The Sybarite Gift Guide 2025: For The Host

By Phoebe Tatham on 9th December 2025

Still hunting for Christmas gifts? Discover our curated round-up of some of the best presents to thank your host.

From nifty kitchen gadgets to sparkling glassware and next-level napkins, these homeware heroes are sure to delight every host in your life.

Single candle on kitchen table with orange slices .

Person holding glass of fizz and sparkler in front of christmas tree.

TOAST cotton canvas project apron

£65, toa.st

Sana Jardin Tiger By Her Side scented candle

£48, sanajardin.com

Claridge's twin pack playing cards

£135, shop.claridges.co.uk

L’OBJET Prism cocktail set

£250, l-objet.com

SMEG espresso coffee machine

£399.95, smeguk.com

Villa Bologna Glug Glug Jug

£72, villabolognapottery.com

Kit Kemp Maze cushion

£175, kitkemp.com

Jo Laing The Magician ceramic matchbox

£75, sorokalondon.co.uk

Laetitia Rouget Dancing Queen plate

€90, laetitiarouget.com

Piglet in Bed linen blend napkins

£39, pigletinbed.com

Feldspar walnut nutcracker

£650, feldspar.studio

Hu dark chocolate ultimate variety pack

£30, hukitchen.co.uk

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