Despite their size, small businesses are big in spirit. At the helm are their intrepid founders—scrappy, ambitious, and resilient. Their risks lead to innovation and that moves the world forward and in these challenging times, we need them more than ever!

For many of these small business owners, Christmas is the busiest time of year with customers shopping for thoughtful gifts for loved ones throughout the festive season. Fortunately, it’s still possible to support small businesses from the comfort of your home.

Here are some of our favourite small businesses to support if you’re looking for that perfect Christmas gift for all the foodies in your life.

1. Partner in Wine

Partner In Wine sells insulated stainless steel wine bottles and tumblers that keep your wine cool for drinks al fresco. This will be a must-have at every picnic come spring.

2. Stirrd

Stirrd is a letterbox-friendly, handmade fudge service that can be bought as a monthly subscription or a one-off treat - a lovely gift for  friends with a sweet-tooth! 

3. Rooted Spices

Any home cook would love spicing up their kitchen pantry with any of these rare and unusual spice sets.

4. Kanpai

UK's first sake brewery based in Peckham crafts sake by incorporating a modern London sensibility using traditional Japanese techniques.

5. Mallow and Marsh

These handmade marshmallows are both naughty and nice: they’re delicious and don’t contain any artificial flavourings or colourings. Score!

 6. The Cheese Geek

Grab a gift subscription for that fromage connoisseur in your life. 

7. Land Chocolate

Founder Phil Landers not only makes his bean to bar chocolate in his Hackney workshop, but his heavily guarded recipes consistently win loads of accolades.

8. The Boom Kitchen 

Curry lovers can recreate a satisfying take away with one of Boom Kitchen’s home curry kits.

9. D8 Date Butter

We love this delicious vegan date butter which is amazing in both savoury and sweet dishes. Made by a London based female team, this butter has won awards