The best gifts for foodies guaranteed to tantalise the tastebuds of any food lover this Christmas and beyond

Finding the perfect gift for foodies is no easy task. Especially if you’re not super comfortable in the kitchen yourself. With the ability to whip something up with ease, an entire cupboard shelf packed with various spices and seasonings, and a much-coveted, impossible-to-get reservation at the most popular new restaurant that just opened, food lovers know what they’re talking about when it comes to anything dinnertime-related. 

And if they’re the real deal, chances are they’ll have a dedicated food Instagram account so you can scroll through everything they’ve eaten the past month – from new recipes they’ve rustled up at home, to gourmet dinners out, and street food devoured on their weekend walk to the local farmer’s market. So where to start with food gifts to satisfy them?!

This gift guide is not as niche as you might think. The past (nearly) two years has seen a drastic rise in the number of foodies, with everyone baking banana bread and shouting about their sourdough starter. With many restaurants closed for a few months here and there, we had no choice but to cook for ourselves.

Spending time in the kitchen can be a great way to de-stress, so it’s no surprise so many people took up cooking as a new hobby. When restaurants were allowed to reopen, others made up for lost time and single-handedly kept their local eateries open through the pandemic with daily Deliveroo orders. Being able to determine the best pizza, sushi, or thai takeaway in a five-mile radius is an impressive skill and the sign of a true foodie. 

And now with the return of The Great British Bake Off, everyone fancies themselves a budding baker – even the most amateur of chefs. If Paris Hilton can get her own cooking show, that’s proof for us all that it’s never too late to learn how to sauté, sear, and zest. But with an endless list of equipment needed to qualify as a culinary expert, you might feel overwhelmed by the task of tracking down the best gift the food lovers in your life.

Fresh pasta is easier to make than you might think, so why not treat your friend who loves Italian food to the Imperia Pasta Machine Kit? If you’re lucky, they might invite you over for a home cooked meal to thank you for your generous gift. A great meal isn’t complete without a bottle of wine, so for the foodie who loves hosting dinner parties, this Blue Stainless Steel Insulated Wine Bottle Cooler from Oliver Bonas will keep beverages cool while entertaining. 

After more gifting content for a food fanatic? Head this way for baking gifts, over here for the best cookware sets and in this direction for wine gifts. We’ve also got the best coffee machines to get you started in the morning, bread makers for some deliciously doughy goodness, dinnerware sets to create a beautiful tablescape, cutlery sets, glassware, hot chocolate makers and gin gift sets. Or, for gift ideas for birthdays, anniversaries, housewarming parties, new jobs and any other celebration you can think of, check out all our gift guides. 

Scroll for our full edit of the best gifts for foodies – whether they’re a pro in the kitchen or have only just picked up a wooden spoon.