Looking for Secret Santa gifts, stocking fillers or some extra presents for under the tree? Here's a few suggestions of some food- and drink-based goodies that are sure to be welcome.
Cornish Sea Salt x Keynvor Candles Limited Edition Gift Set
This is a lovely gift that any foodie would be happy to find in their Christmas stocking. The Smoked Sea Salt candle combines the rich scents of oak, cherry, and apple wood and a solid smoky base, creating an indulgent, wrap-up-warm, winter candle which evokes the scent of an open fire. To sit alongside the Smoked Sea Salt scent, Cornish Sea Salt also fell in love with the coastal freshness of the popular Seafarer scent from the brand, renaming it as ‘Sea Salt’ for a limited edition run as part of the collaboration.
RRP: from £28.00
Available from: Cornish Sea Salt Co.
Lily O'Brien's Truffles
These mini boxes of Lily O’Brien’s delicious chocolate truffles are ideal for popping in a Christmas stocking for an upmarket sweet treat.
RRP: £5.00
Available from: Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Asda, Morrisons
Musical Biscuit Tin with Christmas Pudding Biscuits
The new Merry Christmas embossed musical biscuit tin from Cartwright & Butler is as festive as it gets, playing ' We Wish You a Merry Christmas’ when opened. The tin contains their brand new Christmas Pudding Biscuits, made from the butteriest biscuit recipe with warming spices of cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg, and packed with rich dried fruit.
RRP: £15:00
Available from: Cartwright & Butler and selected retailers
Moth Martini Glass Pack
This chic glass pack includes four bestselling MOTH cocktails and a martini glass they can keep – and always think of you. Each MOTH Martini glass pack contains: 1x martini glass; 2x Margarita; 2x Espresso Martini.
RRP: £29.00
Available from: Moth Drinks
The Lancashire Bomb Bauble
Struggling with gifts for someone without a sweet tooth? After selling out in record time in 2022 and 2023, Cheesegeek has brought back its personalised Lancashire Bomb bauble this year. Matured for over 2 years, this 200g treat is creamy and delicious.
RRP: £30.00
Available from: Cheesegeek
Fatso's Festive Dark Chocolate Bundle
FATSO are shaking up the world of dark chocolate with amazing flavour combinations, all featuring the most delicious, single-origin and ethically sourced dark chocolate from Colombia.
For Christmas they have some chunk-tastic gift collections including the FATSO Festive Feast; three bars of FATSO, beautifully wrapped in a fetching festive bundle. Options include The Vegan Friendly Feast (King’s Ransom, Home Run, Morn’n Glory) and Morn’n, Noon & Night (Morn’n Glory, Nan’s Stash, Sweet Tart).
RRP: £25:00
Available from: Fatso
Little's Coffee Gift Sets
The new Little’s Instant Coffee Gift Sets lets your enjoy your favourite coffee shop flavours all year round with French Vanilla, Rich Hazelnut and Creamy Caramel Coffee, a limited-edition collection of warming wintery flavours; Cosy Classics, which includes Toffee Nut, Pumpkin Spice and Double Chocolate Coffee; and the Full on Festive set, featuring Christmas Spirit, Irish Cream and Chocolate Orange Coffee.
RRP: £15:00
Available from: Amazon and Little's
Just Spices Blends
Is anyone in your family a fan of avo on toast or turmeric lattes? Pop a spice blend or two in their stocking and they can make their favourite snack or drink at home. Treat yourself too; create the instant fragrance of Christmas by adding a sprinkle of Speculoos Spice to your festive baking.
RRP: £4.99
Available from: Just Spices
Protein Balls
Fitness fans can still have a sweet treat in their Christmas stocking, courtesy of The Protein Ball Co’s range of protein + vitamin balls. The snacks use only 100% natural ingredients with added vitamins and minerals, no artificial sweeteners or added sugar, are packed with protein (at least 7g of protein per 45g pack), gluten free and high in fibre, providing slow release energy that bridges the gap between meals.
RRP: from £18.99 for a pack of 10
Available from: The Protein Ball Co.
Limited Edition Marmite
Inspired by his legendary performance at the LA Dodgers Stadium in 1975, this bespoke jar design pays homage to one of Elton’s favourite shows and shows Elton wearing the custom-made and now iconic sequined baseball outfit designed by American fashion designer, Bob Mackie.
Not just a collector's item, it's also the gift that also gives back. The new launch forms part of Marmite’s 3-year partnership with the Elton John AIDS Foundation, where they have pledged to donate $1m to the charity.
RRP: £3.00
Available from: A range of retailers
Urban Farm It Mushroom Growing Kits
Hailing from the UK’s leader in sustainable urban farming, these Mushroom Growing Kits are the perfect blend of fun and function, allowing anyone to grow gourmet mushrooms at home.
Transform a kitchen into a mini-mushroom farm; each kit provides a unique hands-on experience, offering a sustainable way to grow fresh, nutritious produce within four weeks. With a simple, repeatable growing process, they cater to all ages and skill levels, ensuring that both seasoned growers and absolute beginners can take part in the excitement.
RRP: £24.99
Available from: Urban Farm It
Niche Cocktails
Ideal for festive get-togethers, New Year's parties and celebrations, Niche Cocktails makes any occasion elegant with premium canned cocktails. Made from carefully sourced, natural ingredients and mixed with premium spirits from Adnams and The English Distillery, Niche Cocktails’ drinks are created at its Suffolk base and tested meticulously to ensure the very best tasting cocktails.
This mixed pack of six cocktails will provide a festive treat to pop in the stockings of all grown-up foodies in the house - hopefully with at least one left over for Santa.
RRP: £26:00
Available from: Niche Cocktails
Quirky Monkey Fusions
Looking for an unusual stocking filler this Christmas? Introducing these indulgent mushroom coffee fusions and instant raw cacao mushroom hot chocolate for better wellbeing. These unique products are designed to provide a healthy and delicious way to start your day or unwind after a long day.
RRP: from £13.99
Available from: Quirky Monkey
Fitzbillies Macarons
The perfect afternoon or after dinner treat, the artisan bakers at Fitzbillies have made macarons in a selection of delicious festive flavours: mint chocolate, clementine, white chocolate, cranberry, salted caramel, and chocolate. Gift the whole set in a stocking, or serve them with a glass of fizz on Christmas morning.
RRP: £22:00
Available from: Fitzbillies
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