The best food and drinks for Christmas

Christmas can be a terrible time for thinking of amazing gifts for people and finding the perfect food to celebrate the day with. Let’s face it, everyone eats too much at Christmas and it just has to be done, but what do we eat? Everyone is bound to end up with something edible wrapped up as a gift on Christmas day and here at Reviewers United, we want to make sure you have the perfect thing to wrap this Christmas.

Christmas doesn’t have to be expensive either, we have some amazing budget-friendly and luxury-looking foodie gifts to share with our audience and there’s something everyone is bound to love. Take a look at some of the outstanding ideas we have for your foodie’s gift list this Christmas and thank us later.

Lily O’Brien’s Christmas Dessert Collection

Indulge in the ultimate holiday treat with the Lily O’Brien’s Christmas Dessert Collection, a luxurious gift box filled with festive flavours that will delight any sweet tooth. This beautiful collection offers a mouthwatering selection of desserts, including rich, creamy chocolates inspired by classic Christmas flavours like spiced gingerbread, caramelised nuts, and velvety truffles. Whether you’re gifting it to a chocolate lover or bringing it to a holiday gathering, Lily O’Brien’s offers the perfect balance of festive flair and indulgent taste. The beautifully crafted packaging makes it an ideal present that’s sure to impress under the tree or as a sweet stocking filler.

What makes the Lily O’Brien’s Christmas Dessert Collection the perfect Christmas gift is its perfect blend of tradition and innovation, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Each chocolate is carefully crafted to evoke the flavours of the season, making it a perfect treat for cozying up by the fire or sharing with loved ones after a festive meal. With its combination of luxury, flavour, and elegance, this collection transforms the art of chocolate gifting into a memorable experience. Give the gift of sweetness this Christmas with Lily O’Brien’s and make someone’s holiday season truly unforgettable!

Swizzels Christmas Sweet Treats

Looking to make Christmas a little more sweet this year? Then you’ll probably want to get someone something sweet! At Swizzels there’s something for everyone, it doesn’t matter if you love love hearts or just want a drum stick to chew on; you can get them all from Swizzels and more.

Bored of getting people tubs of chocolates for Christmas? Get them a variation of sweets instead and watch their face light up. Personally, we would suggest getting everyone a tub of love hearts to enjoy but that’s because they’re our favourite! Make sure you take a look on the Swizzels website for more options!

Organic Honey Gift Set: 3 x 400g honey selection in Jute gift bag

This Organic Honey Gift Set is the perfect and unique way to show someone you care at Christmas time. This wonderful set is a thoughtful and unique gift that is sure to be appreciated, especially by bakers and honey lovers everywhere. The trio set includes three different types of organic honey, each with its own unique flavour and aroma. The honey is also packaged in a beautiful jute gift bag, making it a gift that is both practical and stylish.

Holy Lama Christmas Spices Collection

The Holy Lama Christmas Spices Collection is made with high-quality ingredients and is free from artificial flavours and preservatives. The spice extracts are also very concentrated, so a little bit goes a long way. If you have a friend or family member who loves baking and needs something to make their bakes even better, these spice drops are the way to go.

They’ll make the best gift for any baking enthusiast and they’ll be a perfect addition to National Baking Week as well so make sure you take a look at the other flavourings and products that Holy Lama has to offer.

Opies Food Collection

Elevate your holiday entertaining with Opies, the masters of indulgent, boozy fruit treats that are perfect for any festive gathering. Their Black Cherries with Kirsch are a true showstopper, bursting with rich cherry flavour and a touch of liqueur that makes them ideal for decadent desserts or a sophisticated garnish for cocktails. Whether you’re dressing up a cheesecake or crafting the perfect Black Forest Gateau, these cherries add a luxurious twist that’s bound to impress your guests.

Opies also offers Baby Pears in Amaretto and Peaches in Brandy, each a delightful balance of juicy fruit and warming liqueur. The baby pears are tender and sweet with a nutty amaretto infusion, making them a perfect pairing for creamy panna cotta or a holiday cheese board. Meanwhile, the peaches in brandy bring a luscious, caramelised depth to desserts like trifles or crumbles. With Opies, it’s easy to add a touch of elegance and festive flair to your culinary creations this season.

Spice Kitchen Hot Chocolate Collection & Mulling Spices

Spice kitchen has a special place in our hearts this Christmas. There’s nothing better than a hot chocolate on a cold winters night and Spice Kitchen honestly produce some of the best hot chocolate we’ve ever tried. If you’ve not tried their hot chocolate, you’re missing out. It also looks amazing and would make the perfect gift for anyone during the festive period. Turning the heating on is expensive but a nice cup of hot chocolate and a blanket on the sofa, bliss. Take a look at the Spice Kitchen Hot Chocolate Trio and spoil yourself or someone else!

As bakers, we also know that amazing Christmas spices are hard to come by. Some taste artificial and unsavoury at best. We have some amazing news. The Mulling Spices from Spice Kitchen are just the thing to get you in the festive spirit and they elevate anything you bake with it, they’re amazing, and tasty and you won’t be disappointed.

Avallen Calvados

If you’re looking for something a little more eco-friendly, try Avallen. Not only does it taste superb but it comes in a paper bottle to help reduce plastic and glass waste around the festive period. When everyone is buying glass bottles of wine or even plastic, you can be more planet-friendly with this Avallen in a paper bottle, plus who doesn’t love a good drink over Christmas?

We would suggest getting more than one bottle if you’re going to give them a go. Get one for you and one for a friend. We love their eco stance and we love the taste! Get yours on the Avallen Amazon store and if you have Amazon Prime you can get it next day so you don’t even have to wait, what a bargain!

Wickedly Welsh Chocolate

If you’re looking for the perfect chocolate treat to enjoy or gift this Christmas, we have an amazing suggestion. Wickedly Welsh chocolate is by far some of the best chocolate we’ve ever tried and it’s already on all of our shopping lists, we’ll be making sure Santa left some under the tree this year.

They have a huge selection of chocolate to pick from, sold all year round. Or you can take a look at the Wickedly Welsh Christmas selection to find something yummy and festive. There’s still time to get their Christmas advent calendar!

Clean Co.

Want to get someone a bottle of something this Christmas but they don’t drink alcohol. Have no fear, Clean Co. are here. Clean Co. offer some amazing substitutes for gin, rum and whiskey. The flavours of their non-alcoholic drinks are to die for and they look fancy, the perfect stocking filler or tree gift.

Their affordable drinks are the perfect gift idea this Christmas, they even have a drinks book and recipes on their website that you can try out instead of having the bottle sit there with no inspiration.

Ombar christmas Range

If you’re looking for some amazing dairy-free, vegan and plastic-free chocolate for Christmas, Ombar has you covered. Ombar offers a whole range of treats for Christmas which include there Ombar Advent, Ombar Oat Milk Chocolate Advent, there amazing tree baubles and their spiced orange hazelnut truffle chocolate.

Ombar have more on their website and we encourage everyone to take a look at what they have to offer. If you’re trying to avoid allergens at Christmas time or just want to binge on some healthier chocolate alternatives, shop at Ombar!

White Heather 15 Year Old Whisky

Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the whisky lover in your life? Look no further than White Heather 15 Year Old Whisky – an exceptional choice that combines rich tradition with refined taste. This premium whisky is aged for 15 years, allowing the flavours to develop beautifully, resulting in a smooth, well-rounded drink that’s perfect for sipping by the fire or as a highlight to a festive celebration. With its notes of dried fruit, honey, and a subtle smokiness, it’s a whisky that truly speaks to the connoisseur and adds a touch of sophistication to any Christmas gathering.

Whether you’re gifting it to a whisky aficionado or someone just beginning to explore the world of fine spirits, White Heather 15 Year Old Whisky is sure to impress. Its elegant packaging and bold, complex flavor profile make it not only a treat for the taste buds but also a visual delight for under the tree. This whisky is more than just a drink—it’s an experience, perfect for celebrating the season, toasting to new memories, and savoring the finer moments of life. So this Christmas, give the gift of luxury with a bottle of White Heather 15 Year Old Whisky, and watch your loved one’s face light up with joy!

Savoia Orancio and Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto

This Christmas, why not give the gift of authentic Italian flavour with Savoia Orancio Aperitivo Citrus Spices and Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto Aperitif Liqueur—two exceptional aperitifs that are perfect for creating a festive Italian Spritz at home! The Savoia Orancio Aperitivo is a vibrant, citrus-infused liqueur that brings together the zesty brightness of oranges with a blend of aromatic spices. Whether enjoyed on its own, mixed with tonic, or used as the base for a classic Spritz, this drink will transport anyone to the heart of Italy, offering a refreshing and sophisticated taste that’s ideal for holiday celebrations.

For a truly luxurious gift, pair the Savoia Orancio Aperitivo with the Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto Aperitif Liqueur, a premium Italian spirit that elevates any cocktail. Known for its refined citrus flavour, Italicus blends the rare and fragrant bergamot with a selection of herbs and flowers, creating a beautifully complex liqueur. Perfect for mixing with prosecco or soda water, this aperitif adds elegance and a touch of Italy’s sunny sophistication to any occasion. Whether you’re gifting a budding bartender, a lover of Italian culture, or someone who simply appreciates a good drink, these aperitifs are guaranteed to be the highlight of their holiday season and the perfect way to raise a glass this Christmas.