Christmas Gifts for Foodies: The 2026 Gift Guide

Buying for a foodie is harder than it looks. They have the gadgets, they have opinions, and they can spot a generic gift at fifty paces. The answer is a good ingredient they would not buy for themselves, or something that makes their cooking or entertaining better.

For the cook

• Belazu Early Harvest Extra Virgin Olive Oil. A finishing oil with grass, pepper and almond notes. Our olive oil guide explains why early harvest matters.
• Belazu Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, density 1.34. Thick, sweet and used by the teaspoon.
• Ottolenghi spice tins, for anyone who cooks from the books.
• Noosa Pure Black Garlic Paste. The ingredient they will not have yet. See what black garlic is.
• Belazu Pesto Duo and Grater Gift Box. Two pestos and a fine grater, ready to give.

For the reader

An Ottolenghi cookbook is a safe bet for anyone who loves to cook: Ottolenghi Simple Too or Ottolenghi COMFORT. Pair it with a spice tin or a jar from the range for a gift that gets used straight away.

For the entertainer

• An Ottolenghi FEAST serving plate. Earthenware with a painted face design, made for bringing food to the table.
• Liga Natural Cork Placemats. Practical, beautiful and good for summer tables.
• eat.art Gin Botanicals Gift Set. For the person who makes the drinks. More in our Christmas cocktails.

For the sweet tooth

• Ottolenghi Classic Panettone. See what makes a good panettone.
• Mrs Bridges 7 Days of Preserves. Seven Scottish handmade preserves, one for each breakfast of the week.
• Real Turkish Delight Rose. Made in Australia by a family business since 1974. Read what Turkish delight is made of.

For the snacker

• Mr Filbert's Italian Black Truffle Mixed Nuts and Hunter's Black Truffle chips. See our truffle products guide.
• Nutworks macadamias in three or four flavours.

When you want to give it all

A gourmet hamper puts the best of everything in one box and arrives ready to give. The Ottolenghi Gourmet Favourites Hamper is built around the Ottolenghi range, and the Foodies Hamper is made for exactly this person. See our look inside the Foodies Hamper, or browse all gift hampers.

Gift guides for everyone else

See our Christmas gifts for the dad who loves to eat, Christmas presents for mum and dad, Christmas gifts for couples and Secret Santa food gifts.