If you’ve got a foodie in your life to buy for at Christmas, then we’ve put together our top 10 must-have presents. From food-related accessories to actual goodies, there’s something here for every taste.
1. European food hamper, Delicario
A journey of Mediterranean flavours including artisan wheatgerm pasta accompanied by black truffle and red pepper confit. Delicacies of pink olive paté and colourful aubergine caponata enhance any antipasti board. There’s plenty of sweet indulgence with a celebratory cake baked in a jar with black cherries, pistachios and lemon along with the ultimate treat of handmade chocolate truffles from Belgian chocolatier Frederic Blondeel. £125, available from The Food Market.
2. Reusable glass coffee cups, Neon Kactus
These Neon Kactus glass coffee cups use only fully recyclable and sustainable materials. Lightweight, durable and fits perfectly under all coffee machines. Ideal for use at home, in your favourite coffee shop or on the go. £19.80, available from The Positive Company.
3. Christmas gift set, Letter Box Hamper
This special edition Christmas Letter Box Hamper includes Charbonnel & Walker sea salt caramel truffles, a Lottie Shaw bakery Seriously Good Mince Pie, Chocolate Shards with warming ginger spice, Cambrook’s Roasted festive nuts, Taylors vintage port and Boddington’s raspberry jam. £32.95, available from The Food Market.
4. Grow your own indoor herb kit, Sue Ryder
This herb kit is perfect for growing indoors to create a beautiful display of the most popular cooking herbs at your fingertips. The kit includes three sachets of seeds which include basil, chives and parsley. £7.99, available from Sue Ryder.
5. Cheese lovers’ tuck box, The Saint Andrews Hamper Company
Filled with seven organic and eco treats from award-winning producers from around Fife and Scotland, this delicious Cheese Lover’s Tuck Box is a flavoursome feast. Includes three cheeses, rich homestyle chutney, tasty oatcakes and cheesy nibbles. Presented in a keepsake wooden box, it costs £65 from The Saint Andrews Hamper Company.
6. Garlic and herb beer bread, Barrett’s Ridge
There’s nothing like the smell of freshly baked bread and this one’s a bit unusual. Simply add beer, cider, non-alcoholic beer or soda water to the mix, combine well and bake to perfection. Available in other variations as well, it costs £4.99 from Oxfam.
7. Vintage floral tiffin box, Pretty Tiffin
This tiffin lunch box in a pyramid shape is inspired by the traditional tiffin tins of Asia. Hand painted in a timeless vintage floral design that will delight lovers of romantic floral prints and vibrant vintage style. This classic tiffin tin has three compartments-perfect for transporting your lunch in style! £35.99, available from Pretty Tiffin.
8. Maestro pepper gift set, Peugeot
The Maestro pepper mill gift set is perfect for discovering the exotic world of pepper. With a simple twist, the pepper mill can switch from one variety of this complex spice to another. The set includes the u’Select Pepper Mill, three premium peppers, three interchangeable glass jars and marker pen and costs £84.99 from Peugeot.
9. Valencia orange and Belgian chocolate mixed nuts, Mr Filbert’s
For a festive stocking filler, how about these special edition snacking nuts (above and main image)? Sweet oranges paired with indulgent Belgian chocolate make the perfect pairing. Other varieties are available as well. £23.70 for a case of six, available from Mr Filbert’s.
10. Spice and food pairing tea towel, Mint & May
Practical and pretty, this tea towel features 30 spices paired with 62 foods. This easy-to-follow guide will help you craft meals that earn you the title of head family chef. Get experimenting and play with spices you never considered before. This 100% cotton towel has been made here in Britain. £11, available from Mint & May.
