Must-have gifts for food lovers

Ding-dong! Consider this a gentle reminder that the festive season is fast approaching. And with family gatherings to cater for and gifts to buy, the merriest, jolliest, most joyous time of year also has a habit of being just a tiny bit stressful. Never fear, we’re here to help.

This gorgeous, vintage Gucci knit from Designer Exchange with dainty strawberry print is a double dose of feel-good: not only is it the perfect gift for a fashion foodie but it’s a more sustainable option than buying new. Very merry indeed.

Gucci strawberry cropped cardigan, £980; Designer Exchange, 191 Brompton Road SW3 1NE

What better way to spend a frosty night than in the company of a super-luxe, thick and velvety hot chocolate? Featuring a porcelain hot chocolate bowl, shaker, recipe book and, of course, Knoops’s signature chocolate flakes, this is the ideal winter warmer for any chocolate fanatic.

Hot chocolate hamper, £100; Knoops, 130 Brompton Road SW3 1JD

Aesop is known for creating the most addictive aromas in the beauty industry, and this citrus-themed trio of delights is no exception. Featuring a blood orange-spiked botanical body oil, its bestselling rind concentrate body balm and gently foaming body cleanser, with hints of lemon and grapefruit, this is joyfully zingy and super luxurious all at the same time.

Invigorating citrus trio, £100; Aesop, 43 Brompton Road SW3 1DE

Described as the “ultimate celebratory feast”, this is the hamper to end all hampers. Imagine taking a long and luxurious tour of the world-renowned Harrods Food Hall, stopping to try everything from the handmade preserves and pickles to the luxury chocolates and sweet treats, all with lashings of port, wine and champagne – well, this is exactly that, but from the comfort of your home. A great gift for a family.

The Harrods banquet hamper, £1,000; Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road SW1X 7XL

Known for its unwavering dedication to craftsmanship, Burberry has long been a byword for quality. This double-faced cashmere scarf comes in a deep cranberry shade that will add the perfect pop of colour to counterplay the wintertime greyness. Woven at a 200-year-old Scottish mill and washed in local spring water, it has an ultra-soft, ultra touchable finish.

Reversible check cashmere scarf in cranberry, £650; Burberry, 1 Sloane Street SW1X 9LQ

It’s a fact universally acknowledged that the best gifts come in small packages – and these super-chic diamond, ruby and sapphire earrings are absolutely no exception. A true showstopper guaranteed to make any foodie’s festive season feel special, they feature strawberry droplets hanging from yellow gold chains.

Cadaro yellow gold strawberry ruby sapphire with diamonds earrings, £POR; Luxuria Concept Store, 50 Knightsbridge SW1X 7JN

This elegant whisky decanter from the cult glassware designer LSA International is handmade with a hand-ground stopper. It’s the perfect present for anyone who takes their barware seriously. A true design classic for any drink enthusiast.


LSA International whisky club decanter, £150, Harvey Nichols; 109-125 Knightsbridge SW1X 7RJ

The perfect gift for your Christmas host (and yes, if that’s you, why not indulge?) because after the furore of the festivities, they’ll need some time to recuperate. The CBD Massage at the Mandarin Oriental’s super-luxe spa uses CBD oil infused with bitter orange, grapefruit and juniper berry to ease tired muscles and help the body recalibrate. Book them in for a January treat.

CBD Massage, £270; The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, 66 Knightsbridge SW1X 7LA


Words: Alexandra Jones