This festive season, we’ve taken the thinking out of gifting with a gift guide packed with thoughtful finds from brands we love – and think you will too!
From gifts for food lovers and cooking essentials to lifestyle treats, fashion picks for the style icons, and homeware finds fit for any host, there’s something for everyone on your list – plus a discount code or two as our gift to you!
All brands featured are ones we believe deserve a spot on your festive gifting list – no sponsored features or paid placements.
For the fashion icons
1. Ballo Eyewear Bloom Collection
Discount Code: BalloDine (15% Off)
Get ready for Bloom, Ballo Eyewear’s latest limited-edition collection of frames! Handmade from plant-based bio-acetate – no fossil fuels, just renewable cotton and wood pulp, these shades are designed in Cape Town and available in three standout shapes – the stylish Nova, classic Barnes, and quirky Owl – each pair combines durability, adaptability, and biodegradability. Bloom frames are a fresh, sustainable take on everyday style.
2. Breazies Swimwear
Discount Code: DINEPLAN15 (15% Off)
Heading to the beach this festive season? Make it colourful with Breazies – locally made swimwear that’s as fun as it is comfortable. Designed for the whole family, the collection includes men’s swim shorts, women’s one-piece and bikinis, plus matching cozzies for the kids – each brighter than the next. From flowers and fish to stripes and leopard print, the collection is a playful nod to summer and a must-have gift for all the beachgoers in your life.
3. Famke Bakery Charms
Discount Code: DINE10 (10% Off)
These are cute enough to eat! If you haven’t yet gotten your hands on the viral Famke croissant charm, now is your chance to scoop one up along with the rest of the delicious bakery-inspired range. From sticks of butter to dainty pretzels and baguettes, these charms add a playful twist to any chain. Available in silver, gold-plated, yellow gold vermeil, and 9ct yellow gold.
4. Veldskoen Heritage Range
Inspired by tradition and reimagined with bright colours, the Veldskoen Heritage Range brings classic South African craftsmanship together with modern flair. Each pair is built to last – tough, comfortable, and reliable, just like the originals – but now with signature colourful soles, each a cheeky nod to Mzansi. Available in 15 shades, from the loud red Pinotage to the sunshine-yellow Vilakazi, and the deep-blue J-Bay pair.
5. Me&B The Dancing Ladies Tee
Discount Code: GIFTME10 (10% Off)
Playful, easy to wear, and made for every day, the Dancing Ladies Tee from Me&B brings a touch of fun to any wardrobe. Featuring vibrant statement artwork and detailed embroidery, it’s a feel-good piece that pairs effortlessly with jeans, skirts, or shorts – the perfect gift for the fashion lover in your life.
For the food lovers, cooks and connoisseurs
1. Dineplan restaurant vouchers
With hundreds of restaurants, wineries, and culinary experiences to choose from around South Africa, Dineplan vouchers promise to be an unforgettable gift for the foodies in your life. Whether they’re looking for a romantic dinner for two or a culinary adventure with friends, they’re sure to find the perfect experience with a Dineplan voucher.
2. Everdure Kiln Pizza Oven
Discount Code: EIDINEPLAN15 (15% Off)
Bring restaurant-quality pizza-making home with the Everdure KILN S & R Series. Sleek, efficient, and seriously impressive, these ovens heat up to 400°C in under 15 minutes and cook perfect pizzas in less than 2. The S Series keeps it classic, while the R Series adds a rotating turntable – no manual turning needed. A brilliant gift for anyone who loves good food and great design.
3. Freestyle Cooking by Chef Ollie Swart
Chef Ollie Swart doesn’t just cook – he lives food. His new book, Freestyle Cooking, is packed with the kind of energy and generosity that makes you want to invite people over and just cook. It’s not about perfect plating or following every step – it’s about flavour, creativity and joy. It’s the kind of gift that inspires even the most hesitant cook to roll up their sleeves and just go for it. Go the extra mile and order a signed copy for R600 – it turns a great gift into something genuinely special.
4. Setamono Hibachi Grills
Discount Code: Dineplan15 (15% Off)
If you haven’t come across Setamono yet, their Hibachi Grills are a thing of beauty for anyone who loves to cook. Handmade and built with care, each grill brings a bit of theatre to the kitchen. Compact, portable, and seriously good-looking – whether you’re searing steak, grilling veggies, or just enjoying the ritual of cooking over hot coals it turns any meal into a bit of an experience. Available on its own or as a combo set complete with 2kg of White Binchotan Charcoal and a Binchotan Starter Pot, it’s a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves good food, great design, and the joy of cooking slow.
5. TDay Butter Bell
If you haven’t discovered TDay yet, their shop is a little treasure trove of whimsical mugs and ceramics. Every good kitchen deserves a butter bell, and TDay’s are a little work of art. Handmade and unique, they keep butter fresh, soft, and perfectly spreadable, while adding a cheerful note to the countertop or breakfast table. With subtle variations in colour and shape, each one is clearly made by human hands – and that’s exactly where the charm lies. A thoughtful gift for anyone who loves handcrafted kitchen treasures and a touch of slow-living style.
6. Van Ryn’s Tasting Experiences and brandies
Discount Code: DineSummer (10% off)
For the brandy lover or anyone who appreciates a little luxury, Van Ryn’s tasting experiences are a proper treat. Their Brandy and Chocolate tasting pairs 12, 15 and 20-year-old single potstill brandies with chocolates crafted by Von Geusau – espresso, fynbos and rich dark chocolate that complement each vintage perfectly. The Decadent Delight tasting goes all out, with pistachio truffles, cinnamon brittle and orange-caramel clusters made to highlight the flavours of each brandy.
Can’t make it to Stellenbosch? Their premium range of 10, 12, 15, or 20-year-old brandy brings a slice of luxury straight to their doorstep.
For the homemakers and hosts
1. Coal Christmas Tree
Discount Code: DINE15 (15% Off)
Designed with aesthetics in mind, the Coal Christmas Tree brings modern design and festive fun together. Made from birch plywood, its wooden “branches” rotate in any direction, letting you create your own unique look year after year. It arrives flat-packed for easy assembly, making it the perfect DIY moment to share with the family. Sleek, sustainable, and made to last, it’s a timeless twist on the classic Christmas tree that grows with your holiday traditions.
2. Gabriel-Glas Stemware and Decanters
Discount Code: GGstemware10 (10% Off)
For the knowledgeable wine lover, Gabriel-Glas crystal glasses are a game-changer. Forget chunky glasses – they’re out – and treat someone to a set of these paper-thin Austrian beauties. They feel almost weightless and work for everything from Champagne and wine to beers and cocktails. Their specially designed shape brings out the aromas in every pour, and the elegantly packaged gift sets make for a seriously classy present. For that extra touch of luxury, add a matching decanter and you’ve got a gift that’ll really impress.
3. Kumoya Linen Tablecloths and Napkins
Discount Code: DINE20 (20% Off)
For the foodie or home entertainer who loves a table that wows, Kumoya’s linen table runners and napkins are a dream. Hand-drawn and locally made, these beautiful linens turn any meal into a proper occasion. Prints range from harvest veg and sunshine-yellow lemon slices to intricate onions and aperitivi – basically, everything a Pinterest-worthy tablescape could need. Orders take up to two weeks, so get your gift in early and make someone’s festive season extra stylish.
4. Okra Candle
Discount Code: dinefor20 (20% Off)
Okra Candles are a little work of art. Hand-crafted and inspired by the vegetable’s unusual, sculptural shape, each one brings a quiet elegance to a table or room. The designs are simple but striking, the kind of object that turns ordinary soft lighting into something exceptional. Perfect for anyone who loves to create atmosphere or takes pride in the details of their home, and if you want a touch of surprise, the R500 mystery box is a delight to unwrap.
5. Pienaar & Son Nomari Aperitifs
Discount Code: Dineplan15 (15% Off)
Meet Nomari, Pienaar & Son’s bittersweet ode to the Tankwa Karoo – and their first-ever alcohol-free release. Whether you go classic or alcohol-free, it’s crafted for grown-up sipping without the sugar overload. Expect layers of tart grapefruit, earthy rooibos, wild herbs, and just a whisper of bitter African wormwood. Bold, balanced, and sun-soaked, Nomari isn’t just a drink – it’s a little summer ritual, a moment to slow down, savour the flavours, and let the day linger. We love that it’s a great gift for everyone.
6. The Little Haus Rechargeable Lights
Functional, effortless, and seriously pretty – The Little Haus rechargeable light range makes a stylish addition to any home. Perfect for outdoor dinners, cosy nightcaps, or adding charm to a bedside table, these cordless lights bring instant ambience wherever you place them. No plugs, no fuss – just perfect lighting for every occasion.
For the adventure seekers
1. AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press
Give the coffee lover in your life something they’ll really enjoy this festive season. Compact, lightweight, and easy to clean, the AeroPress Go brews an uncompromisingly good cup of joe no matter the situation – from hiking trails and campsites to flights, road trips, and everything in between, making it a must-have for any coffee enthusiast on the go.
2. Kulgo Heritage Cooler
Keep things cool with Kulgo Heritage Cooler – the perfect addition to any adventurers arsenal. It’s as durable as it is good-looking, the Heritage cooler has been built to last with waxed canvas, genuine leather, and the same hard-wearing materials used in white-water rafts, making it watertight, rugged and ready for any adventure it encounters, all while keeping your drinks icy cold all day long.
3. Wacaco Insulated Travel Mugs
For anyone who needs their coffee to survive the morning commute, a Wacaco travel mug is a quietly brilliant companion. It actually keeps your drink hot for hours, fits snugly in a car cup holder, and doesn’t spill – all the things a good travel mug should do. The medium size is just right for a double flat white, and the colour options – from deep red and green to mustard yellow and blue-grey – are subtle but nice. Simple, reliable, and exactly what a coffee lover wants in a travel mug.
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