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For foodies, bakers and snack-table regulars
From pears and sushi to olive oil, oysters and cheese, food-inspired decorations are one of Christmas 2026’s most playful trends. They’re also a brilliant way to create a tree that feels entirely your own, letting a little personality shine through among the more traditional baubles.
And for the foodie who’s notoriously difficult to buy for, they make an easy win. If the budget is small, may we suggest going big on personality? Choose something that nods to their favourite dish, drink or ingredient and it instantly feels uniquely them.
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We’ve all heard of a partridge in a pear tree, so really, pears have earned their place on the Christmas tree. This frosted green bauble is a playful take on the classic festive fruit, with plenty of shimmer to make it feel special.
This year, we’ve noticed bowls piled high with oranges becoming a decorating moment in their own right – good news if tinsel and garlands aren’t really your thing. This felt tangerine brings a pop of colour to the tree.
For the baker, this rolling pin decoration is hard to beat. It’s a nostalgic nod to the time spent mixing, rolling and icing at Christmas, and the sort of ornament that feels especially personal when it reflects something they love doing.
If your Christmas always involves a panettone on the table, why not put one on the tree too? This miniature tin turns a festive staple into a fun decoration.
How do you make sushi even more sophisticated? Add a little shimmer and hang it from a ribbon. This playful bauble gives a favourite food the full festive treatment.
We accept that sushi isn’t for everyone, but surely spaghetti has universal appeal? The cupboard staple has had a festive glow-up and, in traditional red and green, earns a place on even the most classic Christmas tree.
We all know that one person who insists you’d like oysters if only you gave them another chance – my sister, cough cough. This one’s for them. Or perhaps you are that person, in which case this pearl-topped bauble has your name all over it.
Picky bits, grazing boards and cheeseboards have become hosting essentials...and if there isn’t a cheeseboard, is it even Christmas? This stacked bauble makes an easy pick for anyone longing for the cheese selection to roll out.
Somewhat of a kitchen status symbol, decorative bottles of olive oil have been gaining popularity as gifts. This miniature version has the same charm, just with the added bonus of never running out.
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