Our pick of the best Christmas Gift Ideas for Foodies from luxury department store Fortnum & Mason includes some delicious sweet treats, distinctive flavours, and mouth-watering delicacies you won’t find anywhere else. As well as Fortnum’s famous luxury food hampers, sumptuous chocolate collections, fine wines, and best-loved spirits, we have found some real hidden gems sure to delight even the notoriously difficult to buy for! You are sure to find the perfect gift for a true foodie, wine connoisseur, dinner party host, cultured friend, or family member who appreciates the finer things in life.
Top 10 Christmas Gift Ideas for Foodies
Below we have handpicked our Top 10 Christmas Gifts and New Year Treats for Foodies including Fortnum’s famous teas, exclusive spirits, handmade chocolates, British cheeses, and luxury gift boxes and hampers, packed with delightful goodies sure to raise a smile.
1. Milk & Dark Chocolate Cream Selection, 120g £16.50
Sweet, Chocolatey & Creamy… Fortnum & Mason’s Assorted Creams are created in small batches using an exclusive 100-year-old recipe. A truly indulgent gift for anyone with a sweet tooth, each box contains a selection of distinctive flavours including vanilla, coffee, blackcurrant, lemon, as well as Fortnum’s signature rose and violet fondant creams.
2. Fortnum’s X Secret Garden Piccadilly Honey & Violet Gin, 50cl, 37% ABV £40.00
The Perfect Gift for G&T lovers… Fortnum’s Small Batch Honey & Violet Gin combines 9 hand-picked British botanicals with honey and violet flowers which give it a distinctive colour. A unique twist on this much-loved spirit, this one is best served as a long drink over ice paired with a premium Indian tonic and garnished with a slice of lemon.
3. 60-Year-Old Balsamic Vinegar, 40ml £60.00
Divine dressings… Fortnum & Mason’s 60 Year Old Balsamic Vinegar, is described as “The gourmet’s choice’ with its authentic flavour and smooth consistency, this is the perfect gift for those who love to make their own divine dressings or marinades. Delicious paired with seafood, cheeses, and even sweet desserts such as ice cream and strawberries.
4. Traditional Potted Stilton, 1kg £40.00
Gift for Cheese Lovers… Creamy, irresistibly sweet, and full of flavour, this delicious stilton is made by the last family-owned Stilton producer in the UK and has been potted in a traditional Fortnum & Mason ceramic jar. Perfect for entertaining with a glass of Port!
5. Caviar Tasting Collection, 120g £495.00
Gift for Caviar Lovers… This fine selection of caviar is neatly presented in a circular tasting tin, making it perfect for sharing with friends and loved ones. The Fortnum & Mason Caviar Quartet includes the Golden Oscietra, Oscietra, Platinum, and Beluga Caviar, which together comprise the ultimate delicacy.
6. King George Christmas Pudding, 1.36kg £44.95
The Luxury Christmas Pudding… Impress dinner guests with a Fortnum’s King George Christmas Pudding, handmade using only the very finest ingredients, including real beef suet, Turkish sultanas, Marcona almonds, Fortnum’s Cognac and Pusser’s Full-strength Navy Rum. Beautifully boxed and presented in a Fortnum & Mason Ceramic Bowl.
7. Beluga Caviar XX, 100g | £680.00
For the Caviar Connoisseur… A luxurious Beluga Caviar from Iran described as having a walnut, butter, and ripe profile. Only 10% of Huso Huso eggs are selected for Beluga XX, making this the very finest quality caviar for a true connoisseur to enjoy. Pair with the exceptional Krug Grande Cuvée Champagne for a match made in foodie heaven.
8. The Italian Wine Quartet £65.00
Wine Lovers Gift… Take them on a journey through Italy’s most famous wine regions with these 4 wonderful Italian Wines. This Italian Wine Selection comprises of 2 bottles of white and 2 bottles of red, including an almond-scented white with notes of Amalfi lemons and a juicy red with a hint of chocolate, all presented in a branded gift box.
9. Fortnum’s Famous Teas, Royal Blend & Earl Grey Classic, 2 x 125g £16.95
Gift for Tea Lovers… A fabulous selection of famous tea blends, this box includes Fortnum’s Royal Blend and Earl Grey Classic. First blended for King Edward VII in the Summer of 1902, Royal Blend is known for its smooth, almost honey-like flavour, whilst Fortnum’s Earl Grey, which is flavoured with the oil of bergamot, is uplifting, refreshing, and perfect to enjoy any time of day.
10. Ultimate Milk Chocolate Bar, 75g £5.95
Chocolate Lovers Delight… Looking for the ultimate chocolate bar? Look no further! Fortnum & Mason’s Paradise Found is made with the very finest milk chocolate and natural vanilla extract for a smooth, subtle flavour, creating the ultimate chocolate bar. The perfect stocking filler for any chocoholic!
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