'Tis the season for giving—and what better way to spread cheer than with delightful goodies from these incredible Kiwi businesses? Whether you’re sending love across the country or decking out your holiday table, these treats and gift ideas have got you covered. From gorgeous cakes and cookies to cheese hampers and sustainable gifting options, there's something for everyone. Read on for the tastiest ways to make this Christmas extra special!
Not visiting loved ones in person this Christmas? Don’t worry—with Bluebells, you can send them some yummy homebaked goodies directly to their door. Their range of taste cookies comes in adorable Christmas cracker packages that will look great under the Christmas tree. If you’re in Auckland, they do an adorable Rudolph cake!
The Cheese Wheel’s limited edition Christmas NZ Artisan Cheese Box is back and will sell out again this year! It features four boutique cheeses (500g total) from award-winning NZ cheesemakers, including a luxurious Black Garlic and Truffle Sheep Log, gourmet crackers, and pairing tips.
Looking for some yummy treats for your loved ones? Check out Sweet as Choice Bakery’s Kiwi Classic Christmas Collection! Their range of treats tastes just like Nana used to make; they even ship New Zealand-wide.
Master the art of sourdough baking with Rüdi’s Sourdough Baking for Beginners Essentials Kit - packed with the tools and guidance needed to craft delicious, artisan-quality bread at home. Plus, it includes a Rüdi's Bread Bag for storing your bakes!
Are you looking for delicious Christmas-themed cakes in Auckland? Look no further than Mint Cakery! Mint has a range of yummy cakes perfect for your Christmas celebrations. Like their Pavlova cake or their Lamington cake (which is literally a giant lamington).
GoodFor has a range of sustainable gift ideas that will suit any family member! You can shop from your home and get the gift delivered directly to the recipient anywhere in the country. Or opt for a gift card that can be used at their stores or online.
Do you have gluten-free family members you need to cater to? Wen & Yen has so many great options! This year, they’ve brought out No Gluten Christmas Mince Pies alongside their usual No Gluten and Vegan baking options. They also ship all over New Zealand, so they’ve got you sorted no matter where your family lives!
If you’re in Christchurch Bellbird Bakery has some great Christmas goodies you need to get your hands on. They’ve brought back their staff favourite Fruit Stollen, a delicious twist on the traditional German Weihnachtsstollen where spices and marzipan have been swapped for toasted hazelnuts and chocolate. Or if you can’t make up your mind, opt for a selection of goodies in their Christmas Gift Box.
This year Butter Baby has teamed up with Christmas Box to help deliver 35,000 boxes full of food essentials and Christmas treats to families in need. They’ll donate a portion of each donut sale to support the cause. Make sure to grab one of their Christmas donut boxes to help support this amazing charity!
Green Dinner Table has the perfect vegan-friendly meal kit to make your Christmas hassle-free. The kit can feed 6 hungry people and is available for delivery in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin!
Cookbooks!
Many of our amazing eateries have their own cookbooks that make the perfect gift for anyone who loves cooking, check out some of them below:
The Caker - while you can’t buy the cakes anymore, you can learn to them yourself
From indulgent cakes and cookies to cheesy delights and sustainable gifts, these Kiwi businesses are serving up the perfect ingredients for a magical Christmas. Whether you’re giving a thoughtful gift or elevating your holiday table, these finds are sure to make spirits bright.'
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