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Honest Toil olive oil (100ml) £3.20
Gift a mini tin of Honest Toil's signature sustainable extra virgin olive oil sourced directly from small farms in Kyparissia, Greece. Refillable and perfect for zhuzhing an office lunch or to pop in their pocket for a picnic.
Pophams pastry baubles (£16.50 or £45 for three)
A 3D-printed golden replica of a Pophams' croissant, pain au chocolat or cardamom bun (or all three) to hang on the Christmas tree.
These silver fish pegs are handy to have in the kitchen for pegging food bags, shopping lists and anything else that needs keeping tidy. Handmade in India and stocked by Ilkley's wonderful Community Cutlery.
Ferm Living Christmas tea towel (£15)
This festive 100% organic cotton tea towel is great for spills and a good gift for the designated Christmas cook.
Tracklements' cracking Christmas collection gift pack (£11.65)
Celebrate the season with these cracking condiments, including Christmas spice chutney, cranberry, port and orange sauce and sticky fig relish.
Opinel oyster & shellfish knife (£18)
A shucking knife with a compact steel blade and a smooth padauk wood handle, ready for oysters whenever they are.
Our Farm herb planting set (£20)
The recipient of this gift can grow their own lovage, watercress, anise hyssop, perilla and lemon thyme at home with this kit from Simon Rogan's Our Farm.
Botivo sparkling botanical aperitivo can (£3.50)
Botivo’s signature mix of soda, citrus and bittersweet botanicals is now neatly packaged in a 250ml can, a bright, balanced drink that makes an easy addition to any festive stocking.
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FOR THE HOME
The Good Food Guide print (from £30)
Gift a nostalgic, design-led piece of Good Food Guide history. The Good Food Guide shop offers lovely vibrant prints of our iconic covers spanning 1950s to the 2000s, from mid-century illustrations to bold nineties design.
A bespoke Mysore sandalwood candle from The Good Food Guide's Most Beautiful Restaurant The Dover.
Peugeot Bistrorama salt & pepper mill gift set (£64.99)
These 10cm beechwood mills are a familiar sight in Parisian bistros and remain among Peugeot’s most beloved designs. Made in France, they come with the brand’s lifetime-guaranteed steel grinding mechanism.
Made with Peckham Cloth, this biodegradable beeswax bread bag is the perfect vehicle for that fresh sourdough loaf on a Saturday morning.
Petersham Nurseries amber spot limoncello glasses (£50)
These handmade limoncello glasses are used in Petersham Nurseries restaurants, and make the perfect Christmas gift.
Blok Knives Sheffield collection 8" chef knife (£150)
Ideal for multi-purpose tasks like chopping, slicing and dicing, this everyday knife is a brilliant gift for the aspiring chef in your family. Blok knives are handmade in Derbyshire and used in restaurants like The Black Swan, Frog by Adam Handling and Opheem.
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FOR THE PANTRY
Coombeshead Farm pickle bundle (3 jars for £18)
A selection of pickles preserved at the height of the season from Coombeshead Farm. Courgette piccalilli with spices from The Vinegar Shed, bread and butter pickles and kimchi.
Citizens of Soil olive oil subscription (£15 per month)
Small-batch and antioxidant-rich, these oils come directly from producers working in tune with the land. The club curates exceptional extra-virgin olive oils for their flavour, integrity and sustainable approach. A subscription is the gift which keeps on giving, with a 500ml pouch arriving every month (or every two months if you'd prefer).
Diaspora Co, known for their commitment to fair sourcing and flavour-driven spices, work closely with the Chako family in Udumbanchola, Kerala. The family have long nurtured the biodiverse conditions to grow wild cardamom, which is the defining note in the two masalas included in this trio – Chai and Hawaij.
Poon's extraordinary chilli oil (£6.80)
A fragrant, deeply flavoured chilli oil, this small-batch staple began life as a homemade gift from Bill Poon, whose friends would return empty jars to his Chinatown restaurant for refills. Now you can order the legendary condiment online, along with Poon's stellar selection of condiments and pantry cupboard staples.
Bold Bean Co best sellers box (£26.20)
A neat introduction to cooking with better beans, this six-jar selection from Bold Bean Co gathers their best selling varieties. Versatile enough for stews, salads or simple suppers, it’s a thoughtful gift for any home cook who appreciates well-sourced staples.
Cornish artisan cider vinegar (£3.50)
Cornwall’s traditional apple varieties thrive in its mild, coastal climate, and they’re the backbone of this characterful cider vinegar. It's a great pantry gift with the potential for making salad dressings, pickling vegetables, and adding gentle acidity to soups, stews and braises.
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FOR THE CHRISTMAS TABLE
Made in Oldstead Yuletide Grazing Hamper (£100/£125 with a wicker basket)
Filled with festive treats from in and around Tommy Banks' family farm in North Yorkshire, from charcuterie to pork pies, parfait with mulled jelly, Wensleydale cheese, chutney and nuts, this box of festive favourites is designed for sharing. Finished with Banks Brothers drinks to toast the season.
Valvona & Crolla Christmas gift box (£185)
Edinburgh’s Italian gastro-scene owes a great deal to members of the Contini dynasty. In fact, their original deli and wine store remains ‘numero uno’ in the city, with its treasure-trove of artisan provisions which you can order online in a variety of Christmas gift hampers.
Curing Rebels' big boy gift selection (£79)
Curing Rebels use whole animals from farms specialising in outdoor-reared ex-breeding sows and retired dairy cows to ensure the best welfare and quality for their award-winning charcuterie. The big boy gift selection contains the complete Curing Rebels collection including all of their charcuterie (our favourite is the cuttlefish ink cured pirata loin), smoked salmon and salmon pastrami, goan beer sticks, smoked cheddar and butter.
Roberta’s much-loved Great British Menu pie returns for another Christmas at home. Generous enough for four to six, it’s a proper pie: braised beef shin and ox cheek layered with caramelised onions, chicken mousse and ox tongue, all wrapped in festively decorated pastry.
*This pie is only available for collection from Ardfern, Edinburgh on Christmas Eve.
Smokin' Brothers belly salmon blinis and caviar kit (£69.90)
Gift them everything they need to make classic Christmas canapés: butter blinis ready to pile with Smokin' Brothers belly salmon and a choice of imperial oscietra or beluga caviar.
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SOMETHING TO DRINK
Fine cider small bottle gift set (£18)
A neat way to introduce someone to the world of quality cider: three bottles from three producers, spanning Devon, Herefordshire and Somerset, all tied up with a bow. Perfect for a cider-loving friend or family member, or someone wanting to get into the world of fine cider.
Permit Room's jackfruit & toasted basmati margarita (£39.50)
A limited edition collaboration between Mirror Margarita and Dishoom's Permit Room, this concoction blends mezcal with toasted rice, jackfruit and pink Himalayan salt for a refreshing drink.
Manteca X Vault aperitivo artichoke amaro (£45)
A year-long collaboration with Vault and Manteca saw charred artichoke trimmings from the restaurant slowly macerated with botanicals to create a deeply complex, bittersweet amaro with gentle smoke and a dark chocolate finish. The perfect digestif after Christmas lunch.
Hailing from Northumberland National Park, Hepple gin combines the region's bounty with green juniper, Douglas fir, bog myrtle and blackcurrant leaf notes. Ideal for festive martinis, negronis, gin and tonics, and gimlets.
Electric Spirit Co blood orange negroni (£29)
This ready-to-pour cocktail brings together standout makers from Scotland and Italy: Achroous gin combined with a house blood orange distillate, Milan’s Bitter Fusetti for depth, and vermouth from Valentian enriched with a touch of Scotch new make. Simply chill, pour over ice and finish with a twist of orange.
Feral sparkling non-alcoholic rosé (£27)
Made in the Italian dolomites, Feral No. 5, is a gently sparkling rosé with citrus, peach and apricot notes and a lightly herbaceous edge. A great teetotal wine alternative for the festive season.
Hard Lines festive blend coffee (£13.50)
The ultimate festive blend with notes of milk chocolate, orange and caramel from Cardiff coffee roasters Hard Lines.
Rare Tea Co English breakfast tea gift set (£29.99)
This gift set pairs a finely made tea infuser with loose-leaf Malawi English Breakfast tea and a delicately blended Earl Grey, offering an elegant way to elevate a daily ritual for the tea-lover in your life.
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A SWEET TREAT
The Newt in Somerset's cider brandy Christmas Cake (£45)
A deliciously rich hand-finished Christmas cake, plump with sultanas, juicy raisins and figs all soaked in Somerset cider brandy, plus almonds, candied peel, honey, dark treacle and festive spices. Comes in a nice keepsake tin.
Pollen Bakery festive biscuit tin (£36)
A beautifully presented box of biscuits from Manchester cult favourite bakery Pollen including salted pistachio shortbread, hazelnut chocolate sandwich cookies, chocolate sables, stem ginger biscuits and raspberry vanilla thumbprint cookies.
St John's Christmas pudding kit (£34)
A Fergus Henderson-approved kit to guide its recipient in the art of pudding creation. A recipe card, a branded ceramic bowl to cook your pudding in and a tea towel to wrap it in.
Twelve Triangles' whey caramel (£6.50)
Salted caramel from one of Britain's Best Bakeries Twelve Triangles, made using whey to add a nice tang to the rich sweetness.
Pump Street winter tasting box (£20)
A luxury selection box of Pump Street's winter chocolate flavours, including maple pecan, cinnamon bun, gingerbread and panettone flavoured chocolate for devouring.
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A GOOD READ
The Sportsman at home: flavoursome recipes for nostalgic eating (£30)
Stephen Harris, chef-patron at one of the Good Food Guide's highest-rated restaurants The Sportsman, invites readers into his Whitstable home in his new cookbook, with a whole chapter dedicated to Christmas.
Thirsty: 100 great wines and stories by the wine guy (£17.99)
A great read for any wine-lover, Thirsty charts Tom Gilbey’s life in wine. A warm, engaging account of the people who shape the craft and a family story rooted in winemaking (and wine drinking) since the 1800s.
Do Maintain: How to sharpen knives, scissors and garden tools (£11.99)
This practical guide to knife sharpening from Community Cutlery's Gareth Heaton will help readers to look after their knives and sharpen them properly.
A Cheesemonger's Tour de France (£18.99)
In A Cheesemonger’s Tour de France, Ned Palmer travels through France’s great cheese regions, meeting the makers and mongers who keep some of the country’s most enduring traditions alive.
Camellia Punjabi: Vegetables the Indian way (£40)
Chutney Mary's Camellia Panjabi presents her latest book, which brings together more than 120 authentic Indian recipes putting vegetable dishes on centre stage.
Jeremy King: Without Reservation (£20)
A must have book for any restaurant lover, this memoir gives an insight into Jeremy King's 40-year career. Full of wit, wisdom and a dazzling cast of characters including Princess Diana and Lucien Fraud, gift this book and they won't be able to put it down.
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Gift a year of the Good Food Guide and give your loved one access to money-can't-buy member events, over 1000 restaurant reviews, exclusive dining perks and discounts.
The Dusty Knuckle bread workshop (£165.94)
A hands-on, in-depth all-day bread workshop at one of London's most loved bakeries. A great gift for a budding baker.
The Courtyard Dairy virtual cheese tasting (£35)
Gift a journey through six of the best cheeses by Andy Swinscoe, industry expert with this at-home tasting. The ticket includes enough cheese for two people to enjoy and the option to add wine or beer and cider to pair with the delicious cheeses. A great night in.
Annwn foraging experience (from £90)
This one-day foraging experience in Pembrokeshire gives attendees the opportunity to explore a beautiful coastline and an insight into the Exceptional-rated Annwn's sourcing programme.
Millington Hall Farm wild grill experience (£195)
A four-hour BBQ and butchery masterclass in Cheshire, covering meat preparation, open-fire cooking and sausage-making, all culminating in a feast inside a Nordic tipi. An inspired gift for any carnivore who loves cooking.
