Best letterbox-friendly gifts by post
Discover our favourite letterbox-sized gifts that can be delivered straight through the door to your favourite foodie.
Everyone loves getting something exciting in the post – finding a unique or unexpected parcel inside their front door. Stuck for Christmas gift ideas for your foodie friends or family? We've got you covered. Be inspired and discover our top selections of letterbox-friendly gifts to send by post. These are ideal for sending to friends or family you can't see this festive season - plus with plenty of options for speedy next-day delivery, they're ideal for any gifts you might have almost forgotten to send!
We've covered a range of foodie treats from gooey salted caramel brownies to whole afternoon teas through the letterbox. For savoury inspiration, we've got gourmet olives, cheese and wine. If you're not sure what they'll like the most, we've also sourced foodie vouchers so the lucky recipient can treat themselves to anything from olive oil to spices, chocolate, jams and more.
For more gift guides, visit our reviews section to find 400+ round-ups and product reviews, including our brand new best budget gift ideas (all under £15) to expert tried and tested drinks reviews. For something different, give the gift of fresh, seasonal produce delivered direct to the door with a veg box subscription. Take your pick from our tried-and-tested veg box guide. Looking for a personalised gift idea? Put together a customised My BBC Good Food cookbook, or treat a loved one to one of our online cookery courses.
Best gifts that fit through the letterbox 2025
Sweets in the Post sweets subscription
Available from Not on the High Street (£42 for three months)
A letterbox gift that keeps on coming! Choose between one, three, six, nine or 12 months' subscription to a selection of sweets delivered monthly through your door. You can choose a different selection to be delivered each month. Our favourite is the Retro box with drumsticks and popping candy, or try the Hard Candy with lemon sherbets and cola cubes. For more, check out our full round-up of the best sweets subscriptions and deliveries.
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Letterbox Gifts letterbox macarons
Available from Letterbox Gifts (£28)
An extra chic delivery to arrive through your postbox. A box of 15 pastel macarons in four classic flavours – rose, pistachio, lemon and vanilla – makes an elegant letterbox gift, ideal for posting a thank you or smart Christmas gift when you're stuck for ideas. You can even record a voice message to accompany the delivery for an extra personal touch!
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M&S afternoon tea letterbox gift
Available from Marks & Spencer (£20)
The joy of afternoon tea condensed to fit through your door. The perfect afternoon pick-me-up delivery, this box contains a range of mini carrot cakes, Victoria sandwich and chocolate brownie bars, plus a pack of Viennese fingers and shortbread. Teabags are included too to complete the ultimate tea break. There's also a limited-edition festive afternoon tea letterbox too.
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The Goodness Project letterbox-friendly healthy snack & tea box
Available from The Goodness Project (£14.90)
A nice pick-me-up gift for anyone who enjoys herbal teas and healthier snacks (think fruit & nut bars and healthy flapjacks), this letterbox-friendly box contains five teas and five snack bars. All the products are free from dairy, gluten and refined sugar and are vegetarian and vegan-friendly. We especially love the Ombar ‘mylk’ chocolate bar and DragonFly calming bedtime tea.
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The Goodness Project (£14.90)
Citizens of Soil The Olive Oil Club
Available from Citizens of Soil (from £15 a month)
An olive oil subscription is a gift that keeps on giving that any keen cook will enjoy receiving each month. Citizens of Soil sources rare olive oils from sustainable, female-led, small-scale producers around the world. Choose to receive a pouch of olive oil every month or two months, along with tasting notes and pairing suggestions for the specific oil.
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Borough Olives olives by post
Available from Borough Olives (£15.90)
Seriously plump, and packed full of flavour, the olives from Borough Olives are now available by post. Choose from a huge range including green, black and kalamata; whole, pitted, stuffed and flavoured; and antipasti like sun-dried tomatoes, cornichons and tapenade. Your three chosen items (450g total) will then be delivered in bags in a letterbox-friendly packet. While it may seem pricey for olives, these are really special – a great foodie gift for lovers of Mediterranean flavours.
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Borough Olives (£15.90)
Baked by Steph message letterbox cookies
Available from Baked by Steph (£8)
These fun iced cookies are the perfect last-minute gift – on buttery vanilla shortbread with colourful icing, they're sure to bring a smile to the lucky recipients face. There's a huge range of macarons, different cookies and cakes to choose from too, lots of which can be personalised.
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Sous Chef vouchers
Available from Sous Chef (£10-£100)
Gift cards give your foodie friends the flexibility to buy what they love when it's practical for them. Sous Chef is one of our favourite suppliers of luxury foods and high-quality equipment. Vouchers start from £10 and act like credit so the recipient doesn’t need to spend it all at once.
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