The ultimate Christmas gift guide 2024 for foodies and cooking enthusiasts

Let’s face it, celebrating Christmas involves indulging in a copious amount of food and drinks. People love to stay at home and enjoy life more than their day-to-day grind allows. And what better gift is there than something that can enhance the cooking or the drinking experience? We’ve compiled a list of small appliances and accessories that will elevate the enjoyment of both. It’s time to step up your cooking and drinking game.

Gozney Arc

For lovers of authentic Neapolitan-style pizza, Gozney’s Arc ovens bring the pizzeria experience right to your backyard or balcony. Forget your standard oven – real pizza demands fire, stone, and scorching heat beyond 400°C. The Arc lineup delivers all this, wrapped in a sleek, meticulously crafted design that elevates any outdoor space.

We tested the Arc ourselves, mixing a classic dough and firing it up on a patio gas bottle. Within 20 minutes, the oven soared past 300°C, churning out a great Margherita. Just 10 more minutes took it past the 450°C mark, perfect for proper Neapolitan pizza: airy cornicione, perfect toppings and flavours you’d never expect at home.

Starting at £539, the Arc is available in multiple sizes, including the larger Arc XL (£719) that accommodates 16-inch pizzas. For those seeking something truly unique, Gozney has teamed up with culinary lifestyle brand Hedley & Bennett on a limited-edition collection featuring bold colours and designs. Beyond the oven itself, Gozney offers a range of accessories – everything from stands and covers to premium peels and mantels – making it effortless to expand your cooking repertoire year after year. Each Arc oven is backed by a five-year warranty, it’s a brilliant way to transform your cooking game.

For further information and to shop visit the Gozney website here.

Rok Coffee Machine

For true espresso aficionados, the ROK EspressoGC offers an eco-friendly and hands-on approach to brewing. Skip the disposable pods and energy-guzzling machines, this sleek, manual espresso maker harnesses simple mechanics and human touch to extract rich, aromatic espresso. Crafted from durable, sustainable materials, it eliminates the need for electricity, letting you savor the ritual of coffee-making. With the ability to dial in your grind, tamp precisely, and feel the pressure as you pull the lever arms, every shot becomes a personal masterpiece. Pair it with ROK’s accessories or grinder for complete control, and enjoy café-quality flavor right at home, year after year.

For further information and to purchase the ROK EspressoGC visit the ROK website here.

Yeti Rambler Wine Chiller

Sometimes we forget that even simple, useful things should look as good as they perform. This Christmas, give the gift of a beautifully designed wine chiller that keeps every sip at the perfect temperature. The YETI Rambler® Wine Chiller (£70) marries style and function seamlessly, boasting double-wall vacuum insulation to maintain ideal serving conditions for hours. Thanks to its silicone landing pad and BearFoot™ non-slip ring, your chosen vintage will remain secure and spill-free. Plus, its No Sweat™ design ensures tabletops stay dry. From crisp whites to celebratory bubbly, this take-anywhere wine cellar effortlessly elevates any gathering, delivering chilled perfection with every pour.

For further information and to explore more features of the YETI Rambler® Wine Chiller, check out the YETI website here.

Aarke Carbonator

Elevate your everyday hydration with the Aarke Carbonator 3 (£179), a sparkling water maker that merges form and function. Forget clunky plastic contraptions – this Swedish-engineered marvel, encased in stainless steel, brings bar-cart chic to your kitchen. Simply fill the bottle, twist it into place, and pull the lever to achieve perfectly bubbly water within seconds. Adjust the carbonation level to taste and enjoy crisp effervescence over cocktails, fruit infusions, or a simple glass of sparkling refreshment. With no cords or electricity required, the Carbonator 3 is as convenient as it is stylish. It’s a timeless gift that transforms ordinary water into a luxurious indulgence.

Discover more about the Aarke Carbonator 3 and browse additional accessories on the Aarke website here.

Winewizard

For those who appreciate fine wine but lack the time, budget, or cellar space, Winewizard (£49.95) offers a new way to experience tasting. In just two seconds, this patented technology replicates years of bottle-aging and hours of decanting, creating a perfectly balanced, smoother, and more nuanced glass of wine – no waiting required. By softening harsh tannins, enhancing aroma, and neutralizing sulphites (a key culprit behind headaches), Winewizard elevates even an everyday vintage. Endorsed by renowned sommeliers and praised for its transformative effects, this compact device treats up to 80 bottles per refill. Now, exceptional wine enjoyment is accessible to all enthusiasts.

To learn more about how Winewizard can enhance your wine experience, visit Vinalchemy here.

Food Desk