is all you need for inspiration this Christmas. So sit back and relax this Christmas, we’ve done all the work for you!
- Mandira’s Kitchen Hammered Steel Dishes – These insulated dishes not only look beautiful but also keep food warm at the table. £39.99 from Mandira’s Kitchen online.
2. Sous Chef Olivewood-handle Knife Trio – this is the ultimate capsule knife collection which comprises three knives every foodie needs to master almost every kitchen task: a classic chef’s knife, small paring knife and a serrated bread knife. This is the perfect set to start a quality knife collection. £119 from SousChef.co.uk.
3. Badiani Italian Breads – Not just prolific panetonne producers, Badiani also offers twists on the traditional sweet Italian dessert in the form of a rich dark chocolate panettone, chocolate hazelnut Tronchetti containing smooth mascarpone semifreddo, and a very special panettone flavoured gelato. Shop the range at Badiani1932.com.
4. 8Track Spiced Rum – One for the music-loving food fan, 8Track’s bassline is a fine Guyanese rum distilled from native sugar cane molasses and blended with a smooth 8-year old Bajan rum, Seville oranges, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and vanilla. The 8Track gift set features a 70cl bottle, an illustrated hi-ball glass and an enamel pin. Packaged in a plastic free gift box, complete with signature cocktail recipes and priced at £39.95 from the 8 Track website.
5. Eat2Explore Subscription – Fuel a love of learning through food for younger loved ones with the an Eat2Explore subscription. This brand is not just about putting another meal on the table; it’s about carving out time for family, learning tangible cooking skills, exploring world cuisine & cultures, and cultivating sustainable consumption habits at an early age. Each box includes info on the chosen country as well as ingredients and three different recipes. Choose from a variety of packages which bring the price per box to somewhere between £24-27.50 per box.
6. Firelli Hot Sauces – This trio gift pack is a fab foodie stocking filler. All natural Firelli Hot Sauce is the world’s first global Italian hot sauce. It is a low calorie, gluten free and vegan healthy alternative to drizzling chilli oil on food. Firelli has three hot sauces in its delicious range, Firelli, Firelli Truffle and Firelli Extra Hot. £15.99 from Amazon.
7. Blushing Cook – Give the gift of an edible masterpiece this year with a Blushing Cook gift box created by ex-La Gavroche pastry chef Sammi Gascoygne. The 2022 Christmas range includes gooey and luxurious brownies made from 100% sustainable cocoa, to hand-decorated biscuits and unique mince pies topped with beautiful edible organic flowers in earthy colours and stunning one-off designs by renowned illustrator Emma Block. Vegan and gluten free options are also available.
8. Artisan Coffee Co. Chocoholic Gift Box – Packed with Nespresso pods and artisan chocs, this gift box is a gift with thought as Artisan Coffee Co. has teamed up with artist who goes by the name Autistic Ian to create an art series depicting their six blends in a limited-edition collection of A5 prints. The special prints will be delivered to customers who purchase products worth £50 or more from the Artisan Coffee Co. website, with royalties from every sale being donated to the National Autistic Society.
9. Aperol Christmas Cards – Give a pal a gift you can enjoy too when you send an Aperol Christmas card that comes complete with the gift of reconnection – each card is £5 and unlocks a pair of Aperol Spritzes at All Bar One, London. The cards and offer at All Bar One is redeemable in January and February 2023, plus 100% of proceeds will be donated to The Drinks Trust! £5 from Etsy.
10. Gin Snow Globe – The Christmas Globe Gin Liqueur®, is a collectable light-up globe featuring an enchanting festive scene. The all-important gin liqueur inside the globe is a taste of Christmas; an indulgent spiced orange and cranberry flavour using Seville oranges and cinnamon. Plus, it features real edible 23kt gold leaf and a light up bottle. For that extra WOW factor, simply give the globe a gentle shake and turn on the light at the base of the bottle to illuminate the gold leaf cascading around the Christmas scene inside. £24.95 from Harvey Nichols, Costco, Master of Malt, Firebox.
11. Night Before Christmas Hamper – Light the fire, grab a blanket and snuggle up with this warming Christmas hamper! No festive period is complete without a selection of classic Christmas foods, sweet and savoury treats, and this Virginia Hayward hamper is accompanied by a rich and heart-warming bottle of Mulled Wine, and not forgetting the luxury mince pies. Priced at £25 from the VH website.
12. Bakester Box – Another activity set to brush up those culinary skills. Buy either as a Christmas treat one-off, or a monthly subscription, Bakester have hit the top spot of home-baking packs delivered to your door. Founded by Tamsin Robinson, a Le Cordon Bleu-trained pastry chef who wanted to share her skills to enable everyone to create fabulous bakes too, this is a top-notch treat. From bestsellers such as the Apple Olive Oil Loaf Cake to the Cinnamon and Cardamom Buns, BakesterBox is an affordable way to enjoy luxury desserts at home. Prices range from £10-30 depending on the product, or around £59 for a three-month subscription.
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