Best Secret Santa Gifts for Foodies
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.
Whether you are doing a Secret Santa in your workplace, with your friends or just for fun with family, find the clever ideas that will delight every food-lover.
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The ORIGINAL Dubai chocolate bar - accept no imitations! The filling pairs crunchy kunafa pastry with silky pistachio cream. The fabulous texture contrast is what started a world-wide appetite for Dubai chocolate bars.
Fiasconaro x Dolce & Gabbana's 100g citrus & saffron panettone is the best-selling designer panettone in a perfect single serving! This stunning Christmas tin contains a miniature 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.
Lemon Socks, 2 Pairs
Lemon Socks, 2 Pairs
Gift a style lover something unexpected with this lemon sock set. Soft, stretchy socks are rolled to look like bright yellow lemons, then wrapped in green mesh for a playful, market-fresh look.
Unroll them to find two pairs of ankle-length crew socks. One features bold stripes, the other an abstract pattern, both in lively greens and yellows. An easy way to add colour and character to everyday outfits.
Black Truffles Bauble Tree Decoration
Black Truffles Bauble Tree Decoration
Hang the truffle ornament from your tree to delight dinner guests. It’s the perfect gift for the foodie who has everything!
Pair the ornament with other food-themed baubles. You can hang the bauble in your kitchen, too.
This black truffle bauble will delight any food lover. It features two black truffles, with one sliced in half to reveal its white centre. A wood-handled knife is perched on top.
This quirky but beautiful corkscrew is shaped like a sardine, finished with shimmering blue scales and a forked tail. It opens wine and cava with ease, and doubles as a bottle opener for beers at barbecues and gatherings. A playful detail that brings a smile to the table.
It comes packed in a bright yellow sardine tin, decorated with waves, fish, and olive branches. A brilliant stocking filler or small gift for anyone who loves fish, food, or a bit of fun at dinner.
Francois Doucet Fruit Jellies, 400g
Francois Doucet Fruit Jellies, 400g
Francois Doucet is a French confectionery company who has been making exceptional pralines, jellies and chocolate treats for over 50 years.
They are inspired by Provencal flavours and make their confections using nuts and fruits from Provence.
Fragrant, sweet and intensely fruity – Francois Doucet fruit jellies are the perfect thing to enjoy at the end of a meal, or as a little mid-morning treat with a cup of tea. The jellies are made with apricots and pears that are grown in Provence, as well as raspberries, strawberries and mandarins.
Zabà Italian zabaione is made with eggs, sugar, and Marsala wine, giving it a rich, custard-like texture. Spoon it straight from the jar, or warm it gently in a bain-marie for a softer, pourable finish.
Serve it alongside slices of panettone, or poured over mind pies. It’s excellent poured over poached pears, or used in place of custard in trifles and layered desserts. A simple way to bring a classic Italian pudding into your kitchen.
Leone Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans Gift Box, 150g
Leone Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans Gift Box, 150g
Leone's chocolate coffee beans make a wonderful gift for chocolate lovers who like a bittersweet edge to their sweets and dessert. They won’t be able to stop picking at these individually foil-wrapped beans. Plus they come in a beautiful vintage-inspired tin to treasure and reuse long after the chocolate is gone.
Or go for a design that isn't explicitly Christmassy, but is still totally adorable.
Glassware masters Ichendorf Milano specialise in functional and beautiful drinkware, from water tumblers to wine decanters.
Each collection combines traditional techniques with modern designs.
Set of 2 Lucky Cat Japanese Rice Bowls with Chopsticks
Set of 2 Lucky Cat Japanese Rice Bowls with Chopsticks
Use these lucky cat rice bowls to serve Japanese dishes in style! The set includes two bowls, one black and one white, both featuring a cheerful cat design. Each bowl comes with a set of wooden chopsticks so you can tuck into tempura or tackle a bowl of slippery udon noodles.
Measuring 15cm in diameter, these bowls are the perfect size for donburi - a Japanese rice dish topped with meat, fish or vegetables. Popular toppings include pork tonkatsu, salmon teriyaki and crispy chicken karaage.
The lucky cat is considered a lucky charm in Japanese culture. Known as maneki-neko (literally ‘beckoning cat’), the waving cat figurine is thought to bring good fortune to its owner.
Sous Chef Gift Card
Sous Chef Gift Card
From unusual ingredients from far-flung places, to stunning cookware used in some of the world’s top kitchens – there’s something for all tastes and techniques at Sous Chef.
The gift card is available in denominations of £25, £50, £100 and £200. The voucher works like shop credit so you don't have to use it all in one go. The voucher is valid for a year after purchase.
