This season, discover thoughtful gifting from the residents of Netil House, Netil Corner, Hackney Downs Studios, Cornerstone Studios, Sunbury Workshops and Lockside Studios.

From culinary favourites to independent fashion, workshops and one-off pieces, we’ve put together the ultimate gifting (or wishlist) guide for Christmas.

Best gifts for the Home Chef

Pinosheim from Wingnut Wines

Wingnut Wines, the independent natural wine shop founded by Charlie Carr in Netil Market, is known for its rotating selection and characterful bottles. Pinosheim is an expressive, food-friendly wine for festive dinners or sharing with friends.

Shop Pinosheim, £29

100% Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee from The Little Coffee Company

Hackney Downs Studios' The Little Coffee Company crafts small-batch roasts with origin transparency. This Jamaica Blue Mountain batch offers smooth aromatics and rare quality, ideal for the coffee traditionalist.

Shop 100% Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee, £45

Tom’s Calabrian hot pasta sauce with hot honey from Tom’s Deli

Tom’s Deli at Hackney Downs Studios brings handmade Italian staples to East London. Their Hot Calabria sauce is a no-effort flavour upgrade for anyone who wants a reliable pantry essential.

Shop Tom’s Calabrian hot pasta sauce with hot honey, £4.95

Issue 9 from Slop Magazine

Slop Magazine, East London’s cult food publication, explores the joyful, chaotic corners of food culture. Issue 9 is printed beautifully and perfect for the curious cook, design lover or kitchen-table reader, created in Netil.

Shop Slop Magazine Issue 9, £7.50

Order Up cookbook from World’s Famous Gordos / Tom’s Pasta

The Square UK cookbook features 12 of London’s most in-demand recipes, including two from our very own World’s Famous Gordos and Tom’s Pasta. A perfect gift for the home chef who wants to recreate London’s favourites.

Shop Order Up, £15

Best gifts for the One Always Throwing Fits

Globe ring from Octi

Octi creates handmade contemporary jewellery with sculptural restraint. The Globe Ring’s organic form and subtle attitude make it an everyday statement for someone with a considered sense of style.

Shop Globe ring, £1,800

Mamajuju by Vyrao from The Dream Of

Stocked at The Dream Of at Sunbury Workshops, Vyrao (at Netil) is known for emotion-led perfumery. Mamajuju is bright, and mood-lifting, perfect for the person who sees fragrance as part of their personal mythology.

Shop Mamajuju 50ml, £165

Gucci Tom Ford black patent belted jacket from BROTHER_LDN

Sourced by BROTHERLDN at Netil, specialists in archival pieces, this Tom Ford-era Gucci piece is a rare find.

Gucci Tom Ford black patent belted jacket, £400

Matcha glaze scrunchie from Hobul Studio

Hobul Studio creates hand-dyed accessories in small batches. This sculptural, soft-toned scrunchie adds texture and quiet colour.

Shop Matcha glaze scrunchie, from £23

Only Chaos Dad Cap from SCRT

SCRT blends graphic identity with cultural storytelling, the Only Chaos Dad Cap is a wardrobe staple.

Shop Only Chaos Dad Cap, £45

Addington Leather Saddle from Kingsley Walters

Kingsley Walters crafts leather goods using traditional techniques. The Addington saddle bag is functional and enduring, suited to someone who values craftsmanship and longevity.

Shop Addington leather saddle, £32

Best Gifts for the homebody

Jasmine bath silk from Angela Flanders

A luxurious, fragrant bath infusion from the heritage East London perfumer, softening, calming and timelessly floral.

Shop Jasmine bath silk, £35

Cacteye from Nikki Edwards Studio

Playful sculptural ceramics handmade in-studio. The Cacteye is a characterful piece that brings joy to any wall or corner.

Shop Cacteye, £1,400

Vintage Brass & Pencil reed Rattan basket from House of M.A.H

Brought to you by M.A.H Gallery, House of M.A.H invites you to discover an expressive curation of design and interior objects. This vintage trinket basket is the perfect thoughtful interior piece.

Shop Vintage Brass & Pencil reed basket, £220

Photo-strip Rounded Corner Frame from Otto Framing

A refined frame designed for photo-booth strips or small prints, great for sentimentality without clutter.

Shop Photo-strip Rounded Frame, £220

Bamboo weave wallpaper (1902 - 1903) by Furuya Kōrin from CommonRoom

CommonRoom curates rare and historic wallpapers, reissued with exceptional detail and craft. Bamboo Weave, originally a Shin-Bijutsukai woodblock print, blends the rippling lines of green ikat with the movement of reeds in the wind. A thoughtful gift for anyone drawn to design with heritage and depth.

Shop Bamboo weave wallpaper, £185

Best gifts for the One Impossible to Buy For

Floral workshop from MOS London

A hands-on floristry experience exploring sculptural, design-led floral composition.

Floral workshops, from £65

New piercing from AURUM.Ldn

A precision-led piercer known for clean aesthetics, expert placement and contemporary jewellery.

Piercing appointments, from £40

Bambi dining voucher from Bambi

A neighbourhood favourite for wine, vinyl and excellent small plates. Perfect for the person who prefers experiences over things.

Shop Bambi dining voucher, from £50 to £900

Gift Card from Rooftop Sauna

A Nordic-inspired sauna experience overlooking the city from Netil. The ideal present for someone who appreciates the gift of relaxation.

Shop Rooftop Sauna Gift Card, from £20