THE ITALIAN JOB

Panettone is a pretty standard foodie gift at this time of year. But have you tried the fabulous Dolce & Gabbana panettone yet? The Italian design giant has teamed up with Sicilian confectioner Fiasconaro to produce an array of delicious and beautifully presented panettones, based on the traditional Milanese recipe with a dash of Sicilian decadence. Panettone al cioccolato, £46.95; thepanettonestore.co.uk

WORLD CLASS

Harvey Nichols’ luxurious hamper takes you on a culinary journey around the world, from Italian chocolate and amaretti panettone to the premier cru champagne of France and premium Gouda cheese palmiers from the Netherlands. Harvey Nichols The Continental Hamper, £175; harveynichols.com

A LUXURY HAM-PER

British brand Dukeshill has built up a reputation over the past 30 years for its premium cured hams, and was even granted a Royal Warrant as the late Queen’s official ham supplier in 2003. So it’s no surprise that a sumptuous boneless Wiltshire ham takes centre stage in this traditional wicker hamper, along with 14 quality British products including oak-smoked salmon, Isle of Mull cheddar, a family Christmas pudding and a bottle of Tanners Cava Brut. Dukeshill It’s a Wonderful Life hamper, £175; dukeshillham.co.uk

SPICE IT UP

Add some heat to your Christmas feast with a jar of Sauce Shop x 12:51 Scotch Bonnet Chilli Jam – a signature recipe from Islington’s 12:51 restaurant chef (and two-time Great British Menu winner) James Cochran. For this collaboration with condiment kings Sauce Shop, Cochran has tapped into the flavours and traditions of his mother’s Caribbean heritage, memories from childhood holidays in St Vincent as well as his own London edge, alongside Sauce Shop’s expertise. It’s vegan and gluten-free and the perfect addition to your condiments tray this festive season. Sauce Shop Scotch bonnet chilli jam, £3.75; sainsburys.co.uk

A LIGHT DRIZZLE

If you’re looking to impress a true Italophile this Christmas then look no further than Agricola Maraviglia, a small-batch producer of organic Tuscan extra virgin olive oil. The products are sold directly from the source in the rolling Tuscan countryside, so the oil is quite literally farm to table. Prices start from €20; agricolamaraviglia.net

CAFFEINE HIT

This elegant, retro-style (and simple to use) espresso machine from Smeg is ideal for the coffee lover in your life. With a built-in grinder and milk frother, it can make a wide variety of hot drinks including mochas, hot chocolate, cappuccino and espressos. Smeg bean to cup coffee machine in emerald green matte, £699.95; shop.smeguk.com

CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES

Whoever receives this joyful gift box from the much-loved River Cafe – replete with a curated selection of Italian delicacies, desserts, homemade cocktails and even homeware – won’t believe their luck this Christmas. The Celebration Box, £550; gifts.shoptherivercafe.co.uk

ROLL WITH IT

Did you know that popular Bombay café restaurant group Dishoom now offers a DIY kit of its near-iconic bacon naan breakfast roll straight to your door? Surprise a loved one this Christmas with this delicious at-home cookery kit, which comes with everything you need – even chai for two. Bacon naan roll kit, £18 (serves 2); store.dishoom.com

DELLI-CIOUS

The community of food Makers on digital food & drink marketplace, DELLI, is hosting BYOB supper clubs and retail sessions at Brixton Village’s Market Row until 11 December. On Tuesday evenings and weekends throughout the residency, you can take along the food lover in your life to interact with a diverse mix of independent food makers, sample their treats and sneak some culinary gifts in your basket ready to surprise and delight all your foodie friends on Christmas morning. Don’t leave without at least one Delli Maker product – we’ll be stocking up on its Two Hot Asians’ Sambal and Fallow Goods’ Red Hot Pepper Jelly. ‘Tis the season to fill your boots after all!  See more at delli.market – if you can’t make it in time, discover the culinary community on their app