The 10 Most Original Foodie Gifts

It can be an absolute joy selecting gifts for foodies, as there are now so many high-quality artisan food gifts available to choose from. We have compiled a gift guide below with some of our top picks for the cherished foodie in your life, all hand-picked by some of the UK's most talented artisans. 

1.  Artisan Hamper for Cooks & Food Lovers

A wonderful hamper for the budding chef in your life, this set of artisan products will be sure to make their day. All of the items in the hamper have been made by hand in small batches and will delight and inspire. As well as the food items, there are notes for cooking and recipe suggestions to help to come up with fun food ideas. Suitable for vegetarians and using recycled packaging. 

2.  Salt & Aromatics

A selection of six of the most sought after seasonings, all in beautifully designed and packaged tins for display on the kitchen counter. (You'll love the aesthetic!) All of the seasonings are blended by hand and the unique selection includes Aleppo Blend, Celery Salt, La Casalinga, Rose Harissa, Seaweed Salt and Sel Fou.

3.  Chilli Sauce Gift Set

A spice lover’s dream, this selection of chilli sauces will heat the heart, and most likely the mouth of the lucky recipient. Selections include potent ghost chillies, extreme Carolina reaper chillies and habaneros, amongst others. This gift is also vegetarian, vegan and dairy free.

4.  Luxury Cheese and Biscuits by Post

This is a great way to send a hamper of luxury cheese and biscuits. The packaging has been designed to fit through a standard letter box so that even if you are out, it will be delivered. The set includes award-winning Godminster organic cheddar, several British biscuits and crackers as well as Boddington’s red onion chutney. Suitable for vegetarians.

5.  Make Your Own Smoky Cured Bacon 

This is a gift set aimed at teaching you to cure your own bacon at home. The methods used are the same ones used by artisans and this is perfect for bacon lovers and those who fancy a new challenge alike. The chance of learning a new skill is always an enticing prospect as well. The kit is free of gluten, dairy, wheat, nuts and eggs.

6.  Paella Gift Set

Perfect for those who love Spain and her cuisine, this Paella gift set contains everything needed to make an authentic Spanish paella at home. Included in the set is a traditional paella pan (yay!) , calasparra rice, roasted piquillo peppers, tomate frito, saffron, paprika and a Spanish paella recipe.

7.  Foodie Favourites Eco Hamper

A great selection of flavours, all brilliantly British and made with tender loving care in their farm in the heart of Yorkshire. Included is the Great Taste Award winner Garlic, Oregano & Balsamic Bread Dipper, as well as a must-try beetroot and raspberry dressing! Suitable for vegetarians and gluten-free diets and it comes in environmentally friendly packaging. 

8.  Quintessentially British Dressings Box

This gift set comprises two bottles of classic British salad dressings endorsed by celebrity chef Peter Sidwell! The gift box is luxurious and colourful and also contains a recipe card. The dressings are light and fruity, with the flavours being raspberry vinegar and Cotswolds extra virgin cold pressed rapeseed oil. Suitable for gluten free, vegetarian and vegan diets.

9.  Flavours of Mexico 

Many people who visit Mexico return with a passion for the flavourful foods that are on offer there, and this gift box captures some of the most memorable of these. The box contains chile ancho, chile guajillo, chile pasilla, mexican oregano and chile chipotle powder. The box comes beautifully gift wrapped and the contents are both dairy and gluten free and suitable for vegetarians.

10.  The BBQ Expert Collection

A brilliant way to elevate someone's BBQ cooking game, this set of rubs, oils and dusts for various kinds of meat will add a whole new level to the taste of barbecued food. The set contains six different items for steak, chicken, pork, salmon or roast potatoes and is gluten free. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians. 

Need more inspiration? Browse and choose from hundreds of unique and thoughtful gifts for foodies on the marketplace.