15 Christmas presents for a real foodie

Whether they only like to eat or they are also a pro in the kitchen, we all know a person who lives for food. 

We're not talking about a person who loves a cheeky takeaway, or a large chocolate bar – we're talking real, hardcore foodies.

They can be pretty hard to shop for, but thankfully our gorgeous food editor has come up with a special list of goodies guaranteed to make them smile this Christmas season. 

1. A chef's knife

Victorinox Black Chef Knife, Hugh Jordan Catering, 50 euros

2. A trendy cookbook

Sweet by Yotam Ottolenghi, Easons, 32 euros  

3. An elegant serving board

Rustic waned edge board, Caulfiled Country Boards, 26 euros 

4. A cute Christmas bauble

Paperchase Aubergine Christmas Decoration, Asos, 7 euros

5. Some tasty Christmas crackers

Twenty Seven, Personalised foodie individual Christmas cracker, Selfridges, 11.50 euros

6. A cookery class

One day cookery classes, Dublin Cookery School, 160 euros

7. In indoor herb garden

Mason Jar Indoor Herb Garden, Uncommon Goods, 17 euros

8. A hamper for a homesick foodie

Gourmet Irish Hamper, Fallon and Byrne, 150 euros

9. A professional kitchen weighing scale

Heston Blumenthal Dual Platform Precision Kitchen Scale, Brown Thomas, 80 euros

10. A food tour to discover some hidden gems

Dublin / Cork food tour, Fab Food Trails, from 55 euros 

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