With Christmas just around the corner, I’ve started to think not only about the gifts that I’ll be buying for my loved ones, but also the presents that I’ll be putting on my own list that family and friends will inevitably start to ask for soon. Now, you need only glance at my wardrobe or perfume shelf to know that I’ll always appreciate a good fashion or beauty gift; however, as someone who also very much considers themselves an epicure, I’ve decided to go on the hunt for the best food and drink gift ideas to add to my wish list this year.
Whether you’re a culinary connoisseur, a gastronaut (or are buying for one) or simply love a special treat to wind down with on a winter’s evening, I think we can all agree that a food- or drink-related present will never go unappreciated. I spent the past few months scouring the market to find the best gourmet presents around this Christmas.
From über-chic kitchen staples to luxurious bottles of bubbly, keep scrolling to shop the 34 food and drink gift ideas to impress the foodie in your life.
Shop the Gastronaut Gift Guide:
SMEG
Mini Pro Espresso Coffee Machine
Westwing X Victoria Beckham
Isla Butter Dish
Audrey’s Chocolates
Bar Library
Ovette
On the Plate Olive Oil
The Pickle House
Bloody Mary Gift Box
Hay
Arcs Salt & Pepper Grinder
Max Rocha & Diana Henry
Café Cecilia Cookbook
Ooni
Karu 2 Multi Fuel Pizza Oven
Natoora
£100 Online Gift Card
The White Company
Marble Cheese Wire Board
Alessi
Alessi Vite Induction Stovetop Espresso Coffee Maker, 300ml, 6 Cup, Brown
Rowen & Wren
Espresso Cup Set
Rosslyn
Digital Gift Card
On The Table
The Champagne & Charcuterie Celebration
Our Place
Ceramic Nonstick Perfect Pot
Moët & Chandon
Champagne Magnum
Slutty Chef
Tart: Misadventures of an Anonymous Chef
Laetitia Rouget X Pangea
Shooting Star Platter
Daylesford
Christmas Party Hamper
Clos Maggiore
Dining Gift Card
Hotel Chocolat
Velvetiser
Soho Home
Crystal Red Wine Glasses
Future Château
Brut Sparkling
Our Place
Wonder Oven Pro
John Lewis
Hammered Champagne Bucket
Knoops
Festive Hot Chocolate Gift Set
The White Company
Polished Steel Cocktail Picks