Christmas is the season for eating well, raising a glass and treating people to something they might not usually buy for themselves.
For those who would rather unwrap chocolate than socks, sip something special or add a little fun to the festive drinks trolley, Sous Chef has brought together a Christmas collection packed with treats from around the world.
From Italian chocolates and festive tea to mulled wine, beautiful glassware and even cocktail-inspired sweets, here are 10 gifts made for eating, drinking and being very merry this Christmas.
Ichendorf Milano Glass Limited Edition Jumping Santa Tumbler, 350ml – £16.99
Raise a glass to Santa. This playful handcrafted tumbler has a miniature 3D Santa hidden inside, complete with his red suit and sack of presents. Fill it with an Old Fashioned, spiced Negroni or your favourite festive tipple and watch Santa appear as you drink.
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Mariage Frères Noël Royal Loose Black Tea, 80g – £31
Christmas morning deserves something special in the teapot. Noël Royal is a festive black tea from Parisian tea house Mariage Frères, created as a seasonal brew for the Christmas period.
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Sous Chef ‘Tapas Night’ Wine Gift Set – £26
Wine and snacks in one very giftable package. The set pairs a bottle of Spanish Tempranillo with Perelló Manzanilla olives and black truffle crisps, all presented with a Sous Chef gift bag. An easy win for the person who would rather spend Christmas grazing.
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Baci Advent Calendar, 245g – £25
A countdown worth getting excited about. Behind the doors are Baci’s much-loved Italian hazelnut pralines, making this a delicious alternative to the usual chocolate Advent calendar.
Eat Your Drink Naughty or Nice Alcoholic Jelly Sweets, 140g – £24.99
Cocktails you can eat. These grown-up gummies are inspired by classic drinks including gin and tonic and piña colada, with each sweet infused with spirits including rum, tequila and coffee liqueur. For over 18s only.
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Mill & Mortar Gin Botanicals Garnish Set – A Touch of Spice – £27.99
For the G&T drinker who takes their garnish seriously. This Danish gift set contains a selection of organic botanicals designed to add an aromatic finishing touch to gin and tonic and makes a great addition to a home bar.
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Ichendorf Milano Pink Flower Optical Coupe Glass, 240ml – £25.99
Made for Christmas cocktails and festive fizz. Designed in Italy, this handcrafted coupe has a fluted bowl and a delicate vine-like stem decorated with pink flowers and green leaves. Fill with Champagne, sparkling wine or a favourite cocktail.
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Zaba Italian Zabaione Mini Gift Selection, 4 x 40g – £16.99
One of the more unusual foodie presents this Christmas. Four miniature jars of traditional Italian zabaione are presented in a playful egg carton, making it a gift that looks almost as good as it tastes.
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Caffarel Gianduia Window Ballotin, 150g – £12.99
A little taste of Turin for under the tree. Caffarel is famous for its combination of cocoa and hazelnuts, and this beautifully presented ballotin is filled with the Italian chocolatier’s signature gianduia treats.
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Valrhona Celaya Liquid Hot Chocolate, 1 Litre – £14.99
Christmas in a cup. Made with dark chocolate from renowned French chocolatier Valrhona, this rich, creamy hot chocolate is ready to heat and serve. Enjoy it as it is, or give it a grown-up Christmas twist with a splash of rum, Baileys or your favourite festive liqueur.
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From Italian chocolate and Christmas tea to cocktail hour treats and glasses made for festive fizz, Sous Chef’s Christmas collection has gifts for the people who believe the best part of Christmas is what’s on the table and in the glass.
