The Best Gifts for the Host
Words by Samantha Wellard
You never need to worry about turning up empty-handed with our edit of gifts for the most discerning hosts.
While flowers, chocolates and bottles of wine will always bring a smile to their face, there’s something extra special about presenting a host with a gift that reflects their personality. Whether it’s delicious pantry staples that secure your invitation to the next dinner party or elegant homewares to take pride of place in their living room, you’ll find something for everyone in our thoughtful gift guide.
Gifts for the Home
Our homes are more than just bricks and mortar: they’re an extension of who we are, filled with things that bring us joy. Add to their cherished space with candles, bath products and cosy home furnishings designed to be enjoyed long after their guests are gone.
NEST New York Winter Soiree Candle
Scent instantly sets the mood, and by gifting your host with NEST New York’s Winter Soiree you'll help them create the warming atmosphere needed on a cold winter’s evening. Evoking the beauty of an English manor blanketed in snow, the velvety blend of cardamom tea, caramel and tobacco wraps you in a cosy embrace.
Yves Delorme Ivory Faux Fur Frisson Noisette Throw
When the guests have gone and the dishes done, there’s nothing a host will love more than curling up under Yves Delorme’s Frisson Noisette throw. Its soft faux fur and gentle warmth make it the ideal winter gift, while its neutral hue complements any decor – a chic and comforting companion for the season.
Gifts for the Dinner Party Delight
For those who revel in bringing people together around the table, gift something worthy of a Harrods restaurant: a fine new ingredient for their pantry or a beautiful kitchen tool for their next culinary experiment.
Georg Jensen Bernadotte Place Card Holder Set
A beautiful tablescape makes for an even more beautiful dinner party. Georg Jensen’s Bernadotte place card holders, crafted from stainless steel, add understated polish with their dotted texture and Scandi-style simplicity. They'll make it easy for your host to personalise the table – and avoid any seating plan dramas.
Harrods Blue Bone China Toile Cake Stand
No star baker’s collection is complete without a cake stand – how else to show off their homemade masterpieces? Crafted in fine-bone china, this Harrods Collection stand features a toile print inspired by our Knightsbridge store and its natural surroundings, bringing a delicate aesthetic to a dessert display.
Gifts for a Sweet Tooth
They may feel generous enough to share. Or they'll stash it away with glee for private consumption. Either way, a flavourful sweet treat like chocolate, fudge or biscuits makes a thoughtful token for your host. If they prefer savoury nibbles, our luxury food gift guide has plenty of options too.
Harrods Darjeeling Tea Biscuits
Few pairings rival tea and biscuits – and we’ve taken this simple pleasure to new heights. Infused with Darjeeling, these buttery biscuits are sweet, floral and fragrant. And best served with a cup of tea, of course.
Harrods British Honey Pairing
Straight from the Harrods Food Halls, this duo of clear starflower and creamed spring honey will provide a moment of sweet indulgence for your host, whether spread on toast or drizzled over porridge after a night of hosting.
Festive Gifts for the Christmas Host
Your hands may probably already be full with beautifully wrapped gifts, but the host of your Christmas luncheon deserves a little something extra.
Harrods Classic Fruited Panettone
The presence of dried fruits, fragrant spices and candied peel signals the arrival of Christmas. Light in texture yet rich in flavour, our panettone – perfectly sized for a large gathering – is baked to a traditional Italian recipe and presented in a keepsake tin for an extra-special moment of gifting.
Harrods Christmas Tea & Biscuits Gift Set
Once the festivities have drawn to a close, your host will relish a quiet moment of indulgence. This Christmas Tea and Biscuit gift set combines spiced chocolate-dipped digestives with a warming, aromatic Christmas tea – a simple pleasure to be savoured in peace on Boxing Day.
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