The Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Foodies in the UK
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Gift Ideas for Foodies in the UK
The Food
The Oriental Dining Club
Founded in 1824, the Oriental Club is one of London’s most exclusive Private Members’ Clubs. Its home – Stratford House – is tucked away at the end of Stratford Place, opposite Bond Street Station.
The Club launched its Oriental Club Dine at Home delivery service in 2020 as a way of bringing a taste of the Club to people’s homes in somewhat unconventional times. This nationwide premium meal delivery service continues to go from strength to strength and you do not have to be a Club Member to order. You can now order their specially selected signature dishes to be delivered Nationwide or gift their delicious meals to friends, family and colleagues.
A best seller is the Eastern Menu for two which features two generous portions of Curry, along with fragrant Basmati Rice, Tandoor-baked Naan Bread and delicious Dal. The best thing is, if you are uncertain, then you can also purchase gift cards!
Opies Fruits with Alcohol collection
Opies Fruits with Alcohol collection offer the perfect solution to all kinds of people this Christmas. A jar is as welcome when popped into a gift bag as it is as an emergency ingredient to whip up an eleventh-hour dessert.
These gorgeous jars of luxury fruit won’t break the bank either, retailing at just £6.50 each – with their gold foil detailing and look far more expensive.
As well as seasonal favourites like Black Cherries with Luxardo® Kirsch, Peaches with Courvoisier and Apricots with Luxardo® Dark Rum, new for 2022 is a delicious mix of Forest Fruits with Cassis.
Knottys Nut Butter
Knotty’s offer a bold, bright and innovative range of premium nut butters from peanuts to pistachios and almonds to cashews with a focus on fun-filled branding and superior taste for an irresistible treat.
For those looking for a nutritious snack to add a health boost to their diets, our alternative Nutri Butter range is loaded with superfoods like probiotics, ginger, acai berry and turmeric. Whether you choose Knotty’s crazy-delicious flavour combinations or our super nourishing Nutri Butters, just one spoonful of our nut butters simply won’t be enough!
Spice Pots Curry Kits
These Spice Pots have been a firm favourite in our house for a couple of years now. Perfect for anyone following a diet plan, these are simply spices combined together to make the perfect ingredients for different types of curry including Bhuna, Korma, Goan and Tikka Massala.
I am pleased to be able to offer all my readers a 15% discount off the Spice Pots products over on their website. Use the code vevivos15 at checkout. There is no minimum order amount and it can be used site wide but can only be used once.
Available from their website, Amazon and more.
Traeger Rub
The Traeger Rub is a blend of sweet, salty, & savoury which enhances the flavour of any meat you rub it on. Zesty garlic together with herby basil & oregano notes and the subtle smokiness of paprika & chili pepper to compliment everything from lean chicken breasts to bold beef cuts.
Traeger Chicken Rub
Whether it is a whole roasted chicken or straightforward turkey burgers, you can give poultry a great flavour boost with Traeger Chicken Rub. Black pepper and chili powder team up with citrus and cane sugar for a deliciously balanced addition to chicken and other poultry.
Traeger Fin and Feather Rub
Bring out the flavour of everything from turkey to trout with Traeger Fin & Feather Rub. This rub features garlic, onion, and just a hint of spiciness to complement the flavours of fish and fowl without overpowering them.
Traeger Sugar Lips Glaze
The perfect finish to all kinds of meat from baby back ribs to roast chicken. This delicious BBQ sauce offers rich sweetness with a bit of tanginess and a hint of herb-y flavours. It is ideal for glazing meats right near the end of cooking.
Traeger ‘Que BBQ Sauce
The signature Traeger ‘Que BBQ Sauce features notes of brown sugar, smoky hickory, and tangy vinegar for a classic flavour that’s a natural partner of ribs and pulled pork, but is also good on just about anything.
The Drink
Francone Barolo DOCG 2018 Red Wine
This award-winning Barolo from cru vineyards in La Morra and Monforte has tasting notes of dried raspberries, violets, cinnamon and dark chocolate.
It is made in the “classic” style, using long fermentation and ageing in large oak barrels. This way, Francone is able to preserve the precious natural flavour of the grape. And yet this Barolo is very drinkable and not overly tannic – it won’t dry your mouth. To tame the Nebbiolo’s powerful tannings, Francone ages his wine for 30 months – which is much longer than 18 months required by the disciplinare. The resulting wine is well-balanced and just delicious to drink.
Steenbergs Christmas Drinks Bag Gift Set
This jute shopper filled with organic tea, tisane, mulling spices and a Steenbergs mug is sure to please any discerning tea lover this Christmas.
It is organic, comes with a reusable shopping bag, contained in recyclable packaging and is plastic free.
Warners Sloe Gin
This award-winning Gin from Warner’s is crammed with tonnes of hand-picked sloe berries from here in the British countryside, then they let it steep for a month. In order to get the sloe berries needed, they invite gin-lovers to visit us their family farm and swap their sloe berries for bottles of their delicious Sloe Gin. Such a great idea!
Stockist: Available from their website, Amazon and more!
The Crockery, etc!
18pc White Porcelain Dinner Set
Looking right at home in our new kitchen is this beautiful tableware set, which is part of the M by Mikasa collection.
It consists of six ridged dinner plates, six side plates and six cereal bowls. It is crafted in high-quality porcelain has a glossy finish and it’s strengthened, vitrified porcelain increases durability for resistance to breaking and chipping, plus it has low porosity, ensuring stain resistance. The tableware set is also both dishwasher and microwave safe.
Vintage-Style 6-Bottle Wine Rack
We never have too many wines in stock (they don’t last long in this house!), that is why the KitchenCraft wine rack is perfect for us. Made of natural mango wood and wrought iron, it’s been carefully distressed to give it an attractive vintage look. A stylish way to store our wine, it comes pre-assembled (not awkward putting together!) and has room for 6 bottles.
Pasta Bowls
Something I have wanted for a while now is a set of Pasta Bowls. I have long admired my mums!
This set of 4 pasta bowls is White Basics Rim which is an affordable, everyday white porcelain collection, offering a multitude of matching white tableware accessories. It looks great in any environment and looks right at home in our brand new kitchen (which so nearly finished after a year!).
Gastronomic fans in the United Kingdom have an array of potential Christmas gift options that are particularly suited to their palates. The offerings ranged from a traditional festive fare, such as mince pies and mulled wine, to innovative alternatives, like craft beer subscriptions and artisan chocolate boxes. For those who prefer savory pursuits, a range of regional British cheese selections or a home-curing masterclass could make for the perfect present.