Christmas Gift Guide - Part 1

Take the stress out of finding the perfect gift this Christmas with our pick of scrumptious foodie gifts and more that will bring holiday cheer all around.

Sunbeam SteamFry Air Fryer + Steam

For your loved ones that are avid users of their air-fryer, level up their game this Christmas with the Sunbeam SteamFry Air Fryer + Steam (RRP $499.99). This funky new product creates dishes that are perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It features the innovative SteamFry function that simultaneously uses steam and air fryer NutriCrisp Technology for results that are a perfect balance of crunchy and tender. 

The steam helps cook the food faster while retaining moisture and nutrients. There are six cooking functions, six air fry presets, and the option to air fry food without steam. With seven litres of cooking space, it is ideal for family meals or entertaining. Effortlessly clean up after meals with the Steam Clean function plus dishwasher-safe drawer.

Shop online at https://www.sunbeam.co.nz/
Instagram: @sunbeam_anz
Facebook: @SunbeamANZ

Villa Maria Sparkling Range

Whether it's for a gift or your own dining experience, sparkling wine on the big day is essential. From the special event to the spontaneous get together, every moment is elevated, made richer and more vibrant when paired with Villa Maria’s exceptional sparkling wines. Villa Maria Sparkling Cuvée Brut is vibrant and aromatically intense while delivering pristine flavours of zesty citrus and ripe stone fruit, with a hint of brioche. Sparkling Brut Rosé leads with fresh summer berries, crisp citrus and floral notes on the nose. Serve these delicious sparkling wines chilled and enjoy as an aperitif or match with a grazing platter. 

Shop online at https://www.villamariawines.com/
Instagram: @villamariawines
Facebook: @villamariawines

The Macaron Company 

The Macaron Company is all about putting a smile on someone's face with a little bit of delicious decadence. For an affordable way to share a special moment with someone you care about this holiday season, The Macaron Company is the perfect gift. 

Wherever you are across New Zealand, they will deliver a gorgeous box of macarons to your doorstep!

And if you're after the ultimate client gift, they have a range of options from custom printed macarons to bespoke gift boxes with your own personal branding. 

Shop online at https://themacaroncompany.co.nz/
Instagram: @themacaroncompanynz
Facebook: @themacaroncompany

HOOT Sauce

Ignite your summer BBQs and spice up your stocking this Christmas with Hoot’s Manuka Smoked Chilli Oil and Craft Smoked Chilli Sauce. Made from local and imported whole food ingredients, these condiments promise to elevate every meal. Hoot's Chilli Oil, infused with Manuka smoked ginger, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes, adds a zesty twist to pizzas and salads. Complement it with the manuka Smoked Chilli Sauce, a smoky, medium-hot blend perfect as a marinade or condiment. Transform your culinary creations with these flavourful sauces. And remember No sauce, no fun!

Shop online at https://www.hootsauce.co.nz/
Facebook: @HootSaucez
Instagram: @hootsauce

Tohu Wines

Created by Tohu and named after New Zealand's native honeysuckle tree, the rewarewa, Tohu's sparkling wine range is as pretty and delectable as the tree's flowers. In Māori, rewa means to float and to elevate, just like the bubbles in their wines.

The Tohu Rewa Méthode Traditionnelle sparkling wines are perfect for celebrating and marking special moments with loved ones.

Our top picks for the holiday season are the Tohu Rewa Rosé, a Méthode Traditionnelle with bright berry and brioche notes or the Tohu Rewa Blanc de Blancs, an elegant fine bubbles and a rich creamy mouthfeel.

Shop online at https://www.tohuwines.co.nz/
Facebook: @TohuWine
Instagram: @tohuwines

Cassia at Home Curry Sauces - Limited Edition Gift Pack 

Sid Sahrawat’s Cassia at Home four-pack heat-and-eat Indian curry sauces are now available in a limited-edition gift box, perfect for foodies this Christmas and summer.

What we love is that you can pick your own mix from the range - Korma, Makhani, Madras and Karahi, made to the same recipe as the sauces at award-winning restaurant Cassia. 

Especially for those planning a sunny getaway, these products are perfect for camping, caravans and motorhome holidays, as well as simple but delicious summers at the bach. Simply cook up preferred protein, add the sauce, heat and eat. 

Shop online at https://cassiaathome.com/
Facebook: @cassiaathome
Instagram: @cassia_home

EngelElzen's Cast-iron Cookware 

Crafted in New Zealand, the EngelElzen cast iron range has been designed for those who appreciate exceptional cookware with a nod to heritage design. Seamlessly transitioning between the gas, electric, or induction cooktops of a modern kitchen to the roaring flames of an open fire, EngelElzen is the ultimate in-home cooking.

Whether you're shopping for a foodie or an outdoors type this Christmas, EngelElzen cast iron cookware is sure to be a gift they'll love. If you're already a proud EngelElzen owner, keep your eyes peeled in 2024 for the newest addition to the range which will elevate your cooking experience.

Shop online at https://www.engelelzen.co.nz
Facebook: @engelelzen
Instagram: @engelelzen

Garage Project Summer Sessions Gift Pack

We all have a mate that would appreciate a cold one this holiday season but to make it special, you can't go past a curated selection of Garage Project's most popular beers - Chipper, Bliss, Good Shout, Pickle Beer, Party & Bullsh#*t and Liquid Refreshment, serve as a greatest hits of summertime refreshment with flavours to please every palate. They've made it easy with a Summer Seasons Gift Pack, featuring six uniquely sessionable cans and a newly minted GP glass, that come gift ready in one of their vibrantly designed custom gift boxes. Garage Project has you covered this silly season. 

Shop online at https://garageproject.co.nz/
Facebook: @garageproject
Instagram: @garageproject

ET VOILA! Pâtisserie Kits

ET VOILA! Pâtisserie Kits double as a fun holiday activity for the family to enjoy AND a gorgeous gift for your loved ones that enjoy baking!

The company landed in New Zealand to make French pastry fun and accessible through their all-in-one DIY cake kits. Each kit includes all the finest pre-portioned dry ingredients, baking moulds and illustrated step-by-step recipe card to prepare one classic pastry while enjoying a fun baking experience! All you need to get yourself is common staple ingredient such as eggs and butter.

Last but not least, all their kits are composed of fully recyclable and compostable materials!

Shop online at https://www.etvoila.co.nz/
Facebook: @etvoilanz
Instagram: @etvoilanz

Craggy Range Rosè

Your Christmas table is practically begging for the fabulous addition of a bottle of Craggy Range Rosé — although, let's not ignore the allure of a cheeky magnum because, why not? A brilliant blush rose hue, with hints of juniper and rosewater and a succulent texture boasting the perfect harmony of raspberry and pomegranate charm. New Zealand summer Christmas in a bottle — it's the epitome of deliciousness! So, whether you're going for the classic bottle or living large with the magnum, consider your festive vibes officially covered.

Shop online at https://craggyrange.com/shop/
Facebook: @CraggyRangeWinery
Instagram: @craggyrange

Pegasus Bay Rieslings 

For those who love a good riesling, Pegasus Bay’s range is incredibly unique, outrageously complex and undeniably delicious, with everything dialled up to the max. Their Bel Canto dry Riesling is totally unique because of its concentration and exotic regional character of Orange zest and spice. Made only in years where the fruit can be hung out for an extended time, the grapes are incredibly ripe when harvested, it’s then fermented until it’s almost dry. This produces a rich, full and incredibly expressive wine that has serious length. It is a pure expression of the vineyard with very little wine-making influence. The balance is impeccable with so many twists and turns taking the drinker on a real journey. It’s like nothing else you will have tasted and it’s absolutely delicious.

Shop online at https://www.pegasusbay.com/
Facebook: @pegasusbaywine
Instagram: @pegasusbaywine

Amisfield Wines 

For a wine company that has it all for the holiday season, discover Amisfield with their classic Central Otago pinot noirs, aromatic whites, and celebratory bubbles. They come direct from their single-estate organic vineyard to your doorstep, so you can save time and savour the season with their specially curated cases online. They also offer complimentary shipping on orders of 6 bottles or more, New Zealand wide.

Shop online at https://amisfield.co.nz/wines/shop/
Instagram: @amisfieldvineyard
Facebook: @amisfieldwinery