Self confessed foodies can be very easy to buy for, if you know them well enough. But when it comes to birthday cakes, party nibbles and other edible goodies, they’re likely to have their hawk eye out for perfection. Foodies generally love food but they also have naturally high standards in both presentation and taste so shopping for them can sometimes be a little challenging.

But be patient. Here we have some great ideas for gifts for the foodie in your life. Here are our top 6 pressies for food lovers everywhere:

1. Dinner at a top-rated restaurant – for a food lover, nothing beats the experience of eating out at a world renowned and critically acclaimed culinary hangout. Make a special night of it, dress up, splash out and enjoy the exciting high quality food served to you.

2. Homemade chocolates – if you want to impress a loved one, what better way of showing that you care than slaving away in the kitchen for hours cooking up everyone’s favorite sweet treat, chocolate? Homemade chocolates are a very rare and luxurious treat so box them up nicely and make them look pretty.

Ken’s homemade truffles

3. Designer crockery – food lovers not only love serving up a top dish but they also think about presentation too. Designer crockery can be the perfect gift for someone who likes to play host and throw a good dinner bash at the weekends.

4. Cookery courses – if your loved one is serious about creating amazing dishes, then a professional culinary course could be a fantastic gift, one that never stops giving. Schools such as Tante Marie Culinary Academy can offer 1-2 day lifestyle courses as a well as courses designed for people who want a career in the kitchen.

5. Designer bakery treats – every country is home to a designer baker of some sort. If there’s a famous bakery near you, there’s nothing more indulgent than having a box of luxury cake on your birthday. In the Philippines, we have bakeries such as Goldilocks, Red Ribbon Bakeshop and Bizu Patisserie. And come on – who doesn’t love cake?

Ken’s Homemade Blueberry Cheesecake

6. Semi pro kitchen accessories – for someone who’s serious about cooking, nothing makes them happier than a Le Creuset cast iron range or a Marco Pierre White saucepan set. Give them the gift of professionalism in the kitchen and no doubt they will love you for it!