Whether it’s an aid to cooking better or simply something delicious, you can find a Xmas gift idea on the menu here.

Give a Taste of Lebanon this Christmas with Lebnani

This Christmas, bring the warmth and generosity of Lebanese cooking to someone’s kitchen with gifts from Lebnani. The Reigate restaurant’s food hampers and chef-founder Jad Youssef’s debut cookbook offer a thoughtful present for food lovers: something to unwrap, something to savour and inspiration for many meals to come.

From fragrant spices and tangy pomegranate molasses to pistachio baklawa, the hampers introduce recipients to the flavours of a Lebanese pantry. For keen cooks, the Feast and Celebration Boxes pair ingredients with a signed copy of Jad’s cookbook, making it easy to turn a Christmas gift into an invitation to cook and share.

Three ways to give a taste of Lebanon

  • Lebnani Pantry Box – £42.00: Sumac, baharat, fig jam with roasted sesame seeds, tahini, pomegranate molasses, orange blossom water and pistachio baklava, accompanied by a recipe card from Jad.
  • Lebnani Feast Box – £64.00: This best seller is the perfect Christmas gift. It includes a signed cookbook alongside sumac, baharat, fig jam with roasted sesame seeds, Lebanese extra virgin olive oil, pomegranate molasses, rose water, tahini and pistachio baklava.
  • Lebnani Celebration Box – £73.00: The Feast Box selection, including a signed cookbook, with a bottle of Château Cana wine for the festive table.

Together, the cookbook and hampers make a gift whose pleasure continues beyond Christmas Day: spices to open, recipes to return to and new dishes to bring to the table.

Lebnani hampers are available to order at lebnani.co.uk/hampers, with nationwide UK delivery at £7.95 per hamper or free collection from the restaurant in Reigate.



The Hummingbird Bakery 

London’s American-style bakery, The Hummingbird Bakery, is serving up a collection of Christmas treats and Grinch-inspired creations. From show-stopping cakes and festive cupcakes to indulgent cake pops and beautifully presented selection boxes, the range offers something for everyone and makes the perfect gift this Christmas.

Grinch-Inspired Collection
For those looking to add a little mischief to their Christmas celebrations, The Hummingbird Bakery’s Grinch-inspired collection is full of festive fun. Highlights include:

Christmas Collection
For a more traditional festive offering, the Christmas collection features an assortment of seasonal bakes, perfect for sharing, gifting or enjoying throughout the festive season. Highlights include:

Christmas Red Velvet Wreath Cake – £50.00

Merry Little Christmas Tree – £55.00

Christmas Cupcake Selection Box – £27.00

Spicy Cutie 6″ Cake – £56.00

Jolly Mini Cupcake Selection Box – £29.00

Vegan Christmas Selection Box – £27.00

ProSmoke BBQ

For the BBQ enthusiast in your life, ProSmoke BBQ, the BBQ equipment specialists, have the ultimate selection of gifts to keep them grilling, smoking and cooking up a storm this Christmas. From premium BBQ bundles to essential accessories, there’s something for every aspiring pitmaster.

HotSmoked Hot Smoking Kit Selection Box – £49.99: A great gift for adventurous cooks, this complete hot smoking kit includes six wood chip flavours (Oak, Hickory, Apple, Cherry, Maple and Beech), a stainless steel smoker box and a 24-page recipe booklet.

ProSmoke Expert Bundle with Big Green Egg – £3,499.99: The ultimate gift for serious BBQ fans, this expertly curated bundle has everything needed to master outdoor cooking, from lighting the first fire to perfecting a brisket.

Texas BBQ Carving & Cooking Set – £149.99: Perfect for aspiring pitmasters, this exclusive UK set includes the Franklin Barbecue Slicer Knife, Franklin Barbecue Prep Knife and New School Barbecue cookbook by LeRoy and Lewis.

Italian hampers from £85 by Rossella Deli

Family-run Italian restaurant and deli Rossella has a festive collection of Italian food and drink, with Christmas hampers from £85, build-your-own gifts and wines produced from grapes grown in the Meola family vineyard in Benevento.

Curated by chef and owner Luca Meola, the range includes:

  • Season’s Greetings Hamper, from £85 – traditional Vergani panettone, handmade pasta, organic pesto and Arrabbiata sauce, plus herbs in hand-painted ceramic pots.
  • Vegan and Gluten Free Christmas Hampers, each from £135 – Italian sweet and savoury treats tailored to different dietary requirements.
  • Christmas Cheeseboard, from £155 – three Italian cheeses with accompaniments, Rossella Aglianico and traditional panettone.
  • Supreme Christmas Hamper, from £450 – a generous collection of Italian cheeses, salumi, pantry favourites, festive sweets and bottles from the Rossella Collection.

Rossella also offers a wide range of smaller gifts and festive produce, including panettone, artisan confectionery, olive oils and Rossella’s own liqueurs and wines from the family vineyard in Benevento.

Hampers can be ordered online for UK delivery, with free delivery on orders over £65. The wider Christmas collection is also available at Rossella’s Kentish Town and Muswell Hill restaurants.

Shop the collection: rossella.co.uk/collections

Two English Christmas gifts for foodies from MadeInEngland.com, an Exeter shop that sells food, drink and hampers from English makers. 

The Night Before Christmas Stocking (£49) arrives already packed: a cotton Victoria Eggs stocking printed with Santa’s sleigh over a Tudor high street, filled with a Montezuma’s gingerbread chocolate bar, Farmhouse Biscuits Christmas pudding biscuits, Charbonnel et Walker milk chocolate Santas, Buttermilk crunchy peanut brittle and a Fudge Kitchen Christmas fudge slider: madeinengland.com/products/pre-filled-christmas-stocking

The Gluten Free Christmas Hamper (£65) holds Tracklements’ Cracking Christmas Collection, Kent & Fraser olive, walnut and pimenton toast, two Montezuma’s Christmas chocolate bars, Tregothnan English Breakfast tea, Little’s festive coffees and Mr Filbert’s Somerset applewood smoked nuts, with full ingredients and allergens listed for every item: madeinengland.com/products/gluten-free-hamper

The 12 Flavours of Christmas: Steenbergs Little Ingredients for Big Festive Flavour

North Yorkshire spice company Steenbergs has selected 12 festive flavour heroes, with easy serving ideas from founders Sophie and Axel Steenberg.

The North Yorkshire-based family business specialises in premium, organic and ethically sourced herbs, spices, seasonings and baking ingredients, seeking out exceptional ingredients for their aroma, provenance and flavour

From cardamom shortbread and vanilla-spiked Christmas cream to smoky party snacks, warming Christmas chai and rosemary roast potatoes, there’s inspiration for festive baking, entertaining and making the most of Boxing Day leftovers.

The selection brings together organic spices, baking ingredients and seasonal blends, with stories behind their sourcing and practical tips readers can try at home.

All ingredients available online from www.steenbergs.co.uk 

Festive recipe inspiration here: Recipes – Steenbergs

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