Christmas Food and Drink Gift Guide 2025

For a Festive Brew Lover

In the bleak midwinter, few presents feel as reliably comforting as one that promises warmth. Fortnum & Mason’s Tea Box delivers precisely that. Doubling as both tasteful décor and a quiet daily luxury, it doesn’t struggle in standing out — so any fear that it could disappear among the elaborate Christmas hampers is certainly irrational. Inside are up to 60 luxury silky teabags featuring the brand's most beloved and classic blends, from Earl Grey to Assam TGFOP, ensuring the gift endures well beyond the first weeks of the new year.  

Fortnum's Famous & Classic World Wooden Restaurant Box, 60 Silky Teabags available at fortnumandmason.com

For the Hostess with the Mostest

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Opulence Design Concept (@opulence_design_concept)

If you have been delegated the role of host this year, Dolce & Gabbana's Chocolate Panettone with Sicilian Orange is the perfect show stopping centrepiece to add to your table, especially for those seeking a traditional Christmas dessert with a unique, yet flavourful twist. Inspired by the traditional Milanese panettone but recreated with the aromas of Sicily, Dolce & Gabbana have collaborated with Fiasconaro pastry artisans to create something truly special. This rich cocoa dough, baked with fragrant candied orange peel, and packed tightly into a beautifully designed tin illustrated with golden details and embossed decorations reflects Dolce & Gabbana’s signature style. Whether served alongside a festive dessert wine after dinner or as a relaxed Boxing Day breakfast with a strong coffee, it is guaranteed to be a delicious addition to any Christmas celebration. 

Dolce & Gabbana Chocolate Panettone with Sicilian Orange dolcegabbana.com

For the Friend with Good Crack

There’s no festive ritual quite like opening Christmas crackers — and there’s no disappointment like discovering, yet again, that you've won the annual grater or the mini cookie cutter. Luckily for you, we have found you the perfect solution. Audrey’s Luxury Chocolate Christmas Crackers swap out the oh-so glamorous cracker nail clippers with a selection of their finest chocolates. It’s hardly a difficult choice, but if you need convincing, Audrey’s is Sussex’s oldest chocolatier and has been perfecting the art of chocolate since 1948. Its box of six Luxury Christmas Crackers is beautifully designed, filled with an assortment of seasonal chocolates, and crafted to bring genuine joy back to the Christmas table. A festive tradition you’ll actually look forward to opening.

Audrey's Handmade Luxury Chocolate Crackers can be found at audreyschocolates.co.uk

For the Party Starter

For those looking to make this Christmas truly unforgettable, Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 offers an unparalleled gift. This special edition collaboration between Japanese artist Takashi Murakami and Dom Pérignon brings fruity notes of raspberry, dark cherry, and peach and combines them with the chalky texture of plum and apple, complete with the sweet tanginess of tropical pineapple. Not only will this champagne be packed with unique flavours, but it will also be a show-stopping addition to any festive table, with Takashi Murakami's intricate designs making it a treasurable gift long after the Champagne has been enjoyed. 

Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 x Takashi Murakami is sold at selfridges.com

For the Ho Ho Homebody 

If you know someone who revels in a cosy evening, huddled by the fire waiting for the Christmas movie marathon to commence, then Rococo Chocolate offers the ultimate companion. Their indulgent hot chocolate is carefully crafted using Rococo’s 62% single-origin Colombian dark chocolate, creating a rich, velvety drink that wraps around you like a warm hug. The perfect gift for someone with the ultimate sweet tooth! Encased in a collectable Rococo-designed tin, and adorned with a charming red ribbon, Rococo’s dark 62% hot chocolate is the ideal dreamy and decadent winter drink to enjoy in any cosy moment this Christmas.

Luxury Dark 62% Hot Chocolate from rococochocolates.com

For Santa's Little Helpers

Festive, beautifully decorated and utterly delicious, Daylesford’s Winter Workshop Iced Biscuits are the perfect treat to slip under the tree for your little ones this Christmas. Inspired by Hugo Guinness's designs, these sweet little biscuits are sure to put a smile on little faces come Christmas morning. Whether enjoyed by the fire with a hot chocolate or opened amid a cosy movie night, these artisanal delights are the perfect stocking filler that feel almost too pretty to eat.

Daylesford’s Winter Workshop Iced Biscuits sold via daylesford.com

For the Master of Fizz

We have included not one, but two sparkling wines in our Christmas gift guide this year to provide you with an unforgettable duo sure to impress family and friends, this season. The 2020 Black Chalk Classic Cuvée is a must if you aim to elevate any festive celebration and add a touch of elegance to every toast. Fresh, fine and fruity it compliments many of your favourite Christmas dishes, whether this be the classic roast turkey or a golden baked Salmon en Croûte it guarantees to be a versatile companion. 

Roebuck Estate's brand new Rare Expressions No.96 is the limited edition Vintage Sparkling Wine that should be the second cork you pop this Christmas. Crafted and aged for 96 months before release, this is a rich, yet beautifully balanced wine that never fails to impress guests. Served in The Savoy, Mandarin Oriental and The Fat Duck, it's reminiscent of a classic Christmas pudding or spiced fruit cake. 

The 2020 Black Chalk Classic Cuvée can be bought from blackchalkwine.co.uk and Rare Expressions No.96 from roebuckestates.co.uk

For the Savoury Snacker 

The holy grail of Christmas gifting, cheese is the gift that always gives. This Cheese and Port pairing selection from The Fine Cheese Co. elevates the most traditional and celebrated of presents and makes it that much more indulgent. The selection includes a Noval 10-Year-Old Tawny Port, three of their famed cheese selections, and the most delightful wheat crackers. Three wise men brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh — but an even wiser one brought Colston Bassett Stilton, La Oveja Negra Manchego, and Brillat-Savarin.

And to make it that much more, Huffkins brings us the undisputed star of Christmas — and every British father’s festive fixation — chutney. The Luxury Chutney and Jam Selection Gift Set includes spicy tomato and caramelised onion chutney, lemon curd and strawberry jam preserve, each jar crafted to perfection. Pair it with The Fine Cheese Co.’s Cheese and Port Selection, and you’ve got a festive combination that promises a very merry spread. 

Timeless Trio and Tawny Cheese and Port Pairing Selection from finecheese.co.uk and the Luxury Chutney and Jam Selection Gift Set  huffkins.com

For the Christmas Cocktail Connoisseur

A drink steeped in aristocratic tradition, and a festive favourite — eggnog. Many love it, while others look in bewilderment at a beverage made from eggs and milk, but put all judgments aside and you’ll soon find yourself enchanted by its unmistakable holiday charm. And who better to guide you there than Honestfolk?  Their eggnog has been drawing crowds at Southbank Food Market and Covent Garden Piazza, and now they’ve made it easier than ever to enjoy the things once only found in the decadent alleys of Christmas stalls right in the comfort of your home. This ready-to-serve cocktail, encased in a humble yet charming bottle, is certain to please. So, whether you’re nudging a loved one out of their pina colada–filtered comfort zone or looking to earn some gifting kudos from an eggnog-enthusiast, this Yuletide classic is impossible not to love.

Honestfolk eggnog sold through honestfolk.co.uk

For the Real Stocking Stuffer

Ready to fill your loved one’s stockings with more than just the odd satsuma and a pair of socks? Betty’s box of Florentines will add a truly special surprise. Crunchy almonds, candied citrus, and juicy glacé cherries baked with butter and bound together by rich toffee caramel and Grand Cru Swiss dark chocolate create the most indulgent festive flavour combination that lingers in your mouth long after the last bite. 

Betty's famous florentines can be found at bettys.co.uk

For the Sweet Talker

Standing as a potential forebear of sweet treats as we know them today, Turkish Delight is a sure thing in the world of Christmas gifting. Masters of adding a touch of luxury to the everyday, Fortnum & Mason have done it again with their Turkish Delight Assortment. So tempting, you may well want to keep it for yourself. This exquisite assortment hails from Istanbul and arrives in a beautifully ornate crate that pays homage to the artistry and tradition of Turkish confectionery. The assortment includes delicate and irresistible flavours, from fragrant rose and zesty lemon to nutty pistachio, almond, and sweet notes of honey and apricot. So move over mince pies, Turkish Delights are here and they’re perfect for sharing… or not. 

Fornum & Mason Turkish Delight Assortment fortnumandmason.com

For the Guilt-Free Sipper

In the season of indulgence, this alcohol-free treat will help you steer well clear of the post-party slump. ANON have perfected its craft and introduced its alcohol-free Christmas Pudding Spirit, a festive twist on a classic seasonal favourite. With hints of dark fruits, warming vanilla, and a touch of ginger, each sip evokes the cosy, spiced flavours of a traditional Christmas pudding — without the alcohol. A thoughtful present for those who love festive indulgence but prefer to skip the spirits, this comforting alcohol-free Christmas Pudding Spirit will ensure family and friends can sleep in heavenly peace. 

Alcohol free Christmas Pudding Spirit from anondrinks.com

For the Catch of the Day

To add a little sophistication to your Christmas spread or to send heartfelt wishes to a long-distance loved one, The Barbury Hill Smoked Salmon Gift Box is a stylish and carefully curated gift for those with a more discerning palate. Hand prepared and traditionally kiln-smoked, the silky texture and deep, aromatic flavour of the John Ross salmon pair perfectly with the creamy dill sauce, salmon pâté, and sourdough crackers, making for a thoughtful, yet refined Boxing Day breakfast that will cure any Christmas Day after-effects. 

The Barbury Hill Smoked Salmon Gift Box can be purchased through barburyhill.com

For the Keeper of Christmas Traditions

Last but certainly not least, would it even be a Christmas food and drink gift guide without including the classic mince pie? The Newt in Somerset has swapped the traditional mincemeat filling for a tangy Bramley apple and topped each pie off with a golden almond and hazelnut crumble. Serve with a dollop of cream or drizzle with some warm custard and you have yourself the quintessential Christmas sweet treat to share with both family and friends.

The Newt in Somerset Crumble-Topped Mince Pies can be found at thenewtinsomerset.com