Alex’s 2025 Christmas gift guide

Published on: December 8, 2025

There’s nothing we love more at Social Pantry than shining a light on brilliant independents, small-batch producers and thoughtful design. This year’s Christmas Gift Guide has been hand-picked by our founder, Alex Head, with that in mind.

Alex has curated a mix of pieces she genuinely loves. From punchy pantry staples to beautifully crafted homeware, there’s a joyful treat for every kind of recipient.

For the non-drinkers

EVOO for cooking: Glug, £13

Yiayia and Friends extra virgin olive oil with chilli: Selfridge’s, £22.99

… and for the spice lovers

Galantino F***ing Hot chilli oil: Sous Chef, £11

Green wine glasses with a face; parrot candlestick holders; a tea towel with a martini print; a flower-shaped bowl; a bauble' a red candle with a small bow round; a printed Christmas stocking

Shop British and female-made

Brass bow candle pins: Lords Fragrance House, £5

Small green parrot candle holders: Mrs Alice, £78

Fair Isle Christmas tree decoration: Emma Alington, £16 

Tree of Life Christmas stocking: Print Sisters, £45

Green deco face wine glasses: Split Figs, £10

Folk bowl: Split Figs, £15

Extra dirty linen tea towel: POM, £25

Cover of Mexican Table by Thomasina Miers cookbook and cover of the Bold Bean Co Full of Beans cookbook

For the foodies

Full of Beans by Amelia Christie-Miller: Hachette, £22

Mexican Table by Thomasina Miers, £28

One for the kids

Festive house cupcake kit: POM, £13.50

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