Best gifts for foodies: great food gift ideas for the amateur chef in your life

No foodie gift guide would be complete without a Le Creuset, would it? The absolute gold standard when it comes to cooking, Le Creuset won't let you down. It's expensive, yes, but boy is it worth it.

Chances are you've seen some coverage of this book or of Alison herself, who regularly writes recipes for the New York Times and others. This book is perfect for anyone who likes to entertain – simple, delicious recipes to cook when you're hosting.

We all know someone who loves to drench everything they eat with hot sauce – so why not help them do it? This pocket sriracha bottle can be popped in a bag or attached to a keychain and taken out and about. They'll never complain about bland food again.

Making every meal special, these black truffle slices are preserved in extra virgin olive oil and make the perfect gift for even the most discerning foodie.

There's nothing like perfectly fresh sushi – so why not encourage someone to make it for themselves at home? This sushi making set contains everything you need to make sushi – a rolling mat, rice, nori sheets, wasabi paste, seasoning and a serving set. All you need to provide is the fish.

Made with juicy citrus fruit, warming spices, and sweet vanilla, this rum marmalade is sure to warm you up at the breakfast table.

We named this our best coffee machine earlier this year – and it has some great features to live up to the accolade. Gorgeous design, amazing tasting coffee, and easy to use. Yes, it's a bit pricy for a Christmas present – but if you want good coffee, it's worth it.

Start their day with a zing with this refreshing orange and ginger tea. delicious taste, high quality tea, AND the box looks great in the kitchen. Perfect.

With a digital control panel allowing you to perfectly control temperature, this sous vide immersion cooker will appeal to anyone who fancies themselves a bit of a chef. Sous Vide cooking is all the rage – and it's said to help retain vitamins and minerals in food, so there's a health benefit too.

'tis the season to dig in to enough cheese to sink a ship - and now even vegans can get involved thanks to alternative cheese merchants La Fauxmagerie. The cheesemonger's faux cheese and pickle hamper will set you back around £25 and allow your taste-buds to experience a Branston x La Fauxmagerie December taster box, crammed full of the best cheese-inspired alternatives around (and a dollop of pickle for good measure).