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Christmas Gift Guide 2022
from Served Magazine #21
The Ultimate Foodie Gift Guide!
Christmas gift shopping for a foodie can be tricky. That’s why we’ve listed down all you need to know about the best gifts for your foodloving family member, partner or Secret Santa pick! From hampers filled to the brim with delicious delicacies, to beautiful tea boxes of local teas, biscuits and all things yummy - the Served gift guide offers up something for all tastes and budgets.
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#01
FOR THE COFFEE CONNOISSEUR -
MACCHINA ‘CIAO’ CIALDA €150 ‘Ciao’ is the new small, high-performance espresso coffee machine, which takes tea-bag type pods. It is the ideal solution for office and home use: its innovative and captivating design results from a collaboration with one of Italy’s most important industrial design studios. The ‘Ciao’ machine uses fully degradable Coffee Cialde.
With every ‘Ciao’ Cialda purchased, customers will be supplied with a complimentary box of 100 Rock Cialde.
Available at: coffeeshop.com.mt – Moak International Distributors T: 9942 0449
#02
NWAR BLUE BLOSSOM TABLESCAPING
Create a Winter Wonderland tablescape with the Nwar Blue Blossom Collection by Stephanie Borg Artist & Designer. Put together the most bold yet elegant tablescape with this prestigious award-winning hand painted collection that consists of tableware and decor items. Available at Stephanie Borg Studio Boutique in Rabat and authorised retailers. Stephanie Borg, 33, Triq Santa Katarina, Ir-Rabat – T: +356 9916 1469
www.stephanieborg.com
#03 THE BEST OF BUSY BEE Above: €75 – Below: €30 Make Christmas truly merry with a selection of Busy Bee hampers and gifts, crafted exclusively with much-loved Busy Bee delicacies. The collection will only be available from Busy Bee coffeeshops in Msida, Mriehel and Sliema from December 1st. You can view the collection and secure your order now at the official Busy Bee online shop.
Busy Bee, 30 ix-Xatt Ta’ Xbiex, L-Imsida, T: +356 2334 4000 – www.busybee.com.mt
#04
‘PEARL’ – €139 "Beautiful and pure, a drop of moonlight, born from the sea". Each Sid Dickens memory block carries a unique message, making them the perfect sentimental gift.
Camilleri Paris Mode www.camilleriparismode.com you@camilleriparismode.com T: (+356) 2010 2030 (+356) 2134 4839
"BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED HAMPERS TO GIFT THIS FESTIVE SEASON" #05
THE PLUSH ECO-BATHROOM GIFT PACK – €77 ReRoot's Plush Eco-Bathroom hamper is packed with beautifully designed products that not only work and look great, but are plastic free and 100% natural #winwin. From Lavender and Aloe Vera hand-wash to activated charcoal skin care, this gift pack is sure to wow!
ReRoot, T: 9926 0988, www.rerootmalta.com
The ultimate gift for a fine food & wine lover, beautiful packaged in these custom hampers.
#06
THE DELUXE RED WINE HAMPER €80 An assortment of premium delights, this hamper contains a bottle of 2014 Chateau Charmail, Larrouyet Rillettes pure Oie, La Vecchia Dispensa Balsamic Vinegar, L’Atelier du Poissonier Multigrain crackers, Edmond Fallot Moutarde au Poivre Vert, Algoplus 'Paté de Campagne a la Fleur de Sel' and the divine Christine Ferber ‘Orange Maltais’ Jam.
Philippe Martinet Fine Wines 239, Tower Road, Sliema T: +356 2097 8604 www.martinet-finewines.com
#07
THE POL ROGER HAMPER €99 The most indulgent luxury hamper from our collection contains a bottle of Pol Roger Champagne of course, Dijon Mustard by Edmond Fallot, Rillettes pur Canard and the exquisite Cassoulet by Larrouyet, the Algoplus ‘Pâté de Campagne a la Fleur de Sel’ and premium dried Porcini mushrooms.
Philippe Martinet Fine Wines 239, Tower Road, Sliema T: +356 2097 8604 www.martinet-finewines.com
#08
THE CLELAND & SOUCHET HAMPER COLLECTION
Each hamper is beautifully presented in their iconic luxury gift boxes and bags with an exclusive selection of wines, fine foods and chocolates to offer genuine quality and excellent value. Visit their lovely shop and website, or contact them directly for their NEW Gift Hamper brochure.
Cleland & Souchet, 14 Portomaso, St Julians – www.clelandsouchet.com T: 2138 9898
#09
ADORN THE TABLE WITH CAKE €25 Nothing says Christmas like a delicious centrepiece on your Christmas table and with our range of gorgeous Christmas cake designs, you’ll be spoilt for choice. All our designs can be fully personalised to create a stunning treat for your guests or even the perfect personalised gift for loved ones. Our Christmas Torta Pastina covered with chocolate is a favourite edition for this year's Christmas dinner!
The Torta Pastina covered with Milk Chocolate Cream E25 - E32 (two, sized Regular & Large)
Caffe Cordina, 244 Republic, Il-Belt Valletta T: 2065 0400, www.caffecordina.com
#10
BLEND IT – SWEET AND FLORAL GLASS TUBE COLLECTION €50 Wondering what to give a loved one who has everything? How about a creative, sweet and floral collection of dried sweet fruit and edible flowers. Fuel their creativity and have them zone out into their own world of zen. Fruits and flowers can be used for cake decorations, cocktails or anything one fancies, really!
Presented in a large Tettiera gift box, the contents include: A6 Notepad, an A4 handout offering information on the products, a bamboo Spoon, a mini Glass Jar, one packet containing 25 large filter tea bags. The 12 glass tubes presented on a wooden rack consist of: Pineapple, apple pieces, pink baby rose buds, rose petals, juniper berries, marigold petals, lavender, chamomile blossom, hibiscus, rose-hips, berry compote and orange pieces.
Tettiera T: 7992 93764
#11 A FESTIVE GIFT BY THE HILTON Price: from € Whether it’s a hotel stay, 20 an indulgent meal, or time to focus on themselves, Hilton gift vouchers can be purchased and redeemed against accommodation at Hilton Malta or any of the hotel’s food & beverage outlets, LivingWell Health Club memberships and day passes. To request information or to purchase these vouchers call on +356 21 383 383.
Hilton Malta, Vjal Portomaso St Julian's, T: +356 21 383 383
#12
’GLASS VASE SHIT POIS’ €137 A glass vase designed by Maurizo Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari and signed Toiletpaper Home. Decorated with the eccentric fantasy that depicts a mouth showing its teeth and a gold border, this vase is perfect to make your own unique statement. Discover the entire ‘Cylindrical Vases’ collection and choose your favourite vase! Height: 30cm
www.camilleriparismode.com you@camilleriparismode.com T: (+356) 2010 2030 (+356) 2134 4839
"ECLECTIC DESIGNER GIFTS WHICH MAKE A STATEMENT"
#13 ‘GINA PHONE BAG’ €45 Made from recycled bottles, the "gina" phone case holder incorporates a one main zipped compartment and an open back pocket with an adjustable shoulder strap. Find the whole range of products online.www.camilleriparismode.com
you@camilleriparismode.com – T: (+356) 2010 2030 (+356) 2134 4839
#14 HOT-WATER BOTTLE WARM WORMS COLLECTION - GREEN GEORGE €41 The Yuyu Water Bottle collection can be used for both hot or cold water so that they can be used all year round. These cuddly worms make for the perfect gift and are available in three colours- green, pink and blue. Designed to keep you warm (or cool) for 4-6 hours.
www.camilleriparismode.com you@camilleriparismode.com T: (+356) 2010 2030 (+356) 2134 4839
#15 LUX 7 – THE ULTIMATE TEA PARTY €76 A delight for any food lover especially if they are into the wonderful world of tea. Crunch into the Tettiera Tea Companion Duo Biscuits made with Earl Grey and Berry Compote, nibble on the gourmet crackers duo made with Tettiera's high quality herbs & spices, produced by Busy Bee, three Herbs & Spice Boxes, two Tettiera mini loose leaf tea tubes, four Tea Sacks and a Stephanie Borg Tile Pattern porcelain teacup & saucer Tettiera T: 7992 9376 www.tettiera.com
#16 THE GIFT OF RELAXATION WITH MYOKA Help your loved ones bring the mind into the body with a gift of healing spa time. A chance to regain clarity & restore after a hectic year, to start that journey of self-love or simply to celebrate bonding time between loved ones. Christmas shopping made easy with Myoka Spa Christmas gift packages and vouchers. www.myoka.com
T: 2137 0163
#17 FOR THE WHISKEY CONNOISSEUR JAMESON IRISH WHISKEY
70CL WITH 2 GLASSES
The ideal gift set for Jameson Whiskey drinkers. A triple distilled, blended whiskey - Jameson has a light floral fragrance, peppered with spicy wood and sweet notes. Good balance of spicy, nutty and vanilla notes, with the spirit aged in both sherry and bourbon casks. This pack is available at Farsons Direct and other retail outlets until stocks lasts. Farsons Beverage Imports
T: 2381 4400
