By Marie-Antoinette Issa.
Christmas is coming and if your plans for festive fun involve more cooking than carolling, you’re in the right place. From decadent chocolates that celebrate the joy of being naughty over nice, to sweet beauty treats that are almost good enough to eat, here’s your ultimate guide to gifts that’ll have every foodie in your life jingling all the way.
A Condiment Kind of Christmas
For the foodie who loves to elevate every dish, condiments are the unsung heroes of Christmas gifting. Cobram Estate x Neil Perry Ultra Premium Collection Gift Pack is a gourmet delight.
Featuring luxe, EVOO varieties Hojiblanca, Picual and Coratina, each pressed within hours of harvest, this gift pack comes with exclusive recipe cards by celebrated Chef Neil Perry. It’s perfect for home cooks looking to bring restaurant-quality flair to their Christmas feasts.
Alternatively, if your giftee is a spicy sort of friend, then the No Regrets Set by Thousand Apologies is a must. This Melbourne-based, female-owned brand delivers five punchy hot sauces in designer packaging that skips the usual skulls and flames. Complete with humorous labels, it’s a fiery, fun way to spice up the holiday table.
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Kinder Bueno’s first-ever Advent Calendar (exclusively at Big W) lets everyone count down to Christmas with creamy hazelnut chocolate bars hiding behind each door, because why should kids have all the fun? For something a little more elegant, Koko Black’s 2025 Christmas Collection delivers everything from gingerbread to All Over Pavlova blocks, plus pralines so perfect you might hesitate to eat them. Edible ornaments even double as tree decorations, letting you sneak a daily sugar hit before breakfast.
Beauty Treats You Can Almost Eat
For food lovers, delicious indulgence doesn’t always need to be served on a dish.
Lush Gift Sets bring TikTok’s viral gourmand scents to your tree. Think Sticky Dates Shower Gel and Hair Primer, Let the Good Times Roll Body Spray, Super Milk conditioning treats and a Bubblegum Advent Calendar that smells sweet enough to eat. Handmade and ethically sourced, these gifts layer scents for a personalised fragrance experience.
For a chic, festive aroma that smells like the best bits of Betty Crocker’s kitchen, the Ecoya Festive Fragrance Duo in Chilli Strawberry pairs a mini room spray with a ceramic stone, filling your home with zesty pineapple, ripe strawberry, vanilla and a subtle chilli warmth
Cookbooks That Cook Up Conversation
Cookbooks are gifts that keep on giving. Our pick is Two Good Co’s Gifts for Good Christmas Collection, which includes the joyful Sweet Memories cookbook, plus collaborations with Messina, Dinosaur Designs, Pepe Saya and more. With 50% of proceeds supporting women experiencing domestic violence and homelessness, this is a gift that makes a real difference.
For lovers of vegan cuisine, Vegan Asian Street Food by Yang Liu brings bold, authentic flavours from across Asia - from Thai iced tea to Japanese okonomiyaki. Yang and Kathi’s recipes transform familiar dishes into plant-based wonders, perfect for adventurous cooks.
Barbeque enthusiasts will love Barbecue: Smoked & Grilled Recipes From Across the Globe, featuring more than 270 recipes from 80 countries, complete with tools and tips to inspire the best backyard BBQ adventures.
Happiness is a Hamper…
Hampers are the ultimate all-in-one indulgence and the Italian at Heart Gift Box by Barbetta is like sending a mini Sorento-inspired escape through the post. Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sea salt, pasta and even a book on living la dolce vita create a package that turns any kitchen into a little trattoria.
If you’d rather gift an entire festive feast, HelloFresh’s 2025 Christmas Box (available to order until Monday, December 8) delivers a festive feast in a carton. With pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes for favourites like garlic chilli prawn crostini, peppercorn butterflied lamb or a classic glazed ham – plus decadent desserts and a cheese platter – it’s the perfect present for entertainers who want maximum impact with minimal effort.
Accessories to Make Life Easier
Even the most seasoned foodie can appreciate a little help in the kitchen, especially when it’s stylish and functional. Pyrex’s sculpted fluted glass bowls are perfect for mixing Christmas custard and pretty enough to leave out on the bench. Silicone spatulas, colourful whisks, and herb scissors are small tools with big impact, making cooking less stressful and more joyful.
For precise Chefs, the Meater Pro wireless thermometer (at amazon.com.au) lets them sip mulled wine while the roast cooks itself. For fizz fans, the new Sodastream Enso transforms plain water into sparkling magic faster than you can say ‘Santa’s little helper’, making hydration festive, fun and eco-friendly.
Appliances That Actually Impress
For those who love cafe-quality indulgence at home the Kogan Espresso Touch Coffee Machine with Grinder delivers customisable, barista-style coffee with 20 grind settings, adjustable volume and a steam wand for silky froths.
Know someone who’s more of a microwave than a mocha lover? LG Nechef Microwave blends style with function, featuring a spacious interior, antibacterial EasyClean coating and simple touch controls - making it a perfect gift for festive cooking, reheating leftovers, or whipping up last-minute Christmas treats.
