FROM STOCKING FILLERS TO PROPER BIG PRESSIES ACROSS BOOZE, BEAUTY
AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN, YOU CAN OUTDO SANTA WITH THESE CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS.
HOT HAMPERS
When in doubt, send a hamper out – that’s if you can resist the urge to keep it for yourself
Poon’s Deluxe Gift Hamper
Packed with the signature Poon’s sauces and wind-dried meats, as well as postcards and tea towels featuring the brand’s vibrant designs, fans of the cult favourite Wontoneria are gonna *love* this hamper.
MOMO Gut Health Hamper
Want a hamper with a healthy twist? MOMO Kombucha has you covered. As well as two bottles of kombucha, the hamper contains gut-friendly goods like kimchi, olive oil, and butter beans from some of the best foodie brands in the country.
Honey & Co Christmas Treats Hamper
Up your snacking game with this Honey & Co hamper, filled with treats like sumac shortbread, anchovy-stuffed olives, baharat nuts and a giant gingerbread cookie.
Stein’s Savoury Christmas Stocking
Rick Stein has stuffed his fave savoury treats, including Cornish pilchards, pepper peanuts, kalamata olives and piccalilli into a stocking that’s perfect for a Boxing Day spread.
Harvey Nichols Sparkling Christmas Treats Box
All these treats, including champagne, chocolate, panettone, and Christmas pudding, are perfectly portioned for one, so there’s no need to share with this gift.
DELLI Christmas Hamper
Discover some of the hottest food and drink brands in the biz with this DELLI hamper, featuring products from independent makers like Black Lines, Omni Collective and Kold Sauce.
The Good Egg’s Christmas Hamper
Give the gift of babka this Christmas, with The Good Egg’s hamper which comes with either festive, chocolate or walnut, date & caramel flavour babka, as well as a bottle of Prosecco, a bag of coffee and a ‘How to Babka’ tea towel.
On The Table British Cheese & Fancy Fizz Box
You can never have too much cheese at Christmas, which is why this box from On The Table makes a great gift. It’s got a trio of small batch cheeses, crackers, chilli jam and a lovely bottle of bubbles to pair it with.
Oranj x Socks House Meeting Hamper
Become a walking meme with this collab hamper from wine experts Oranj and East London meme account Socks House Meeting. Orange wine, products from Drake’s and Haeckels, and a litty lengy cap, job done.
Fattoria La Vialla Hamper
Get a true taste of Tuscany with a hamper from Fattoria La Vialla, an organic and biodynamic family-run farm in the region. The hampers are filled with amazing produce, from meats and cheeses to pasta and wine, and it’s all beautifully packaged too.
STOCKING FILLERS & SECRET SANTA
Little pressies that won’t break the bank but will make a big impact
Sausage Press Natural Wine Bar Guide
An essential for all the natural wine fans out there. This Sausage Press guide brings you only the most bangin’ low-intervention wine bars in London.
Verum Croissant Decoration
This handmade ceramic croissant decoration from Verum is so cute that it’s worth finding somewhere to hang it all year round.
Hunu Cup
Supremely convenient, the Hunu Cup collapses down to just 3cm and even comes with a foldable straw – a must for you iced coffee drinkers.
George Michael Ornament
Make it the Last Christmas without George Michael on the tree by gifting this glittery glass Christmas decoration.
Anna + Nina Pink Stripe Cappucino Mug
Brighten up your morning with this vibrant mug from Anna + Nina, hand-painted in a pink and green design with a leopard print ear.
‘Bad Taste’ by Nathalie Olah
From the author of Class and Steal as Much as You Can comes Bad Taste, an acclaimed critique of our image-obsessed consumer culture. Also, that leopard print cover is just divine.
Sausage Press Things Between Bread Tee
Rep the Sausage Press sandwich guide with this Things Between Bread tee, featuring the sarnie bucking bronco splashed across the back.
Nata Concept Store Rigatoni Candle
This hand-poured rigatoni candle is almost too cute to light. And no it doesn’t smell of pasta, it’s scented with jasmine, neroli and orange blossom.
‘Monica’ by Daniel Clowes
Certified graphic novel genius Daniel Clowes’ latest book is, as always, another you just can’t put down. Perfect for that Ghost World fan in your life.
Idea Books Out For Lunch Cap
This organic cotton cap from Idea Books will let everyone know that you’ll not be available without you having to say a word.
Desire North Design Matchstick Holder
Forever gifting candles? Switch it up with this cute handmade matchstick holders, with ribbing on the underside so you can strike the matches with ease.
Candlols Candle
Not only does this candle smell good, it’ll raise a smile too – and it’s one pot you’ll defo want to keep and re-use, so it’s almost two gifts in one.
Oia Earrings
Upgrade your ear stacking game with these bamboo shaped earrings from Oia. Made from gold-plated stainless steel, they’re waterproof and won’t tarnish.
Pastaio x Jenny Dyson Bauble
Get pasta on your tree – and not with a homemade dec made out of dried pasta shapes and glitter – with one of these beaut baubles from Jenny Dyson made in collaboration with Pastaio.
Aviela African Shea Black Soap
Made with 100% pure, unrefined shea butter and cocoa pod ash, this soap is a moisturising marvel and is perfect for sensitive skin.
Aries Socks
Who said getting socks for Christmas was boring? Anyone would be lucky to unwrap these acid yellow eye motif ones from Aries.
Skinwork Treatment Cleanse Homework Kit
Get that professional facial experience at home with this cleanser kit from Skinwork. It contains the Treatment cream cleanser, used in all facials at the salon, plus a headband, cleansing mitt and pouch to keep it all together.
FOR THE FOODIE
Delish treats for those who live to eat (and drink, and cook – you get the idea)
Hot Ones Hot Sauce Trio
Think you can handle the heat? This trio of hot sauces (including Hellfire Fear This) as seen on Hot Ones, will put even the biggest spice fiends to the test.
The Singleton Whisky
Any whisky lover would be pleased to find a bottle of The Singleton of Dufftown 12 Year Old single malt, with its noted of toasted nuts, coffee, blackcurrant and brown sugar under the tree.
Dr. Sting’s Hot Honey
There’s only one way to have your honey nowadays and that’s HOT. And Dr. Sting’s, made in SE London is the hottest (and sweetest) of the lot.
Tonkotsu Eat The Bits Chilli Oil
Tonkotsu’s chilli oils are the stuff of legend and they work with so many dishes, not just noodles. Try it on a cheese toastie and you won’t regret it.
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Selfridges Pigs in Blankets Nuts
Selfridges is bringing you the ultimate Christmas snacking crossover with these pigs in blankets-flavoured, kiln-roasted nuts. Good luck trying to have just one.
Pasta Evangelists Pasta Making Kit
Perfect your pasta game with this kit from Pasta Evangelists. It’s got all the tools you need to make ravioli and gnocchi plus the all-important 00 flour.
Lamiri Harissa
Want proper Tunisian harissa? Get if from Lamiri Harissa, the family-run brand that makes it the traditional way and imports it direct from La Marsa in Tunis.
The Pickle House Bloody Mary Box
Banish any festive hangovers with this kit from The Pickle House. You get the all-important, award-winning tomato mix from TPH along with Black Cow vodka and all the garnishes you need for the ultimate restorative bev.
Umbrella Project Christmas Cocktail Box
The Umbrella Project is back with the ultimate festive cocktails – a Gingerbread Irish Old Fashioned and a Terry’s Chocolate Orange Negroni – ready for you to pour, garnish and enjoy.
Comté Daddy Tea Towel
One for the comté stans out there. Rep your love of the cheese with this tea towel, which might be too good to actually use on your dishes.
KitchenAid Variable
Temperature Kettle
Smarten up the kitchen with this sleek matt black kettle from KitchenAid. It’s not just pretty looks though; the variable temperature slider lets you brew to exact temperatures for different drinks.
Pump Street Chocolate’s Rare Batch Subscription
When a regular ol’ box of chocolate just won’t cut it, go for Pump Street Chocolate’s Rare Batch subscription. Choose to either buy it as a one-off or a recurring purchase and your giftee will get their hands on new and rare products from one of the best chocolate brands in town.
Chai Guys Masala Chai Tin
Keep the tea drinkers in your life happy with the Masala Chai from Chai Guys, made with fresh ground spices and tea from Assam and Darjeeling.
Badiani Pandoro
It’s just not Christmas without a pandoro on the table and this sugar-dusted Badiani one is a beauty – it even comes in a lovely blue gift box.
Babur Chutney Selection
Buying for a curry connoisseur? SE London’s infamous Indian restaurant Babur has a chutney selection that will guarantee to spice things up this Christmas.
Russell & Atwell Chocolates
All Russell & Atwell chocolates are made fresh with fresh cream instead of palm oil and wild honey instead of preservatives. This three-pack contains their most popular flavours – milk, dark and salted caramel.
Small Beer Selection Box
The perfect gift for the mindful drinkers you know, this Small Beer selection box features five different styles of craft beer, all between 2.1% – 2.6% ABV, and two half pint glasses to sip them from.
Payst Dipping Sauces
All those Christmas leftovers will need a bit of spicing up, which’ll be easily done with these Payst dipping sauces made by Sebby Holmes from Thai restaurant Farang.
Honey Heaven Immune Booster Honey Set
Give the gift of taste and health with this Immune Booster Honey Set from Honey Heaven. The three organic honeys – with Javanese turmeric, Egyptian black seed and bee pollen & propolis – all have health-boosting properties.
Pocket Negroni Crackers
Dodge the paper hats and cheesy Christmas jokes this year by levelling up your Christmas cracker game with Whitebox cocktail crackers. Cheers to that!
Mirror Margarita
Any marg fan will be delighted to find this set from Mirror Margarita under the tree. The Platinum Collection includes the signature Mirror Margarita, the Mezcal Mirror Margarita and the Mandarin & Sea Salt Mirror Margarita. Cheers.
GIFTS THAT GIVE BACK
Do good this gifting season by giving a pressie that has purpose
Allday Knife
With handles made from recycled waste plastic and blades made from scrap metal, these Allday knives are treasures made out of trash.
Different Kind Slava Ukraine Box
This collection of products from Different Kind is either made by a Ukrainian maker or by someone who is supporting the people of Ukraine.
UP-UP Chocolate
UP-UP Chocolate is made using 100% certified slave free cocoa, so whether you buy the dark wild mint, dark cherry, milk gingerbread or dark sea salt flavour, you’re helping to change the chocolate industry.
Choose Love Hoodie
Support Choose Love’s vital work in helping child refugees across Europe, including those affected by the conflict in Ukraine, by gifting this hoodie.
Anqa And Relax Christmas Hamper
The products – a candle, aloe vera oil, chai and a bookmark – in this hamper from Anqa collective all come from refugee-owned brands, and in buying it, you’re helping to grow their businesses.
Nico Froehlich Poolside Print
This print from Nico Froehlich is part of online gallery Be Nice Project’s Humanism exhibition, which is supporting LGBTQ+ asylum seekers and refugees organisation Say It Loud, by donating 30% of the sale fee of each piece.
These Delicious Things Cookbook
This collection of recipes and memories from over 100 chefs and food writers in the UK is supporting Magic Breakfast, a charity that works to ensure children aren’t going too hungry to learn.
Fair Shot Festive Box
Fair Shot Cafe helps train young adults with learning disabilities to get them into employment, so by buying one of their festive boxes (available in-store) featuring their own products and others from different social enterprises, you’re supporting a good cause.
Novara Media Solidarity Works Water Bottle
Designed after the 2021 intervention that successfully stopped an attempted immigration raid in Glasgow, 15% of the profits of the sales of this water bottle will go towards Refuweegee, a Glasgow-based refugee charity. The rest will support Novara’s independent journalism.
Space Available Incense Holder
Ecological design studio Space Available is working towards creating a circular future through products like this, which is made from 100% upcycled and recycled plastic.
FOR THE PERSON THAT HAS EVERYTHING
Unique gifts for those tricky-to-buy-for peeps
Gozney Dome
There are outdoor ovens and then there’s the Gozney Dome, a dual-fuel wood-fired oven that’ll have you roasting, steaming, smoking or baking like a pro.
Sports Banger: Lifestyles of the Poor, Rich & Famous
The coolest coffee table book of the year, Sports Banger: Lifestyles of the Poor, Rich & Famous looks back over ten years of Jonny Banger’s subversive brand.
Rochambeau Club Wine Carrier
Forget sticking a bottle of in a carrier bag, this collab wine carrier from the exclusive Rochambeau Club and Métier is the bougiest way to tote your vino around town. It comes with a case of wine so you’ll have something to stick in there straight away.
Pophams Baguette Candle
Pillar candles are so last year, now it’s all about baguette candles for your dinner table – just remember to light it and not eat it. Get the wheel of cheese and garlic candles to really make it a spread.
Barbie x Impala Roller Skates
Make it a Barbie world well into next year with these bright yellow & pink roller skates from Impala, just like the ones in the movie. Just add Ken to complete the look.
D.S & Durga Portable Xmas Tree Candle
A great one for people who don’t have a real tree, this candle from NYC perfumer brand D.S & Durga will create cosy Christmas vibes throughout the holidays and beyond.
Laetitia Rouget Candleholder
You know Laetitia Rouget for her playful plates but this hand-painted ceramic tulip candleholder (with some gorge pillar candles) will also add joy to any table.
Sausage Press Sugar Pour at Terry’s Cafe Print
Brekkies don’t just belong on tables, they should be up on the walls too. This limited-edition A3 print of the fry-up at Terry’s Cafe deserves pride of place.
Jemima Sara Fancy Hat Print
Jemima Sara perfectly articulates the power of a hat with this signed print, which comes in a limited-edition run of 15.
Bastille Paradis Nuit
Gift someone a new signature scent with this latest perfume from French brand Bastille, which has notes of cassie flower, cocoa and sandalwood.
Beats Fit Pros Earbuds
The noise-cancelling earbuds, with a wingtip design that locks them in place, are a great gift already but you can add an extra special touch by getting the case engraved.
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