From splendid spirits through to the cheese of connoisseurs, your foodie friend enjoys the finer things in life. Why not indulge their passion for first class fare with a gift to make their Christmas table even more extravagant this year.
Who needs cheese and crackers in their hamper, when you can have one stuffed full of the finest chocolate? Containing everything a chocolate lovers dreams are made of, including the ingredients for a decadent hot chocolate; enabling them to indulge from sunrise to sunset.
From the inventor of eccentric delights such as Snail Porridge and Bacon & Egg Ice-cream, comes this guide to gastronomic genius. Featuring fifty of his signature recipes, along with the story of the namesake restaurant, Heston Blumenthal gives tips, tricks and a mini science lesson in his book of experimental cookery. A perfect gift for any eccentric epicurean.
Magimix Le Mini Plus
For the budding chef on your list, give them the gift of cooking ease with this compact food processor from Magimix. It may be small but it is definitely mighty, and will allow them to grate, mix, blend, whip and crush until their heart’s content.
For those keen to learn or polish their skills, some cookery classes will be delightfully received. Leiths cookery school offers tuition from the best and a broad selection of classic and creative courses from the ‘Best Sunday Roast’, through to the ‘Tastes of the Middle East’ – just make sure you don’t forget to volunteer as the official taste tester of their culinary wares!
Add a touch of bright to your festive table with one of the Biscuiteers’ bold Christmas cakes. Available in 3 sizes and presented in a cute keepsake tin, this rich fruitcake covered in their trademark quirky decoration really tastes as good as it looks. A definite foodie’s indulgence.
Sipsmith Sloe Gin
For something a little different, try a bottle of Sipsmith’s limited edition Sloe Gin. Made in small batches for a truly handmade drink, the dry gin is infused with Autumnal berries from Dartmoor for a velvety taste.
Charbonnel et Walker Christmas Crackers
Forget the naff jokes and pointless puzzles and indulge your guests with a delicious table treat they will be delighted with. Each cracker contains three exquisite Charbonel et Walker Marc de Champagne truffles, which could prove too tempting to wait until after dinner to pull!
Fortnum & Mason Christmas Spiced Chutney
There is nothing more traditional than Christmas chutney, and there really is no other place to buy it than the home of festive food, Fortnum and Mason. This deliciously rich spiced version is the perfect accompaniment for your boxing day cheese and biscuits.
With everything you need to make Christmas morning extra special, the Breakfast hamper from Daylesford Organic would make a welcome gift for anyone that takes their food seriously. Inside the elegant bread bin are all of your breakfast essentials including a jar of organic strawberry and vanilla jam and a pair of gorgeous acacia wood egg cups and knitted cosies.
A gorgeous gift for young or old is the Carousel biscuit tin from quintessential foodie heaven, Fortnum & Mason. Stuffed full of the finest butter biscuits, the tin rotates and plays music in true carousel style, making a beautiful centrepiece for your Christmas gatherings.
There is no better time to pop the champagne cork than Christmas morning and Finest Fizz are able to help you select the best for your celebrations. Offering a handpicked selection of independent champagne makers, you can choose the finest that France has to offer for your festive entertaining. You can even personalise the labels to make a great Christmas gift.
Hope & Greenwood Mince Pie Bonbons
Traditional confectionary brand Hope & Greenwood have taken a childhood sweet and given it a festive twist with their Mince Pie Bonbons. Housed in a chic reusable jar, the chewy toffee centres of these sweets will keep everyone quiet and reaching for more.
Impress their guests when the customary Christmas cheese board come out, with a chic set of epicurean implements. Presented on a natural slate and with a set of accompanying professional -grade tools of the trade, this is the ideal gift for those who love to entertain in style.
Stay tuned for the final installment of my Christmas Gift Guide Series….what I would like to find under my tree this Chrismas!
