10 Christmas Gift Ideas for Every Kind of Food Lover

(SPOT.ph) 'Tis the season to be jolly, there's really no better way to spread holiday cheer than with gifts that delight—i.e., with food. As 2023 unfolds, so do fresh and exciting options to treat the food lovers in your life. Covering everything from dreamy desserts to carefully curated baskets, this year's lineup is set to make even Santa's cookies jealous. If you're on a mission to earn the title of the best gift-giver ever, join us on a sleigh ride through the top 10 Christmas treats that will leave your foodie friends looking for seconds. Let the festivities—and the feasting—begin.

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Get your food gifts from these purveyors and brands this Christmas 2023:

For the Hostess with the Mostest: The Seven Pantry Picnic Totes and Insulated Gift Sets

What we love about this selection the most is its range! For your friends who love having friends over for merienda or picnics by the park, The Seven Pantry has tons of options. There are dozens of iterations to choose from—dips and melba toast, cheese sticks and salsa, ice cream with salted caramel, and even caviar pie and wine. Each picnic tote comes with an insulated bag and the standard lead time for each other is two to three days, while bulk orders (which are more than 10) or special requests can take up to one to three weeks, depending on the quantity. They also mention that they can consider urgent requests if you send them a DM. 

For orders, visit The Seven Pantry The Seven Pantry's website. You can also check out their Instagram page.

For Titas and Titas-at-Heart: A Gorgeous Croquembouche Tower from Bizu 

Some things are too pretty to ignore—like this Croquembouche Tower (starts at P1,999/six inches) from Bizu that's bound to turn heads. Say thank you to your host by bringing this to a potluck, or gift an Instagram-worthy centerpiece to your loved ones. Bizu’s “Towers of Joy” Christmas collection also includes towers of macarons and chocolate-dipped strawberries, and has a whole range of Christmas confections, party trays, and French cakes that would make gorgeous, heartfelt gifts this holiday season.  

For orders, visit Bizu's website. You can also check out their Instagram page. 

For the Snacky Ones: Gourmet Grocery Gift Sets from Healthy Options 

Some folks prefer to graze nonstop than commit to a full meal—hey, no judgment! Be the best friend ever by taking care of all their snacking needs. Healthy Options has an extensive selection of gifting baskets in several categories—grocery, natural beauty, and drinks like sparkling juices and wines—and they're all perfect to stock your pantry with. The Local Treasures gift bag (P1,995), for one, highlights homegrown and farm-fresh items; meanwhile, the Plant-Powered gift box (P3,295) has an assortment of plant-based bites and vegan treasures. 

For orders, Healthy Options' website. See a list of Healthy Options branches. 

For the Overwhelmed Mom Who Could Use a Helping Hand for Noche Buena: China Mommy’s Cured Christmas Ham 

Nothing beats housemade holiday ham for Noche Buena—and if you can't make it yourself, you'll want to hit up China Mommy. The San Juan-based purveyor's kitchen is fully on holiday mode with its Christmas ham pick-ups. Packaged in a gift-worthy box, each order (P1,650) comes with a sweet pineapple glaze as well—perfect for getting those toasty glazed edges. Enjoy them over hot pan de sal or rice for good measure. Slots are limited and pick-ups are currently being accepted for December 16th and 20th; get ‘em before they’re gone!

For orders, visit China Mommy's website. You can also check out their Instagram page. 

For Boozy Brunchers: Natural Wine from Bombvinos 

Natural wines have been all the rage among young wine enthusiasts in the past year and it's time your pals discovered the magic, too. For that, you can turn to Bombvinos, a local purveyor of natural wines and mezcal from across the globe. Among our faves is the Meinklang Prosa Rosè (P1,050), a sparkling delight that boasts berries and a hint of sugar-kissed strawberry—especially perfect for outdoor picnics or barbecues. Another gem in their lineup is the No Es Pituko Chardonnay (P995), a fail-proof white wine with subtle aromas of banana, pear, and bread. Bottles are available for delivery and pick-up. 

For orders, visit Bombvinos' website. You can also check out their Instagram page. 

For the Night Owl That Can’t Live Without a Cup of Joe: Specialty Beans From a Local Coffee Shop

Looking for a gift that'll keep the night owls in your life awake? Order a bag of specialty beans from Filipino coffee shops or roasters. Yardstick’s Christmas Lights blend (P800) features notes of dark chocolate, apple juice, and roasted nuts, and is featured in their recently launched Christmas Gift Pack alongside a coffee journal. Other gifting selections include market tote bags and coffee tumblers on their website. If you’re feeling adventurous, Escolta Coffee Company has a Coffee Discovery Kit (P1,200) that features seven 20-gram whole bean sachets sourced from different parts of the archipelago. It comes with their Coffee Discovery Journal for tasting notes, too! 

For orders, visit the websites of Yardstick and the Escolata Coffee Company. 

For the Friend You Can Call at 3 a.m.: Warming Baked Treats from The Tattooed Baker

Giving baked goods as a gift is one surefire way of letting the recipient know you treasure them in your life. Consider hitting up The Tattooed Baker in Makati and picking up one—or more—of their holiday specials. There's the Red Wine Fruit Cake (P670) that switches up the usual brandy or rum for red wine; Pain d'Epices (P390), their version of the said French loaf imbued with honey and spices; and Stollen (P290), their take on the German traditional treat filled with marzipan.

For orders, contact 0917-809-3354. You can also check out The Tattooed Baker's Facebook page.

For the Budding Shef: Charcuteria Boxes or Pasta Sets from Barcino 

What we love about Barcino’s Christmas Gift collection is that it covers your grocery list for holiday cooking! Start your favorite pasta sauces with a Bolognese and Wine Set (P1,820) or a Premium Pasta and White Wine Set (P3,620). For charcuterie fans, their Charcuteria Box (P6,290) is packed with jamon serrano, chorizo iberico, pretzels, raisins, grapes, jams, a butter knife, and a couple of bottles of wine. 

For orders, visit Barcino's website. You can also check out their Instagram page. 

For the Significant Other (or Your Worst Enemy): Cookie Pizzas from Pink’s Bakery by Ange 

Say anything you want, from the sweetest well wishes to the most savage of roasts, on a giant cookie. Pink’s Bakery by Ange is an Alabang-based cookie brand (yes, we’re doing an option for the Southerners!) that specializes in cookie pizzas, bars, cakes, muffins, and cheesecake. They do a whole range of cookie flavors too, from classic chocolate chip, to luxurious salted caramel macadamia, to a citrus-forward lemon drop. Remember that orders must be placed by 9 p.m. of the night before your preferred date of pick-up. 

For orders, visit Pink's Bakery by Ange's website. You can also check out their Instagram page. 

For the Chocolate-Obsessed: Chocolate-Covered Almond and PIli Nutes from 1919 Chocolate 

1919 Chocolate is all about showing the chocolate-inclined some love: they have gifting sets listed on their website! Among the many options available, the “All I Want for Christmas” bundle won't do you wrong. Four craft chocolate bars, a 100-g tin of dark chocolate almonds, a 100-gram tin of dulce chocolate almonds, and a gift bag with a card all for P1,550. They also have a “Tis the Season” set that features four of their craft chocolate bars for P720. Orders may have a three-day lead time, so check out today.

For orders, visit 1919 Chocolates' website. You can also check out their Instagram page. 

Bonus: Browse a Curated Selection of Merchants at the Spectrum Holiday Fair

We get it: it’s easier to decide when you’re able to browse through gift options you really like. This December 15 to 17, Manila’s favorite lifestyle fair, Spectrum Fair, is hosting its last bazaar of the season at the brand new One Ayala Mall in Makati City. They’re featuring a carefully curated selection of merchants in food like Baguio’s famed Rebel Bakehouse, Filipino-American cookie brand Salamat Cookies, homemade poke bowl brand Fiasfud, US-based, and NYC-inspired pizza joint Jabroni’s Pizza. 

For more information, visit the Spectrum Fair's Instagram page. 

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