Treats for foodies, home cooks, coffee lovers and (for over-18s) wine, beer and spirits fans.
30 ideas
A box of really good chocolates is hard to beat. Check the allergen information if you’re buying for someone with allergies.
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A new cookbook from a cook they like, or a style of food they’ve been wanting to try.
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The big present for a coffee lover. Compare sizes, milk options and how easy it is to clean.
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Tapioca pearls, straws and tea to make bubble tea at home.
For Teenagers
A heavy enamelled pot that goes from hob to oven to table. Check it suits their hob (especially induction) and isn’t too heavy for them to lift.
For Mum, Dad, Your partner
A kit for making soft cheese at home — a fun weekend project for adventurous cooks.
For Mum, Dad, Your partner
A Christmas-stocking tradition. Pick a bag that suits the child’s age and check allergens.
For Kids
Recipes and timings for the big day, plus ideas for leftovers.
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A shaker, strainer, jigger and spoon for making cocktails (and mocktails) at home.
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Freshly ground beans make a real difference. Manual grinders are quiet and compact; electric ones are faster.
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A mixed case or gift box of beers from independent breweries. For adults aged 18 and over — drink responsibly.
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Treats made for dogs. Keep human Christmas food — especially chocolate — away from pets.
For Pet lovers
A kit for making fudge — a fun Boxing Day project. Hot sugar is very hot: adults should do the boiling.
For Mum, Teenagers, Kids
A box of small bottles to compare different gins. For adults aged 18 and over — drink responsibly.
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A teapot with a built-in infuser makes loose-leaf tea easy — and it’s lovely to watch it brew.
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Flakes, stirrers or bombs that melt into a mug of hot milk — a cosy stocking filler.
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A sampler of hot sauces from mild to fiery. A good Secret Santa present for the office chilli fan.
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A cookbook of quick dinners made in 20 minutes or less with no more than ten ingredients, including meat-free options. Published 10 September 2026.
For Mum, Dad, Your partner
A box of different teas to explore. Add an infuser if they don’t have one.
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A kit with moulds and ingredients for making chocolates at home. Younger children will need help with melting.
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Mary Berry’s collection of fuss-free one-pot, one-pan and one-tray recipes. Published 8 October 2026.
For Mum, Grandparents
Turns milk into café-style foam for lattes and hot chocolates at home.
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A hand-cranked pasta machine for rolling fresh lasagne sheets and tagliatelle. A good present to share — making pasta is more fun in pairs.
For Mum, Dad, Your partner
Everything to get a sourdough habit going — usually a starter, a proving basket and a scraper.
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A selection of coffees to try — check whether they need beans or ground coffee for their machine.
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Rubs and seasonings for meat, fish and veg — a small present that gets used all year.
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A tin of biscuits to share in the staffroom — check for allergies if it’s for one person.
For Teachers, Colleagues & Secret Santa
Tulip-shaped tasting glasses help bring out the aroma — a lasting present for a whisky drinker.
For For him, Dad, Grandparents
A selection of miniatures to taste side by side — a good way to discover new distilleries. For adults aged 18 and over — drink responsibly.
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Stoppers, drip-free pourers and bottle tags — a small present for wine lovers.
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