Since 2016, I have been publishing my annual Swiss Holiday Gift Guide. My gift recommendations below are intended for people in Switzerland who love food and cooking. I hope these suggestions help you discover some uniquely Swiss holiday gift ideas, all of which can be purchased online for delivery. As in years past, here they are, in no particular order:

1. The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guide for Switzerland

This new pocket-sized wine guide for Switzerland is a great resource for culinary travel. Not only does it describe Swiss wine varieties, but it also shares information about cultural events and restaurants where you can sample regional wines. Co-authored by two wine experts, London-based Simon Hardy and Switzerland-based Marc Checkley (who also guides vineyard tours), this book is a perfect gift for Swiss wine enthusiasts.

Where to buy: Switzerland: The Smart Traveller’s Wine Guide, Payot
Price: CHF 24.90

2. Coffret Dégustation (Tasting Box) Dicifood

The Vaudois company Dicifood offers a variety of Swiss-grown food products, such as millet, green lentils and toasted hazelnuts. To discover a range of their different culinary specialties, you can purchase a Coffret Dégustation (Tasting Box), which also contains, sunflower seeds, dried peas, oats, popcorn, polenta, sorghum and pearl barley. This set of ingredients would be a great gift for someone who loves to cook.

Where to buy: Coffret Dégustation, Dicifood
Price: CHF 64.30 CHF 49.90 (currently on sale)

3. Simply Swiss by Andie Pilot

My friend Andie Pilot (aka Helvetic Kitchen) has a new book, Simply Swiss, that came out in March 2025. This book presents a collection of her favorite recipes from her blog and previous cookbooks. She’s a talented pastry chef and home cook, and her recipes really work! I highly recommend this book for people looking for an introduction to Swiss cuisine.

Where to buy: Simply Swiss by Andie Pilot, Helvetiq (affiliate link)
Price: CHF 29.90

4. Casa Tomè Table Runner

I have written about the Casa Tomè museum in my Swiss Suppers cookbook, as well as in my monthly food column via Die Zeit‘s “Gruezi!” newsletter. Inspired by this historic home in Poschiavo (GR), the artisanal weaving association, Tessitura Valposchiavo, has designed a pure linen table runner (available in red or green) featuring a pattern from textiles found at this property. It’s a very special Swiss gift for people who appreciate history, high-quality materials and 100% hand-crafted goods.

Where to buy: Tischläufer Casa Tomè, Tessitura Valposchiavo
Price: CHF 322.00

5. Kambly Symphony Cookie Tin

The Kambly biscuit company is located in the village of Trubschachen (BE). Their buttery biscuits, made with local ingredients, are legendary. Oscar Kambly started his company in 1910 with his grandmother’s recipe for Bretzeli—a thin, crisp biscuit found in the Emmental region. Today, they make all kinds of irresistible biscuits. I especially like the looks of their Symphony Tin, one of many different styles you can choose from that’s filled with cookies.

Where to buy: Tin Symphonie en rouge, Kambly
Price: CHF 21.90 (350 g), CHF 33.80 (700 g)

6. Gin from Distillerie Wanner

Romain Wanner, a distiller in Switzerland’s Val-de-Travers, makes a special herbal gin for one of the finest restaurants in the world. This three Michelin-starred restaurant, the Hôtel de Ville in Crissier, has its name on the label. Working together with Chef Franck Giovannini, Romain created this gin with notes of verbena, Swiss Sichuan pepper and citrus to be enjoyed on its own or in cocktails.

Where to buy: Gin – Cuvée de l’Hôtel de Ville, Distillerie Wanner
Price: CHF 29.00 (20 cl), CHF 75.00 (50 cl)

7. Badener Steine

If you like kirsch, then you will love Badener Steine. The milk or dark chocolate-covered cubes contain a layer of kirsch-soaked cake covered in gianduja, chocolate blended with a hazelnut paste. You can find the original version of these special cubes, based on the 1937 recipe, at Moser’s Backparadies.

Where to buy: Badener Steine, Moser’s Backparadies
Price: from CHF 16.60 (for 4) to CHF 94.60 (for 25)

8. Betty Bossi Spätzli-Blitz

I recently received the Betty Bossi (aka Swiss version of Betty Crocker) Spätzli-Blitz at the premiere of the new movie Hallo Betty in Zurich. As I was heading to the UK the next day to visit my sister, I brought it along as a gift for her, since she’s never made Spätzli before. For beginners, this machine makes it super easy to prepare these boiled noodle-like dumplings. Plus, it comes with a recipe book to help you get started.

Where to buy: Betty Bossi Spätzli-Blitz, 0.9 l, Betty Bossi
Price: CHF 41.95

9. Sobuku Big Plate

I love beautiful, handmade ceramics, and I fell in love with these porcelain “Sobuku” plates from ARAI Ceramic (arai means rough in Japanese). This studio was started by Saskia Widmer in Zurich in 2023. Dishwasher safe and with a diameter of 24 cm (about 9 ½ inches), these simple, elegant plates would work for your main course or perhaps as a platter for serving a plate of Christmas cookies. A thoughtful, practical gift for someone who appreciates fine tableware.

Where to buy: Soboku big plate, ARAI Ceramic
Price: CHF 48.00

10. Culinary Retreat in the Heart of Switzerland

For people who love food, travel and being outside, I’m hosting a weekend retreat at the Culinarium Alpinum from February 13-15, 2026. It will be an unforgettable weekend of Swiss food discoveries in Central Switzerland. We’ve planned a full schedule of activities, starting on Friday morning with an optional fishing excursion to Lake Lungern. After that, the official program kicks off in the evening on Friday with a welcome drink, Alpsbrinz cheese tasting and Tavolata-style dinner. Register now to reserve your spot!

Reservations: Culinarium Alpinum
Price: From CHF 950

Photo credits: Each of the photos shared in this article comes from the company’s website for these products.

For more Swiss holiday gift suggestions, please check out my holiday gift guides from previous years! And, to order my Swiss cookbooks, visit Helvetiq.com.