2014-11-21

What do foodies want to see under their tree? Here are the best Christmas gifts for lovers of good food.

Searching for a delicious and delectable gift for the foodie in your life? Or hey, maybe they’re not even that big a foodie, but merely like the idea of going out for a nice meal. There’s nothing wrong with that. Infact, I think JLaw summed it up best when she said:



Sound like the person you need to buy a gift for? If your answer is yes, you’ve come to the right page because we’ve rounded up the best Christmas gift ideas to help you buy the perfect gift for your foodie friend.

The first thing you have to do before you shop is think of what type of ‘foodie’ your friend is. For gourmands who love to practise what they preach, you could buy cooking gifts like gadgets and crockery, while for winers and diners who prefer to splurge on a meal out, there are dining experiences and alcohol gift packages available.

Now, to the gifts!

Cooking Gifts

Unique Gifts

Dining Experiences

Gifts Under $60

Top Retailers for Foodie Gifts

Top cooking gifts for foodies

A nifty kitchen gizmo or fine set of china never went unloved.



Sparq Soapstone Pizza Stone from Latest Buy

Ciao, bella! A good chef deserves a high quality pizza stone. This one is great for presenting and is handcrafted from one solid block of soapstone.

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Joseph Joseph Wood Elevate Kitchen Utensil Set from Latest Buy

Add a modern feel to their kitchen with this elegant utensil set. Comprising of five pieces, it’s handles design keeps tool heads off the work surface and the rotating carousel makes it easy to use.

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Fruit Infusion Pitcher from Innovations

Does your giftee love to entertain? This innovation infuser allows you to easily flavour water or teas with fruits and garnishes.

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2 Piece Tunis Noodle Bowl Set with Chopsticks 13cm from Deals Direct

They’ll never be discovered in that awkward moment wondering where to put their chopsticks in-between bites again.

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Joseph Joseph Triscale White from Kitchenware Superstore

Could these be the best kitchen scales ever? They fold in to be tiny enough to pop into the kitchen drawer and out to be large enough to weigh up to 5kg worth of ingredients.

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Wiltshire 10 Piece BBQ Tools Set With Case from Kitchenware Superstore

For anyone who’s serious about their barbeque.

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Nigella Christmas from Booktopia

A very Nigella Christmas to you, too!

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Unique gifts for foodie friends

Add a little spice and personality to their dining space with these great gifts.

Nextime Chef's Wall Clock from Yellow Octopus

What do you get the chef who has everything? A kitchen inspired homewares gift like this tin wall clock. Genius!

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The Obsessive Chef Chopping Board | By Fred from Yellow Octopus

Learning how to cook or love being precise? Maybe you just want to send them a joke present about their little ‘obsession with perfection’? This cool board allows them to do just that with measurements for them to calculate every single chop.

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Cafe Stack - Aluminium from The Hut

Capable of storing up to 60 Nespresso pods over 5 pull out drawers - this is a coffee drinker’s dream machine.

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Mustard Octeapus Tea Infuser from The Hut

Love a good pun. Also, love a good tea. This is a win-win situation.

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Alessi Diabolix Bottle Opener - Red from The Hut

Better the devil you know. Right?

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Top dining experience gifts for foodies

Meat Masterclass @ Victor Churchill from Lime&Tonic Sydney

Fuel his love for a good ol’ steak with this comprehensive meat masterclass. Absolutely delicious.

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VIP Mixology Session from Lime&Tonic Sydney

For drinkers of fine cocktails, there’s a session with some of the best in the biz.

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Sydney Harbour Sunset Dinner Cruise from Expedia.com.au

They’ll see a side of Sydney they’ve never seen before as the sun goes down over the harbour. Included in this romantic evening is a selection of canapes, a two-course dinner and a beverage of their choice.

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Fresh Cheese Kit Delivered from RedBalloon

All that’s missing is a good bottle of wine...

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Award-Winning 6pk of Australian Red Wine Delivered from RedBalloon

...or 6 good bottles of wine.

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Indulgent Seafood Dining Experience by the Harbour - For 2 from RedBalloon

While we can’t tell you the name of this restaurant, we can tell you that it’s been awarded Sydney’s Best Seafood Restaurant on Cockle Bay Wharf. If that doesn’t sell you, we don’t know what will.

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Top Christmas gift ideas for foodies under $60

Six gifts under $60. And… go!

Jamie's Comfort Food from Booktopia

100 recipes to inspire for a cool $38.50.

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OXO Good Grips Little Salad & Herb Spinner from The Hut

Time saving and easy to use!

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Gallery Shelf Bread Box from Innovations

A sweet storage box for the breakfast essentials.

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Stainless Steel Kitchen Utensils from Innovations

There’s a sweet little baker in every one of us.

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Mariposa Napkin Box with Weight from Saks Fifth Avenue

Who says you can’t give them a beautiful gift on a budget? This Christmas-themed napkin box comes with a Christmas tree weight.

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Johnnie Walker Double Black Scotch Whisky 700mL from Dan Murphy's

It’s Johnnie Walker, but not as you once knew it to be.

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Top six retailers for foodie gifts

Want to keep browsing? Here are the top six stores to shop for for foodies.

RedBalloon from RedBalloon

The experience website sells dining experiences (cruises, high-teas, progressive dinners) as well as delivered gifts (wines, hampers).

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Lime&Tonic from Lime&Tonic Sydney

Based in Melbourne and Sydney, this events merchant sells both cooking classes and dining experiences throughout the two major cities.

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Kitchenware Superstore from Kitchenware Superstore

We think the name says it all, don’t you?

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Booktopia from Booktopia

Stocking thousands of books on almost every topic imaginable, there’s a wealth of cookbooks and foodie novels to tuck into here.

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Deals Direct from Deals Direct

Deals is a department store with a difference. Unlike others, they stock a wide range gadgets and fine dining at a wide range of prices.

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LivingSocial from LivingSocial

With food experience deals on high rotation, keep an eye out for something they’ll like. They don’t have to redeem it straight away either, which is an added bonus.

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