12 Days of Christmas Day 4 - Gifts for Hosts & Food Lovers

When someone loves having people over, the best gift you can give them isn’t “more stuff”. It’s something that makes hosting feel easier, more beautiful, and quietly more special - the kind of piece they’ll reach for again and again, long after Christmas lunch is finished.

Day 4 of our 12 Days of Christmas is for the hosts and food lovers in your life: the friend who lives for long lunches, the cousin who always turns up with the best salad, the dad who treats the BBQ like a competitive sport, or the aunty who insists you “take another plate home”. These are the details that make a home feel welcoming - useful, display-worthy, and genuinely loved. 

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1) The beautiful bases: boards, trays, and “leave it out” pieces

Every great host has a knack for pulling something together - but a beautiful base makes it effortless. Think pieces that can hold a grazing moment, catch everyday clutter on the benchtop, or become the centre of a tablescape.

Start with timber and enamel foundations like the Dishy Oak Serving Board (perfect for cheese, stone fruit, or toasted sourdough) and the Dishy Enamel Serving Bowl for “one big salad for everyone” energy. 

Then add a styling layer: a sculptural tray (like the Sculptural Display Tray or the Burlap Square Tray) gives you that considered, magazine-table look without trying too hard. 

If you’re gifting to someone who loves natural texture, a stone moment is always a win - the La Lune Travertine Round Tray or Isobel Travertine Tray bring that quiet luxury feel to a kitchen island, coffee table, or bar cart.

2) Glassware that makes every pour feel like an occasion

Most hosts don’t buy themselves “nice glassware” - they make do. That’s exactly why it makes such a generous gift.

The Amalfi Water Glasses and Amalfi Champagne Glasses are the kind of pieces that instantly lift a table (even if it’s just sparkling water and leftover pav). For a more casual, everyday reach, the Wavy Glasses stack neatly and still feel special. 

For the host who loves a playful detail, tuck in a set of Curly Reusable Glass Straws or Wavy Reusable Glass Straws - one of those “why don’t I own this already?” upgrades. 

3) Quietly clever kitchen heroes (the gifts they’ll use daily)

Not every hero gift needs to be showy. The most-loved pieces are often the ones that make everyday cooking smoother.

Build a practical little “kitchen drawer upgrade” around Dishy staples: Dishy Enamel Noodle Bowls, the Dishy Enamel Serving Spoon, and an Enamel Ladle - simple, timeless, and made for real life. 

Add one elevated tool (like the German Beech Paper Towel Holder or German Beech Scissor Tongs) and it instantly feels like a proper set, not just a single item. 

And for “hosting clean-up” that doesn’t ruin the vibe: White Microfibre Tea Towel or the Barkly Basics Grey Microfibre Tea Towel - hard-working, minimalist, and always useful. 

4) Pantry-pretty flavour: foodie treats they’ll actually use

Food lovers adore finishing touches  the thing that makes a simple dinner feel like a moment.

Our Tasteology favourites are made for gifting because they look beautiful and get used: Herb Salt Grinder – Great Barrier Reef Rock Salt , plus a punchy extra like the Chilli Cane Sugar Grinder.

For something a little more fun (and summer-friendly), add Tasteology Coconut & Pineapple Syrup or Tasteology Natural Herb Butter Popcorn Seasoning - perfect for theme nights, mocktails, movie marathons, and “come over at 5” dinners. 

A simple trio that always lands well:

• one “hero” base (tray/board/bowl)

• one savoury element (salt/grinder)

• one sweet or playful element (syrup/popcorn seasoning/drinking chocolate)

5) Sink-side rituals (because hosting is also the clean-up)

The most thoughtful hosting gifts consider the whole experience - including the 10 minutes at the sink when everyone’s gone home.

A beautiful hand wash is an easy upgrade: Therapy Kitchen Golden Pear & Vanilla Hand Wash. Add the matching Surface Spray and it becomes a complete “reset” set.

If you want the gift to feel extra practical, tuck in one of the behind-the-scenes essentials: Copper Cleaning Cloths, a Black Wooden Dish Brush, or Good Change Eco Scrubs. 

6) Recipe journals + cookbooks for the sentimental foodie

For the person who cooks “a bit of this, a bit of that” and never writes it down, a recipe journal turns everyday meals into something lasting.

The Olive Heirloom Recipe Book is made to live on the benchtop, and Recipes Passed Down is perfect for family classics and handwritten notes you never want to lose. Add the Meal Planner – Weekly Menu Pad for the host who loves being organised. 

You can also build a gorgeous “cookbook + tools” moment with titles like Miss Polly’s Kitchen, Seriously Delicious, or Two Raw Sisters | Simple Fancy - then pair with an enamel bowl or travertine tray for that styled, giftable finish. 

Three ready-to-gift “Host Bundles” (easy to merch, easy to shop)

The Summer Grazing Bundle

• Dishy Enamel Serving Bowl 30cm (White)

• Dishy Oak Serving Board with Handle

• La Lune Travertine Round Tray

• Tasteology Herb Salt Grinder – Great Barrier Reef Rock Salt 240g

• Tasteology Coconut & Pineapple Syrup 

The Quiet-Luxury Drinks Edit

• Amalfi Water Glasses (Papier HQ)

• Amalfi Champagne Glasses (Papier HQ)

• Wavy Glasses (Papier HQ)

• Curly or Wavy Reusable Glass Straws (Sucker)

• Isobel Travertine Tray (Papier HQ) 

The Family Recipe Keeper Set

• Olive Heirloom Recipe Book (Write To Me)

• Recipes Passed Down (Write To Me)

• Dishy Enamel Serving Spoon 30cm (White)

• Tasteology Chilli Cane Sugar Grinder 

• White Microfibre Tea Towel