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15 Indulgent Food & Drink Gift Ideas To Spoil Your Loved Ones With This Christmas

From decadent cocktails to a festive pizza.

by Sabrina Fearon-Melville

Dec. 2, 2021

Extra large luxury brandy and orange mince pies, Nice Pale Rose drinks box, and Tequila Rose

Courtesy of Nice/Tequila Rose/Ginger Bakers

As cold, rainy days start rolling in and we begin to crank up the heating, there’s one thing we can all look forward to — the start of the festive season. With friends and family coming together, it can be difficult to find the perfect indulgent treats to tickle everyone’s fancy, so I’ve put together this list of lavish food and drink ideas to really get this party season started.

From tasty alcoholic drinks including Chambord, Tequila Rose, and Baileys, to outside-of-the-box food options (see the Christmas Feast Pizza, and red cabbage and soy milk stocking filler treats) the options for both sweet and savoury food are practically endless.

And if you want to elevate celebrations, there are always these tech gift ideas that could come in handy – particularly in the kitchen. (Air fryer, anyone?) Or, if you are in the home-making mood, try this gift list instead. Bringing all three together over an indulgent treat, a cosy festive film, and loved ones, what could be better than that? Here’s to a deliciously decadent Christmas.

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Bailey's Irish Cream Liqueur

The perfect winter warmer, Baileys is a rich blend of Irish cream with hints of vanilla and chocolate flavours. Great on its own, over ice or added to hot chocolate, it’s sure to warm you from the inside out. The official Baileys site lists a number of ways to enjoy the drink if you fancy getting creative including a selection of cocktails as well as desserts; your bottle may well be finished before Christmas.

Whether you’re partial to a Bounty or Twix, you can never go wrong with the Celebration box. Filled with eight family favourites, the Celebration box is surely a staple in most homes over the Christmas period, and the empty box (or if you live in my house, the box where Bountys go to die) will serve as a great air-tight container for Christmas cake.

Crustmas Feast Pizza

One Planet Pizza

If Christmas dinner isn’t really your thing, One Plant Pizza’s Crustmas Feast is sure to spice up your Christmas Day. With toppings that include Brussels sprouts, vegan sausage and cranberry sauce, you’re sure to be the talk of the town or at least the street. The best thing is that unlike a real Christmas dinner, it won’t take hours to prepare.

Created by Nice Drinks, the company that brought us wine in a can, Pale Rose hails from the South of France and is described as being “proudly pale”. This is definitely the wine for your mates and not the in-laws, as it proudly comes in a 2.2l box, which is equivalent to around three bottles. Just enough to get you through to Boxing Day. Nice Drinks’ wine is also available as a Sauvignon Blanc and a soon-to-be released “darkly fruity” Malbec.

With hints of Christmas cake, fermented fruit and sweet chocolate, the Perky Blenders Winter Blend is sure to be a hit with coffee lovers looking to try something new. From the mind of East London husband and wife team Adam and Victoria Cozens, Perky is a small business that has expanded into something that is now seen as a cult favourite amongst East London coffee lovers. With a new expansion into the digital space, they’ll be able to keep us going all winter with their unique blends.

Popcorn Shed - Festive Bundle

Fancy nibbles with a twist? The team at Popcorn Shed have you covered. Their latest festive bundle includes flavours Christmas Pudding, Pecan Pie and Salted Caramel. Those flavours not to your liking? No fear. Popcorn Shed has a number of non-festive flavours available year-round including Cookies & Cream and several cheeses. They also have vegan and gluten-free alternatives.

Extra Large Luxury Brandy & Orange Mince Pies (box of 4)

From the kitchens of Ginger Bakers, these Brandy & Orange mince pies are a post-Christmas dinner treat. Made from a shortcrust pastry, filled with luxury vine fruit, cherry and orange zest mincemeat and topped with a shortbread star, this is the best way to end your evening — or, if you’re feeling really cheeky, start your morning.

La Kama Spice Blend

Labelled as a “sweet, peppery blend”, this spice is able to add a kick to your Christmas hot chocolate. With inspiration from Morocco, this spice blend can also be used in savoury dishes, so experiment at your own leisure — just don’t ruin Christmas Day.

Throwing a fancy party? This is is the grazing box for you. Starting at £10 for a single box and going up to £70 for a large box (feeding up to six), this is perfect for that Christmas morning where you feel too exhausted to whip out the frying pan and for light snacks before the turkey reaches the table. With boxes dedicated to cheese and meats, pastries and more, there’s an option for even the fussiest of eaters.

Assorted Pearls

For a decadent Christmas snack, look no further than Dark Sugars’ Assorted Pearls, which are described as “chocolate fit for The Queen”. Featuring dark, milk and white chocolate pearls filled with smooth, creamy ganache flavours include Pink Champagne, Red Velvet and Pistachio.

Miss Nang Treats Stocking Filler

Miss Nang Treats

These cute stocking fillers are perfect as a last-minute gift for a friend or a Secret Santa alternative. Combining flavours like red cabbage and soy milk, these moreish vegan sweet and savoury treats are sure to leave you reaching for the bag even once you’re finished. Try something different this season; you won’t regret it.

Green & Black Hot Chocolate Gift Set

Who doesn’t love hot chocolate?! Green & Blacks is the ethical chocolate company set to make your Christmas a little bit sweeter. Its Hot Chocolate Gift Set is the perfect go-to for the chocolate lover in your life. It comes complete with your favourite Green & Blacks chocolate bars and rich cocoa powder.

We go nutty for these every year! With a smooth chocolate centre and a hazelnut crunch, Fererro Rocher is the indulgent treat you snuck out of the tin as a child.

Chambord Raspberry Liqueur

For the sweeter things in life, we always look towards Chambord as that after-meal palette cleanser. Try mixing with Prosecco for a tongue-tingling tipple.