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With Christmas fast approaching, you’ll likely be thinking about what you can get for your foodie pals! Friends who love food are great fun to buy for because there are so many options out there. Food is the way to many a heart, so let’s take a look at some great gift ideas for your foodie friends.
A Cooking Class
Sometimes, the greatest gifts can be experiences as opposed to just objects. Why not buy a cookery class experience for a foodie friend this Christmas? Often, those who love food are already great cooks! With this in mind, try to choose a class with a bit of a niche theme so that they will learn something new. It can be a bit tricky to buy for those friends who live further away. A cookery class could be an excellent present for a friend whether they live close to you or not. All you need to do is find a course in their town and purchase the experience for them online. You can then send a personalised card using Postcard App with a message telling them about the class! Postcard Apps can be an excellent way to send a gorgeous photo card of you and your loved one.
Homemade Hamper
If you’re something of a cook yourself, a homemade hamper can be an excellent gift. Choose a few signature items to make and then buy a few treats too. Christmas is the time for cakes, chocolates, or chutneys (for those cheese and wine parties)! You might want to do a practice round first to get your recipes just right. From mince pies to Christmas puddings or festive jams, there are plenty of delicious things to cook up this Christmas.
Personalised Chopping Board
A personalised chopping board is a gift that any foodie is sure to love! There are some gorgeous ones out there made of oak wood. You can have these boards engraved and printed with the giftee’s name or a personal message. You could even engrave the board with one of their favourite quotes about food or a small recipe if you wish. Each time that your loved one uses their chopping board to cook up a storm, they’ll be thinking of you!
Winery Tour
Many foodies know about all the best wines to pair with their favourite dishes. A winery tour can be an amazing gift experience to taste some delicious wine and learn about the winemaking process. On a winery tour you’ll also be able to ask about which dishes suit each wine. It’s probably a good idea to book tickets for yourself and your loved one to go together. You’ll have a great time and make some fun Christmas memories. Don’t forget to take a few pre-wine pics!
A Personalised Cookbook
If you’d like to buy your loved one a cookbook with a twist, check out a personalised option like ‘My Family Cookbook,’ for example. The book is set out like a traditional recipe book where there is space to add family recipes. The pages have spaces for photos, methods, and ingredients too. The intro is full of tips and cooking guides. If your friend is always giving you lots of recipe tips or making up their own, a book like this could be an excellent idea.
Chef’s Knife
A good chef’s knife is an essential part of any food lover’s cooking equipment. A brand new one for Christmas could be just what your pal is looking for. It’s a good idea to look at a few reviews of different chef’s knives before you purchase one. Of course, some are better than others, and you won’t want to disappoint your friend! You can search online for the best chef’s knives to find something great. Often, paying a little bit more can be a good idea to get something high quality.
Personalised Apron
Every chef needs a great apron! It could be a lovely idea to buy a personalised apron for your loved one this Christmas. There are lots of companies out there that allow you to create a personalised apron with their name, a cooking quote, or a photograph. Your friend will surely cherish their very own special apron when they are cooking up their top dishes.
Christmas is the ultimate fun time for foodies everywhere. Why not take the time to teach yourself a few new festive recipes that you can surprise your family with? It can be easy to get into a routine of cooking the same old things, but you could surprise yourself this year!
