10 foodie Christmas gift ideas from Not On The High Street
Looking for a gift for the keen foodie or chef in your life? Not On The High Street has ideas for all budgets and tastes
Christmas is a magical time for celebrating with food. There’s the big Christmas lunch itself, the ceremonial lighting of a Christmas pud, cosy evenings curled up with a mince pie and festive parties filled with canapés and cocktails. There are plenty of moments where food is the star of the show – and this can extend to finding special Christmas gifts too.
Whether you’re shopping for someone with a sweet tooth, a cocktail connoisseur or an expert chef, you’re sure to find the perfect gift idea on Not On The High Street, even if they are the person who has everything.
From freshly baked stocking fillers to indulgent hampers packed with goodies, Not On The High Street has presents for everyone. It’s the place to find unique, handmade and artisan products from small brands and independent producers that you won’t find anywhere else. Whatever you’re after, get inspired by these 10 ideas from Not On The High Street’s extensive range of foodie gifts.
1. Rainbow iced gems by Anna Cake Couture – £13.50
These iced gem biscuits are the ultimate stocking filler for anyone with a sweet tooth. If you enjoyed iced gems when you were a kid, these bring back all the nostalgic feels, but they’ve gone a little bit gourmet. Buttery shortbread biscuit, topped with a swirl of colourful icing – they’re super moreish and make a great Christmas TV snack.
2. Sriracha caramel ham sauce by Chimac – £3.50
A gift for the person who takes their Sunday roasts seriously, this is going to transform Christmas dinner. A sweet and spicy blend of sriracha and caramel, you simply pour it over a ham and bake. The results are sticky, caramelised, glossy and spicy – a gamechanger for a festive ham. It makes a quirky stocking filler or pop a pouch of this into a DIY foodie Christmas hamper.
3. Gingerbread espresso martini by Kocktail – £27
An espresso martini is a classic, but this has been given a festive twist. Gingerbread syrup gives a warm, Christmassy essence with a touch of spice to balance out the bitter coffee. A gift for the cocktail lover who might not have all the fancy bartender skills – a bottled cocktail makes celebrating party season easy, ideal for taking along to your next Christmas get-together.
4. Buttery croissant scented candle by WickGuru – £18
Fill the home with the aroma of freshly baked croissants with this unique foodie candle. With warming notes of butter and vanilla, you’ll be transported to a French patisserie on cold winter nights. It is made from 100% biodegradable soy wax and 5% of profits are donated to Solar Aid.
5. Olive oil subscription by Pomora – £55
This subscription offers a foodie gift that keeps on giving long after the festive season. Adopt an olive tree in Italy, and each quarter the lucky recipient will receive three tins of olive oil direct from their very own tree. Deliveries could include extra virgin olive oil or special flavoured variations such as zingy lemon, fragrant rosemary or decadent truffle oil, ready to dip, drizzle and pour.
6. Refillable chocolate truffles bauble by Gåva Gifting – £8
Who says Christmas baubles have to be purely decorative? Arriving filled with chocolate truffles, this refillable bauble can be restocked with treats year after year. Take your pick from colourful designs including bold leopard print or bright pink and red stripes to stand out on the tree. These baubles make a lovely stocking filler, an alternative to Christmas crackers for table decorations or a gift for a Christmas host.
7. Ethiopian medium roast coffee tin by The Little Coffee Company – £16
A gift idea for the coffee connoisseur. This pretty tin of Ethiopian coffee (choose ground or whole bean) is richly aromatic and complex, with notes of blueberry and apple. The coffee is sustainably sourced, supporting women-led farming communities, and profits help donate solar lamps to remote communities in East and West Africa.
8. Oatnog and nibbly bits hamper by On The Table – £68
This hamper is filled with treats to enjoy across the festive season. A bottle of decadently creamy Oatnog is the star – made with smooth rum, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and oat milk, meaning it is dairy-free for everyone to enjoy. This is accompanied by moreish honey and cinnamon coated cashews and artisan chocolate from Pump Street Bakery.
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9. Jaffa cake gourmet marshmallows by The Naked Marshmallow Co. – £8.50
Christmas is the season of chocolate orange and these giant gourmet marshmallows are the ultimate way to celebrate this classic combination. Chunks of Jaffa cakes and swirls of tangy orange marmalade are swirled through fluffy marshmallow, before being dipped in dark chocolate and finished with more Jaffa cake pieces.
10. Acqua smart garden two hydroponic growing system by Acqua Garden – £44.95
Any keen cook can grow and pick their own herbs with this clever growing system – no outdoor space needed. It’s self-watering, fits on a kitchen countertop and has varied LED light settings to help plants grow no matter the weather outside.