During the festive period, whether you're staying with family, heading to a friend's dinner party or visiting in-laws, it's always a good idea to arrive with a thoughtful gift for your host. After all, they've probably spent many hours cooking the perfect three-course meal, mixing deceivingly strong cocktails and laying an Instagram-worthy tablescape.
Panic not – we've rounded up 24 dreamy gifts for the host with the most. Our editor-curated list includes stylish home accessories, things to make dinner party tables look infinitely chicer, and the most fashionable tomes to place upon well-curated coffee tables – as well as sweet and boozy treats to satisfy even the fussiest of gourmands.
FOR THE HOME
A polite but firm message for lingering future dinner party guests.
I’ve already gifted a pack of this beautiful incense; it’s always well-received.
You can have this matchbox sleeve personalised with your host’s initials.
What to get the host who has everything? A very stylish lacquered tray.
There’s one thing better than a Diptyque candle – a set of 12.
I can’t think of a lovelier gift than a limited-edition print by Frances.
FOR THE TABLE
Buy any set from Glassette’s new glassware collection; I promise it will go down a treat (just like the fizz it holds).
No tablescape is complete without a pair of bow candle holders, in my humble opinion. The perfect gift.
Cracking open cold beers is much chicer when done with this handmade lemon wedge opener.
Season in style with Addison Ross’s extremely elegant grinder; if you’re feeling generous, gift a pair.
Hosts with the most mix the best drinks; add to their cocktail cart with these darling cherry stirrers.
Hand-painted candles are almost too lovely to light. These will bring delight to any tablescaping fan.
FOOD & DRINK
This independent company makes the chicest food hampers.
The designer puts a stylish spin on the classic biscuit tin.
I can vouch for the deliciousness of this bottled cocktail.
Bring The River Cafe to them with this wonderful digestivo gift set.
Chocolate-shaped leaves are lovelier than boring old squares.
‘Tis the season; mix it up with a festive liqueur.
CHIC BOOKS
Fans of home design will love this vibrant book, dedicated to Hicks’ colourful interiors.
We all know at least one host who spends every summer in Ibiza; this is the gift for them.
Give glamour pusses what they want; a tome filled with Slim Aarons photographs.
VASES & PLANTERS
Opto has collaborated with MIRROR WATER on a collection that includes this handsome vase.
Fill Tooka’s scalloped planter with a trio of hand-picked plants; it looks lovely placed upon a sunny sill.
Murano glass is my weakness and I know I’m not alone. This one is from one of my favourite vintage sellers.
