The Editors’ Christmas Picks of the Harrods Food Halls

Back by very popular demand, you'll find a dazzling array of sweet, seasonal and sparkling surprises behind every one of these doors – no wonder it earned the top spot on Harrods Home magazine editor Amy's gourmet gifting list.

"If you can only give one gift and can't decide what, this captures all the magical flavours of the season in delightful miniature form. It also makes a great gift for yourself (if you're short of ideas…)"

Amy Broomfield, editor, Harrods Home magazine

If there's one thing our food editor Henry knows, it's the importance of a good hamper at Christmas. This year, The Silent Night Hamper has earned the coveted spot as his top pick.

"It can be hard to choose between the dozens of different Christmas hampers available at Harrods, but this one is a safe bet for gifting. You just can't go wrong with a trio of hot-chocolate flavours and two different types of biscuits!"

Henry Coldstream, food editor

Our deputy beauty editor, Verity, has a keen eye for life's little luxuries. Her Christmas Day pudding of choice? This chocolate-and-pistachio-studded panettone, of course.

"Panettone at Christmas is a tradition I remember fondly from my childhood, so it’s always top of my festive grocery list – and this one has become a firm family favourite. There’s certainly never any fear of leftovers going to waste!"

Verity Clark, deputy beauty editor

Now, if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that there's no such thing as too much of a good thing at Christmas. And for Henry, the proof really is in the pudding.

"It doesn't get much more comforting than a marmalade sponge pudding, does it? For me, this is just pure nostalgia and a delightful Christmas pudding alternative."

Henry Coldstream, food editor

Our collection of coated and dusted chocolates is world famous, and for good reason. When these festive dragees joined the family last Christmas – brimming with mulled wine, whisky cream and eggnog liqueur – they quickly became one of the season's most sought-after sweet treats, as Verity can attest.

"Leave the Quality Street to the kids and pass these boozy chocolates arounds your adult guests. They had me at mulled-wine flavour..."

Verity Clark, deputy beauty editor

If last Christmas taught us anything, it's that this festive-flavoured, buttery fudge doesn't stay on the shelves for long. Harrods magazine editor Katie has already stocked up, and we'd recommend you do the same.

"I'd challenge anyone to stop at just one piece of this festive fudge – the stollen flavour is a firm favourite in my household!"

Katie Service, editor, Harrods magazine

Christmas isn't Christmas without a little theatre, don't you agree? Housed in an elegant wooden box, Bollinger La Grande Année Brut Champagne 2015 makes an entrance long before the cork is popped. Little wonder it's Katie's top pop for the festive season – and a shoo-in for the all-important Christmas Day toast.

"A bottle of Bollinger at Christmas just feels right, doesn't it? In fact, you'll probably find a few bottles of this on my drinks trolley come December."

Katie Service, editor, Harrods magazine

Champagne will always have its place at Christmas, but for those moments when you're after something a little different, Amy knows just the thing.

"When you want something that feels celebratory and special, but may have had a touch too much Champagne, Saicho is a great alternative. The beautifully clean and delicate notes of apricot, osmanthus and cucumber make it an excellent palate-cleansing accompaniment to rich, winter foods too"

Amy Broomfield, editor, Harrods Home magazine