Buying for someone who loves food? Whether they're a keen cook, a chilli fiend, a balsamic devotee or the person who has everything, a beautiful bottle of olive oil or balsamic is a gift that actually gets used and enjoyed long after Christmas Day. Here's our guide to the best foodie gifts in our range, by budget and by who you're buying for.
🎄 Christmas delivery dates
For delivery before Christmas, please order by 2:30pm on Thursday 17 December.
Orders placed after that will be sent on Monday 21 December by Parcelforce 24-hour delivery. They should still arrive before Christmas, but at this busy time we can't guarantee it. Free UK delivery on orders over £60.
Stocking fillers and Secret Santa gifts under £20
Our 100ml bottles are just the right size for a stocking or a Secret Santa. Build your own gift bag with two or three 100ml bottles of their favourite infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars. It's a lovely way to let someone try new flavours, from zesty Lemon oil to sweet Pomegranate & Fig balsamic.
Gifts for keen cooks: our Collection Sets
Each of our Collection Sets contains three 100ml bottles in a gift box, for £28. They're easy to wrap and big on flavour.
- Kitchen Garden Collection: herby, everyday oils for the home cook who's always in the kitchen.
- Spice It Up Collection: for the chilli lover who puts heat into everything.
- Balsamic Lovers Collection: three of our favourite balsamics for dressings, dips and drizzling.
For the salad and dressing lover: a combo dressing gift box
Our Combo Dressing Gift Box pairs a 250ml infused olive oil with a 100ml balsamic vinegar in our new gift box, which is easy to wrap. Choose the oil from our 11 Infusions and the balsamic from 7, and you've got a ready-made dressing they'll reach for all year. Mix three parts oil to one part balsamic and pour.
Ready-made gift bags: perfect pairings from £27
Take the guesswork out of gifting with one of our ready-made gift bags, each pairing an infused oil with a balsamic chosen to go with it and presented in a gift bag with decorative shredded paper, ready to give. A few of our favourites:
- Garlic Oil with Vine Tomato Balsamic: for bruschetta, pasta and bread dips.
- Truffle Oil with Chilli Balsamic: a little luxury for mushrooms, steak and risotto.
- Orange & Mandarin Oil with Black Cherry Balsamic: wonderful with duck, salads and even desserts.
- Lime & Chilli Oil with Mango & Passionfruit Balsamic: for lovers of Thai and Mexican food.
See all our olive oil gifts and gift sets.
For the olive oil connoisseur: boxed single-estate oils
For someone who already loves good olive oil, one of our gift-boxed single-estate extra virgin olive oils makes a really special present. Choose from organic Laudemio from Tuscany, bold and peppery Pellegrino Riserva from Puglia, creamy Lia from Greece, award-winning Merula from Spain or buttery Alziari from Provence. Browse them all in our boxed gifts.
For the balsamic devotee: aged Tradizionale DOP
For the ultimate foodie gift, our Tradizionale 12 Year DOP and Extra Vecchio 25 Year DOP are genuine Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena, aged for at least 12 and 25 years and individually numbered by the Modena consortium. A few drops on Parmesan, strawberries or a good steak is something they'll never forget. Read more in our guide to balsamic vinegar.
For the person who has everything: design your own gift
Create a gift that's as individual as they are. Choose a gift bag, from two 100ml bottles up to four 250ml bottles, and fill it with their favourite infused olive oils, balsamic vinegars and dressings. It arrives presented in the gift bag with decorative shredded paper, so it's ready to give. Mix, match and get creative on our gifts page.
Can't decide? Send a gift card
Our digital gift cards are available from £10 to £100. They're sent straight to their inbox, are valid for 2 years, and let them choose their own favourites from our full range. Perfect for last-minute gifts, too.
Corporate and client gifts
Looking for Christmas gifts for clients or your team? See our corporate gifting page, or get in touch to talk about larger orders.
Christmas gift FAQs
When is the last order date for Christmas delivery?
Please order by 2:30pm on Thursday 17 December for delivery before Christmas. Orders placed after that will be sent on Monday 21 December by Parcelforce 24-hour delivery, so they should still arrive in time, but we can't guarantee it. If you're cutting it fine, a digital gift card arrives instantly by email.
How do you deliver?
We deliver across the UK with Parcelforce, using 24-hour and 48-hour services. Delivery is free on orders over £60.
Do you offer gift wrapping?
We don't offer gift wrapping, but all our ready-made and build-your-own gifts come presented in a gift bag with decorative shredded paper, so they're ready to give. Our Collection Sets and Combo Dressing Gift Boxes come in their own gift boxes, which are easy to wrap, and our single-estate oils come gift boxed.
What is a good gift for someone who loves cooking?
A pairing of an infused oil and a balsamic works brilliantly, because the two are made to be used together for dressings, dips and marinades. Our Collection Sets and ready-made gift bags are popular choices, or build your own with their favourite flavours.
What is a good foodie stocking filler?
A gift bag of two or three of our 100ml bottles is the perfect size for a stocking, and comes in under £20.
How long will the olive oil keep?
Unopened, our oils keep well for many months, so they're perfect for buying ahead. Once opened, olive oil is best enjoyed within a few months. Store it somewhere cool and dark.
However you're celebrating, we hope this helps you find the perfect gift. Taste. Share. Celebrate. ❤️