24 Unique Christmas Gifts For Foodies
Christmas is almost upon us! God knows after the abomination of 2021 we all need a bit of festive joy in our lives. And you can’t have festive joy without a touch of gift giving. But what do you get for the aspiring foodie?
If one thing has came from the national lockdown, it’s home-chefs. With a surge of experimental foodies and first time bakers. Its made food gifts a great go to for when you don’t know what to get someone.
Whether that’s alcohol gifts, cooking equipment, novelty gifts or food hampers. There’s something for everyone.
All that being said, I have scoured the internet. Amazon in particular. Sifting through all the adds and sponsored posts to find the best foodie Christmas for 2022. I’ve also categorised them for you. below is my list of 24 unique food gifts for Christmas 2022.
Disclaimer: I use affiliate links throughout this post. It basically means if you purchase anything I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Win Win. You can learn more about that here.
Gift Categories
Alcohol Gifts
Alcohol is one of them gifts that you cant go wrong with for Christmas. That is unless the person you’re buying for doesn’t drink… In which case its probably best to just skip this category.
However, For those who do like a drink, I’ve compiled a list of my 6 “cant go wrong Christmas presents for 2022”. There’s something for the beer guzzler, wine lover, gin gulper and sophisticated scotch drinker.
1) Home Brewing kit
looking for the perfect gift and a simplified way to enter the world of homebrewing? The Brewbarrel home brewing kit is the fastest and easiest way to brew your own beer at home.
Everything is included. You won't need equipment, bottles or even prior knowledge of home brewing to enjoy the Brewbarrel home brewing experience! Everyone can brew beer with the easy, illustrated step-by-step manual. Preparation for your brewing kit will only take ten minutes, no cleaning or fuss needed. Enjoy your home-brewed beer fresh from the integrated tap after just one week
2) Online Gin Masterclass
This online gin masterclass is a course designed to take any gin lover from gin enthusiast to gin expert.
Once purchased you have 30 days of access to the course, during which times you can log in at anytime and complete the course at your own pace.
Throughout the course you will learn everything from how to make gin, the history of gin and follow-along gin cocktail masterclasses.
Online Gin Martini Course
Similar to the previous course, this is a self paced, online masterclass. However, instead of covering the ins and outs of gin. This course focuses solely on the Gin Martini cocktail.
It covers every popular gin martini cocktail recipe, how to make them at home, the history and follow-along videos for the Gin Martini cocktail. The absolute perfect gift for any gin martini drinker.
4) Blockbusting red wine trio
Included within this wooden gift presentation box: Perez Cruz Single Vineyard La Higuera Block (75Cl), Albacore Reserve Shiraz (75Cl), Finca Los Principes El Rihuelo Rioja (75Cl) The perfect gift for a red wine lover!
5) Ultimate Gin Makers Kit
Make ten bottles of your own botanical infused gin. The kit includes everything you need to get started, just add 700ml inexpensive vodka per batch. Includes: Clear instructions, juniper berries, botanicals, funnel, metal strainer, craft paper bottle tags, testing pipettes. Also includes a lifetime of support from the gin experts at Sandy Leaf Farm in case you need some help!
6) Lagavulin 16 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky with Gift Box
Award-winning single malt scotch with smoky-rich flavour, character and craft in every drop - The perfect gift for everyone from whisky enthusiasts to whisky connoisseurs. Crafted by the people of Islay, with one of the longest distillation and maturation periods - if something’s worth doing, it’s worth making the time to do it right.
Intense, peat-rich, sweet and salty scotch from the coast of Islay / Aged for at least sixteen years in oak casks in beautiful Scotland. Single Malt Scotch Whisky, made of 100% malted barley, produced in one single distillery - has not been blended with any other product from elsewhere.
1x Lagavulin 16 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky / 1x Original Lagavulin presentation box / 43% Vol. / 70cl
Food Gifts
Let’s face it. Food gifts are one of the best go-to presents for any occasion, not just Christmas. Everyone has to eat after all. So, why not make that essential task of cooking more enjoyable for somebody by getting them a food gift? Below are my 5 most diverse, fun and best value food gifts for 2020.
1) Hot Sauce Gift Set
Hot sauce set includes 15 inspired hot sauce flavours from around the world
FLAVOURS - Include Bourbon Voodoo, Dragon's Breath, Indian Tigerblood, Kenyan Fire Tusk and more.
HOT SAUCE - Get ready to take on the hot sauce challenge with this vegan & vegetarian red hot sauce!
SPICY SURPRISE - Hot pepper sauce adds heat and flavour to pizza, tacos, wings, burritos & more!
GIFT BAG READY - Just wrap it up, slip it into a bag or add a bow, and this gift sets ready to go!
2) Pizza Scissors
Designed specifically for people who like to eat pizza, makes pizza slicing a breeze. High-quality stainless steel blades. Dishwasher Safe, FDA approved, BPA free. It can be washed in a dishwasher and you do not have to worry about it rusting.
3) Luxury Food Hamper
Contains a wide variety of food goodies including a box of dessert chocolates, air popped salted caramel popcorn, hand baked lemon biscuits, hand cooked crisps, black pepper crackers, salted caramel gourmet marshmallows, breakfast coffee, afternoon blend tea and much more!
4) Wine, Cheese and Pate Hamper
A fantastic Spanish Rioja red wine with a selection of gourmet award winning cheeses, the finest pate and luxury crackers! Spoil a friend or loved one with this fantastic hamper which comes presented in an open bamboo tray which is great for reusing later! Add your own free personalised gift message with this hamper and rest assured that no invoice or pricing details are included with the gift.
5) Curries of Origin
Every night can be curry night. Create hassle free mouth-watering meals any day of the week, tantalize those taste-buds and be prepared for compliments by adding that special spice to any dish.
You don’t need to be a master chef to cook great meals, this spice selection box is perfect for anyone who likes to experiment with new scrumptious meals, a collection of 12 curry varieties making it a versatile range that will add culinary magic to any vegan, vegetarian, meat or fish dish. Each curry seasoning comes with recipe instructions to get the best authentic results and set you on your way in creating flavoursome curries. Enjoy!
Gadgets and Gizmos
Next up! Gadgets and gizmos. A personal favourite of mine. The thing I love about gadgets and gizmos the most, is that for the most part its not something you would necessarily buy for yourself. (That being said I would defiantly buy these 5) Which is what makes them such a good gift. Below you will find my 5 best for value, finest most useful, must have gadgets and gizmos for Christmas 2020!
1) Indoor Garden
Imagine growing your own fresh herbs and vegetables, all year round. With the Miracle-Gro AeroGarden Sprout LED you can grow fresh herbs, vegetables, salad leaves, flowers and more! This smart indoor garden uses water and patented nutrients to naturally grow plants… no herbicides, no pesticides, non-GMO. It’s natural goodness right at your fingertips. AeroGardens are the world’s leading indoor gardening systems. You can grow up to 3 plants in this garden and they’ll love the 10 watts of high performance, energy efficient LED lighting.
2) Marcato Atlas Pasta Machine
Italian design icon, Atlas 150 is the most appreciated model of Marcato line. You can make lasagne, fettuccine and tagliolini pasta shape and it is compatible with other 12 extra accessories.
Fresh homemade pasta since 1930
With Atlas 150 the flavour of homemade fresh pasta will enter in your home. The taste of Italian tradition, the pleasure to eat together with premium quality ingredients selected directly by you.
3) Zulay Citrus Press
Get delicious, healthy juices for you and your family with half the work of other juicers. The citrus juicer gets every last drop out of lemons, limes, oranges and other fruits and vegetables. Relieves your hands from the strain of squeezing citrus fruits manually. Keeps seeds and pulp out of your cup without a separate strainer.
Impress your family and guests with fresh OJ for breakfast
Lemonade maker - squeeze your own fresh lemonade!
Make cocktails out of fresh, not canned juice – you’ll notice the difference
4) Geryon Vacuum sealer
By vacuum sealing, you can keep frozen food safe from freezer burn. You will also safeguard food from spoilage, block the growth of mold, fungus and bacteria
Prepare your meals, seal them and freeze them. Ideal for baby food preparation too, especially for working parents with limited time.
You can neatly stack airtight bags on top of each other without taking up a lot of freezer space.
5) Artesa Fondue Set
Ready to host a night of pure indulgence for your family or friends? Nothing quite says laid-back luxury like a decadent cheese or chocolate fondue served up in this stunning copper-coloured fondue pot. Whether it’s gooey Gruyere for crusty bread, velvety dark chocolate for fruit and pastry, or sizzling oil for chunks of meat and seafood, this luxurious dinner party set is all you need for an elegant, indulgent dining experience.
Coffee Gifts
Know someone with a slight coffee addiction? Someone who cant get through the morning without a hot cuppa? Then why not blow there minds with my 4 best coffee gifts. Including; A luxury coffee syphon must have that is sure to blow the mind of any coffee lover. And a coffee filter your didn’t think you needed but totally do.
1) De’Longhi Coffee Machine
The De'Longhi Scultura traditional pump espresso machine, in champagne high gloss finish, is a stunning espresso and cappuccino maker. It offers a great design and is easy to use, with a simple three-button operating system.
The Scultura espresso machine is a must for any budding barista. The two-in-one professional filter works with either ground coffee or easy serve espresso (ESE) pods, while the stainless steel manual milk-frothing arm, with variable steam emission, produces a creamy froth for a cappuccino.
2) Bodum Cafeteria French Coffee Press
The Bodum Caffettiera French Press Coffee Maker incorporates traditional style and delicious aromatic coffee. It's the pure and simple way of making coffee which is why coffee tasters use this method to determine the quality of coffee beans.
3) Chemex Coffee Maker
Manufactured in small series by artisan glassblowers, these pieces are made from Croatian glass. This truly is the perfect gift for any coffee lover!
4) Diguo luxury Coffee Syphon
Syphon Coffee Maker for 3-5 Espresso Cups (500ML- about 17 OZ) Beautiful Gold Colour body with wooden board base, stainless steel water retainer. The best of the best luxury coffee gift for any coffee enthusiast.
Novelty Food Gifts
Lastly, we have the novelty gifts section. Or as I prefer to call it, the cheaper gifts that get a laugh section. Below are my 4 not so essential but totally need it anyway novelty Christmas gifts for 2020 which are perfect for any foodie!
1) Siracha Keyring
Hot sauce on the go? Yes please.
2) Shark attack - Sushi serving platter
Serve up sushi and soy sauce or chips and dip! This hungry shark holds your dipping sauce and there's plenty of room for all of the appetizers and snacks in the ocean! Use his tail for chopsticks or serving utensils! Handpainted ceramic.
3) Rainbow Sushi Socks
4) Pizza Blanket
Super soft realistic pizza blanket, perfect for all seasons. They also have options for veggie pizzas and burritos!
And there we have it. Have you purchased any of these gifts? Or have any that you think need to be included on the list? Let me know in the comments below! As always, thank you for stopping by this blog, feel free to stay as long as you like. There’s no social distancing online so pull up a seat and make yourself at home here on Smartblend. I have food recipes, drink recipes and opinions to spare!