Christmas is the one time of year when we really enjoy our food and drink here in the UK. Whether it be a festive cocktail with friends, or some cheeky chocolates while wrapping the gifts, this is the season to enjoy a tasty treat.
Without further ado, we bring to you our Festive Food & Drink Gift Guide for you to spoil the people you love. What better thing to gift than something delicious.
FOODIE GIFTS – Luxury Festive Food & Drink Gift Guide
Hive & Keeper, The Breakfast Honey Gift Set, £28.95
A limited-edition British breakfast honey gift set. Each honey is different, straight from the hive and the perfect way to brighten any morning! There will be a jar of honey for toast, one to add to a cup of tea, and one to top a bowl porridge.
Fattoria La Vialla, Gourmet Alcohol Free Hamper, £46
The most amazing hamper filled with 9 specialities including Mini-Sprenuta Frizzante (sparkling grape juice), and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Plus, you’ll find Tuscan Fennel Sausages, Caciafini Trifolati (artichokes with garlic & parsley), and dried Spaghetti and dried Fusillii. Moreover, there’s Sugo Bombolino Senza Nucce (spicy cherry tomato sauce), Sugo ai Peperoni (tomato & bell pepper sauce), and a bag of Chocolate Truffles.
King’s Fine Food, Oscietra Caviar, various prices from £16.70 (10g) – £1,669.00 (1kg)
King’s Caviar is known for being the best farmed caviar in the world. Simply one of the finest caviars available that is a perfect addition to a Christmas dinner table. It has an earthy flavour with a taste of crustaceans, a buttery sweet bouquet and a saline aftertaste.
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Lakrids by Bülow, Winter Selection Box, £38
With three Winter Selections Boxes to choose from, you’ll be hard pressed to pick a favourite. The Gold Box, Silver Box, and Bronze Box. Furthermore, they all contain different coated liquorice. The Gold Box flavours include; strawberry cream, d-salt caramel, classic salty caramel, crispy raspberry, a-the original, crispy caramel, f-dark & sea salt, and butter cookie.
FORRIST, Organic Cereal Selection Hamper, £20.95
An amazing gift for the cereal lover in your life. Each of the 8 cereals are neatly packed in their own reusable glass jar. Consisting of Organic Chocolate Crispy Rice, and Organic Chocolate Granola to give a chocolate fix. Equally, the jars also include Organic Granola, Organic Crunch Muesli, and Organic Fruit Muesli. Furthermore, you will find Organic Wholegrain Cornflakes, Organic Puffed Quinoa, and Organic Puffed Rice. Delish!
PAYST, Dipping Sauce Gift Pack, £20
When you don’t know which sauce is their favourite, buy them all! Perfect for every dipping occasion, there are some outstanding sauces in this gift pack. Including, Spicy Burnt Chilli, Sweet Chilli, Ginger & Green Sweet Chilli, and Burnt Chilli. A taste sensation of a gift!
The British Hamper Company, Diabetic Delights Gift Hamper, £59.97
A delightful reduced sugar gift hamper, filled with artisan treats from across the UK. Within the gift you’ll find everything from chocolate and biscuits to tea and jam. Additionally, there is cheese biscuits, toast, corn, and even crisps.
DRINKS GIFTS – Luxury Festive Food & Drink Gift Guide
Whittard of Chelsea, Christmas Taster Gift Box, £50
A gift starring the iconic flavours of Whittard at Christmas. Packed with delights including Christmas Tea, Hazelnut flavoured Christmas Coffee, three Creamy Hot Chocolates, and Cranberry and White Chocolate Biscuits.
Ron Santiago de Cuba, 20yr old Rum, £175 from The Whisky Exchange
A celebration of Santiago de Cuba’s rich history. A mellow rum that has been matured over 20 years in white oak barrels. With notes of toffee, pineapple caramelised, and toasted coconut. A Christmas luxury if ever there was one!
Thunder Toffee Vodka, Miniatures Gift Box, £8 from Sainsbury’s
A delicious combination of creamy toffee and crisp ice-cold vodka, designed to take apres-ski lovers from the red run, to party fun. Now, it is here to bring the apres-ski vibes into your home this Christmas.
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Eden Mill, Art of St Andrew’s Expression, Whisky, £150
The much-anticipated 2023 ‘Art of St Andrews’ release is a unique, lightly peated single malt and has been specially crafted by head distiller Scott Ferguson. Scottish illustrator, Jill Calder created the bespoke packaging.
Trivento, Golden Reserve Malbec, £16 from Sainsbury’s
The UK’S No1 Argentinian wine brand celebrated for its exceptional wines, has produced an extraordinary Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec. A perfect centrepiece for the festive celebrations.
Lind & Lime, Organic Gin Magnum, £75 from The Leith Export Co.
An award-winning London Dry Gin, Lind & Lime Organic Gin Magnum is a larger-than-life version of the classic bottle. Distilled with 100% green electricity and produced with 100% organic ingredients. Makes the perfect G&T!
Drinks Distilled X Bea Bradsell, Stocking Filler Espresso Martini Kit, £30
Created by Bea Bradsell, cocktail expert and daughter of the renowned bar tender Dick Bradsell, creator of the iconic Espresso Martini. The set includes 2 x 5cl bottles Belvedere Pure, and 1 x 20cl bottle of Mr Black Coffee Liqueur. Plus, 125g illy Ground Espresso Coffee, coffee beans to garnish, and a mini raffles coupe glass.
Luxury Festive Food & Drink Gift Guide – Words by Rachel McAlley
