Best sustainable gifts for foodies

Under £15

Chococo chocolate turtles

• Available from Chococo (£8)

These Venezuelan single-origin milk chocolate turtles (in 100% plastic-free, recyclable packaging) help real turtles, too: 30p from every box goes to the Ocean Giants Programme to support conservation work for marine species.

Available from:
Chococo (£8)

Candy cane metal straws

• Available from Fy! (£9)

Add extra festive cheer to Christmas cocktails with these vivid candy-striped metal straws – a simple stocking filler.

Available from:
Fy! (£11)

Vintage apple recycled foldaway shopper bag

• Available from Rex London (£5.95)

No more single-use plastic bags – this cheery tote made from recycled materials folds into a small pouch for stashing in handbags and pockets.

Available from:
Rex London (£5.95)

The London Honey Company honey with Italian truffle

• Available from The London Honey Company (£14.20)

Supporting British bees, this light acacia honey is infused with luxurious shavings of expertly sourced black Italian truffle.

Available from:
The London Honey Company (£14.20)

Under £50

Nkuku Imsa book stand

• Available from Nkuku (£45)

Protect precious cookbooks from getting splattered with cake batter and cocoa powder with this stylish cookbook stand. Handcrafted from sustainable mango wood, it is made from offcuts of furniture production, meaning the smart chevron design is unique on every one.

Available from:
Nkuku (£45)

The Honey Project Joyous Ginger and Jolly Cinnamon bundle

• Available from The Honey Project (£16.20)

When sweet honey meets warming spices, the results are really special. These exceptionally delicious pots of British honey are each blended with their own festive flavour; the cinnamon has an earthy, deep spice that would be wonderful on toast, while the ginger has a fresh, zingy heat that would taste great in cakes, bakes and porridge. For every jar you buy, The Honey Project will plant 100 wildflowers.

Available from:
The Honey Project (£16.20)

LIGA Beach Clean placemats (set of 4)

• Available from Trouva (£30)

Made from natural, sustainably harvested cork and recycled plastics saved from the oceans, each of these distinctive placemats has a unique pattern.

Available from:
Trouva (£30)

Dorset Sea Salt C0. chilli and lemon gift set

• Available from Dorset Sea Salt Co. (£18.99)

Harvested by hand in Dorset and produced using renewable energy, this small-batch salt gift set packs a flavour punch as a finishing touch: we love the lemon and thyme salt on roast chicken.

Available from:
Dorset Sea Salt Co. (£18.99)

Cooper King Dry Gin

• Available from Master of Malt (£40.29), Ocado (£40)

A carbon-negative gin, this top-quality spirit is hand-distilled using 100% renewable energy. Every bottle removes 1kg more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than it emits, and plants a square metre of native UK woodland. Plus, the striking bottle makes it ideal for gifting.

Available from:
Master of Malt (£40.29)
Ocado (£40)

Social Stories Club sustainable foodie gift box

• Available from Social Stories Club (£48)

This hamper is packed with independent brands on positive missions: from crisps and chilli relish that combat food waste, to biscuits made with renewable energy and chocolate that donates to reforestation projects. Find more foodie hamper inspiration in our list of best foodie hampers.

Available from:
Social Stories Club (£48)

Smith and Goat scallop concrete tray

• Available from Smith and Goat (£45)

We love the contrast between the rustic, natural concrete material and the dainty scalloped design on this sturdy tray. There are six contemporary colourways to choose from – we love this peach and navy.

Available from:
Smith and Goat (£45)

Brewgooder beer delivery

• Available from Brewgooder (from £22 for 12 cans)

For every can of these B-corp certified brews – choose from lager, session IPA or pale ale – Brewgooder ensures that 100 times that amount is provided in clean water globally. Read our full review of the Brewgooder beer subscription here.

Available from:
Brewgooder (from £22 for 12 cans)

Over £50

Wacaco Minipresso GR

• Available from Amazon (£55.90)

What to get the coffee lover who has everything? This portable espresso maker is operated by hand, with a manual pump that produces a single espresso complete with thick crema while on the go. Read our full review of the Wacaco Minipresso for everything you need to know.

Available from:
Amazon (£55.90)

Allday knife

• Available from Allday Goods (from £90)

Former chef Hugo Worsley’s long-lasting kitchen knives turn recycled plastic into handles for knives, creating unique and colourful patterns. There are now a range of knife styles to choose from, from small petty knives perfect for chopping fruit to santoku knives you'll be using everyday.

Available from:
Allday Goods (from £90)

Our Place The Always Pan

• Available from Our Place (£130)

The pan continuing to take Instagram by storm lives up to the hype. Made from responsible materials in ethical factories, this pan has an unbeatable non-stick coating and is thoughtfully designed to be multi-use – fry, steam or boil in one. Choose from ten colours, from pale lilac to fiery 'heat' red.

Available from:
Our Place (£130)

Paxton & Whitfield Piccadilly hamper

• Available from Paxton & Whitfield (£100)

Give a cheese connoisseur a tour of British cheeses while supporting small producers with this lavish hamper. It’s packed with five different cheeses, plus chutneys, crackers and more, all in a traditional wooden box.

Available from:
Paxton & Whitfield (£100)

Nkuku recycled glass dome

• Available from Nkuku (£85)
  

Whether used as a cheeseboard or cake stand, this versatile glass dome and board set makes an impact in the kitchen. It’s also made from recycled glass and sustainable mango wood.

Available from:
Nkuku (£85)

Related reviews

Best sustainable kitchenware
Best Christmas tree baubles for foodies
Best advent calendars for foodies
Best coffee advent calendars
Best food hampers to buy
Best vegan gifts
Best Italian cookbooks to buy
Best Christmas crackers
Best coffee gifts
Best baking gifts
Best champagne gifts