Fun & Foodie Gifts for Teens
by Ellie Edwards
Discover our bright, colourful and quirky gifts which are just the thing for any teenager who is interested in cooking, eating and discovering new tricks in the kitchen. If you’re stuck for Christmas ideas, take a look at the list below and treat your teenager to something they’ll really love.
Browse more Food and Cooking gifts, or find inspiration in our stocking filler ideas for foodies
Springerle & Speculaas Biscuit Roller
Springerle & Speculaas Biscuit Roller
Any teenager interested in baking will love this springerle & speculaas biscuit roller, which quickly and easily moulds traditional German and Dutch biscuits. The roller features 12 different designs of birds, flowers, berries, squirrels and prestigious buildings. It’s a fun way to make biscuits they might not have tried before.
Add some extra luck (and sparkle) to your tree with this golden maneki neko bauble. The shiny cat has a chilled-out smile, a raised paw, and red-and-gold details that look amazing against fairy lights. In Japan, the lucky cat is all about good vibes, it’s said to bring wealth, fortune, and happy energy to anyone who sees it.
Hanging out at Yo Sushi! regularly will certainly hit a teenager's budget. And so what better than learning to make their own sushi. Plus there's a lot of fun to be had in having friends round and preparing sushi together - everyone can pick exactly the flavours they like, and perhaps even compete to make the most elaborate creation!
Hang this felt lobster decoration from the branches of your tree. With a cheerful expression and colourful fairy lights, he’s ready for any Christmas party.
If you don’t have a tree, you can hang the bauble from a shelf or mantelpiece. Handmade from felt and polyfoam, the bauble is soft to the touch. It’s a lovely alternative to traditional ornaments. Buy one for yourself or for a friend who loves quirky decorations.
Smoky BBQ Crunchy Roasted Crickets, 12g
Smoky BBQ Crunchy Roasted Crickets, 12g
The best way to get conversation around the Christmas breakfast table? A fun and sustainable alternative to crisps and nuts on their own, or even as a topping for tacos and fajitas. Delicious and smoky - and bound to spark some laughter.
If your teen is into a bit of rock and roll, they'll love this ‘Rock Cake’ oven glove emblazoned with fun baking puns celebrating all things rock; ‘Bread Zeppelin’, the ‘Rolling Scones’ and ‘Tofu Fighters’ to name a few…!
Stuart Gardiner Grill Power Double Oven Glove
Stuart Gardiner Grill Power Double Oven Glove
Or perhaps they love a little 'Grill power'? These oven gloves celebrate iconic women in music — with hilarious foodie twists. Think Dusty Springroll and Björkshire Puddings… and yes, you can rock them while serving up your (Ma)donna kebabs.
The gloves are bright, bold, and made to stand out, with blue and pink graphics that are way more fun than your average oven mitts.
Why drink from a boring glass when you could have a pink sheep chilling in your lemonade? This tumbler from Ichendorf Milano has a 3D sheep inside — you can actually see it through the bubbles as you sip.
Each sheep is covered in little glass “fluff” to look like fleece. Cute and clever.
Gold Samurai Bento Box Large, 1200ml
Gold Samurai Bento Box Large, 1200ml
These large bento boxes are a fun and practical way to take packed lunches to school or college. The top, ‘hat’ section is an inverted bowl - tuck a small sachet of instant miso soup into here, and just add hot water when ready to eat. The second ‘face’ level has a hermetic seal for storing stews or dressed salads without leaking. The bottom ‘body’ level is a perfect container for buns, sushi or rice
Japanese Kawaii Pink Rabbit Rice Bowl, 14cm
Japanese Kawaii Pink Rabbit Rice Bowl, 14cm
The cutest bunny bowl ever. This pink kawaii rabbit bowl makes even plain rice look fun. Made in Japan, it’s got deep sides, a narrow base, and the sweetest design — bunnies hopping around the outside, with flowers and kanji characters inside.
It’s the perfect size for a donburi (rice bowl), think chicken katsu, salmon teriyaki, veggies, and a jammy egg on top. Or breakfast cereal!
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About the author
Ellie Edwards is a food writer for Sous Chef. Previously she worked at olive magazine, writing about exciting new ingredients, UK restaurants and travelling the world to find the best cinnamon buns. When she's not exploring the likes of Belize, Kerala and Zanzibar, Ellie loves rustling up a feast in her London kitchen, with a particular passion for porridge, sourdough and negronis.
