Cumbrian Christmas Gift Guide : gift ideas for the foodie in your life
I am a massive foodie, and here in Cumbria we have some amazing food and drink businesses. If you have a foodie in your life, then this gift guide is for them! Filled with edible gifts, hampers, and more, there’s something for everyone.
Shopping locally, and independently, is so important to me, which is why I want to share with you 10 Cumbrian Food Gift ideas.
Ginger Bakers
Let me tell you this, Ginger Bakers do the best chocolate brownies. There’s no question about it. If someone in your life has a super sweet tooth, then they’ll love Ginger Bakers.
Why not gift them a coffee & cake gift box, or how about the gift that keeps on giving with the cake club subscription box!
Hawkshead Relish
Hawkshead Relish is an iconic Cumbrian food brand, and their chutney hamper will give you all of the Christmas condiments!
Their cookbook gift set will help you elevate your cooking with this amazing selection of chutneys. The book brings together over 50 simple but satisfying meals packed full of flavour, including family favourites, tried and tested classics, inventive creations and a selection of contemporary dishes with a twist so there’s something for everyone.
The Lakes Distillery
For the gin lovers in your life, a gift from Lakes Distillery will be perfect. Whether it’s their gin crackers, a gift set, or a cocktail set, there’s a gorgeous selection of high-end products and gifts that will go down a treat.
The Lake District Hamper Company
If you’re looking for a taste of Cumbria, then The Lake District Hamper Company is the perfect gift. They showcase the best produce and craftsmanship that the Lake District has to offer, and aim to celebrate that by promoting all kinds of local businesses, wrapped up in a luxury hamper.
Click here to take a look at the Lake District Hampers
Appleby Creamery
Appleby Creamery do some delicious cheeses (their brie and Hootenanny cheeses being my two faves!) and the cheese lovers in your life will love it. These locally made cheeses are packed with flavour and even have these lovely brie bakers too.
Make sure you check out their website for recipes too!
Grasmere Gingerbread
Grasmere Gingerbread is another Cumbrian classic and a perfect stocking filler. There are so many different options, including a one-off piece of gingerbread, up to a yearly subscription! Grasmere gingerbread was founded in 1854, and the same recipe is used for the spicy and sweet flavour.
Click here to explore more of Grasmere Gingerbread
Keswick Cheese Deli
The Keswick Cheese Deli is a beautiful little shop, selling such a wide range of cheeses! They have a range of ready-made hampers, filled with cheese and local produce. However, they can also create bespoke hampers, so just get in touch with them if you want to find out more.
Hawkshead Brewery
Hawkshead Brewery is based in the heart of The Lake District and have been brewing beer since 2002. They use local Lake District water that falls on the hills and is filtered through mineral rocks, which apparently makes for perfect brewing!
They have a great range of Christmas gifts, so make sure you check them out.
Farrer’s tea & coffee
For the tea and coffee lovers in your life, then a Farrer’s tea and coffee gift set is a great idea. Based in Kendal, Farrer’s have been making tea and coffee for 200 years, and they make gorgeous tea and coffee! This Christmas Gift Trio, with your Christmas tea, Christmas coffee, and Christmas hot chocolate is the perfect gift!
The Chopping Block
The Chopping Block is a beautiful butcher and deli in Penrith, and they have some amazing hampers available for Christmas. From Indian Cooking to Mexican, to Italian, to Ottolenghi! They even have a gluten-free hamper, and there truly is something for everyone. The Chopping Block always have really good quality produce and products, so these will be some special hampers.
Looking for more Cumbrian businesses to support this Christmas? Then make sure you check out my 2021 Cumbrian Christmas gift guides, including our clothing and accessories gift guide, featuring Cumbrian made, sustainable businesses.
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