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.
£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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