Best Christmas gifts for foodies 2024

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Best Christmas gifts for foodies 2024

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olive magazine subscription

Of course, we think the best gift for a foodie is a year-long subscription to olive magazine. That's a monthly dose of the best recipes, restaurant trends and travel inspiration delivered through the letterbox, to help food lovers stay ahead of the game.

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The Real Cure British Charcuterie Selection Box

• Available from Not on the High Street (£35)

Flavoured-packed charcuterie from Dorset. The punchy smoked sloe and garlic venison salami is a winner.

Available from:
Not on the High Street (£35)

Cipriani panettone

• Available from Sacla (£45)

Made to a recipe created by the Cipriani family (who were behind the famous Harry’s Bar in Venice), this rich yet light panettone is studded with plump raisins and beautifully wrapped for gifting. The packaging includes recipes for sweet sauces, too.

Available from:
Sacla (£45)

Payst 'The Spicy One' gift pack

• Available from Payst (£23.75)

Perfect for lovers of Thai food, this bundle includes three fiery spice pastes as well as the signature spicy burnt chilli sauce and kra pao stir-fry sauce.

Available from:
Payst (£23.75)

The Olive Oil Guy Sommelier's Selection

• Available from The Olive Oil Guy (from £54)

These are olive oils to savour and enjoy, to elevate cooking to the next level. Arriving in luxury packaging, with tasting notes for each oil and suggestions of the food to pair it with, this makes a perfect foodie gift. Discover oil varieties from across Europe and experience their entirely different flavours: some are peppery and spicy, whilst others have more mellow or fruity notes.

Available from:
The Olive Oil Guy (from £54)

Farhi dark chocolate gingers

• Available from Amazon (£22.50)

Spicy candied ginger pieces coated in shiny dark chocolate. A grown-up and moreish chocolate treat.

Available from:
Amazon (£22.50)

Pump Street Bakery panettone Christmas chocolate bar

• Available from Pump Street Bakery (£7.95)

A great stocking filler, Pump Street Bakery's creamy milk chocolate has been given a festive makeover with the bakery's own panettone, candied fruit and almonds. Browse our best chocolate gifts for more sweet ideas for a chocoholic.

Available from:
Pump Street Bakery (£7.95)

Bao aged white soy sauce

• Available from Bao (£19.50)

More delicate and complex than everyday soy sauce, use in dipping sauces for sushi or dumplings.

Available from:
Bao (£19.50)

Fiasconaro pistachio cream

• Available from Sous Chef (£12.99)

Spread onto waffles, sandwich between macarons or spoon straight from the jar.

Available from:
Sous Chef (£12.99)

The Gift of Oil infused olive oil

• AvailablefromThe Gift of Oil (from £8.85 for 100ml)

The Gift of Oil has a wide range of classic and infused olive oils and vinegars that make lovely gifts for a keen cook. We love the fragrant rosemary and garlic infused olive oil: give roasties an effortless flavour boost or drizzle over lamb, roast chicken or vegetable traybakes.

Available from:
The Gift of Oil (from £8.85 for 100ml)

Pasta Evangelists gift subscription

• Available from Pasta Evangelists (from £20)

Tonnarelli straight to your door? Bellissimo! Send a 1, 2 or 3 month pasta gift subscription for the easiest pasta feasts.

Available from:
Pasta Evangelists (from £20)

Drinks gifts

Electric Spirit Co Gin

• Available from Electric Spirit Co (£35.99), Amazon (£36.95), Master of Malt (£36.95)

This award-winning gin is a modern Scottish dry sold in an eye-catching orange frosted glass bottle, and combines classic gin botanicals with Sichuan peppercorns and fennel seeds for a herbal, fresh and zingy finish. See the best gin gifts for gin lovers for more inspiration.

Available from:
Electric Spirit Co (£35.99)
Amazon (£36.95)
Master of Malt (£36.95)

Goslings Spirited Seas Ocean Aged Rum

• Available from The Whisky Exchange (£58.75), Master of Malt (£59.95)

This unique rum is aged in vintage bourbon barrels loaded onto a vessel and sent back and forth from Bermuda to the mid-Atlantic. The result is an elegant and complex rum with an oaky nose, hints of salted caramel and spice.

Available from:
The Whisky Exchange (£58.75)
Master of Malt (£59.95)

Black Lines White Negroni

• Available from Black Lines (£27)

A balanced lighter twist on the traditional cocktail, this is brilliant to stash in the fridge for guests – or serve as an aperitif on the big day. It features East London Gin, Suze and Dolin Blanc. From label to liquid to bottle, everything has been made in its Tottenham home.

Available from:
Black Lines (£27)

The Lost Explorer mezcal trilogy box

• Available from Amazon (£95.90)

Taste your way through three aged expressions of this artisan, sustainable-forward mezcal brand – soft, herbal Espadín, earthy Tobalá and bold, herbaceous and spicy Salmiana. Agave novices and experts alike can enjoy sipping through the Oaxaca region using the bespoke, zero-waste tasting cups.

Available from:
Amazon (£95.90)

8Track spiced rum

• Available from Master of Malt (£31.99), Amazon (£33.95)

This smooth spiced rum is infused with Seville oranges, vanilla, cloves and cinnamon. Eco-conscious 8Track is also committed to supporting independent music, partnering with organisations to showcase new talent.

Available from:
Master of Malt (£31.99)
Amazon (£33.95)

Drinks by the Dram Japanese whisky tasting set

• Available from Amazon (£35.95)

Way to get into the festive spirit(s)...Discover 5 unique Japanese whiskies from different producers, to discover new styles and a new favourite tipple.

Available from:
Amazon (£35.95)

Dutch Barn vodka

• Available from The Whisky Exchange (£33.75), Master of Malt (£30.95)

Made in North Yorkshire using apples and presented in a 60% recycled glass bottle, this crisp, smooth vodka is mellow enough to drink neat.

Available from:
The Whisky Exchange (£33.75)
Master of Malt (£30.95)

Crazy Gin Lassi

• Available from Harvey Nichols (£37.50)

Crazy in looks but not flavour. With notes of turmeric, cumin and yogurt (yes, really), this lassi gin is cracking.

Available from:
Harvey Nichols (£37.50)

Cazcabel Coffee Liqueur with Tequila

• Available from Amazon (£26.57), Master of Malt (£26.57)

Changing the game when it comes to premium tequila, choose between nectar-like honey or smooth, rich and expertly balanced coffee. Or have both. See more of our favourite coffee liqueurs.

Available from:
Amazon (£26.57)
Master of Malt (£26.57)

Kitchenware gifts

Daylesford x Nina Fuga mistletoe platter

• Available from Daylesford Organic (£95)

This hand-painted oval platter from illustrator Nina Fuga will elevate any festive turkey centrepiece.

Available from:
Daylesford Organic (£95)

Addison Ross mini bobbin salt and pepper mills

• Available from Addison Ross (£38 each)

Give a pop of colour to the dinner table with these smart bobbin grinders, with plenty of shades to choose from. The FSCcertified wood is finished with eight coats of high gloss lacquer.

Available from:
Addison Ross (£38 each)

Eto wine decanter

• Available from Fortnum & Mason (£140), Harrods (£139)

Eto preserves wine for up to 14 days by preventing oxidation. It’s crafted to last with stainless steel and borosilicate glass, plus it fits in the fridge.

Available from:
Fortnum & Mason (£140)
Harrods (£139)

Richard Brendon wine glasses

• Available from Richard Brendon (£90 for 2)

olive's wine expert Kate Hawkings says:

Most of my day-to-day drinking is from cheap glasses, but I have a small collection of fine glasses that I get out for special occasions. Zalto and Riedel are two of my favourite makers, but my heart would beat still faster if I was given the one-size-fits-all wine glasses designed by the venerated wine writer Jancis Robinson and product designer Richard Brendon.

Available from:
Richard Brendon (£90 for 2)

Stove-top enamelware kettle

• Available from Mini Moderns (£48)

With a heat-resistant handle, this pretty retro kettle is ideal for rustling up a brew on a glamping trip.

Available from:
Mini Moderns (£48)

Food gadgets

Sage Barista Touch Impress

• Available from Sage (£1,199.95), John Lewis (£1,199), Amazon (£1,199)

This bean-to-cup coffee machine can be enjoyed by any coffee lover no matter your skill level. Whether you’re a trained barista or beginner, the machine takes you through each step of making your drink with options to add your own flare or let it do the hard work for you.

Available from:
Sage (£1,199.95)
John Lewis (£1,199)
Amazon (£1,199)

Le Creuset shallow casserole dish

• Available from John Lewis (from £213), Le Creuset (£305)

This is a bit of kitchen kit that every cook should have. Crafted from cast iron, it’s designed to last for years. The large, flat shape means it’s great for stews, curries, casseroles and pies. It’s available in a range of colours but the rich green Thyme is our favourite and it’s perfect for Christmas.

Available from:
John Lewis (from £213)
Le Creuset (£305)

Gozney Arc XL limited edition Hedley & Bennett colours

• Available from Gozney (£749)

Impress with outdoor hosting all year round. This oven from Gozney not only looks beautiful thanks to the limited edition Hedley & Bennett colours but performs brilliantly, too. Plus it’s big enough for roasting veg and pieces of meat as well as firing up pizzas.

Available from:
Gozney (£749)

Hexclad Japanese 6-piece knife set

• Available from Hexclad (£359)

Each blade of this knife set is forged from damascus steel offering sharpness and precision, plus they look beautiful thanks to the wave pattern on the blade and striking green handles.

Available from:
Hexclad (£359)

Sage InFizz Fusion Sparkling Drinks Maker

• Available from Sage (£179.95), John Lewis (£179.95), Amazon (£179.95)

This is an extraordinary bit of innovation. Soda makers/carbonators at home typically have only been able to add fizz to water. By making the nozzle detachable and therefore cleanable, this machine can carbonate any drink. We made up a batch of elderflower cordial with still water and then carbonated the mixture, rather than adding cordial to sparkling water, and we found the flavours to be more integrated, plus you can vary how fizzy the level of carbonation is. You can create lovely cocktails this way, mocktails, too, and even carbonate wine. This makes a terrific gift for the drinks nerd in your life.

Available from:
Sage (£179.95)
John Lewis (£179.95)
Amazon (£179.95)

KitchenAid stand mixer

• Available from KitchenAid (£499)

KitchenAid’s iconic 4.8-litre stand mixer is a timeless favourite with keen bakers. Take your pick from deep red, beetroot purple, cream and more. Read our full guide to the best stand mixers for more ideas.

Available from:
KitchenAid (£499)

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