Gourmet Christmas gift ideas under P500

Tired of giving out the same old Christmas gifts year after year? Then take a look through this drool-worthy gift guide for unique gift ideas.

Gourmet Christmas gift ideas

Still can't decide what to get your food-loving relatives and friends for Christmas? Then this holiday gift guide is for you.

We've done all the research for you and have come up with a list of 10 gourmet Christmas gift ideas that the whole family can enjoy.

1. Kalookies Christmas Special

Accidental baker and founder of Kalookies Khalil Kaimo hopes to spread happiness one stomach at a time. As the holidays approach, he hopes to also spread holiday cheer through his delicious baked cookie creations.

Kalookies is offering a Christmas special of 12 flavors in 1 very cute gift box. The whole family can enjoy these delicious eats for only PHP 450. To order, visit kalookies.com or contact 0998-6270288.

2. Pink Wasabi Kashi Maki

Kashi Maki by Chef Anna Chua's Pink Wasabi are very attractive bite-sized desserts that look like sushi but are actually cake rolls with a chocolate outer shell.

These come in an assortment of flavors including Dark Chocolate and Reggiano, tea-infused White Matcha and liquor-infused Coffee Kahlua.

Kashi Maki costs PHP 168 for a box of 4, PHP 348 for a box of 9, and PHP 648 for a box of 18. To order, contact 0947-8658634 or email [email protected].

3. Personalized chocolate bars from Unit16Sweets

Personalized gifts are always a good idea. But personalized chocolates are even better. Unit16Sweets makes things easier for you by designing special candy bar wrappers for all occasions.

Large chocolate bars are priced at PHP 90 each for local varieties and PHP 120 for imported ones, inclusive of design and layout. Minimum quantities apply.

For orders and inquiries, email [email protected] or contact Ramil Mendoza at 0917-8516454.

Image © Unit16 Sweets

4. Coffee and Tsokolate gift baskets from The Manila Collectible Co.

Within the walls of Intramuros, you will find The Manila Collectible Co., a one-stop-shop that offers the best of Philippine products, tours and events.

Their holiday offering is a PHP 460 gift basket that contains a bottle of their Awesome Tsokolate con Crema and a bag of Awesome Philippine coffee.

Orders may be made via email at [email protected], or through phone at (02) 485-9751.

5. Totally Homemade Goodies by Bebeng’s Kitchen

Bebeng's Kitchen offers totally homemade goodies straight from the kitchen of Denise Rayala. She creates desserts and snacks she calls Tasty Treats, plus condiments and spices known as Savory Sidekicks.

The goodies below have price ranges from PHP 50 to PHP 300:

Savory Sidekicks: Gourmet Tuyo Chili Garlic Sauce Bagoong Alamang Atsara (Pickled Papaya)

Tasty Treats: Banana Loaf Choco Chip Banana Cuppies Banana Walnut Cuppies Choco Chip Oat Cookies Raisin Oat Cookies Graham Balls Fudge Brownies (Regular, Nuts and Marshies)

For orders and inquiries, email [email protected] or send a private message to Bebeng’s Kitchen on Facebook.

Image © Denise Rayala

6. Local food specialties from Sitsirya

Christmas is the best time to indulge in local pasalubong treats, and Sitsirya has them all.

They sell piyaya from Bacolod, pastillas de leche from Bulacan, dried mango from Cebu, and even durian jam from Davao. These make perfect gifts for families who love to snack on local delicacies.

Prices range from PHP 35 to PHP 470 per item. Products may be purchased from Sitsirya outlets around Metro Manila. For inquiries, email [email protected] or call 0920-9209680.

Image © Sitsirya.com

7. Traydor Hot Sauce

The makers of Traydor Hot Sauce describe it as a sauce that "will charm you into lowering your defenses with deceptively sweet ingredients, then surprise you with a lethal kick of siling labuyo".

It comes in four unique flavors, each named after famous traitors — Mata Hari, Damaso, Brutus and Judas. These are priced at PHP 200 for a 100ml bottle.

To order, send a message to [email protected] or 0906-3301292. Orders are for pick-up in Salcedo Village, Makati City.

8. Theo & Philo Artisan Chocolates

Theo & Philo's artisan chocolates come in flavors that are uniquely Filipino.

Apart from the common Milk Chocolate and 70% Dark Chocolate, they also have flavors like Labuyo, Barako, Green Mango & Salt, and Adobo. A box of 3 bars is priced at PHP 335, while a box of 5 bars costs PHP 535.

Theo & Philo chocolates can be found at various locations, including select Human Nature Stores, Gourdo's Branches and Team Manila Stores. For direct or bulk orders, you may call 0920-4315650 or e-mail [email protected].

9. Baked by Anita's Bocaditos

Those who enjoy savory pastries are sure to fall in love with the Bocaditos from Baked by Anita. These are bite-sized pies that are filled with ingredients like Gruyere and white truffle oil, Spanish chorizo and mozzarella, chili-lime tuna, and more.

They sell for PHP 70 a piece, PHP 280 for a pack of 4, PHP 420 for a pack of 6, and PHP 780 for a pack of 12.

Baked by Anita is located at 2/F Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall Building D. You may also contact their order hotline from Monday to Saturday at (02) 736-2877, or text 0917-5259740.

10. Bucky's

Bucky's is not a brownie. It is somewhat a cross between flourless chocolate cake and a fudge brownie.

It comes in several variants, including the healthier Super Buckies, made with gluten-free flour, coconut sugar and chia seeds.

Bugs Buckies, on the other hand, is their version of carrot cake, and their Yana Banana variety contains bananas, walnuts and rhum.

Each box contains 2 slabs of Bucky's. Prices start at PHP 350 for a box of Original Buckies.

Connie's Kitchen Deli in New Manila, and The Blue Kitchen in Rockwell Powerplant, Shangri-La Mall and Robinsons Magnolia are stores that stock Bucky's. They are also served at Toby's Estate branches.

Orders for pick-up at Ayala Alabang Village, WackWack Village and JM Building Makati may be made through text at 0917-8445104 or email via [email protected].

Gourmet gifts for the holiday season

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