Under the tree
A new cookbook
A new cookbook from a cook they like, or a style of food they’ve been wanting to try.
For For him, For her, Mum, Dad, Your partner
Cooking & baking
16 ideas
Stocking filler
Beeswax food wraps
Washable wraps for covering bowls and wrapping sandwiches. Vegan plant-wax versions are available too.
For For her, Mum, Colleagues & Secret Santa
Under the tree
Bubble tea kit
Tapioca pearls, straws and tea to make bubble tea at home.
For Teenagers
The big one
Cast-iron casserole dish
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
Under the tree
Cheese-making kit
A kit for making soft cheese at home — a fun weekend project for adventurous cooks.
For Mum, Dad, Your partner
Under the tree
Christmas cookbook
Recipes and timings for the big day, plus ideas for leftovers.
For Mum, Dad, Your partner
Under the tree
Cookery class voucher
A class to learn bread, curry, pasta or knife skills. Check the locations before buying.
For For him, For her, Mum, Dad, Your partner
Under the tree
Fudge-making kit
A kit for making fudge — a fun Boxing Day project. Hot sugar is very hot: adults should do the boiling.
For Mum, Teenagers, Kids
Stocking filler
Grow-your-own herb kit
Seeds and pots for growing herbs on a windowsill — good for children with a little help.
For For her, Mum, Kids, Teachers, Colleagues & Secret Santa
Stocking filler
Hot sauce collection
A sampler of hot sauces from mild to fiery. A good Secret Santa present for the office chilli fan.
For For him, Dad, Your partner, Colleagues & Secret Santa
Under the tree
Jamie Oliver’s 20 Minute Meals
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
Under the tree
Make-your-own chocolate kit
A kit with moulds and ingredients for making chocolates at home. Younger children will need help with melting.
For For her, Teenagers, Kids
Under the tree
Mary Berry’s Mary All in One
Mary Berry’s collection of fuss-free one-pot, one-pan and one-tray recipes. Published 8 October 2026.
For Mum, Grandparents
Under the tree
Pasta maker
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
Under the tree
Sourdough starter kit
Everything to get a sourdough habit going — usually a starter, a proving basket and a scraper.
For For him, For her, Mum, Dad, Your partner
Stocking filler
Spice rub set
Rubs and seasonings for meat, fish and veg — a small present that gets used all year.
For For him, Dad, Your partner
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