Twelve tasty Chanukah gifts for foodies

Still not bought your gifts for this year’s festivities? Here are a few fabulous options — from good-for-you olive oil and paint-your-own cookies to doughnut decorated socks and scented candles we have something for everyone.  

Odysea Good For You Polyphenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

Give the gift of health. Well, healthy fats. I’m constantly reading how important it is to eat healthy fats like olive oil and how polyphenols contain both antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties. This cute can from Greek olive oil producer, Odysea, which is made in Crete, is packed with polyphenols and ideal for drizzing over salads, dips and soups. It’s also delicious. Available on Amazon for £8.44

Doughnut candle

Who could resist this sugar and caramel-scented candle which brings much of the joy of the festive treat with none of the calories. And, as candles are meant to counter cooking smells, if you light yours while frying, you should end up with a sweeter smelling home after cooking.

Ice cube moulds

Add a touch of tradition to your Chanukah party. Huge ice cubes are totally on point for anyone who likes a cocktail or whisky. These are large enough to cool your drink but won’t melt fast into your glass and dilute your drink. These gorgeous blocks have a Chanukah theme — the perfect gift for your whisky lover. Especially loving the L’chaim cube – perfect for a L’chaim. £25 on Etsy.

Liqueur glass set

Mismatched cocktail glasses are on point at the moment. This set of bright colourful glasses set on a sparkling glass tray are ideal for the host or hostess with the most for serving after dinner drinks. Ideal for serving chilled dessert wines or some of the great range of kosher fruit wines and liqueurs over the festive season. Available at the Equal Kisharon store in NW11 or online. £50 plus shipping.

Morad Passion Fruit Wine

This fresh and fruity drink made by a family-owned winery is perfect for after dinner sipping or for those who prefer a sweet tipple. Serve chilled in little glasses. (kosher)  Available from Grapevine and other kosher wine suppliers £23.99  

Doughnut socks

These cute socks are available on from online kosher supermarket Sabeny. So tasty-looking you’ll want to eat your socks. £6.85

Chanukah apron

For the cook in your life, this dreidel-tastic apron will protect them from spitting oil. Available in blue or pink. £14.70 Etsy

Baked by Mia Chanukah cookies

Everyone loves a cookie, and these are cookies with a difference. You can either buy a box of regular iced cookies with bonus chocolate coins OR for the paint your own box which includes edible paint so the lucky recipient can customise their cookies while the Chanukah candles burn. Box of four vanilla cookies plus white chocolate coins £8 Order via her Instagram account, bakedbymia to collect from her Potters Bar kitchen.

Chanukah baking set

Which little baker wouldn’t be delighted to receive this cute tin filled with baking bits. There’s a rolling pin, cutters and recipe for Chanu-cookies. You might even receive the tin back filled with cookies. Available from Sabeny £11.99

Israeli olive oil (kosher)

Another olive oil idea because Chanukah is all about the oil after all – and most cooks would totally love to receive a bottle. This extra virgin olive oil is from Lin’s Farm, which is based in Southern Israel an aread hit hard on October 7. Lovely to be able to support them. This is perfect for drizzling over salads and soups. Available from Judaica webstore for £16.44

Chocolate doughnuts (kosher)

These cute doughnut-shaped chocolates will delight young and old and they make a tasty change from Chanukah gelt. These and other kosher chocolate gifts available from kosherchocolate.com £12.50 

Jelly Belly Chanukah beans (kosher) 

Finally, one of my favourites, these OU certified blue beans are a cute stocking filler – or whatever the Chanukah equivalent is. The beans are a tasty mix of French vanilla, sparkling berry blue, sparkling Blueberry and sparkling cream soda. Available from Contemporary Judaica £3.75