Best Christmas Food Gifts
by Holly Thomson
Browse hundreds of extraordinary Christmas food gifts at Sous Chef. Or for the foodie Christmas gift that every food-lover is hoping for, see our finest Italian panettone.
WATCH: Sous Chef Founder Nicola and Food Editor Holly discuss the best-gifts for food-lovers, with 20+ ideas that are guaranteed to delight.
This Christmas, give friends and family a food gift they'll be talking about for months! At Sous Chef, foodie gifts are always our favourite type of present to receive.
And after 12 years of finding the very best Christmas food gifts from around the world, we like to think we know how to find the perfect gifts.
Take a look, and find the perfect food gift to delight friends and family this Christmas...
READ MORE: Check out our Homemade Food Christmas Gifts Ideas, Vegan Food Gifts for Christmas, and Italian Food Gifts for Christmas!
Best Food Gifts for Christmas
Why Shop Christmas Gifts at Sous Chef?
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Curated by cooks: Every product is tasted, tested, and loved by our team.
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Unique finds: From Japanese ramen kits to authentic Spanish paella sets, you’ll discover things you simply won’t see in the supermarket.
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Joy guaranteed: If it’s not extraordinary, we don’t stock it.
And if you can’t decide? A Sous Chef Gift Card lets your foodie friends choose their dream present from over 6,000 products.
The Best of France Hamper
The Best of France Hamper
The Best of France Food Hamper brings together ingredients that French cooks reach for every day, alongside a few treats worth lingering over. It’s a collection built around flavour and place, drawing on regional traditions from across the country rather than a single style of cooking.
You’ll find bright, fruit-led jellies from François Doucet, ideal with coffee or as a small sweet finish, and Espelette pepper jelly from Terre Exotique to bring warmth and contrast to cheese and charcuterie. Everyday essentials are included too, with golden olive oil from Alziari and aromatic Herbes de Provence ready to work their way into simple meals. A box to open slowly, dip into often, and cook from with confidence.
Each of these stunning miniature tins contains a 100g version of one of Fiasconaro’s finest Italian panettones. It is packed with large jewels of candied Sicilian citrus fruit, and flavoured with aromatic sweet saffron.
The Gestura silver chef’s spoon is a triumph of carefully considered design. The deep bowl holds exactly one tablespoon of wet or dry ingredients. Use it to quickly and accurately measure while you cook.
The steel spoon has a long, slender handle. It’s long enough to stir deep pans of soup or braised meat. You can also use it for basting and decorating plates.
DoughBed by Sourhouse
DoughBed by Sourhouse
The DoughBed combines a warming mat with a glass bowl and cork lid. It’s an efficient warming solution for bakers with cool and drafty kitchens. The long shape of the DoughBed is inspired by traditional wooden dough bowls. This makes it easy to mix and handle your dough.
DoughBed by Sourhouse creates a cosy environment for your dough. It keeps it at a consistent temperature so it proves just right, every time.
Penna Bakery uses a slow, natural leavening process with lievito madre (mother yeast). This is the secret to their soft, aerated dough.
The dough is enriched with vanilla, organic raisins and candied orange. It’s rich and buttery with a citrusy aroma. Serve it at room temperature or lightly toasted. It’s delicious on its own or with a scoop of gelato.
Penna Bakery is based in Salento, Puglia. It was founded by the Penna brothers, Luca and Stefano.
Ichendorf Milano Limited Edition Beaver Tumbler, 350ml
Ichendorf Milano Limited Edition Beaver Tumbler, 350ml
Each Ichendorf Milano piece is hand-crafted, so you may notice some slight differences between glasses. But, this only adds to their charm – no two are the same!
This beaver tumbler is a limited edition design from Ichendorf Milano. Set inside the glass is a 3D beaver with a brown body and flat tail. He looks like he’s resting after a busy day of dam building.
When the glass is empty, the little beaver sparkles in the sunshine. The animal design is perfect for al fresco dining. Fill the tumbler with sparkling water or fruity rum punch.
Mariage Frères Happy Ending tea is a mood-boosting herbal blend. The Parisian tea house describes it as ‘a way to see life through rose-coloured glasses’.
The tea has a beautiful pink hue. It’s made from red rooibos infused with carefully selected herbs. Rooibos is naturally caffeine-free so the tea can be enjoyed at any time of day.
Discover notes of lemon balm, hibiscus and ginger. Mint and rosemary give the tea a relaxing herbal aroma.
One of the things that Ottolenghi emphasises in all his books, is how the right ingredients make all the difference. A dried herb here, a spice there – you can bring a whole new world of flavour to a dish with just one ingredient. With that in mind, we’ve paired his cookbook with seven hard-to-find ingredients that are essential for adding that extra something to many of the recipes in Jerusalem.
Francois Doucet Provence Confectionery Chest, 600g
Francois Doucet Provence Confectionery Chest, 600g
Delve into the Francois Doucet Provence confectionery chest and discover the finest French confectionery. This set of treats is a beautiful gift for those with a sweet tooth, or as an indulgent gift for yourself.
The ramen bowl set is a must-have for any Japanese ramen fan. Each set comes with a pair of beautiful ceramic bowls tat you'll find in homes and ramen bars across Japan, plus two bamboo ladles and an exclusive recipe booklet.
Toschi Amarena cherries in syrup are world famous demi-glacé cherries in a decorative glass jar. The Amarena cherries are soft and juicy, with a pleasing sourness that balances the sweet syrup. A favourite of chef James Martin!
Set of 6 Calamari Snacking Forks in a Tin
Set of 6 Calamari Snacking Forks in a Tin
This set of calamari squid snacking forks is a unique gift for any seafood lover. Made from durable stainless steel, each fork has a sharp two-pronged tail for snacking. Ideal for canapés and tapas dishes, these are perfect for dinner and cocktail parties.
Quite Nice Clothing Condiments Organic Cotton Tea Towel
Quite Nice Clothing Condiments Organic Cotton Tea Towel
This playfully designed organic cotton tea towel is illustrated with all your favourite condiments. Whether your favourite sauce is hot, or most definitely not, this colourful tea towel will bring joy to the kitchen sink! Hand drawn and screen printed in the UK, it makes an ideal gift.
This extra virgin olive oil in a green splatter ceramic bottle is from one of Italy’s oldest olive-growing regions. The dark green paint effect looks stunning finished with the red wax seal and Galantino ribbon. It makes a great gift.
This deluxe sushi set is the perfect gift for sushi enthusiasts and those looking to expand their culinary horizons. It has everything to make authentic Japanese sushi - except the fish!
Use the professional rolling mat, sushi rice and rice vinegar to create authentic maki rolls. Use the wasabi and ginger to serve, and present it all on stoneware serving plates. The set is kept together in a smart Sous Chef bag, with two sushi serving plates, two sauce dishes and two pairs of wooden chopsticks.
The Sips & Snacks Celebration Hamper is made for sharing, popping, and snacking your way through a big moment. Inside are two bottles of Turdión cava - one crisp, one rosy and bright - ready for toasts, long evenings, and easy celebrations. Around them you’ll find a mix of sweet treats and savoury bites: soft pistachio truffles, buttery caramels, chocolate orange bars, and liquorice coated in caramel. Every piece brings a different texture, from smooth to chewy to crisp.
Sous Chef Gift Card
Sous Chef Gift Card
The Sous Chef gift card is what every food lover and chef would be delighted to receive, and the card gives them the excitement of finding their dream gift from within our extensive collection.
Cooking & food gifts under £100
For the foodie friend you really want to impress, explore fine cookware, rare ingredients, and luxury food gifts that feel truly indulgent. Browse world-class Swedish stand mixers, American cult bakeware and the team's favourite sourdough gadgets.
Cooking & food gifts under £50
Looking to spoil a keen cook a little more? Choose from cookbook and ingredient sets, premium kitchen tools, and stylish tableware that they’ll treasure for years to come. Browse Sous Chef's iconic ramen bowl sets, exclusive table napkins, and ceramics from Mexico.
Cooking & food gifts under £20
Thoughtful doesn’t have to mean expensive. From artisanal chocolates and gourmet spices to clever little kitchen gadgets, these stocking-sized gifts bring big smiles without stretching the budget. These are the smaller gifts all tried, tested and loved by our team of food nerds.
Small gifts for foodies
Sticking fillers, tree decorations with a foodie twist or artisan chocolates. Sometimes the best things come in small packages. A tin of silky anchovies, a jar of glossy Italian cherries, or a set of tapas forks can be the most memorable present under the tree.
Luxury Gifts
For those who appreciate the very best, our luxury collection includes rare olive oils, hand-crafted confectionery, and professional-quality cookware. These gifts are indulgent, yes, but they’re also practical, beautiful, and made to be used, not just admired.
Browse all Christmas food gifts here, or consider a food gift card - and let friends and family spend some happy hours browsing out 6,000+ food gifts.
