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Buyers' Christmas Picks - Cathy Hogan, Kitchen & Gift Food

Having trouble deciding what to buy your nearest and dearest for Christmas? Why not take a tip from a Heal’s buyer…

1.) Le Creuset Heart Mini Ramekins £40.00

This set of three heart shaped ramekins makes a great present for mum. They’re really cute and the colours work well with our ‘berry’ dining theme for Christmas. You can’t go wrong with Le Creuset products - they’re brilliant for oven-to-table serving and guaranteed to get a positive reaction from guests.

2.) Camembert Platter and Knife £33.00

Men love cheese, don’t they, so this Camembert Platter and Knife is sure to appeal to sophisticated dads. I love the bright colours and the classic French styling design. The range is really collectable and includes sets of plates and a Camembert Baker, which you bake a whole camembert in and then serve straight from the oven - so you’re potentially sorted for a present for dad next year too!

3.) Orla Kiely Storage Jars From £18.00

These storage jars are a perfect gift for a female friend. There are lots of different prints and shapes to choose from, depending on the décor of her kitchen. They’re real statement pieces and as always, Orla gets the colours really right. I especially love the contrast of the wooden lid and the ceramic jar - it’s timeless.

4.) Moustache Corkscrew and Bottle Opener £9.50

Moustaches are all the rage at the moment and this novelty corkscrew is a fun gift to buy for a male friend or your boyfriend (though it’s probably more of a stocking filler than a main present). Another option is our 5.) Gourmet Chocolate Jelly Bean Pizza £12.50 - it always goes down a storm.

6.) Eggsterminator Egg Cup £8.50

Perfect for kids, these Dalek-shaped egg cups are quirky and fun and a great way to liven up breakfast time for all those Dr Who fans. I also like the 7.) Super Egg Cup £7.00, which is designed like a mini super hero - with feet!

8.) LSA Malika Grand Champagne Saucer Platinum £18.00

I’d love someone to buy me these. They’re brilliant for cocktail parties and I’m a big fan of the saucer shape and the platinum detail, which I think gives them a really sophisticated 1920s feel. Basically I just love the glamour of them.