The best food gifts for Christmas 2024

Let's face it, there's nothing better than a good mince pie at Christmas. Whether you're sending as a gift or simply treating yourself, this Biscuiteers gift box has all you need to warm up a winter's afternoon: six delicious deep-fill mince pies and a tin of Tregothnan for Biscuiteers Christmas tea.

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the whole family? Any foodie will love Marks & Spencer's Merry & Bright hamper, which includes the brand's bestselling Very Merry Munch tin, a light up gold tea tin, a tub of speculoos and toffee cookie dunkers, plus a Christmas pudding and iced Christmas cake.

Find an array of chocolates and nibbles that you can dip, crunch, and snack your way through. There are four dipping pots of Hotel Chocolat's premium white, milk, dark, and caramel chocolate, and lots of sweet and savoury nibbles, from gianduja balls to marshmallows. In fact, each nibble has gone through 'extensive chocolate compatibility testing rounds' with Hotel Chocolat's in-house chocolatiers.

Afternoon tea is definitely best enjoyed at leisure – and with home comforts thrown in, what's not to love? Inside this reusable shopper bag you'll find Victoria sandwich cake, salted caramel millionaire's shortbread squares, cherry bakewell loaf cake, Viennese whirls and a tea caddy. Serve on pretty plates and cake stands to enjoy in style.

Gift these traditional Marzipan fruits, from strawberries to apples and oranges to peaches. They almost look too good to eat...

Enjoy a selection of handmade gourmet truffle-infused Tuscan delights with this gift set. Inside you'll find truffle oil, sauce, salt, rice and glaze, plus black truffle linguine pasta – all packaged in a lovely wooden tray you can reuse.

We all know that one person who absolutely loves cheese, right? Well, this cheese making kit is sure to go down a treat. It comes with a range of herbs and spices, three cheese moulds and a glorious recipe book. And, importantly, there's enough ingredients to make a whopping 40 batches, so it can be enjoyed with friends and family (if they're willing to share).

Ideal for that person who loves nothing more than rich, indulgent plain chocolate, this set includes 60 chocolate squares full of Godiva's much-loved taste and texture. It's a bestseller for good reason. Enjoy with tea or coffee.

Any Biscuiteers fan will no doubt appreciate this box full of festive biscuits – from hedgehogs to cats – to indulge in over Christmas. The real challenge will be to pace yourself, as these irresistible lemon iced biscuits are popular for a reason. The keepsake tin is perfect to reuse in the kitchen or around the home.

Fun for all the family, this Dairy Milk Chocolate House Kit from Cadbury includes all the chocolate components to construct your chocolate cottage. You'll find Dairy Milk Bars, Dairy Milk Winter Bars and Cadbury Flakes to help you construct the perfect festive house.

Keen cooks will appreciate this one. This is perfect if:

1. You're an experimental cook and you love cooking with spices.
2. You frequent Dishoom's restaurants for breakfast, lunch or dinner at any given opportunity.
   
3. You plan on working your way through Dishoom's cookbook to rustle up the delicious Bombay-inspired meals in your own home.

Inside this keepsake tin you'll find Dishoom's Signature Masalas, as used in the cafés, including Kabab Masala, Garam Masala, Pepper Fry Masala and Malabar Masala. And you also get a range of single spices, from Jeera Powder (Ground Cumin) to Badi Elaichi (Black Cardamom Pods).