The Best Gift Ideas For Foodies That Have Everything

It’s time to cast your eyes on our magnificent Christmas Gift Guide. Filled with experiences from Yorkshire’s best restaurants, hotels, spas and cookery schools, you’ll have gift ideas for even the fussiest of friends or for the parents who are super hard to buy for.

Plus, you can save up to 38% off exclusively for Yorkshire Food Guide customers. Find the perfect gift for all the foodies in your life, or how about an early festive treat for yourself? We’ve got you covered with this ultimate guide for those who love their food and drink.

From award-winning fine dining to luxury boutique stays and comfort food classics – all with sizeable discounts. No wrapping required! All vouchers are discreetly delivered straight to your or your recipients inbox. Perfect for some last minute gift buying.

12 unique gift ideas every foodie will drool over

From afternoon teas to fine dining experiences and the ultimate spa days, here are some of the best gift ideas for the all of the foodies in your life:

Group experience gifts

From £70 | Cookery School Classes at The Grand, York – Save up to 15%

Located within York’s 5-Star Hotel, The Grand – The Cookery School provides a unique and fun day out for cooks and bakers of all abilities. Offering a tempting selection of 43 classes, from ‘Perfect Pastry’ to ‘Around East Asia’ – explore their exciting range of classes after browsing our Christmas Gift Guide.

Enjoy a half-day or full-day cookery class with tasting and expert guidance from some of the best tutors in the business. 

Vouchers are valid for 6 months.

Unusual gift ideas for the foodie man

£40.50 | Spanish Food & Drink Experiences, Iberica Leeds – Save 10%

Iberica in Leeds city centre offers the best in Spanish cuisine with seasonal gastronomic tapas, a selection of artisan produce and wines. Enjoy a glass of cava upon arrival before delving into 90 minutes of ham carving and tasting. Taste 3 different types of ham each perfectly paired with a glass of sherry followed by a portion of ham croquetas served with a paired wine.

Give the gift of food and drink experiences this Christmas. Enjoy Sherry Discovery, Spanish Wine & Cheese, Spanish Gin & Tonic and Ham Carving.

Events run at various dates & times. Vouchers valid for 6 months from purchase. 

£42.49 | Scotch Whisky Tasting at The Liquor Studio, Leeds – Save 15%

Let your loved one become an expert mixologist for the day at the Liquor Studio in Leeds. Explore the flavours of the best regional whisky at this ultimate tasting experience.

Experience includes 5 premium scotch whisky samples and talks about how the whisky is produced.

Masterclasses run on a Friday and Saturday most weeks, with private masterclasses also available.

Gift ideas for foodie couples

£37.50 | Harvey Nichols Restaurant Voucher, Leeds – Save 25%

Struggling with gift ideas for your significant other? How about a voucher towards your next date night? With spectacular views over the city’s rooftops and a luxurious but relaxed setting, Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor Brasserie is one of Leeds’ favourite dining destinations – making it the ultimate feature in our Foodie Gift Guide.

Receive a £50 voucher for only £37.50 to spend towards your bill, available to use on all Brasserie menus and drinks.

Voucher valid 7 days a week, for 6 months.

£315 | Goldsborough Hall Luxury Stay & Dine for Two, Harrogate – Save 24%

5 Star AA-rated stately home and former royal residence, Goldsborough Hall is located only a few miles from the beloved towns of Knaresborough and Harrogate. The ultimate indulgent gift for you and a loved one.

Enjoy an unforgettable stay for two, including a luxury garden view room, pre-dinner fizz, canapés, a 6-course tasting menu & breakfast.

Valid Wednesday – Sunday, on or before 30th June 2025, excluding 20th December – 1st January 2024 & 14th February 2025.

Foodie gift ideas for her

£30 | Afternoon Tea at No.1 Guesthouse, York – Save up to 21%

This Grade II-Listed Regency townhouse offers one of the best sparkling afternoon teas in York –  a perfect addition to our Christmas Gift Guide. Expect insta-worthy interiors and a sweeping central staircase by one of House & Garden’s top 100 Leading Designers Martin Hulbert.

Served inside the hotel’s stunning Marmalade Lounge. Indulge in their selection of savoury and sweet treats along with a glass of fizz or a non-alcoholic cocktail. 

Vouchers valid Monday – Saturday, for 6 months. 

From £58 | Coniston Spa Yorkshire Dales Retreat, Skipton – Save 15%

Prepare to be pampered at The Coniston Hotel’s multi-million-pound spa. Winner of Best Country Retreat Spa in the Good Spa Guide awards with a 5/5 Bubble rating for delivering the whole package. The best gift ideas for foodies and spa lovers alike!

Enjoy a 2-hour spa session using their first-rate facilities and dine in their Blossom Kitchen for a one-course brunch, lunch or bento box afternoon tea – the ultimate Christmas gift.

Valid 7 days a week, for up to 6 months.

£29.95 | Afternoon Tea with Prosecco or Cocktail at Malmaison, Leeds – Save 24%

Curated with a twist or two from a traditional afternoon tea, expect to find indulgent desserts and re-imagined savouries at Leeds city centre boutique hotel, Malmaison.

Enjoy an afternoon tea served with a selection of speciality teas. Customers will also receive a complimentary glass of prosecco, cocktail or mocktail with our offer.

Vouchers valid 7 days a week, for 6 months (ex December).