Choosing the perfect Christmas gift gets a lot easier when it’s something delicious that arrives again and again. Foodie subscriptions really are the gift that keeps on giving: a monthly reminder that someone’s thinking of you, delivered straight to the door.
They also spread the fun long beyond Christmas – arguably, presents to brighten up the days are more impactful in January than during the decadence of December. Whether it’s for a brownie obsessive, a cheese lover who knows their Comté from their Caerphilly, a gin enthusiast keeping their bar cart well stocked, or a cook who’d swoon over small-batch olive oil, a subscription brings joy long after the decorations come down.
From artisanal treats to curated tasting boxes and clever kits, we’ve rounded up the very best edible (and drinkable) subscriptions to give this Christmas. Here are 15 picks guaranteed to brighten the winter months – and maybe even win you the title of best gift-giver this year.
Citizens of Soil Olive Oil Club
No one wants to run out of olive oil mid-recipe. Get a 500ml olive oil pouch delivered each month (or every other month if you’re not using it up quite that quickly), featuring top quality Citizens of Soil oil – chosen by an olive oil sommelier, no less.
The oil is all consciously sourced from small-scale producers that are at least 50% female-led. It’s a great way to sample different oils, with each one coming with tasting and pairing notes too. If giving as a gift, opt in for the ceramic pourer to arrive with the first delivery too.
Available from:
Citizens of Soil (from £15)
Fitzbillies Chelsea bun subscription
Who wouldn’t want a delivery of sticky buns arriving to their door? Subscribe a lucky loved one to a Chelsea bun subscription from Fitzbillies bakery in Cambridge – with deliveries arriving for three, six or 12 months. The famously sticky buns come with a pot of syrup for drizzling; we recommend warming them slightly in the microwave before serving for extra squidgyness. They’re best enjoyed on day of arrival, but can also be frozen so you can spread the fun out even more.
Available from:
Fitzbillies (from £69 for 3 months)
Pong Cheese – the Cheese Club
Looking for a gift for the cheese fanatic in your life? Or maybe you just fancy expanding your own cheese horizons? A delivery of top-quality artisan cheese delivered to your door each month is just the ticket. Join the Pong Cheese Club and get four to five exciting cheeses from the UK, Europe and around the world every month, with no repeats over a one-year period.
The selection is carefully chosen to consist of complementary picks that would make a great cheeseboard. Plus, you can specify no goat’s, no blue cheese and vegetarian-friendly options only, to ensure you’ll appreciate your whole box. Check out our best cheese subscription recommendations for more ideas.
Available from:
Pong Cheese (from £24 per month)
Chococo chocolate box subscription
Christmas can be awash with chocolates, but it’s still nice to keep that treat going a little bit further. Dorset-based artisan chocolate maker Chococo offers a subscription for its fresh chocolate boxes, designed for gifting. You can opt for a small box of nine chocolates, a medium box of 16, or indulge in the large 25-chocolate box to arrive each month.
Standouts we’ve tried include a Dorset cream tea truffle and sweet ‘golden crunch gem’ with caramelised white chocolate. All are made using fresh, local ingredients including jam and clotted cream. Chococo also offer a chocolate bakes or bar subscription. Browse our best chocolate subscriptions for more of our tried-and-tested picks, including Cadbury and Hotel Chocolat.
Available from:
Chococo (from £48 for 3 months)
Rise coffee gift subscription
Make sure their morning is always off to a good start with the gift of a coffee subscription. B-Corp-certified Rise handpicks speciality coffee to deliver every month, so it’s a great way to discover different styles. Plus, there are tasting notes, brewing tips and little extras included in every box. You can subscribe to whole bean or three different grinds of coffee, plus decaf, so there’s an option regardless of how someone chooses to brew their cuppa.
Available from:
Rise (from £25)
Laithwaites wine subscription
For the keen-to-be wine connoisseur, we’re pretty proud of the Good Food Wine Subscription in partnership with Laithwaites. Enjoy regular deliveries of wine to match perfectly with food (each wine is paired with a Good Food recipe to get your inspiration started) – choose a mixed, all red or all white subscription and get a new case of 12 bottles every eight weeks.
Available from:
Laithwaites (from £95.88)
Northern Pasta Co. pasta subscription
Know someone who loves Italian food? Make their next pasta night a bit more special with a delivery of Northern Pasta Co.’s pasta. The pasta is made from responsibly sourced, 100% British spelt grains, giving it a unique, nutty flavour, and the regeneratively farmed ingredients mean its good for the planet too. We love the colourful packaging and getting to cook with more unique shapes such as intricate radiatori and pretty fluted gigli – no plain penne here!
Available from:
Northern Pasta Co. (from £13.36 for 3 bags)
Craft Gin Club gin subscription
Make sure the bar cart never runs dry with a gin subscription. We’ve tried and tested lots of the best gin subscriptions, and Craft Gin Club remains a reliable, generous choice that is great for gifting. They pull out all the stops, with a full 7ocl bottle of gin delivered every month, along with curated snacks, mixers and a gin-themed magazine.
The full-sized bottle of gin is always impressive and high quality, with bottles sourced from around the world – previous boxes have included Lantic Gin from Cornwall, Australian Forty Spotted Gin and a Provence pink gin. There’s a rum subscription too, if that’s your lucky loved one’s preference.
Available from:
Craft Gin Club (from £26)
Black Bee Honey gift subscription
This charming subscription is sure to brighten up someone’s mornings for months to come. Each month, Black Bee Honey will deliver two jars of honey: a British seasonal honey and a limited release. All the honeys are single-source and the name of the beekeeper is printed on every jar. What’s more, 2% of turnover is donated to the charity Plantlife to create wildflower meadows, so it’s a great way to support the environment and British honey producers.
Available from:
Black Bee Honey (from £45 a month)
The Spicery Friday Night Curry subscription
The ideal gift for curry lovers and a great way to break out of a korma rut. Each box contains recipes and spices to make a delicious meal that serves four people. You’re sure to find new, lesser-known curry inspiration, with recipe cards and easy-to-follow instructions.
Available from:
Not on the High Street (£28 for 3 months)
Hotel Chocolat drinking chocolate subscription
If you know someone who is dedicated to their Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser, or simply a fan of a good hot choc, sign them up to a regular hot chocolate delivery. What better gift to last through the winter months? Hotel Chocolat has a huge range of flavours to choose from, from classic milk and dark to mint, hazelnut praline, peanut butter or even chilli hot chocolate. Subscribe to a regular delivery of your chosen flavour for one to three months.
Available from:
Hotel Chocolat (from £14.95)
Cake or Death brownie subscription
Keep the treats coming with a Cake or Death brownie subscription for three, six or a decadent 12 months. Go for a box of their bestsellers, or build your own box of six or 10 squares to curate the ultimate personalised delivery. There’s an interesting range of flavours, from peanut butter to Biscoff, plus several flapjacks (the cherry bakewell flapjack is calling our name) and a changing monthly special. We love Cake or Death’s packaging too, all hot pink and leopard print, so it’s always a cheery sight coming through the door. Plus, all their bakes are vegan, so it’s a great gift for any friends or family on a plant-based diet.
Available from:
Cake or Death (£21.50)
Pizza Pilgrims pizza club
A food subscription for the more savoury-minded, but still indulgent enough to make a great gift. Pizza Pilgrims have several different subscription clubs on offer, depending on how much pizza you want to commit to. The Pizza Pals membership, from £30, lets you choose between three different pizzas and have a kit for two or four pizzas arrive.
For pizza fanatics, the Pizza Lovers membership (from £35) means you’ll be signed up to the pizza deliveries, plus get a voucher for two pizzas in any Pizza Pilgrims pizzeria with each delivery. The hardest part will be choosing what flavours to try next!
Available from:
Pizza Pilgrims (from £26)
The Naked Marshmallow Co. marshmallow subscription
Keep a sweet tooth satiated with a regular delivery of marshmallows – also perfect for winter, so you can top a gourmet hot chocolate at any time. The lucky recipient will receive a box of Naked Marshmallow Co. mallows every month, and you can choose from a wide range of flavours – go classic with vanilla bean, fruity with rhubarb and custard, or cocktail-inspired with passion fruit martini or piña colada. If you want to upgrade the gift even further, you can add a mini burner and skewers to the first delivery for gooey toasted marshmallows any time.
Available from:
Not on the High Street (from £30)
Beer52 beer subscription
Beer more their bag? Sign them up to a subscription from Beer52 to get a case of interesting beers delivered each month. Beer52 send experts around the world to discover the best beers each country has to offer, resulting in an interesting case of exclusive, small-batch beers and a great way to discover a new favourite can. The box also includes Ferment magazine and tasty artisan snacks to enjoy with the drinks.
Available from:
Beer52 (from £27)
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