Best Stocking Filler Gifts for Foodies & Chefs

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The best Christmas stockings are the ones packed with little surprises, the kind of small gifts that feel just as thoughtful as anything under the tree.

At Sous Chef, we’ve gathered our favourite stocking fillers for food lovers: clever tools, artisan treats, and quirky foodie finds that bring joy with every unwrapping.

Find our pick of the best Christmas food gifts here, or browse hundreds of gifts for chefs and food-lovers, for instant inspiration.

What You’ll Find at Sous Chef

Sweet treats & spreads, from silky pistachio cream to sun-soaked Corsican jams
Kitchen gadgets, pasta rollers, fun foodie socks, and tools they’ll actually use
Quirky foodie finds, hotdog and olive hair clips, strawberry earrings, even tapas tins for Spanish food fans
Everyday favourites, eco string bags, artisan sea salt, and everyday upgrades with a foodie twist

Eat My Socks Hotdog Hair Claw Clip

Pin back your hair with this hotdog claw clip. With its golden bun and drizzle of mustard, it looks just like the real thing. Use it to style your hair in a bun or half ponytail. The fun hotdog design is sure to be a talking point at parties and barbecues.

Fiasconaro Pistachio Cream, 180g

‘Tastes like a tub of heavenly pistachio ice cream - but with cupboard convenience!’ - Helena, Digital Marketing Assistant

This rich and creamy spread is the ultimate luxury gift for pistachio lovers. Perfect for an indulgent breakfast on your morning toast, or smother on a slice of fluffy panettone. It also makes a brilliant baking ingredient for sandwiching between cakes or biscuits - if you can resist spooning it all straight from the jar first!

Set of 6 Anchovy Snacking Forks in a Tin

Tuck a little taste of the Mediterranean into their stocking with this set of six anchovy snacking forks. Made from durable stainless steel and shaped like fishbones, each fork has a sharp two-pronged tail, just the thing for nibbling olives, anchovies, or cubes of cheese.

Presented in a tin decorated with fish, waves, and olive branches, this quirky set is both practical and fun. A brilliant stocking filler for seafood fans, or a small gift that’s perfect for tapas nights and cocktail hour.

Bestseller

Sous Chef Omakase Snacks - Black Pepper & Chilli, 150g

Spice up their stocking with Sous Chef’s Omakase chilli & black pepper snacks, our fiery blend of Japanese-style arare and senbei crackers, chosen for maximum crunch and flavour.

“Omakase” means “I’ll leave it up to you, chef”, and this is our handpicked mix, created after years of (very dedicated!) snacking research. Bold, crunchy, and just the right amount of spicy, it’s a treat we’re proud to put our name on.

Filt String Bag in Rainbow

Help fight single-use plastic with a sustainable and stylish shopping bag. These strong reusable bags have been used in France for decades, and it is no wonder they have stood the test of time with their practical and classy design. These cotton bags squish to almost nothing but are robust and long-lasting. A great gift to last, and one they’ll actually use!

Sushi Box Socks, 3 Pairs

Socks are a stocking staple - so why not gift ones with their favourite food on! Sure to make anyone smile who receives them, these colourful and fun taco socks are perfect for both adults and children. Now they can wear their favourite Japanese snack on their feet!

Springerle & Speculaas Biscuit Roller

Roll out classic German springerle biscuits, with charming indents on the surface. Or simply use as a way to decorate pastry and and shortbread biscuits. This lovely traditional wooden rolling pin is beautiful to hold, and something a little different for the keen biscuit bakers in your life.

Alpenzu Cacio e Pepe Cream, 140g

Alpenzu’s cacio e pepe cream lets you enjoy the Roman classic in sauce form! Made with pecorino, cream and black pepper, this spreadable paste is sharp, salty and creamy. Enjoy this cream hot and serve with crunchy bread and vegetable crudites as a sharing-style starter. Alternatively, warm it through gently and use it as a sauce – toss through spaghetti for a cheat’s version of cacio e pepe or drizzle over risottos before serving.

Wolf & Moon Strawberry Hoop Earrings

A fun alternative to simple studs or plain gold hoops, these strawberry earrings are a great present for keen cooks and gardeners. They are lovingly handcrafted in the UK and presented in pretty packaging, ready to give as a gift or add to your own jewellery collection.

Halen Mon Pure Sea Salt in Watercolour Ceramic Jar, 100g

Halen Mon’s sea salt in a watercolour jar is a beautiful addition to the kitchen of any chef. It contains large crystals of Halen Mon’s Anglesey seasalt, a pure and rich seasalt perfect for both finishing and cooking with. Complete with a miniature wooden scoop, this is a beautiful and practical small gift that will be loved and reused by any cook.

About the author

Holly is Food Editor at Sous Chef. She has worked in food and cooking for over 10 years.

Holly started her food career in the UK's leading food magazine, BBC Good Food. Following four years at the BBC she became deputy editor of Great British Food magazine, and then copyeditor for Jamie Oliver. She writes about the latest food trends, is an ingredients expert, and has interviewed the UK's biggest names in food.

Over the last decade Holly has tried, tested and reviewed hundreds of international, artisanal and - dare we say it - esoteric ingredients and cooking tools. She loves nothing more than cooking outdoors, hearing stories from producers, and spending time exploring ingredients and food overseas.