Just finished my pot of chipotle jam. I ended up eating it out of the jar with a spoon. That spicy mayo too. Deeelish
Christmas is just around the corner, so we’re bringing you The Smokey Carter’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Guide 2026 — packed with bold flavours, brand-new BBQ rubs and some of our best Christmas gift ideas yet.
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love sent to me… twelve Smokey rubs, eleven hot sauces, ten Gyros Rubs… alright, you get the idea!
Over the next twelve days, we’ll be showcasing some of our favourite Christmas gifts for food lovers, from world-inspired seasoning sets and BBQ rub gift sets to sauces, stocking fillers and brand-new gifts for Christmas 2026.
Whether you’re shopping for a BBQ fanatic, a keen home cook, a chilli lover or that notoriously difficult foodie who already seems to have everything, there’s something for everyone.
At The Smokey Carter, we’ve been creating world-inspired BBQ rubs, seasonings and sauces since 2013. Our gift sets are packed with big flavour and are just as useful in the kitchen as they are on the BBQ — perfect for cooking in the air fryer, oven, grill, pan or outdoors over fire.
If you’re looking for BBQ gifts in the UK, Christmas gifts for foodies, seasoning gift sets or something a little different to put under the tree, you’re in the right place.
Explore our full range of BBQ Christmas gifts and seasoning gift sets here…
We’ve picked twelve of our favourite Christmas gift ideas for 2026.
The countdown is on…
Day 1 – Make Your Own Bacon at Home Curing Kit – £21.95
The perfect gift for the person that has everything. Somewhat of a viral sensation after featuring in GQ Magazines – Best Gifts for Christmas 2023 article. Our best seller for Christmas 2023, 2024 and a complete sell out in 2025! It’s now back just in time for Christmas!Â
Day 2 – Grill Masters BBQ Rub Tube – £17
New for this year our Grill Masters contains all our favourites, perfect for seasoning up those BBQ dishes or even your Christmas roast. Contains 5 x 50g pots including Texas Ranch, Pitmaster, Buffalo Dust, Steakhouse Gaucho and new this year Lemon SPG.
Day 3 – Ultimate Rub Shaker Set – £99.95
What could be more Ultimate than all 25 of our world inspired BBQ rubs all in one box! This rub/seasoning set will keep you going all year. Use them to cook just about anything both indoors and outside on the barbecue. Simply season and use straight away for pan frying and grilling or rub and marinade for slow smoking in the barbecue. This one is a sure crowd pleaser! Includes all 10 of our Great Taste Award winning rubs.
Day 4 – Korean Style BBQ Rub and Sauce Tube – £17
New in 2025 following our Korean Style BBQ Rub and Sauce Tube is packed with flavour and perfect for creating your favourite Asian dishes at home. It will certainly satisfy that Chinese takeaway craving. Korean inspired BBQ rubs and sauces for outdoor and indoor grilling. Rub, marinade, baste, dollop and dip. For all your favourite meats and veggies on the barbecue. Includes our Korean Sweet Chilli Sauce which also won a Great Taste Award for 2024.
Day 5 – Flamoe Roaste Pineapple Spiced Rum 42% – £42.95
Our Flame Roasted Pineapple Spiced Rum has been a huge hit since it’s launch in Spring 2026. We sold out of the first 100 bottles in record time. We also won a Great Taste Award for it too. Not to be missed and makes the perfect gift this Christmas. Bottles are limited so be quick. At 42% it packs a punch and is ideal to be sipped neat next to the Christmas tree.
Day 6 – World Flavours Rub And Seasoning Gift Set – £43.95
This collection of world inspired rubs and seasonings are the perfect gift for food lovers. Add spice, flavour and colour to dishes cooked both indoors and out. Perfect gift for food lovers!
Includes 10 x 100g Rub Shakers
Day 7 – Great Taste Award Winning Seasonings Set – £43.95
Our best selling rub set includes all 10 of our Great Taste Rubs which have all scooped the coveted Great Taste Award by the Guild of Fine Food. This set of exception barbecue rubs will keep you busy in the kitchen, bring flavour and inspiration to every meals cooked both indoors and out.
Day 8 – Smokey’s Signature Collection BBQ Sauce And Rub Seasonings Set – £35.95
These are the products we use the most at Smokey HQ for making everyday tasty and delicious meals. Not just for outdoor grilling, use our rubs for food cooked in the air fryer, slow cooker and wok. The perfect quick and easy way to add flavour to meats, veggies, curries and rice dishes.
Day 9 – King of the Grill Rub & Sauce Tube – £17
Our King of the Grill Gift Tube includes our best selling and original rubs and sauces. All award winners this combo is perfect for the lover of barbecue. Will bring flavour to any meal. A great versatile variety of products. It was also shortlisted for Gift of the Year 2024!
Day 10 – All American Barbecue Rub Set – £23.95
In our new premium window gift boxes, this range of barbecue seasonings is great for recreating that all American barbecue at home, such as ribs, brisket, burgers, pulled pork and steak. In premium gift pack. We have 6 different themed rub sets in our new boxes. Time to Taco, World Favourites, Love to Grill, Low and Slow, and Chick & Wing. There’s also the option to build your own 5 shaker set. With 27 rubs to choose from you’re spoilt for choice!
Day 11 – American Roadtrip BBQ Rub Tube – £17
Another Gift of the Year Shortlisted 2020 product! These American inspired rubs and marinades are for both outdoor and indoor grilling. Explore the tastes of the Southern States and the Deep South with these five BBQ rubs including our brand new Charcoal BBQ Rub. Plus favourites such as Pitmaster BBQ Rub and Smokey Chipotle BBQ Rub. The perfect gift for the avid all year round barbecue fan.
Day 12 – Black Label BBQ Rub & Sauce Box – £26.95
This upcoming festive season is all about the little black dress, Mrs Smokey is very much hoping her still fits! (Probably won’t, you try living with Mr Smokey, #badinfluence)
But did you know that Smokey does a Black Label Box? It’s a fab introduction to all things ‘Smokey’, with 2 Great Taste products; featuring Smokey Chipotle BBQ Rub & Chipotle and Bourbon BBQ Sauce. Plus the Best Mild Sauce at the National Chilli Award; Carolina BBQ sauce. Also includes our Lemon SPG Rub, Charcoal BBQ Rub and Honey, Soy & Chilli Rub perfect for rubbing on steaks for the BBQ.
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Just finished my pot of chipotle jam. I ended up eating it out of the jar with a spoon. That spicy mayo too. Deeelish
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Just finished my pot of chipotle jam. I ended up eating it out of the jar with a spoon. That spicy mayo too. Deeelish