Whether they always have the best restaurant recommendations or love cooking up a feast at home, almost everyone has a foodie friend in their life. When it comes to buying Christmas gifts for them, you have plenty of options to dig into, from cooking utensils and cookbooks to dinnerware, glassware and bottles of spirits.
We’ve rounded up some of the best Christmas gift ideas for foodies, so you can find the perfect present—or at least get inspired—for that one friend who loves a good feed and a spicy marg.
Ardbeg 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
This award-winning, 10-year-old single malt from Ardbeg will make any whisky connoisseur happy—especially if they favour peaty flavours.
Frank Green Lunch Container
Frank Green's brand new range of lunch containers are functional as they are chic. No more sad desk lunches.
Salisbury & Co Corsica Marble-Top Cheese Board
With a built-in storage drawer, this marble-top cheese board set is perfect for a friend or family member who loves a charcuterie board.
Nespresso Vertuo Travel Bottle
This sleek travel bottle by Nespresso is ideal for carting around a cold brew or iced latte this summer.
Country Road Striped Cotton Tea Towel Set
No kitchen is complete without a set of tea towels. These ones by Country Road come in six different colourways.
A Seat At My Table: Philoxenia
Featuring over 100 vegetarian and vegan recipes from Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) founder Kon Karapanagiotidis and his mother Sia, this cookbook of wholesome dishes—perfect for sharing with friends—donates $5 from each purchase at this bookstore directly to the ASRC.
Snacky Tunes: Music Is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music
Featuring candid interviews, never-before-published recipes and custom playlists from each chef, this book provides readers with intimate insights into today's top culinary minds.
Bitossi Home Glass Set
With flecks in a glorious array of colours, from powder blue to sage and vivid pinks, this set of two tumblers will make a beautiful addition to any tablescape.
Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro
The viral non-stick Always pan from Our Place is not only pretty—it's also super versatile. It can braise, sear, steam, strain, saute, fry, boil, bake, serve, and store.
Food For Everyone Steak Cap
Let everyone know steak is always on the menu with this novelty cap made from 100% dark green twill cotton.
Marcato Atlas Wellness 150 Pasta Machine
The ultimate homemade pasta machine, this compact pasta maker will allow you to create delicious meals from scratch in your own kitchen.
Chotto Motto Crispy Chilli Oil
An instant way to add a punch of flavour, texture and subtle spice to any dish, this much-loved chilli oil is the perfect accompaniment to breakfast eggs, noodles and pizza.
Mosey Me Raspberry Stripe Apron
Bring style into the kitchen with this graphic striped apron, cut in a bold pink hue it’s guaranteed to brighten up any chef's look.
Gozney Arc
Small space but big pizza dreams? The Gozney Arc brings Gozney’s renowned design ethos into a sleek and compact form.
Tinned Sardines By Gemma Leslie
Perfect for decorating the walls of your favourite chefs kitchen, this limited-edition print by artist Gemma Leslie will joyfully take centre stage.
Preserving The Italian Way
This meticulous collection of family recipies will teach you how to preserve vegetables and fish, how to make cheese, cure meats and dry herbs, and traditional methods for making bread, wine and liqueurs.
Koko Black Chocolatier's Selection Praline Gift Box
This indulgent chocolate-lovers set comes complete with a sixty-four piece assortment of Koko's most loved pralines.
Made In Mise en Place Bowls
Designed to simplify and streamline prep, the Mise en Place Set is the ultimate time-saving kitchen assistant.
T2 For the Love of Flavour Tea Bag 24 Day Advent Calendar
Sip your way through the festive season with 24 days of refreshing green, sweet fruit and rich black teas.
Fine Day Brand Oak Folding Tray
Make breakfast in bed a regular occurance with this versatile oak tray that can be used as both a placemat, lap tray and serving tray.
More Is More Get Loose In the Kitchen: A Cookbook
Teaching cooks how to level up, loosen up and seek deliciousness at all costs, this cookbook is all about encouraging risk-taking, better intuition and fewer exact measurements in the kitchen.
Four Pillars Fresh Yuzu Gin
This fresh and aromatic dry gin is made with locally grown yuzu and is delicious with soda water or in cocktails for a refreshing end to the day.
Nata Concept Store Penne Candle
This italy-inspired pasta shaped candle will bring a touch of cosy warmth and novelty fun to any tablescape.
Philips Essential Compact Airfryer
Know a health concious cook? This compact airfryer will allow them to cook and enjoy healthy food that's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Alessi Pulcina Espresso Coffee Maker
Upgrade their kitchen essentials with this colourful espresso maker that’s been thoughtfully designed to enhance any kitchen space.
Bonilla A La Vista Chips Tin
Sure to please, this oversized keepsake chip tin is filled with hundreds of perfectly crunchy potato chips, perfect for holiday snacking.
The Food Saver's A-Z: The Essential Cornersmith Kitchen Companion
Low waste kitchen enthusiast? This book is the ultimate modern reference for storing, using up and making the most of each ingredient in your fridge, pantry or fruit bowl.
Casamigos Reposado Tequila
Aged for seven months and using 100% Blue Webar agave, this tequila is soft, slightly oaky and has a seriously smooth texture.
Emile Henry Round Bread Baker
Made from refractory ceramic, producing the same level of humidity as a traditional bread oven, this bread baker will allow you to create a thick, crispy crust and a light, airy inside every time.
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