Secret Santa Gifts
Around a tenner, and better than another mug
- 9 ideas
- £9.95 to £15
- Updated
Secret Santa works best when the gift is thoughtful without being personal. You may only know the person from the office or a friendship group, so the safest choices are things almost anyone enjoys: good chocolate, a bath treat, a book, or a small desk toy. Most groups agree a spending limit up front, so every idea on this page sits between £9.95 and £15.
A few tips help. Avoid anything that depends on size, scent or taste you cannot know, and skip jokes that might land badly with someone you do not know well. Chocolate in a small box is rarely wrong, a short book suits a quiet reader, and a LEGO ornament gives a colleague something to build on their lunch break. We checked each item at its shop, and prices can change, so confirm the cost before you buy.
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Neapolitan Macarons
A box of macarons from Hotel Chocolat at £9.95, with a flavour mix that suits most people.
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The Christmas Mystery
A 256-page paperback at £9.99, a Christmas story for readers who like a book to start in December.
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Lush Santa's Little Helper
A Lush gift set of two bath bombs, Carrot and Reindeer, at exactly £10, so it is easy to fit a £10 limit.
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Enrobed Cherries
Hotel Chocolat's chocolate-covered cherries at £10.95, a treat for anyone who likes fruit with their chocolate.
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Snowman Ornaments
A 168-piece LEGO set of snowman ornaments for ages 6 and over, a small build for a desk or tree.
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Pink Champagne Truffle Tin
A tin of Hotel Chocolat pink champagne truffles, which feels like a gift rather than a snack for £12.95.
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Winter's Song
A hardback of Angela Harding's winter illustrations at £12.99, a pretty gift for someone who likes art or the countryside.
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Tony's Chocolonely 'Especially for You' Tasting Pack
A pack of six small Fairtrade chocolate bars in different flavours at £13, so the recipient can try several.
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Tony's Chocolonely Small Chocolate Gift Set (8 Bars)
Eight small Fairtrade chocolate bars for £15, the top of this budget and a good one to share around an office.
Questions people ask
How much should a Secret Santa gift cost?
Most groups agree a limit before drawing names, and £10 is a common choice. Ask the organiser, because a lower or higher limit changes what is fair to buy.
What is a good Secret Santa gift for someone I barely know?
Good chocolate, a bath treat or a short paperback are safe because they do not depend on size or taste. Avoid anything personal, such as clothing or perfume.
What should I avoid giving as a Secret Santa gift?
Avoid anything that could embarrass or exclude someone, such as jokes about appearance, and anything with a strong scent or a specific size. Check for allergies if you buy food.
Can I give a gift card instead for Secret Santa?
You can, but many groups prefer a physical gift to open. If your group allows gift cards, check the limit first, because they are easy to overspend on.
More gift ideas
- Stocking FillersSmall treats that fit the sock, from £1.75
- Christmas Gift IdeasPresents worth wrapping, from a hot chocolate maker to big LEGO builds
- Advent Calendar GiftsCount down to Christmas, one door at a time
- Christmas Books to GiveFestive romances, cosy mysteries and a Dickens classic
- Gifts for MumChocolate, a good book and a little pampering
- Chocolate Advent CalendarsMilk, dark, caramel, white or vegan, and one for two
Planning to give a few of these?
Put them on a GiftListHuddle list and share a link. Friends and family can claim or split gifts without spoiling the surprise.