We’re in the thick of it now, people. Christmas songs on the radio, splurging a *redacted amount* on M&S picky bits for tea, and getting on first-name terms with your delivery driver (Gary from DHL, you’re a real one). Yep, the festive season is here. If you’ve been tasked with finding a decent Secret Santa gift or need a small gift for someone special, we’ve rounded up our favourite stocking fillers for Christmas 2025. Below is an absolute smorgasbord of gifting: chocolate (obviously), condiments, biscuits, salad dressings and more.

1. For Choco Fans: Knoops

What: Knoops Hot Chocolate Starter Pack (£51)

The Lowdown: If they’re even a little bit obsessed with hot chocolate, this is the gift they didn’t know they needed. The pack features a handy little shaker, a gorgeous limited-edition tin, and a scoop that takes the guesswork out of how much chocolate to use. Choose 34% milk for caramel-y smoothness or 54% dark for a rich, satisfying hit. It’s easy to use, easy to clean, and honestly, take it from us, these chocolate flakes bang.

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2. For a Starter Pack: Spice Dept

What: 12 Spice Starter Kit (£49.99)

The Lowdown: Meet the new kid on the block shaking up kitchen cupboards: Spice Dept. They’re all about fresh, single-origin spices, sourced directly and fairly from farmers, and each one bursting with flavour. This 12-spice gift set comes beautifully boxed for Christmas, and it’s basically a passport to flavour town.

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3. For the Home Chef: Good Phats

What: Squeezy Bottle Bundle (£42.85)

The Lowdown: Let’s be honest, truly good olive oil is hard to find. Forget Bertolli and the usual supermarket stuff. Good Phats is the real deal: high-quality, single-origin oils from Spain and Italy. The Squeezy Bottle Bundle makes it effortless to drizzle, fry, roast, or dress with precision. The Extra Virgin Olive Oil is 10/10 splashed on avocado, salads, and in marinades (or anything, really).

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4. For Chunky Chocolate: FASTO 

What: Fatso Feast (£21)

The Lowdown: Now we couldn’t write a food stocking filler and not include chocolate, right? And this chocolate is divine. Introducing FATSO. No tiny squares here. Every bar is packed with chunky inclusions, crazy flavour combos, and ethically sourced single-origin Colombian chocolate that actually tastes like chocolate should. And the Feast? It’s everything FATSO does best, multiplied. Bigger bars, brasher flavours, and more festive treats than you can shake a cracker at.

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5. For Middle Eastern Flavours: Belazu

What: Belazu Pesto Duo Gift Set (£12.50)

The Lowdown: When life hands you a £15 Secret Santa limit, reach for Belazu’s pesto gift set. The absolute dons of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern ingredients, this nifty gift features a traditional Italian Basil pesto featuring aged Parmigiano Reggiano, autumnal Roasted Butternut Squash pesto, and a wooden handle fine grater. That’s Sarah’s from accounts gift sorted.

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6. For Personalised Biscuits: Baked by Steph

What: Personalised Christmas Letterbox Iced Cookies (23.95)

The Lowdown: When we’re presented with anything that can be personalised… take our money. And these biscuits by Baked by Steph are an instant purchase. Each one is made from a buttery vanilla biscuit base and topped with bright, cheerful royal icing that feels instantly festive. Hand-iced, wrapped with care, and delivered straight to their door. Winner.

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7. For Condiments: All Dressed Up

What: Bundle of 4 (£22)

The Lowdown: Now salad dressings for an Xmas pressie may seem a little rogue, but stay with us… these are not your average condiments. All Dressed Up was created by Leiths-trained chef Tess Reed, who decided salads deserved way more joy, energy and flavour. The result? Four dressings that are genuinely exciting: Everyday House, Miso & Sesame, Tahini & Lime and Spicy Harissa.

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8. For a Morning Brew: Bird and Tea

What: Christmas Tea Gift Cube (£11)

The Lowdown: Someone pop the kettle on, because Bird and Tea’s Christmas tea bag selection is 10/10. Forget your classic brekkie tea and Earl Grey, inside you’ll find five festive flavours: Gingerbread Chai, Mulled Cider, Snowball, Irish Cream and Starry Night.

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9. For a Touch of Christmas Magic: Audrey’s

What: Audrey’s Santa (£14.95)

The Lowdown: Audrey’s is one of those rare gems that’s been around forever (since 1948!) but still feels like a best-kept secret. Their chocolate Santa is a perfect example of what Audrey’s does so well: a little nostalgic, a little whimsical, and completely delicious. Standing 14cm tall, each one is made from Valrhona couverture, poured into their vintage Father Christmas moulds, then finished with a ribbon and card so it’s instantly gift ready.

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10. For the Tinned-Fish Fanatic: Sous Chef 

What: Set of 6 Anchovy Snacking Fork (£14.95)

The Lowdown: Possibly the most niche-but-genius gift you’ll give this year. These little anchovy snacking forks come tucked inside a retro blue tin that looks exactly like a real tin of fish… ring pull and all. Inside? Six tiny stainless-steel forks shaped like silver anchovies, complete with a two-pronged tail perfect for spearing olives, cheeses, anchovies (obviously), and all the tapas-style snacks they love.

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