Christmas gift ideas: food - over £20

Champagne at its rarest and most refined, exclusive to Corney & Barrow. Drink now or lay down until 2020.

Salon Blanc de Blancs Champagne (France 1999), £214.99
Buy online at corneyandbarrow.com Photograph: Romas Foord/Guardian

A real treat: a weekend in Cornwall spent up to the elbows in flour with Tom Hazzledine (aka Baker Tom), learning how to shape the perfect loaf.

Baker Tom breadmaking course, £324
Buy online at bedruthan.com Photograph: PR

As rich on detail as it is in chocolate, the recipes in this book contain step-by-step photos and instructions, giving the amateur chocolatier some hope of recreating Curley's exquisite creations.

Couture Chocolate by William Curley, £24
Buy online at the Guardian Bookshop Photograph: Romas Foord/PR

White truffles from Alba, regarded as the best in the world, have a more intense aroma and flavour than Tuscan white truffles.

Alba white truffle, £60 for 10g (although price fluctuates regularly)
Buy online at buywhitetruffles.co.uk Photograph: Romas Foord/Guardian

This affordable cold smoking kit comes recommended by Edward Smith of rocketandsquash.com. Ideal for the novice smoker, the kit can be used to impart smoky flavour to pretty much any food, although the manufacturers recommend fish, meat and cheese, or perhaps nuts and garlic.

Eco smoker set, £54
Available online from hotsmoked.co.uk Photograph: PR

Chosen by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, the Guardian's food writer: 'This ingenious bit of kit ensures that you eat your eggs in the order in which they've been laid or bought.'

Egg Skelter, £21.75
Buy online from egg-skelter.co.uk Photograph: PR

Cured for a minimum of 14-16 months, this ham from Aragon is meaty and savoury with a touch of sweetness. Comes with stand and knife.

Monroyo Serrano Pequeno ham set, £110
Buy online at brindisa.com Photograph: Romas Foord/Guardian

A treat for cocktail fans, this orangey vodka could form a base for an indulgent breakfast martini. Produced by Chase in Herefordshire, it comes in a beautifully presented bottle.

Chase marmalade vodka, £35
Buy online at chasedistillery.co.uk Photograph: Romas Foord/PR

The perfect gift for serious chocolate lovers – handmade from Paul A Young, an award-winning chocolatier.

Christmas Collection selection, from £23.50-£49.50
Browse at paulayoung.co.uk and call 020 7424 5750 to order Photograph: Romas Foord/Guardian

Sue Paraskeva’s fine porcelain tableware is inspired by the industrial landscape of the north east of England. She uses wood ash slip, colouring oxides and inlayed clay to create the subtle decorative markings.

Grey speckle beaker, £20; small dish, £28; large plate, £42
By Sue Paraskeva
Buy online at fenandned.com Photograph: Romas Foord/Guardian

Make your own bubble tea, a drink with a red or green tea base, infused with fruity flavours, with tapioca balls at the bottom of the cup.

Bubbleology set, £24.95
Buy online at harveynichols.com Photograph: Romas Foord/Guardian

Chosen by Dan Lepard, the Guardian's How to Bake columnist: 'Marmalade time, and with this kit you can get cooking straight after Boxing Day.'

Jam-making kit, £59.95
Reader offer: enter JJSGUARD10 at the online checkout for a 10% discount on this product until 31 December
Buy online at jamjarshop.com Photograph: PR

A retro kitchen utensil makes a great present for any home baker and this red mixer is much more exciting than the standard white plastic gadgets.

Red Dualit hand mixer, £58.50
Buy online at dualit.com Photograph: PR

Chosen by Dan Lepard: 'Effortless ice-cream, turns any sweet baking into a glorious dessert.'

Cuisinart Professional ice-cream maker, £286.99
Buy online at lakeland.co.uk Photograph: PR

Stilton, champagne, truffles and loads more yummy treats from this west London deli.

The Mount Street Deli hamper, £150
Buy online at themountstreetdeli.co.uk Photograph: PR

A luxury thermos may seem a bit extravagant, but this leather case with suede lining will bring a touch of elegance to country walks for years to come.

Thermos in leather holder, £132
Reader offer: enter the code 'Guardian' at the online checkout to receive 10% off this product until 22 December.
Buy online at inkerman.co.uk Photograph: PR

Chosen by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall: 'I love this stuff - just the thing for flaming the Christmas pud or for pouring into warming winter cocktails.'

Damien Hirst label Somerset 20-year-old brandy, £85
Buy online at ciderbrandy.co.uk Photograph: PR

A small yet sturdy knife that is ideal for peeling and paring.

GSF-49 utility knife, £55
See globalknives.uk.com for stockists Photograph: PR