Oh, I have some lovely food and drink gift guide ideas to share with you this year! 

I always think that when you don’t know what to buy someone, you can never really go wrong with a little hamper of delicious foodie treats. Whether it’s for a friend, family member, colleague, host or simply someone who deserves a little treat, there’s something so lovely about receiving a box filled with delicious things to enjoy.

I’ve picked out some gorgeous food and drink gifts this year, from indulgent treats and little luxuries to beautiful hampers that would make the perfect present.

So, if you’re looking for a gift that feels thoughtful, generous and guaranteed to bring a little bit of joy, hopefully you’ll find some inspiration here. 

Let’s get into this year’s foodie gift guide!

 

Christmas Food and Drink Gift Guide 2026

 

Traditional Mead from Hive Mind Mead

This is a smooth, medium honey wine made from 100% real honey. And it is dreamy, you can serve it chilled it gently warmed through on a cold day.  It makes an usual gift and isn’t the bottle just gorgeous! It is authentic too and is made with nothing but honey, fermentation and time. A beautiful gift idea.

£16

 

Dark Cherry Mead

Another mead, perfect for gifting is this dark cherry traditional mead.

It is made with with 100% real honey and dark cherry juice. This traditional-style melomel combines the natural sweetness and richness of honey with the deep, tart character of ripe dark cherries. It’s a a little more decadent than the traditional meads and  harks back to ancient Norse brews made with foraged fruit. It is perfect for dessert and dark chocolate lovers! And the bottle is uber cool! 

 

£30

 

Popcorn Kitchen

I could shout about this hand popped popcorn brand all day long – it’s popcorn is delicious. It is also great value for a gourmet treat. A box of these for a secret santa or a stocking filler would go down SO well!

 

 
Popcorn Kitchen has 3 NEW flavours this holiday season – White Chocolate Cranberry, Gingerbread and Double Chocolate Caramel Cookie  and omg I could not tell you which to pick … I have tried them all and they are totally scrumptious! 

 

But beating them all for me was the Munch Mix; a mix of pretzels, savoury corn, smarties and three variants of chocolate coated popcorn (Salted Caramel popcorn in milk chocolate, Lemon Drizzle in milk chocolate and Gingerbread popcorn in dark chocolate) oh my!  These come  with either white choclate snowies or chocolate orange segments – quite simply the best snack I have tasted all year! 

These are gifts that will go down a treat! 

Oh and I must not forget the Crunch Corn Pint Pots – where all three variants of their NEW giant crunchy corn offerings in stylish printed pint glasses.  And if you want salt and vinegar or chilly popcorn look no further. 

 

Something for every popcorn lover here!

 

 

 

 

Barti 

For a gift with a lovely sense of place, you can’t go far wrong with Barti. Born on the wild Pembrokeshire coast, this Welsh brand makes distinctive spirits with a wonderfully coastal twist — including its signature rum, infused with wild, hand-picked Pembrokeshire laver seaweed. How cool is that! 

The colourful ready-to-drink can triple gift set (£12.50) makes a fun little present. It’s perfect for anyone who enjoys discovering something a bit different.

 

 

For a more indulgent gift, the Barti Mini Duo (£13.50) pairs its signature seaweed-infused Spiced Rum with the smooth, plant-based Barti Cream. Beautifully gift-ready, it’s a lovely way to bring a little taste of Pembrokeshire to someone’s Christmas.

 

 

 

Bakerdays brownies

Bakerdays are a company I am very familiar with and they never ever disappoint. They make personalised cakes and brownies that are delivered straight to the door and oh my! they are special. 

My top tip for a Christmas delivery s a box of brownies from Bakerdays. I had a box made up for my son and he declared them to be scrumptious (in fact he only let me have one!)  They cost just £17 and are such a treat! 

You can see a full range of their Christmas brownie options here. These were chocolate fudge brownies but there are a range of options and they are all fabulous,

Bakerdays create and send far more than just brownies though. Do go and check them out! 

 

 

Opies

Opies’ Fruits with Alcohol collection makes the perfect present they aren’t expensive but they look and taste absolutley premium.  They are simply perfect for Secret Santas, stocking fillers and tricky-to-buy-for friends and family – all from just £8.

You can choose from …

• • Black Cherries in Kirsch (570g) –  These would make the most decadent brownies.
  • Baby Pears in Amaretto (570g) – Perfect atop a meringue.
  • Peaches in 12-Year-Old Brandy (570g) –  Lovely in a crumble!

Or you could splurge and buy someone all 3!

 

 

PLAYin CHOC

Oh this is the best ethical chocolate brand – not only does the chocolate taste LUSH but it’s also award-winning, organic, vegan and allergen-free  –  a great option for families and those looking for more inclusive Christmas treats.

 

I am simply loving their Christmas Gift Set (£15) Each box contains creamy, dairy-free chocolate made with just three plant-based ingredients, you also  a 3D cardboard Christmassy puzzle to put together and fun facts to discover. And there are 6 different Christmas themed puzzles per box. 

Their  packaging is also plastic-free, recyclable and compostable, making it a more sustainable gifting choice. perfect for your eco-minded pals.

 

Christmassy Biscoff!

These packs of Christmassy Biscoff make the best stocking fillers! Super cute and super tasty they are available in multipacks containing either eight original twin packs or four chocolate twin packs, Biscoff®’s festive biscuits, make a perfect stocking-filler or a festive pick me up.

You can find them in Tesco at £2 a pack.

I don’t think mine will last till Christmas!