Awesome Food And Drink Ideas For Christmas 2025

Last Updated on: 12th December 2025, 08:33 am

Food and drink are always a winner at Christmas. It is the time that we indulge – maybe overindulge a little. But it is also the time when we manage to put a little bit more into food and drink, as a treat. I remember buying food hampers at Christmas as a treat when my kids were little. Food and drink also make good gifts for people. We always get a homemade food hamper from friends of ours, and it is one of the best gifts that we receive. We have gathered a few food and drink ideas for you to buy yourself or your friends this Christmas.

Food And Drink Ideas Like Opies Fruits With Alcohol

I love luxury foods at Christmas. It is something we don’t treat ourselves with all year long, but at Christmas, we love to spoil ourselves. The Opies fruits with alcohol are awesome gifts for the foodie in your life. Or if you love your luxury food like me, then treat yourself. They are available from Waitrose at a great price of only £6.75, and there are 3 irresistible flavours to enjoy. Black Cherries in Kirsch 460g, Baby Pears in Amaretto 420g, and Peaches in 12‑Year‑Old Brandy 460g.

The jars that the fruits come in scream luxury to me. But they come with an affordable price tag. They are great to add to puddings, cocktails and on top of a meringue dessert. Obviously, as they contain alcohol, they are not for children. With this gift, you can use every part of it. There are recipes to use the Opies fruit on the packaging of the jars. And when you have finished with the fruit, you can use the alcohol to make some festive ice cubes for your drinks. Or how about some festive jelly shots? Lastly, the jars are a great shape and would look good if you reuse them. For £6.75 per jar, I think these are awesome. You can also buy some Opies fruits without alcohol from Amazon, where prices start for a couple of quid.

Dubai Chocolate Rum

I have loved pistachio-flavoured food for years. So when Dubai chocolate became popular, I knew I was going to love this flavour. The gang at Project #173 have crafted a new Dubai chocolate drink around a core of quality Caribbean rum. It is naturally flavoured with indulgent layers of creamy chocolate and pistachio. You can drink this Dubai Chocolate rum on its own or mix it with an espresso.

Just like perfume, the rum has ‘notes’ in the drink. So what you smell will feel different as you taste it. You can buy the Dubai Chocolate rum from Master of Malt for £20.99. If Pistachio isn’t your flavour of choice, Project #173 has a range of different flavours for you, including black cherry, gingerbread and smoked chilli.

Nose – Marzipan leads the charge, with notes of creamy, boozy tiramisu. Chocolate mousse and hints of pistachio cookies develop in time, backed by vanilla, butterscotch, and Bakewell Tart.
Palate – Syrupy layers of silky chocolate, candied almonds, and pistachio ice cream are backed by sweet notes of frangipane, buttery pastry, and sticky baklava. Cherries soaked in liqueur, and chocolate marzipan nestle beneath.
The finish – Crème caramel, burnt custard, choc chip muffins, cannoli, maple pastries, far off ginger, and a smidge of Nesquik.

Game Of Thrones Limited Edition Single Malt Whiskey

Are you a Game of Thrones fan? Are you a whiskey drinker? Then this is the best gift for you. The Game of Thrones Whisky is available from Lochs of Whiskey. The Cardhu Gold Reserve is one of eight limited-edition bottles of whiskey that pay tribute to the iconic TV series. The House of Targaryen whiskey is a single malt whiskey that has matured in an oak cask. It is distilled in the Cardhu distillery in Speyside, Scotland, and it has an ABV of 40%.

Because the House of Targaryen is the only house to have fire-breathing dragons, you will find dragons on the label of the bottle. The Cardhu Gold Reserve comes in a white box, with the image of one of the fire-breathing dragons. The bottle and box both have a look of quality, and will either make a great Christmas tipple for you or a gift for someone. The 70cl bottle of Cardhu Gold Reserve House of Targaryen will cost you £64.99, and you can get next-day delivery if you leave it until the last minute.

If you know someone who enjoys sampling different drinks from around the world, then this deluxe rum tasting kit is perfect for them. The kit contains small sample bottles from the top distilleries and producers around the world. It’s perfect for rum lovers or dads looking for something new to try. The set comes with these 6 rums in wax-sealed bottles.

Appleton Estate 12 Year Old Rare Casks
El Dorado 21 Year Old Special Reserve
Planteray XO Barbados 20th Anniversary
Pusser’s ‘Gunpowder Proof’ Black Label
Ron Zacapa Centenario Sistema Solera 23
Rumbullion! XO 15 Years Old

If the recipient of your gift decides they love any of the rums, they can then buy the full-size bottles from the Master of Malt website. The Premium rum dram 6 tasting set is available from the Master of Malt website for £37.95. You can also buy it in a 12-pack for £79.95. You can also buy a whiskey or gin dram set if rum isn’t their little tipple.

Toast’em Pop Ups For Food And Drink Ideas At Christmas

I remember giving these to my older kids in the 90s, and more recently, my teenager has been having them as a grab-and-go breakfast. What we love about these is that they are a warm cereal in kids’ bodies before they go to school. It’s hard enough trying to get kids (and some adults) to eat breakfast. But it is easier when breakfast is fun! Toast’ems come in a variety of flavours, and you can buy them in your local supermarket for around £1.50 a box. We have seen them in Iceland and Aldi.

If you have never had them before, Toast’ems are biscuit-based, with an iced and sprinkled top. Inside is a nice surprise of tasty syrup or cream. What we like about them is that they are a no-effort breakfast and they can be eaten on the go. We actually use these when we travel, because they make a good filling snack throughout the day too.

Healthy Food And Drink Ideas Like Cruncheez Corn Snacks

These corn snacks are baked and not fried, so they are a healthy alternative to crisps. They are gluten-free and have no artificial colours in them either. The come in a few different flavours. The cheezy jalepeno snacks have a real cheezy taste as you bite into them, before the spicy jalepeno hits you. The flavours compliment each other really well. If you like something a little spicier, then you should give the fiery hot Cruncheez a go.

The corn snacks are a much healthier option and they are suitable for vegetarians too. You can buy these corn snacks from Amazon. They will make an exciting addition to your snack table over Christmas and New Year. Are you ready for them?

AW Root Beer

Root Beer is a good old American classic. But the AW Root Beer has a british twist to it. It is made with traditional root beer essence and the finest vanilla extract. So as you sip it, you get the creaminess, sweetness of vanilla then the aromatic spicy notes of the authentic root beer. In the winter, enjoy an AW Root Beer by the fireside, and in the summer, enjoy it with ice or make an ice cream float with it.

AW Root Beer promises ”an unforgettable taste experience that harks back to simpler times”. Quench your thirst and elevate your senses with this timeless beverage, a true icon of refreshment with a distinctive British flair.