We are thrilled to bring some exciting festive food & drink gift ideas to you for Christmas this year from the world of food and drink. Think luxury hampers, sexy spices, sultry sauces, quaffable cocktails, gin and whisky gifts galore, plus moreish chocolate, fabulous teas, and so much more.
Whether you are buying for a relative, friend, or just yourself, you are spoilt for choice with our Festive Food & Drink Gift Guide this year. Let’s get started….
Festive Food & Drink – Food
Fattoria La Vialla, The Box of Vegan Delights, £72
If a luxury Italian hamper is on your gifting-list then this gorgeous box filled with an assortment of 15 products is the perfect choice. All produce is vegan and non-alcoholic. You will find a selection of drinks and juices, oils and vinegars, pastas and sauces, antipasti and crostini, plus mouth-watering chocolate truffles. This is the most wonderful Christmas hamper. From La Vialla.
Spice Dept. 12- Spice Starter Set, £49.99
Get the latest harvest spices within this 12-spice tin starter bundle. For all cooks who like to experiment with spice, this is the ideal gift. Including, Kanthari Chilli, Red Chilli Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Cumin Seeds, Ground Turmeric, and Ground Ginger. Moreover, there’s also Coriander Seeds, Green Cardamom, Fennel Seeds, Whole Nutmeg, Whole Cloves, and Black Peppercorns. From Spice Dept.
Good Phats, Squeezy Bottle Bundle, £38.57
For all chefs, budding chefs, and anyone who loves to cook, this is 100% the gift for them! Good Phats Squeezy Oil Bundle is an exciting mix of oils for every situation. Equally, whether deep frying, shallow frying, drizzling, or for salad dressings, these 3 bottles cover it all. Included within the bundle; Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil (500ml), Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil (750ml), and Spanish Light Avocado Oil (750ml). From Good Phats.
More Amazing Foodie Gifts
Gymkhana Fine Foods, All Star Sauce Gift Box, £35
The perfect gift for discerning food lovers, the gift box presents four iconic Gymkhana sauces – Butter Masala, Rogan Josh, Goan Curry, and Vindaloo. Each is a testament to the mastery of the Michelin-starred London restaurant kitchen. Elegantly curated, the sauces bring bold, authentic flavours of India into any home kitchen, letting recipients savour the richness and vibrancy that have captivated diners worldwide. From Gymkhana Fine Foods.
Clawson Farms, Cheeses of Character Truckles, £10
A Christmas gift of cheese! Two truckles from Clawson Farms including Red Leicester with Scotch Bonnet & Harissa Wizard’s Fire, and Vintage Cheddar Captain Bulldog. For snacking, cheeseboards, parties or cooking. From Sainsbury’s.
FATSO, Foursome Gift Box, £15
The best chocolate gift, packed with four delicious chunky bars of FATSO chocolate. You’ll find crunchy, sweet, tart, and bold flavours in this crazy mix of tastiness! Furthermore, the gift includes any of the following in your box; Nan’s Stash, Morn’n Glory, Drunk’n Monkey, Sweet Tart, Home Run or King’s Ransom. From Fatso.
Läderach, Christmas Tree Box, £60
For a true holiday indulgence, Läderach has praline boxes for every occasion. Refreshed in design and flavours for 2025, this season’s Christmas Tree Box has a staggering 26 Pralines. Additionally, it includes milk, dark, and white chocolate, along with two luxury smooth milk truffles as the perfect finish. From Läderach.
Festive Food & Drink – Hot Drinks
Mariage Frères, Tea Break Gift Box – Marco Polo, £55
A beautiful black boxed gift set, containing white porcelain mug featuring the Mariage Frères logo, along with box of 30 cotton muslin tea sachets. The sachets offer Marco Polo tea; a velvety, fruity, and flowery flavourful cup of tea. From Mariage Frères.
Birchall Tea, The Tea Tasting Box, £5
The Tea Tasting Box from Birchall is a small but sparkling delight. Eight of Birchall’s finest blends, each a different note in a festive symphony of flavour, invite the lucky recipient to sip, explore and discover. The most adorable gift to pop inside a Christmas stocking! From Birchall Tea.
LEON, Espresso Set, £10
The ultimate espresso gift, beautifully boxed. Inside, you’ll find a pack of LEON Light Roast Ground Coffee, made with 100% triple-certified beans (25% Peruvian, 75% Honduran), paired with two sleek LEON espresso cups. Crafted for lovers of a lighter roast, this smooth, vibrant blend is big on flavour and low on bitterness. From Tesco.
Festive Food & Drink – Non Alcoholic
SENTIA Spirits, SENTIA Cask, £34.25
A new non-alcoholic whiskey-style spirit from SENTIA Spirits, which could make someone very happy this Christmas. In addition, this is perfect for making autumn and winter mocktails such as a Fig Smash, Pear Hot Toddy, or Blood Orange Cask. From Sentia Spirits.
Festive Food & Drink – Alcoholic Drinks
Plumpton Estate Wines, Brut Rosé NV, £32.95
The award-winning Plumpton Estate Brut Rosé is a seriously great wine for Christmas. This wine spends at least 2-years ageing in the bottle. Made with a blend of Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir, which makes it dry, crisp, and delicate, with an elegant finish. From Plumpton.
MOTH, Festive Snacking Selection Box, £59
Sparkling and new for 2025 is this dreamy selection box. Including MOTH x Tony’s Chocolonely milk chocolate bar, Perello manzanilla olives, Torres black truffle crisps and a Perello cocktail snack mix. And, of course, 12 classic MOTH cocktails, crafted with award-winning spirits. Furthermore, it includes a MOTH giant ice-cube tray to take your favourite serve to the next level. From MOTH.
More Quaffable Drinks
Hatozaki Whisky, Triple Cask Reserve, £61.95
A blend of hand-selected malt whiskies, Hatozaki Triple Cask Reserve is first aged in ex-Bourbon and ex-Sherry barrels, then finished for six months in superior Umeshu plum liqueur casks. Known in Japan as ume, Umeshu is a traditional liqueur made by steeping local green plums in alcohol. This additional maturation imparts delicate layers of zesty citrus, tea-like herbal notes, and a subtle plum sweetness, resulting in a complex flavour profile that sets this whisky apart. 70cl bottle at 46% ABV. From Master of Malt.
EDEN Mill St Andrews, The Pink One, £45
Fruity, flirty and full of festive fun, this vibrant gift set is the ultimate treat for pink gin lovers. It features a full-size bottle of Eden Mill’s award-winning Love Gin, crafted with Fife-grown raspberries and strawberries. Plus, a Raspberry, Vanilla & Meringue Liqueur for decadent cocktails. Also, with two Love Gin Bellini cans for instant celebrations. And, finally a velvet pouch complete with a speed pourer and spirit measure for budding mixologists! Bursting with flavour, colour and cheer, it’s a playful, party-ready gift that’s as delightful to give as it is to enjoy. From Eden Mill.
Special Festive Food & Drink Gift Guide – Words by Rachel McAlley @LadyRach
