Buying gifts for the food-obsessed is actually quite easy – a bottle or jar of something tasty usually goes down well – but when you really want to impress, things can get tougher. Specialist gadgets like waffle irons and egg poachers will inevitably find themselves consigned to that one draw that never gets opened, and with more conventional items you run the risk of buying them something they’ve already got.

But fear not – we’ve compiled the ultimate list of items any foodie would covet, from fruity socks and gnocchi paddles to bacon subscriptions and mini pizza ovens. Whether you’ve got a budget of £10 or £300, have a look at our suggestions below and become the most popular person around the tree this Christmas (and we’ll keep quiet if you decide to get a few things for yourself while you’re at it).

Every week, fortnight or month, Cure and Simple will send out a pack of bespoke-cured artisan British bacon through the recipient’s letterbox.

From £6.40, cureandsimple.com

Made with artisan Dudognon Cognac, this very tasty brandy is infused with Rio Caribe cacao nibs for an incredible spirit that's just begging to be made into a cocktail.

£15, williescacao.com

From the super fruity to the fiery hot, this collection of dried chillies and chilli flakes proves just how versatile these fiery little peppers can be.

£19.95, worldofzing.com

With flavours including port and Stilton, burnt sugar eggnog and Christmas caramel, a box of chocolates from one of the UK’s top chocolatiers is bound to put a smile on someone’s face.

£40 for 25, paulayoung.co.uk

Six incredible award-winning cheeses (100g or 200g), a pack of Peter's Yard crispbreads and tasting notes all in one very tasty hamper – perfect for the cheese-obsessed.

£40 or £58, georgeandjoseph.co.uk

Everything a cook needs to get creative in the kitchen, all made by artisan British producers. Think apple balsamic vinegar, pomegranate ketchup and black garlic sea salt – among many others – packaged up in a beautiful handmade crate.

£59, cravedlondon.com

Containing eleven beautiful products with seventeen Great Taste Awards stars between them, this hamper is a must for anyone who loves the flavours of the Mediterranean. Think olive oils, vinegar, a variety of pastes and even caviar-like balsamic pearls. Everything in the basket is bursting with authentic flavour, and twenty percent of the profits go to the Belazu Foundation.

£52, belazu.com

A very special bottle for the whisky lover in your life – double-matured in Pedro Ximénez sherry casks for a rich, sweet finish. You can also choose to have the bottle engraved with a message of your choosing.

£76.85, thewhiskyexchange.com

A whole ham from the province of Teruel in Aragón which is guaranteed to be the centre of attention. Comes complete with a stand, a carving knife and even a DVD showing you how to slice it like a pro.

£110.50, brindisa.com

With different sized scoops at either end, this baller creates perfectly spherical pieces of fruit for salads and desserts.

£3.59, lakeland.co.uk

Homemade gnocchi knocks shop-bought versions out of the park – make sure the little dumplings have that iconic ridged finish with this handy tool.

£4, souschef.co.uk

Not only does this rolling pin look beautiful, it makes pastry work easier as the marble remains cool whilst in use. The wooden stand makes it perfect for putting it on display, too.

£20.50, divertimenti.co.uk

This solid ice cream scoop will last the owner for life and the ingenious handle conducts body heat into the spoon, making it easier than ever to serve up ice cream and sorbets.

£23.99, amazon.co.uk

With one whetstone for sharpening dull blades, another for finishing the edge and a ceramic sharpening steel for daily use, keen cooks will be able to keep their knives razor-sharp for years to come.

£58.50, knivesandtools.co.uk

For people who have yet to start cooking sous vide at home, this fantastic immersion circulator (which you can control with your phone!) is the perfect introduction.

£139.99, sousvidetools.com

Stunningly sleek and stylish, this ingenious little wood-fired pizza oven reaches 500°C just ten minutes after lighting and can cook pizzas in sixty seconds.

£199, uk.uuni.net

One of the coolest cast-iron cocottes we’ve ever come across, this beauty from Staub is so good-looking you can take it out of the oven and serve it straight at the table.

£249, uk.zwilling-shop.com

Used by the likes of Heston Blumenthal, Sat Bains and Michael Wignall, this traditional Japanese yakitori grill lends a unique smoky flavour to dishes and puts standard barbecues to shame.

£279, chefslocker.co.uk

From French designer Le Cerise sur le Gateau, this pure cotton tea towel adds effortless style to any kitchen.

£19, conranshop.co.uk

This hand-painted, Dutch-made stoneware dish is perfect for serving up seafood and salad dishes, and will look lovely displayed on a dining table.

£19.95, libertylondon.com

Perfect for spice blends, salt and pepper, these little pots can be brought to the table or kept by the cooker for easy, stylish access.

£22, anthropologie.co.uk

Dishwasher safe and incredibly cool, these marble-finish knives, forks and spoons will make even the simplest of meals feel decadent.

£24, urbanoutfitters.com

Kana supplies some of London’s trendiest restaurants with beautiful handmade crockery, but few know you can buy direct from the studio for use at home. The Ink collection is some of founder Ana Kerin’s most striking designs.

From £32, kanalondon.com

Adorned with Richard’s paintings of famous cheeses, this plate is a fitting replacement for boring, tired wooden or slate cheeseboards.

£34.95, richardbramble.com

Make socks something someone actually wants this Christmas with this fun fruity pair made from comfortable combed cotton.

£10, happysocks.com/uk

Know someone who can’t stop visiting their favourite chicken shop in London? Help them express their loyalty with one of these fantastic t-shirts.

£17.99, chickenshopclothing.com

For those who love fashion as much as they love crustaceans, this fun acrylic necklace is handmade in Britain. The lobster even snaps its claws when worn!

£50, tattydevine.com

These tailored trousers don’t just look the part – they’re also specifically designed for chefs and home cooks, with two slanted belt loops for cloths.

From £50, polkapants.com

Comfortable, durable and with a built-in towel holder, these leather aprons are beautifully designed and will make any amateur cook look like a pro.

From £130, artisan-aprons.co.uk

For the person who can’t go without their beloved hot sauce – stop them from having to carry around a whole bottle and give them this refillable squeezy bottle keyring.

£8, urbanoutfitters.com

Waterproof and grease-resistant, this notebook is designed specifically for chefs. With conversion charts, perforated pages, a pen holder and a lay-flat design, it’s perfect for jotting down recipes.

£18, bookblock.com

Complete with a dehydrated scoby (the bacteria responsible for creating kombucha’s delicious taste and health benefits), this kit will get you started on your kombucha journey.

£24.99, happykombucha.co.uk

Taken from an antique French chromolithograph printed in 1895, this will look beautiful hanging up on any kitchen wall.

£25, vam.ac.uk

Even the least green-fingered cook you know would be able to grow herbs using this clever piece of kit. With a hydroponic watering system (so no need for soil) and a daylight lamp, it doesn’t even need to be near a window to produce wonderfully fresh herbs.

£144.49, souschef.co.uk