Christmas Gifts for The Foodies in Your Life

With Christmas fast approaching, the gift market is about to go into overdrive. But while some people in your life might be easy to buy for, others are a little trickier. If you’ve got a food lover in your life, we’ve got you covered.

We’ve tried to pick out a variety of food and cooking-related gifts for a range of budgets. Whether you’re shopping for a showstopping gift for a close family member or you’re trying to source that all-important Secret Santa gift for under £10, check out our choice of 5 Christmas gift ideas for the foodie in your life!

1.  Meal Voucher

If you’re buying for a couple, choosing a gift for two people is a great way to kill two birds with one stone. When it comes to food-related gifts for two, consider gifting your favourite couple with a meal at a fancy restaurant.

There are plenty of websites that offer dining gift cards which give you plenty of choices around restaurants and budget. Afternoon tea for two vouchers often makes for a nice gift and you won’t be short of luxury hotels and eateries that offer this.

2.  Chocolate & Speciality Tea Hamper

There aren’t many better combinations for a treat lover than chocolate and speciality teas. Even better, they make for the perfect holiday gift. When it comes to gifting chocolate and tea, you can go as affordable or as luxurious as your recipient deserves.

A quality box of chocolates and a carefully chosen tea might suffice, but a full-scale hamper could be more fitting if you want to go the extra mile. For an added touch of thoughtfulness, why not pick a country or theme to guide your chocolate and tea selections?

You won’t be short of premium Italian chocolates that pair beautifully with the rich flavours of black teas like Darjeeling or fruity infusions. Similarly, France has exquisite dark chocolates and truffles that complement floral teas such as lavender or jasmine.

3.  Pizza Oven

While they might involve pushing the boat out in terms of cost, pizza ovens have become one of the must-have accessories for food lovers. Low-end pizza ovens start at around £100 while top-of-the-range ovens will set you back four figures.

This is a particularly good gift if you’re buying for someone who’s based in warmer climates where al fresco dining is an option for most of the year.

4.  Coffee Machine

Speaking of must-have accessories, coffee machines have become a popular kitchen product for several years now. Whether you’re shopping for a capsule coffee machine or an all-singing and dancing barista-style machine, there’s an option for all budgets.

It’s also a great gift for anyone who’s recently moved into a new home or is about to. While coffee machines are a practical gift for coffee lovers, they also come under the homeware gifts section on many websites.

5.  Knife Set

If your foodie friend fancies themselves as a home chef, gifting them something they can use in the kitchen could be a great idea. A knife set might not sound too exciting to those of us who aren’t overly talented in the kitchen. But the fact that some sets can cost you hundreds of pounds highlights just how in demand they are.

Pairing with an expensive chopping board or butcher’s block could complete the perfect Christmas gift for your food-loving friend.

Whether it’s a £30 coffee machine or a £1,000 pizza oven, there’s a food-related present for every budget. With Black Friday just around the corner, this could be the perfect time to pick up your dream gift at a discount.