Make Christmas shopping easy!

At this time of year there’s often a lot happening so we’ve rounded up some gift ideas for the foodie, passionate home cook or that hard to buy person on your list to make things easier for you.

As food is almost always top of mind for many people these ideas are a great place to start – plus it’s all NZ made! Here's some ideas to consider: 

• For someone who loves gourmet food: When in doubt, send a TGFC Gourmet Giftbox. We’ve curated options to cater for different budgets and lifestyles including gluten free and vegan. The flavours, the quality and the options will be crowd favourites too. As we've packaged everything together, they're more affordable than purchasing items individually. If we don’t have what you want, please contact us. 
  
  For any orders to the South Island, you need to order by Tuesday 17 December. If you're in the North Island, please place an order by 20 December. If you're in Auckland, we will be able to personally deliver giftbox orders made up until 23 December. Unfortunately, we are unable to guarantee the delivery of any other item by Christmas Day. 
  
  
• For someone who loves premium spirits: A home bartender will enjoy drinking and mixing small-batch gin, whiskey, spiced rum and alcohol-free spirits into memorable drinks for themselves and guests. There are so many options at affordable prices too. Kiwi Spirit's Waitui Whiskey is a unique Single Malt Whiskey. This small batch whiskey is one of only a few true honey malts produced in the world today. Made using local malted barley and aged in Manuka Honey Mead oak barrels for no less than eight years the result speaks for itself in a very gentle easy to drink whiskey.
  
  
• For someone who loves tea: Take a look at the delicious tea options that also support good causes. The flavours and the options will suit all tea drinkers. 

• For someone who loves baked goods: We have baking shortcuts for people who love homemade items, but don’t have the time to bake from scratch. Give the gift of Secret Kiwi Kitchen Baking Bundle, Flough & Dough's baking kits, gourmet shortbread giftboxes from The Bikkie Jar, Auntie Jodi's pumpkin spice, and Hunter Gatherer Gourmet gluten-free and dairy-free baking mixes. 
  
  
• For someone who loves wine: If they love wine, take a look at the boutique wine options available. It’s hard to go wrong gifting a bold red or a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. 3sixty2 offers natural ferments, low sulphur regimes, minimal wine movements and neutral cellar environments, Dancing Petrel wines regularly enjoy good reviews from those in the know, Eva Pemper Wines are a premium wine producer with a global reputation, and Emerald Wines is an independent wine company started for the craic by a Kiwi and an Irish cailín.
  
  
• For someone who loves gluten free products: The Alternative Bread Co makes products that are a welcome addition to anyone’s gluten free pantry. Don't forget to look at other GF options too. 
  
  
• For someone who loves cooking: Stock their pantry with a range of essential ingredients that will elevate any dish. 
  
  
• For someone who loves cream liqueurs: Remarkable Cream is an award-winning cream liqueur that is a delicious alternative to Irish Cream Liqueurs. Their products have more fresh cream and less sugar than other liqueurs. 
  
  
• For someone who loves to select their own gift: An eGift Card from The Good Food Collective might be your answer. Every home cook knows how important quality ingredients are to elevate any meal so let them pick their own treats - from premium salts, to spices to other pantry delights there are so many options. Our eGift Cards are available in any value from $20 to $1000 and have a two-year expiry date.

Obviously, we haven’t listed everything on our site, but we feature so many talented artisans and their gourmet ingredients will enhance everyday eating so take a look and see what you like. 

Whatever you end up doing this festive season, enjoy the holidays with your whanau, friends and loved ones.