As the holiday season approaches, finding the perfect stocking stuffers can be a delightful yet daunting task. In 2024, shoppers are in luck with an array of innovative and useful items that are sure to bring joy and a bit of sparkle to any stocking. This year, we've curated a list that emphasizes creativity, practicality, and fun, ensuring that your loved ones unwrap surprises they'll appreciate. From gourmet snacks to clever kitchen gadgets, these top picks will not only fit snugly in the toe of a stocking but also leave a lasting impression long after the festivities have ended.

Rozél Rosé Vodka

Celebrate the festivities in high spirits with this gorgeous new RTD can from Rozél Rosé Vodka (£2.49, Amazon)- a delicious blend of premium vodka and raspberry. Created inspired by the refreshing notes of a Provence rosé wine, this beautifully triple-distilled vodka is fruity with rose notes on the nose and pink grapefruit on the palate. A great stocking stuffer for any rosé lovers who are looking for something a little different this year.

Gnaw - Pablo Penguin Hot Chocolate Kit

The standard hot chocolate bombes are so last year - for 2024, they have got a festive upgrade. Gnaw’s adorable Pablo Penguin Hot Chocolate Kit (£9, Gnaw Chocolate), is limited for Christmas, only, so you have to get your hands on this before it’s too late. Pablo is a delicious chocolate character - just waiting to take a bath in hot milk to turn into a deliciously milky and frothy hot chocolate before being sprinkled with the chocolate beans and marshmallows he comes with. A fabulous stocking stuffer; we think we may just have to get a whole Colony for our family!

Sea Sisters

Looking for something a little different this year for the fine food lover in your life? Enter Sea Sisters. This craft cannery specialises in preserving only the highest quality, sustainably sourced British fish and seafood, presented in beautiful stylish cans that look as good as they taste inside. You can find seasonal specials as well as original favourites such as Cornish Hake with Rosemary and Capers, Rainbow Trout Smoked Over Oak and Norfolk Whelks in Kimchi as well as Mussels in Chilli and Garlic in Extra Virgin Olive Oil. We are obsessed with these and will be gifting them all year round. From £10 at Sea Sisters.

PLAYin CHOC

Fun meets flavour in this gorgeous gift from PLAYin CHOC. Creating a sustainable alternative to many festive favourites, this incredible box contains a little treat with something to eat. Each box contains two allergen-free organic chocolates that are deliciously smooth and creamy and made from a vitamin-rich Indonesian coconut, Madagascan Bourbon Vanilla and Roasted Cacao, alongside a 3D puzzle toy in a variety of styles: from Endangered Animals to Seasonal, Dinosaurs and everything in between to assemble and play with, as well as an educational card full of fun facts (£1.95, Ocado). Loved by both kids and adults, this is the perfect gift to pop in any stocking this year.

Moo Free - Yummy Tummy Santa

We love Moo Free - the free-from, award-winning chocolatiers, and we especially love their new additions for this year. Our favourite, of course, is the Yummy Tummy Santa (£5 Moo Free Chocolates) - a delectable shaped Santa made from their delicious ‘milk’ chocolate with a secret surprise of hidden marshmallows and white chocolate pieces inside. As delicious as he is adorable - we love the taste, the design and Moo Free’s ethos - of only using ethical cocoa from Rainforest Alliance-certified farmers and their continued use of creating products in sustainable packaging. This Santa does good - and tastes good, too.

Wickedly Welsh Gingerbread Fudge

This beautifully handcrafted bar from Wickedly Welsh embodies the spirit of Christmas. With rich, deeply spiced ginger with super smooth chocolate and fudgy pieces on top, this Gingerbread Fudge bar (£4.99, Wickedly Welsh) is top of our list this year. Each bite transcends you to a Winter Wonderland as you savour the sweet and spicy notes with just the right amount of bite in the squishy fudge - an all-around winner for the whole family.

Spooners - Double Chocolate Cookie Dough

We think we may have just found our new guilty pleasure. These edible cookie dough pots (£2.95, Sainsbury’s) by Spooners are the ultimate indulgence in individual portions. Delicious straight from the pot but even better slightly warmed in the Microwave, you can expect smooth, thick American-style cookie dough flavoured with rich, decadent chocolate and studded with sweetened chocolate chips. Best kept in the fridge but perfectly fine left out for 24 hours - making them the ideal Stocking Stuffer or even popped into your bag for a fabulous treat on the go, with delight in every bite.

Gnaw - Mocha Melts

Move over Hot Chocolate Bombes; there’s a new melt in town. Gnaw Mocha Melts (£12, Gnaw Chocolates) are available in three delicious flavours: Double Chocolate, Hazelnut and our favourite: Salted Caramel. Each melt is crafted with Gnaw’s best-loved chocolate, encasing a gooey salted caramel centre inside that bursts when melted. Just pop into a cup of coffee to create a delicious, cafe-worthy Mocha at home. The perfect gift for any coffee (or chocolate) lovers.

Popcorn Kitchen - Sprouts Pop at Home Popcorn Kit

Perfect for a sprout lover (or hater) - this fabulous gift from Popcorn Kitchen comes with everything you need to make their beloved gourmet chocolate popcorn at home and comes complete with chocolate ganache sprouts (£15.99, Popcorn Kitchen). Big enough to create 14 servings, this is the gift that keeps on giving or is great for the whole family to sit down and enjoy their favourite Christmas movies. Super simple to use at home, and with the addition of delicious Belgian Chocolate Buttons, this is the perfect present to stock in a stuffing this year.

Well & Truly - Oat M&lk Chocolate with Gingerbread

Crafted with ethically and sustainably sourced ingredients, Well & Truly’s Gingerbread Bar is made with Oat M&lk and delightfully warm spices to create this beautiful festive bar that fits perfectly in anyone’s stocking. Great for sharing (but we won’t judge if you keep it to yourself) you can enjoy a rich creamy bar packed with gingerbread and coconut for a delicious Christmas treat that’s 100% plant-based.

Tony’s Chocolonely Christmas Rainbow Tasting Pack

Not sure which Tony’s is their favourite? Grab the rainbow - with Tony’s Chocolonely Christmas Rainbow Tasting Pack (£9, Tonys Chocolonely) or buy a few boxes and split them between your friends and family’s stockings. The best way to enjoy a range of Tony’s classic flavours in beautifully bright stocking-sized bars. As with all Tony’s products - each bar is made with 100% traceable and ethically sourced cocoa beans.

Laylo Wine

Hand-selected by a Master of Wine, you know you are only getting the best when it comes to Laylo. These beautifully floral-art-designed RTD cans make the perfect stocking stuffer for any wine drinker. Coming in a crisp Sauvignon Blanc, fruity Rosé and full-bodied Malbec, there is a can for every colour preference. Laylo is redefining the way we think about wine - from its boxed originals to its new cans, you know you are getting high-quality, as Laylo’s highest priority is all about creating vessels for beautiful wine that can be enjoyed on your own time scale. No more wasted half-open bottles here (although we never seem to have that problem).

Lejay Crème de Cassis

We are obsessed with Lejay: the OG Créme de Cassis (founded in 1841 and best buds with Champagne) is our worst-kept secret. For those looking to elevate any festive drinks or tipples or add a little bit of luxury to their at-home drinks cart, let us introduce you to Lejay (£24.49, Amazon). Playing homage to the character and quality of ingredients in Burgundy, this blended liqueur mixture bursts with rich blackcurrant flavours and floral notes. Pair with your favourite bubbles for a Kir Royal, or add a drop or two to your favourite gin - the back notes of jammy cherry and zest work in perfect harmony to uplift a wide range of botanicals. Brilliantly versatile in spirits, fresh juices and iced teas.

Chococo Milk Chocolate Jolly Gonk

We are huge Chococo fans over her at Consommé; with good reason. Every product we have ever had the pleasure of putting in our mouth has been downright delicious, and their brand-new Milk Chocolate Jolly Gonk is no exception. Firstly - he is adorable; second - he tastes as good as he looks. Made from super smooth and flavourful 47% Colombia milk chocolate and painted in snowy speckles and finished with a shimmering hat, Chococo’s Gonk (£8.50, Chococo) is the perfect stocking stuffer this year that is… almost… too cute to eat.

Swizzels - Naughty & Nice

Whether you have been naughty or nice this Christmas, everyone deserves a little sweet treat - and Swizzles have the perfect stocking stuffer. Their first-ever Christmas-themed pack - you can get deliciously adorable elf-shaped treats in Strawberry Ice Cream and Apple Pie flavours. Squishy as expected and packed with flavour, even the naughty ones are on top of our wish list. £1.15 and available from Home Bargains and major supermarkets.

Corte Molino Prosecco Extra Dry NV

This mini bottle of Prosecco by Corte Molino (£9.50, Coop) is the perfect stocking stuffer to get you in the festive spirit. With super fine bubbles, floral on the nose and deliciously fruity on the palate this is a great fizz for any Prosecco lover. Not too sweet, the fruit notes of apple and pear are delicate and light and pairs perfectly with a range of festive faves or a great addition to any morning Bucks Fizz!

Fearne & Rosie - Berry Merry Festive Preserve

We are huge lovers of Fearne & Rosie here at Consommé and their new preserve, Berry Merry Festive Preserve (£2.50, Fearne and Rosie), is perfect for the festive season; a great little stocking stuffer for any Jam or Breakfast lover. Packed with strawberries and seasonal Cranberries, Fearne & Rosie has created a deliciously sticky jam that is fruit-forward but comes with an incredible 40% less sugar than the standard jams. As always, they only feature 100% natural ingredients which you can really taste the difference. The only jam we will be eating this Christmas period.

FATSO - Sweet Tart

Get ready to fall in love with FATSO’s delightful bar - Sweet Tart (£6.95, so FATSO) just as much as we did. Loaded with tart and sour cherries, nutty almonds and indulgently buttery shortbread all encased in a creamy and rich dark chocolate - you can’t find a better sweet treat than this one. Made using only the finest Colombian dark chocolate, you know you are in for both high quality and taste and with its pop-art-style, its as strikingly beautiful and vibrant as it tastes - making it a fabulous stocking stuffer.

Treat Kitchen - Christmas Gummy Sweet Milk Carton

Nostalgiac in both design and taste, these delicious tree-shaped gummies stuffed inside this beautiful Christmas-themed Milk Carton (£4.50, Treat Kitchen) come in both pastel pink and festive green and are lightly sugared and make the ultimate sweet stocking stuffer this festive season. Perfect for both kids and adults alike.

The Best Food and Drink Stocking Stuffers for 2024