Christmas Food & Drink Gift List

Here at Plate and Place, we have hand-selected a number of delectable items which are bound to go down a treat this Christmas.

Read on to find the perfect Food & Drink Gifts for Christmas.

Pentire Coastal Spritz

There’s never been a better time to bring out a non-alcoholic spirit to the market. With an upsurge of great alternatives to alcohol, we no longer have to rely on the a standard soft-drink options. Enter Pentire Coastal Spritz, a sophisticated and very much ‘grown-up’ alcohol alternative, blended with Sea Rosemary, Oakwood and Blood Orange. Simply mix with good quality tonic water, plenty of ice and garnish with an orange wedge. If you have a friend who is sans alcohol, we can’t think of a better gift.

The Port Pairing Box

A delicious port pairing that will go down a treat after-dinner or with a traditional cheese plate…or simply as a Christmas tipple. The dark port is heady and rich with notes of black cherry, while the white port has a smooth, butterscotch finish.

The Christmas Treat Hamper

There’s nothing quite like receiving a hamper from Fortnum’s; it’s the ultimate indulgence for when you want to spoil someone special in your life. This Christmas Treat Hamper has some of the must-have festive essentials, including: ginger biscuits, tea, truffles, wine and brandy butter.

Luxury Dark 62% Hot Chocolate

A mark of a great hot chocolate is in the quality, and this luxurious treat is no exception, made with the finest Columbian dark chocolate. Simply add the chocolate flakes to warmed milk for the best hot chocolate you can make at home. Best of all, Rococo’s signature design looks glorious and the tin is worth the buy alone.

The Classic Christmas Sleekster

We can always rely on Hotel Chocolat for tempting seasonal gifting items, and this year we are obsessed with The Classic Christmas Sleekster. It’s filled with their most loved, iconic chocolates all given the Christmas make-over. Our personal favourites are the Caramel Clementine and Espresso Martini. It’s the perfect, no-fuss hostess gift.

Robin Redbreast Iced Biscuits

These hand-decorated, iced-biscuits are an adorable gift, or a personal treat. Inside the Fortnum-blue box you will find a little Robin Redbreast-shaped biscuits, alongside berries and holly leaves. The cutest Christmas treat we have come across thus far.

Triple Chocolate Panettone

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a slice of fluffy panettone paired with a good cup of coffee. Best of all, this rich and decadent sponge is filled with white and dark Valrhona chocolate. It’s a lovely gift idea for a neighbour, or simply to have at home for when people stop by.

Motor Oil Ground Coffee

For a touch of kitsch, we can’t resist this motor oil can which is a perfect stocking-filler for the caffeine-lover in your life. To be honest, the design had us crazy from the beginning but you’ll be pleased to know the coffee packs a punch – made with 100% Arabica beans. This is gift is bound to perk up the morning coffee routine.

Cheese and Biscuit Box

At Daylesford, they know how to make truly great cheese, and it is no surprise their Cheese and Biscuit box is one of our favourites in the current range. You’ll find an assortment of cheeses including their Waxed Organic Cheddar and Beddington Blue, alongside a Fig Apple and Balsamic chutney, biscuits and a bottle of Rosso Piceno. A great gift for the cheese-loving couple.

Harvey Nichols Mulled Wine

This sleek, ready-to-drink, Mulled Wine is a delightful limited-edition and one that will go down a treat. We’ve never seen Mulled Wine presented in such an elegant way…but then again it is Harvey Nichols. Simply warm up in a pan, and garnish with an orange wedge. The taste of Christmas!

Limited Edition Rare Harvest Honey

This exclusive honey firmly goes into the category of once-in-a lifetime gift. This is one of the world’s rarest honey, with only 1,000 jars made (hence the price tag). The nectar is harvested from incredibly lush, yet remote manuka forests. It is certainly too precious to bake with, so try having a spoonful each morning or add to tea for the wealth of health benefits it contains. It’s the ultimate wellness/foodie gift.

Pasta Evangelists Classic Pasta Making Kit

For the avid home cook this Classic Pasta Making Kit is the perfect introduction to Italian cooking. Equipped with everything you need to make the most delicious Ravioli and Gnocchi, including: pasta flour recipe cards, gnocchi board and ravioli stamp. Your kitchen will soon resemble the finest pasta restaurant. Buon appetio!

TipTree Double Decker Red Bus

This adorable gift of sweet preserves, tea and shortbread are packaged to perfection in this iconic double-decker bus tin. We actually like this gift for the tin alone, however, Tiptree is a beloved family business known for their outstanding products so you know they’ll be good. In fact, the Wilkins family have been making their excellent preserves since 1885.

Arcanist Rum

If you’re heading to a Christmas party and want to add something splended to the drinks offering, we can’t think of a better gift than the divine Arcanist Rum. Infused with pineapple and Caribbean spices, it’s delicious on its own over ice or mixed with ginger ale and a slice of lime. The bottle is so utterly magnificent, it looks like it’s holding the finest perfume elixir. It’s a bottle no one will forget.

Frescobaldi Extra Virgin Olive Oil

This luxury Extra Virgin Olive Oil is almost too good to use, and arguably one of the most delicious on the market. Made using traditional Tuscan varieties of olives and pressed within the first four hours of harvest, makes this the ultimate condiment for the consummate ‘cook’ in your life. We adore this oil drizzled over soups, salads and even as a healthy addition to smoothies.

Sayuri Matcha Kit

If you love your morning Matcha, this beautiful kit features the finest Ceremonial Organic Matcha, tea bowl and whisk to help you create the perfect, morning ritual. It’s the ideal way to find a moment of peace, particularly amidst the madness of the festive season.