Still don’t know what presents to buy for Chanukah? Check out our suggestions
Food and drink, jewellery, toys and even a talking dog - we've got gifting wrapped up this season
Doughnuts have been in the shops for weeks and I’ve been shown how to make latkes by every influencer I follow yet it seems as though Chanukah has sprung upon us out of nowhere and I’m panicking that I still have presents to buy.
My husband has declared Chanukah a present-free zone saying it’s just for kids but I’m having none of it and he and all our adult kids shall get a first-night gift like always.
If you’re still looking for inspiration here’s some I found while doing my research. For north Londoners most can be picked up locally if you don’t want to rely on post or deliveries.
FOR FOODIES
Kernel & Co‘s handcrafted gourmet popcorn is made in London, is beautifully packaged and it’s kosher (Kedassia certified) and vegan. On top of all that it’s everything you want in a popcorm – delicious, crunchy, sweet, satisfying and dangerously (but gorgeously) moreish. Flavours include mint chocolate, peanut butter carmel, cookies & cream, birthday sprinkle and coffee caramel. There are different sized bags and great gifting options including, for Chanukah, an amazing value party box which has eight medium packs of all the flavours in box for £39.99 including delivery (normally £6 per bag plus £4 delivery). Visit kernelandco.co.uk and place orders on sales@kernelandco.co.uk or via WhatsApp on wa.me/c/442087078089.
Kosher cookies from just £1.50? That makes it easy to order a box of six – the perfect gift if you’re going to someone for Chanukah or just to put out if you’re doing the hosting. Giant cookies and personalised ones also available. All handmade by Deni’s Kitchen. Instagram @_denikitchen
If it’s Chanukah it’s gotta be sweet – right? @sweets_4_my_sweet_1 has sweet treats galore – even dreidel-shaped chocolate dipped strawberries – personal friendly service and home delivery.
FOR DRINKERS
Ever found yourself nervously scanning a wine list in a restaurant or second-guessing which bottle to grab from the supermarket shelf? Designed to make wine feel more approachable, the Drink With Me Wine Wisdom 2026 Desk Calendar is packed with fascinating facts, practical tips, and confidence-boosting hints. It covers everything from how to hold your glass properly and how to pronounce those tricky wine words (Gewürztraminer and Chablis included), to how to spot a quality wine without the guesswork. Available online at calendarclub.co.uk and Waterstones and TK Maxx, £11.99.
Who says Jews don’t do advent calendars? Celebrate the eight nights of Chanukah in style with Chanukah Spirits, a stunning collection of kosher premium whiskies. Behind each door, uncover an expertly curated 30ml dram from Scotland’s finest distilleries. Each night offers a new whisky to savour, making every sip a part of the celebration. kosherwine.co.uk
FOR HER
Chunkydory Jewellery offers a super choice of sterling silver, silver-plated, gold-plated and stainless steel jewellery. Check out chunkydory.net or pop into The Red Lion in Bushey from 11-3 this Saturday to see the range in person.
Michey Loves does a gorgeous range of affordable luxury Italian suede and leather bags, plus scarves and jewellery. Buy online or visit Michey at her studio in Bushey. micheyloves.com
Kate Sharer has worked in interiors for 30 years and has brought her wonderful style to a pop up shop in Hadley Wood selling interior gifts and homewares. It’s open until 24 December – pop in for a browse and treat yourself, your home or a friend. 20 Crescent West EN4 0EJ. Instagram @katesharer_interiors
FOR HIM
Cute sentimental stuff isn’t just for girls – your husband or dad would probably appreciate a framed, personalised button picture (as above) for his desk or his office wall. @artglassuk
This stylish Saffiano PU leather toiletry bag can be personalised and paired with other matching items such as luggage tags and trave document holder. giftsbysarah.com
If you’ve become a padel widow he may as well look stylish on court. padellifeclothing.com has a range of premium padel-inspired clothing – for women too so you can be matching!
FOR KIDS
Kids just love personalised ‘stuff’ and @nameyourkeyring does what it says on the tin, plus so much more.
Hasbro, founded by the Polish-Jewish Hassenfeld brothers, offers Furby Aurora Furbealis (£57) that move, talk, sing, light up and respond to speech. Batteries not included. freemans.com
Theforgottentoyshop.co.uk is for parents who want a portion of the past for their little ones – and what could be better for latkes than Mrs Potato Head (£9.99) and from the same shop comes The Mouse Mansion made of cardboard, printed on all sides (£12) and very Jewish if you buy Little Mouse Doll Sam (£15) and his mother.
For a fully Jewish rodent sewfeltheart.co.uk presents Hanukah Mouse (£19.99) crafted by needle-felting teeny layers of loose wool fibres
Remember dogs are not just for Chanukah, but if your child keeps asking for a puppy have a trial run with MINTiD DOG-E Interactive Robot Dog (£39.99, Amazon) that responds to touch and voice commands, wags its tail and barks.
FOR ‘FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER’ FANS
Channel 4’s Friday Night Dinner may have been about the chaos of the Goodman household, but let’s be honest — the true star was Jim, the awkwardly lovable neighbour with his faithful dog Wilson. Forever angling for a seat at the Goodmans’ table — and not-so-secretly swooning over Jackie — Jim has now made it into your home in the form of Talking Jim. Press the button and bingo “Shalom”, while he savours the aroma of the chicken soup, and issues commands to Wilson that are of course ignored. You can buy Talking Jim (£19.99) and a Jim ‘shalom’ t-shirt (£17.99) at scificollectorshop.co.uk
And now to get it all wrapped up – Sarah Harris sells Jewish cards, gift-wrap, bunting and advent tags for Chanukah and all year round. onceuponateacup.etsy.com
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