Gifts for foodies 2018

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Best food and drink gifts
Best gadgets and kit
Best homeware gifts
Best novelty gifts
Best gifts for children

Best food and drink gifts

1. Starward Solera New World malt whisky 70cl

This Australian whisky makes a nice world addition to a collection. It’s smooth, fruity and easy-drinking. Buy from 31Dover (£45.95), Master of Malt (£50.44) and Whisky Exchange (£50.55).
 

2. Rooted Spices Explorer's spice set

These superb quality, single-origin spices come in beautiful tins with a wide range of spices from cinnamon to ground Kashmiri chilli or blends. Buy from Rooted Spices (£35).
 

3. Chococo milk chocolate snowmen tubes

We love these chunky chocolate snowmen, made from creamy 43% Venezuelan milk chocolate – a great stocking filler. Buy from Chococo (£6.50).

4. Adnams Copper House pink gin 70cl

Pink gins are bang on trend and we love this one with its real fresh raspberry flavour. Buy from Adnams (£29.99).
 

5. Fiasconaro Dolce & Gobbana Sicilian citrus & saffron panettone

Flavoured with Sicilian candied citrus and saffron, this fluffy panettone comes in a gorgeous D&G designed tin which will double up as a beautiful cake tin once the panettone has been devoured (and trust us, it wont stick around for long). Buy from Sous Chef (£34.50).

6. Wensleydale Creamery truckles

Cheese lovers will love a truckle in their stocking. Try the naturally oak smoked cheddar or choose from a range of more festive flavours. Buy from Wensleydale Creamery (£4.25).

7. Bleikers rope hung smoked salmon

Traditionally smoked over oak and rope-hung by Bleikers in North Yorkshire, this salmon has a rich buttery flavour and comes in a wooden presentation box, perfect for gifting. Buy from Booths (£39).

8. Cartwright & Butler peanut brittle

A satisfying balance of sweet & salty, this peanut brittle makes a nice change to the usual box of chocolates for a sweet-tooth’s stocking. Buy from Cartwright & Butler (£6.49).

9. Daylesford cheddar & quince gift box

A generous chunk of Daylesford’s award-winning cheddar cheese is perfectly balanced by the sweet, fragrant quince liqueur in this festive gift set. Buy from Daylesford (£80).

10. Selfridges eggnog almonds

*THE* sweet snack to have around this Christmas, these roasted almonds are covered in eggnog white chocolate. Buy from Selfridges (£11.99).

11. The Snaffling Pig Co Apple & Crackle gift set

Super crunchy, salty pork scratchings dunked in sweet Bramley apple sauce, these didn’t last long in the office. An ideal pre-Christmas dinner snack. Buy from The Snaffling Pig Co (£15).

12. Frantoio Muraglia extra virgin olive oil rainbow terracotta

Add a pop of colour to your kitchen with this stunning rainbow terractorra bottle filled with fruity Italian olive oil – great for drizzling over salads, veg or for dipping bread. Buy from Sous Chef (£28), Amazon (£31) and The Red Beetle (£29.50).

13. Buttermilk small Christmas cracker (150g)

Filled with three festive fudge flavours (mince pie, gingerbread and rum hot chocolate) in compostable wrappers. Buy from Buttermilk (£5.99).

14. Brindisa 30 years hamper

Celebrating 30 years of Brindisa, which brings top quality Spanish food to the UK, this hamper includes Spanish cured meats, manchego cheese, olives, nuts, olive oil, Pedro Ximenez, the Brindisa cookbook and plenty more. Buy from Brindisa (£150).

15. Hotel Chocolat dark nutty yule log

Made with 70% dark chocolate, hazelnut paste and nibbed nuts, this yule log is suitable for vegans. Buy from Hotel Chocolat (£20).

16. Shepherd Neame Christmas ale

At 7% ABV, this beer is too strong to quaff, so sip and savour the fruity refreshing hops in front of a roaring fire after the turkey’s gone down. A real treat of a brew. Buy from Shepherd Neame (£20 for eight 500ml bottles).

17. Tesco Finest Taste of Italy gift set

This great-value gift box contains three types of Italian salami: Brianza, (mild and soft, typical of the Lombardy region); Tuscany-style salami with fennel and a spicy south Calabrian style salami ring, as well as a bottle of Montepulciano D’abruzzo wine and a Go Cook knife. Buy from Tesco (£25).
 

18. Tracklements nine jar mini gift set

All the condiments you need to accompany a Christmas ham or cheeseboard in one gift set. Buy from Tracklements (£5.75).

19. Colonsay Red Snapper 50cl

For a twist on your Boxing Day Bloody Mary, this pre-mixed version uses gin instead of vodka and packs a good punch. Buy from Wild Thyme Spirits (£18).

20. Mr Lyan’s candlelit Manhattan 50cl

Award-winning bartender Mr Lyan takes a classic Manhattan (bourbon, vermouth and bitters) and mixes it in a wax-lined bottle. The oiliness of the wax results in a smoother more rounded drink – ready to drink straight from the fridge. Buy from Ocado (£46.95), Master of Malt (£45.95) and Whisky Exchange (£42.95).

21. Martini Negroni gift set

The mighty negroni is a cocktail that packs a serious punch. This set from Martini will ensure you get your flavours spot on. Buy from Amazon (£35).
 

22. Pickerings gin baubles

Add very decadent finishing touches to your Christmas tree with gin baubles. Yes that’s baubles, filled with gin. Peak gin has officially been hit! Buy from Pickerings (£30).

Best gadgets and kit

23. Lékué microwave grill

Great for solo cooks and students, this nifty new gadget can create toasted sandwiches, grilled veg and meats in the microwave! No need for a bulky tabletop grill. Buy from Lakeland (£29.99).

24. Morrisons silicone two-piece spatula set 

Silicone spatulas are one of the most useful kitchen tools around and these ones are a bargain. Buy from Morrisons (£4).

25. BergHOFF Leo knives

For a great-value knife selection, we love these new coloured knives with super comfortable handles. Buy from Amazon (from £8.99).

26. GreenPan Mayflower ceramic non-stick 24cm sauté pan with lid

Sleek and super non-stick, this sauté pan is a great all-rounder. Buy from Greenpan (£52).
 

27. Chemex pour over CM-6A six-cup classic series glass coffeemaker

Not only will this gorgeous, hourglass-shaped coffeemaker look great on your kitchen worktop, it also makes excellent coffee (but you’ll need to buy filters separately). The wooden collar makes pouring both easy and comforting. Buy from Amazon (£45.50) and Trouva (£50).

28. Pronto measuring cup set

This colourful set of nesting measuring cups are labelled with both metric and American measurements which is super handy. Buy from Tate (£16) and Trouva (£14).

29. Joseph Joseph Scoop&Pick

Fans of all things pickled with love this handy gadget – use the scoop to pick out and drain olives and the fork (nestled inside) for cornichons and pickles. Buy from Joseph Joseph (£8).

30. Sage the Smoking Gun handheld food smoker

Much easier to use than a table-top smoker, this handheld smoke gun can be used to smoke anything from meat & fish to drinks. Buy from Sage (£79.95).

31. Stone The Chef’s Notebook

This notebook is completely water- and grease-proof, and includes a conversion chart for weights and measures, making it perfect for chefs and home cooks. Buy from Borough Kitchen (£18).

32. Microplane spice mill

This super-sharp, compact spice grinder makes a great stocking filler. Buy from Amazon (£24.95) and Sous Chef (£24.95).

33. Instant Pot duo 7-in-1 multifunction electric pressure cooker 

Pressure cookers have surged in popularity again recently and we can see why. You can do just about anything in this one pot, from cooking rice to steaming veg and even making yogurt. Buy from Instant Pot (£119) and Amazon (£114.99).

34. OXO manual food processor

Slick kitchenware brand Oxo has created a clever, space-saving manual food processor that requires no mains power. Buy from Oxo (£30).

35. Silverwood starter baking set

Silverwood cake tins are some of the best out there. If you know a novice baker, this beginner’s set of sandwich tins, a loose-bottomed tin, cutters and a baking sheet will set them up very nicely. Buy from Silverwood (£44.95).

36. Salter cactus scale

This quality weighing scale comes in an on-trend cactus print, ideal for baking enthusiasts with a penchant for novelty design. Buy from Salter (£19.99).

Best homeware gifts

37. BlissHome octopus platter

Serve food for friends in style with this stunning octopus – ideal for canapes. Buy from John Lewis (£45) and Trouva (£47).

38. Sainsbury's midnight party bar set

Impress Christmas party guests with this stylish bar set, which includes a shot measure, strainer and bottle opener. Buy from Sainsbury's (£25).

39. Marimekko Pieni Unikko apron

Functionality meets fashion with this apron in another stand-out floral design from Finnish design brand Marimekko. Buy from Royal Design (£36).

40. Louise Roe coupe glasses

These classy champagne coupe glasses come in 4 pastel colours. Buy from Selfridges (£28 each). 

41. Waitrose cheese knives with marble handles

Fromage fans take note. These gold knives with marble handles will add a touch of class to your cheeseboard. Buy from Waitrose (£14).

42. Mosser glass cake stands in jadeite

Mosser glass is a family-owned American company which has been hand-pressing high-quality glassware since 1971. We love the vintage feel of their stunning milk glass cake stands, particularly in this jade colour. Buy from Sous Chef (£37.50) and The Cake Decorating Company (£36.99).
 

43. Denby Blue Haze teapot

With a Scandi-inspired shape and graduated blue design, this teapot is both beautiful and functional - it has a 4-cup capacity and is completely dishwasher safe. Buy from Denby (£50).

44. Alphabet mugs

Stuck for a secret Santa or stocking filler idea? These brightly coloured mugs with letter designs are a great choice – we love the golden handles! Buy from Oliver Bonas (£10).

45. Martin Parr placemats 

Photography titan Martin Parr specialises in documenting everyday British life, and these eye-catching placemats feature some of his signature food shots. Buy from Plinth (£12.50).

Best novelty gifts

46. Bread slippers

These novelty slippers are alarmingly lifelike. Not to be confused with actual loaves of bread, these cosy padded slip-on mules are a perfect choice for lovers of all things flour-based. Buy from Firebox (£19.99).

47. Gin pong game

American drinking game beer pong gets a trendy new makeover in this budget-friendly game – just add gin & tonic! Buy from Morrisons (£5).

Best gifts for kids

48. Harry Potter chocolate wand

Expelliarmus! Cast a spell over a die-hard Harry Potter fan with this novelty wand, available in Harry, Dumbledore, Hermione designs. Buy from Jelly Belly (£9.50).

49. Typhoon rookie stix

These cheat’s chopsticks are great for kids and chopstick novices, and come in a range of fun colours. Buy from John Lewis (£3).

50. Keith Haring colouring placemats

Keep kids occupied at the dinner table with these Keith Haring print colouring-in mats. They can be framed for display afterwards. Buy from Zig and Zebra (£17.95) and Tate (£20).

51. Kendall the Kale teether 

Get kids chewing on the good stuff from an early age with this fun, on-trend kale baby teether. An ideal gift for someone who's just welcomed a new arrival. It's also available in avocado, broccoli and watermelon shapes. Buy from Sous Chef (£13.95).

 
52. Bon appétit toddler apron

Little ones can help out in the kitchen (with less mess) with this toddler’s apron made from 100% cotton drill. Buy from Buddy and Bear (£12).

53. Happy cloud flask

With its fun design and bright colours, this stainless steel flask is good for family days out. Buy from Rex London (£14.95).

This review was last updated in November 2018. If you have any questions, suggestions for future reviews or spot anything that has changed in price or availability please get in touch at goodfoodwebsite@immediate.co.uk.