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Christmas Foodie Gift Ideas

Christmas Foodie Gift Ideas

Ah, Christmas. That wonderful time of year when you can fully submit to wild foodie abandon and live by one phrase and one phrase only – eat, drink and be merry.

If you derive from a family of foodies or move in foodie circles, it can be hard to know where to start with the Christmas shopping for them. What could you possibly buy for someone whose restaurant bucket list is as long as Santa’s naughty list?

Well, by way of a Christmas miracle, our Red Letter Days elves have been working hard this year to pull together a comprehensive Christmas foodie gift ideas guide just for you! From fine dining soirées to quirky tasting menus and cookery masterclasses, this tasty list features all the best gifts for foodies, family and friends that are guaranteed to leave them with the cutest festive food baby you ever did see.

Fine Dining Experiences for Foodies

If your favourite Christmas song is Michael Bublé’s version of Santa Baby, there’s no doubt that you’re a fan of the finer things in life, what with all his talk of Mercedes cars and Rolex watches. So, when it comes to Christmas foodie gifts, why not keep it classy with our top picks of the UK’s best fine dining experiences?

Tasting Menus for Foodies

If you’re looking for a way to really tantalise their festive taste buds this Christmas time, say hello to your new best friend – the tasting menu! A dazzling display of each chef’s skills, ideas and signature flavours, tasting menus offer more variety than a Christmas Day box of Quality Street. Take a look at our best tasting menu gifts for foodies below. 

Cooking Classes for Foodies

A true foodie worth their salt will definitely have a cooking class gift or five on their Santa list! Whether they’re keen to learn new skills or want to discover a new foodie culture, they’ll love getting their hands dirty with these immersive and delicious experiences. Take a look at our pick of the best cookery classes below!

Pizza Making Party for Two at Bunga Bunga Covent Garden

Pizza Making Party for Two at Bunga Bunga Covent Garden

Crust us, this experience is an absolute hoot. Head down to Bunga Bunga for a pizza-making workshop! Learn how to knead and toss dough like a true Italian, discover Bunga Bunga’s secret family recipe and create their famous metre-long pizza. And once the cooking’s over, the party’s only just begun as you get to feast on pizza and antipasti and meet the hilarious Mamma Bunga herself!

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Chocolate Making Class for Two People

Chocolate Making Class for Two People

Make them melt with a chocolate-making class at a professional chocolatier in Brighton, Manchester or London. Delicious, fascinating and oh so indulgent, the chocolatiers will teach all their sweet secrets, from piping to decorating and making truffles! As well as creating personalised chocolates and other sweet treats, this experience is also choc full of history for you to learn!

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Full Day Cooking Class for One at The Raymond Blanc Cookery School at Belmond le Manoir

Full Day Cooking Class for One at The Raymond Blanc Cookery School at Belmond le Manoir

When you think of French cuisine, one name in particular should come to mind – Raymond Blanc. So, why not blow your foodie friend’s mind with a day of cooking at MICHELIN-starred Belmond Le Manoir in the Oxfordshire countryside? Perfect your patisserie skills, sharpen your seafood knowledge and learn all the tricks of the trade with six hours of tuition from the best chefs in the game. Bon appétit!

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Sushi Roll Masterclass and Bottomless Brunch for Two at Inamo

Sushi Roll Masterclass and Bottomless Brunch for Two at Inamo

Ditch the traditional turkey roast and let your taste buds travel to Japan on this immersive sushi experience, as you sample some of the best Asian tapas around. With bottomless wine, beer or bubbles included to give you a boost of confidence, you’ll enjoy a masterclass in making authentic Japanese sushi and learn how to create Inamo’s signature dragon roll in no time. Roll up, roll up! 

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