Gifts for Food Lovers
Food lovers are, in one way, the easiest people to buy for, everyone eats, yet, in another, the hardest, because they know their stuff and won’t be fooled by anything mediocre.
The trick isn’t spending more; it’s spending well. A really good truffle oil, a proper hamper, the single-origin chocolate they’d never buy themselves. These are our picks for the person who takes their food seriously, chosen for quality, not filler
A little luxury they’d never buy themselves
Truffle oil, single-origin chocolate, the good stuff. The treat that feels indulgent because they’d never justify it for themselves.
Truffle oils for someone who cooks — TruffleHunter
Truffle oils, salts, honeys and condiments from a Cotswolds producer.
Why it works: the person who cooks properly will use every last bit, and it’s precisely the sort of thing nobody buys for themselves.
From £26.95
A box of chocolates by post — Chocolate Trading Co.
Collections of luxury chocolate gift boxes with an emphasis on quality over quantity, outstanding flavour and beautiful presentation.
Why it works: it’s shared, it’s finite, and it doesn’t sit in a cupboard feeling like an obligation.
From £15
For the drinks lover
Beer, lager, tea etc. whatever they raise at the end of a long day.
Build your own selection of beer — Cold Town Beer
Over 18’s ONLY! This innovative Scottish based brewery produce handcrafted lagers & IPA’s. You can create your own pack based on the tastes you’d like to include.
Why it works: locally crafted beer using natural products. Who doesn’t like trying something new!
From £30
Organic cold brew iced tea — Kaytea
Organic cold brew iced teas and hydro infusions in unusual flavours, low in calories and made with a lighter footprint.
Why it works: a step sideways from the automatic chocolate reflex, and genuinely welcome for someone who’d rather not be given sugar. Worth a shot!
From £19.99
A hamper packed with surprises
When you’re not sure of their exact taste, a well-put-together hamper covers all bases and feels generous.
A truffle inspired gift hamper — TruffleHunter
This signature hamper is a refined gift set featuring eight of their most celebrated truffle products. Designed for discerning food lovers, this hamper delivers a gourmet truffle experience!
Why it works: suitable for those who like to cook and can be enjoyed for months to come.
£84.95
Alcohol-free gift packs — Impossibrew
The enhanced non-alcoholic beer designed as an alternative to full ABV beers using science-backed ingredients. Enjoy a healthier wind down without worrying about your health.
Why it works: a healthy alternative and maybe a potential lifestyle shift in the making!
From £50
Healthy Bone Broth Sets— Freja
Why not treat someone special to healthy slow-simmered broths, proper stocks, fermented things. Nourishment as a gift for anyone run-down or recovering.
Why it works: practical, healthy and a little bit different!
From £30
A note on choosing
The best food gift isn’t the most expensive — it’s the one that shows you paid attention. Someone who loves proper coffee doesn’t want a generic hamper; the truffle obsessive doesn’t want fudge. Match the gift to their particular thing, and even something small lands beautifully. And because it’s food, it gets used and enjoyed rather than gathering dust — which is rather the point.
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