15 of the best foodie gifts for Christmas 2023, from mince pies to gin-soaked gummies

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15 of the best foodie gifts for Christmas 2023, from mince pies to gin-soaked gummies

By Francesca Brown &Leah Sinclair

Updated 2 years ago

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On the hunt for delicious eats, luxurious hot drinks, recipe boxes or covetable stocking fillers? Feast your eyes on our edit of 15 foodie gift ideas for Christmas 2023.


Christmas is officially upon us! As we near closer and closer to the most wonderful time of the year, many of us will be frantically wondering what will be on our Christmas menus this year and what we’ll be gifting our friends during the festive season.

It’s natural to want to go big or go home at this time of year – and that means enjoying all the bottled cocktails, traybakessweet treats and savoury dishes on offer.

To get you in the spirit, we’ve compiled our list of Christmas 202foodie treats for all to enjoy, and are sure to make for the perfect gift for the foodies in your life.


Farmer J Spice Up Your Life bundle

Farmer J Spice Up Your Life bundle

Elevate your dishes with this curated spice collection featuring bold harissa, aromatic baharat, tangy sumac, Middle Eastern shawarma, versatile sha’ata and herbaceous za’atar.

Shop Farmer J Spice Up Your Life bundle, £20

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yealands rose wine sainsburys

Yealands sauvignon blanc rosé

Think rosé is just for the summer? Think again. This dry Sauvignon Blanc has been made with a splash of Merlot and has juicy fresh fruit and berry flavours that beg to be paired with some cranberry sauce.

Shop Yealands Sauvignon Blanc Blush Marlborough at Sainsbury’s, £10.50

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Whittard hot chocolate hamper

Whittard of Chelsea ‘The Signature’ hot chocolate hamper

A sweet treat that anyone would be delighted to receive, Whittard of Chelsea’s ‘Signature’ hot chocolate hamper includes both its classic rich luxury milk and creamy luxury white hot chocolates, milk chocolate spoons, two sleek SoHo glasses and the perfect hot chocolate accompaniment: mini marshmallows.

Shop Whittard of Chelsea The Signature hot chocolate hamper, £65

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Christmas foodie guide: Deli Society cheese and wine box

Deli Society cheese and wine box

Got a foodie friend to buy for but struggle telling your cabernets from your chardonnays and your bries from your black bombers? Look no further than The Deli Society.

Sending you off the beaten track wine, perfectly paired with farmhouse cheese and award-winning craft charcuterie, you’ll find the perfect gift for the wine and cheese lover in your life.

Shop Deli Society gift boxes, from £29.99

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'Gin Obsessed' Alcoholic Cocktail Gummies from smith and sinclair

Smith and Sinclair 'Gin Obsessed' alcoholic cocktail gummies

Edible cocktails you say? Sign me up. These edible cocktail sweets from Smith and Sinclair are great for gin lovers with a sweet tooth.

Shop Smith and Sinclair ‘Gin Obsessed’ alcoholic cocktail gummies, £16.99

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The Gift Of Oil truffle infused olive oil

The Gift Of Oil truffle infused olive oil

 A couple of drops of this wonderfully intense olive oil will bring the unique depth and sophistication of white truffle to your festive dishes.

Shop The Gift Of Oil truffle infused olive oil, £14.85

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Tanqueray Nº Ten

Tanqueray Nº Ten

Dust off your finest glassware and crack out the festive ice cubes. Tanqueray Nº Ten is the gin gift for all gin-lovers in your life. Fancy going the extra mile? Here’s a recipe for a French 75 cocktail to write out in the gift tag (you can thank us later). 

  • 25ml No. Ten
  • 15ml Lemon
  • 15ml (2:1) Sugar syrup
  • Champagne
  • Garnish with Lemon

Method:

In a shaker, add No. Ten, lemon juice and sugar syrup. Fill shaker with ice and give it a quick shake

Strain into Champagne flute, top up with Champagne, garnish with a lemon twist. Merry Christmas.

Shop Tanqueray No Ten, £29.00

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a product photo of Niederegger German marzipan

Niederegger German marzipan

A truly festive treat, Niederegger is a benchmark in marzipan since 1806, and to this day their famous recipe remains unchanged. Made from the finest Mediterranean almonds, sugar and their secret ingredient, this luxury confectionery brand gives you a real taste of Christmas.

Shop Niederegger marzipan, £11.50

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Brindisa salted Catalan almonds

Brindisa salted Catalan almonds

It’s not Christmas Eve until you prep a festive Negroni and serve it with Brindisa’s addictive salted almonds

Shop salted Catalan almonds at Brindisa, £6.95

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Bettys mini mince pies

Bettys mini mince pies

Even if you think you don’t like mince pies – you haven’t tried these ones from Bettys. Serve warm, people. 

Shop mini mince pies at Bettys, £15 for 16

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Sous Chef Ottolenghi Flavour cookbook and ingredients set

Sous Chef Ottolenghi Flavour cookbook and ingredients set

With aleppo pepper, white miso, ancho chillies and more (plus Yotam Ottolenghi’s book), this is the perfect present to inspire new recipe ideas (which you get to eat, maybe?)… 

Shop Ottolenghi Flavour cookbook and ingredients set at Sous Chef, £44.99

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Natural and Noble gin botanicals set

Natural and Noble gin botanicals set

Infuse gins or simply mix and match for a glass of gin with tonic; it’s like your very own spell book. 

Shop Natural & Noble gin botanicals set at The Food Market, £23.99

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Red Candy Nachosaurus snack and dip

Red Candy Nachosaurus snack and dip

A small dinosaur to hold your chips with a matching bowl for dips – do we need to say any more?

Shop Nachosaurus snack and dip at Red Candy, £34

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A product photo of Rooted Spices Trio Essentials

Rooted Spices Trio Essentials

Excellent foundations for a spice rack, this set includes ground cumin, ground coriander and a daal blend of cumin seeds, amchur, black pepper, ground turmeric and cayenne pepper to name a few. 

Shop Trio Essentials at Rooted Spice, £14.95

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A product photo of the Sauce Shop Brussels sprout ketchup

Sauce Shop brussels sprout ketchup

Don’t doubt it. This ketchup is ideal for Christmas with leftovers, turkey and cheese. 

Shop brussels sprout ketchup at Sauce Shop, £3.49

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Pasqua 'Romeo & Juliet' Brut Prosecco DOC, Treviso majestic wines

Pasqua 'Romeo & Juliet' Brut Prosecco

Coming all the way from fair Verona, this is a dry and fruity Prosecco that goes great served alongside canapes.

Shop Pasqua ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Brut Prosecco at Majestic, £12.99

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