Every year the same question comes round at Christmas: what do you give the person who already has everything? The answer often lies in a good slice of saucisson. A gourmet gift always delights, it can be shared, and it never ends up at the back of a cupboard. Here are our best ideas for spoiling the savoury enthusiasts in your life.
Short answer: The best gourmet Christmas gift ideas built around charcuterie are: the saucisson Advent calendar, the box or gourmet hamper to make up yourself, the multipack of flavoured saucissons, and the novelty mini saucissons for smaller budgets. Convivial gifts, easy to give and appreciated by everyone who enjoys an aperitif.
Which gourmet gift should you give at Christmas?
The best gourmet Christmas gift is the one that can be shared and that tells a story. An artisanal saucisson ticks both boxes: it calls for an aperitif among friends and family, and it carries the craft of a region. What would a Christmas Eve be without a handsome board to nibble on before the meal? Here are four safe bets to suit different tastes and budgets — and if you are after even more inspiration, our 15 gourmet gift ideas widen the selection.
1. The saucisson Advent calendar: the delicious wait
The saucisson Advent calendar is the ideal gift for keeping a food lover patient until Christmas. Behind its 24 doors, our 87-piece, 818 g box reveals a selection of mini saucissons to discover day after day. It is original, it is fun, and it makes a change from chocolate. We explain how it is made in our Ardèche workshops, and we help you choose the right savoury advent calendar if you are still undecided.
2. The hamper or gourmet box: the gift with presence
For a gift with real presence under the tree, go for a gourmet hamper or a saucisson box to make up yourself. You choose the flavours, we take care of the presentation. It is the perfect gift for a couple of enthusiasts or for thanking a host. Discover our gourmet Christmas hampers and our saucisson boxes. Two hampers are already made up for you: the Christmas Gourmet Box (Ardèche PGI dry-cured saucisson, saucisson with walnuts, truffle Grignottes, whole duck foie gras, chestnut cream and nougat) and the more generous Christmas Gourmet Hamper (Ardèche PGI dry-cured saucisson and straight sausage, truffle Grignottes, foie gras, chestnut cream, nougats and a bottle of Côtes du Rhône).
3. The multipack of flavoured saucissons: for the curious
A multipack of flavoured saucissons is the perfect gift for anyone who likes discovering new flavours. Goat's cheese, Beaufort, Saint-Joseph, ceps, hazelnut… each saucisson is a small tasting in its own right. Take your pick from our selection of flavoured saucissons or our saucisson multipacks to put together a handsome assortment.
4. Novelty mini saucissons: the small gift that hits the mark
For a small budget, a host gift or a Christmas stocking, shaped mini saucissons are unbeatable. They come in amusing shapes that always make an impression at the foot of the tree. Discover our novelty-shaped minissons: proof that a small gift can raise a big smile. And for five more ideas at a lower price, see our 5 dry-cured saucisson gift ideas.
How do you present a gourmet gift well?
A gourmet gift should be presented the way it is enjoyed: with care and generosity. Slip the saucissons into a handsome box or a hamper, add a short handwritten note, and why not a saucisson accessory such as a slicer or a board. The gesture counts as much as the contents — and here the contents are already excellent. For Christmas Eve itself, we tell you which charcuterie to serve your guests at Christmas and how to put together a handsome charcuterie board.
And what about corporate gifts?
If you are looking for a gift to give in quantity to your teams or your clients, the logic is a little different: budget per person, bulk orders, delivery lead times. We cover it all in our guide to the advent calendar for companies and works councils, and in our article on the gift hamper for your corporate presents.
Conclusion
Giving saucisson at Christmas is not a lack of imagination: it is giving sharing, terroir and pleasure by the slice. From the smallest mini saucisson to the grandest hamper, there is something for every budget and every food lover. So this year, under the tree, let us bet on good taste.
FAQ — your questions about gourmet Christmas gifts
Which gourmet Christmas gift can you give on a small budget?
For a small budget, mini saucissons and novelty-shaped saucissons are perfect: indulgent, original and easy to slip into a Christmas stocking or give as a host gift.
Is saucisson a good Christmas present?
Yes, it is a convivial and well-liked gift that gets shared over an aperitif. Artisanal and carrying regional craft, it pleases lovers of good produce and curious palates alike.
Can you buy a gourmet gift in advance?
Yes. Dry-cured saucissons keep for several weeks at room temperature, so you can buy them and give them well before Christmas Eve without any worry.
Which gourmet gift suits an aperitif lover?
A saucisson Advent calendar or a box of flavoured saucissons to make up yourself are two safe bets for spoiling anyone who loves an aperitif.
