Stumped for what to get your loved one for Christmas this year? Cucina Direct has come up with a few ideas, from gastronomical treats to wine connoisseurs' delights.

Cucina Direct produces the UK's favourite catalogue and website for entertaining cooks, packed with hundreds of high-quality, innovative products for kitchen, dining and entertaining. The Christmas catalogue is packed full of products to inspire and excite keen cooks and epicures, including these great ideas for men.

Whole Iberian Black Pig Ham Fathers, sons, boyfriends and husbands everywhere will be drooling with delight as they carve into Cucina's delicious Whole Iberian Black Pig Ham. The incredible whole ham (approximately 7kg) is from rare-breed Iberian black pigs, raised outdoors on fine cereals and acorns. Cured and matured for at least two years, the ham has a unique succulence and flavour. These delicious hams sell in Europe's leading food halls for up to £900 each, but are available through Cucina Direct for just a fraction of the price. Order the wooden Ham Stand and Knife as well for perfect carving. Whole Black Iberian Ham - £295.95 Ham Stand and Knife - £59.95

Dried Chilli Sampler and Mill If your man is a chilli gourmet, treat him to an incredible-value selection of 17 of the world's most interesting varieties. Dried and individually packed by type with informative heat ratings, this 100g pack ranges from smoked Hungarian cherry chillis, through Yucatan habanero to naha-bih jolokia – the world's fieriest variety! Cucina Direct offer a smart acrylic chilli mill, with an adjustable ceramic grinding mechanism, so he'll find it easier than ever to spice up his food! Dried Chilli Sampler - £15.95 Chilli Mill - £14.95

Ginger Beer 'Plant' He can brew his own gorgeously spicy drink with the Ginger Beer Plant. This clever kit contains the perfect mixture of ginger and yeast – just add sugar and water. Top it up every day for a week, for an authentic taste of the past. Once the ginger beer has been made, use the residue yeast and repeat the process all over again for even more delicious ginger beer. The Ginger Beer Plant makes approximately 35 litres of ginger beer. Ginger Beer Plant - £6.95

Sonhyx Sommelier Glasses For the wine connoisseurs out there, the Sonhyx Sommelier Glasses make the ideal Christmas gift. These professional Italian wine glasses are blown from a new high-tech crystal. Each designed to bring out the best in one of the world's most appreciated wines, these glasses carefully control how it flows to the palate, for optimal oxygenation – simply fill each glass to the curve point of the bowl – and slender seam-free stems are all key to the experience. He can swirl, smell, sip and enjoy wine like a professional! Surprisingly these glasses are designed for added strength and are even dishwasher safe. Four Sonhyx Glasses from £39.95

Old Seattle Coffee Mugs He can turn his kitchen into a Seattle coffee house with the Old Seattle Coffee Mugs, depicting charming vintage American coffee advertisements. Supplied as a set of six, each with a different design, these high-quality mugs are ideal for latte cappuccino or filter coffee, as well as soup or tea. Old Seattle Coffee Mugs - £19.95

To view the full range of products available through Cucina Direct, from the award-winning Ball Pourer, and Electric Wine Cooler/Warmer, to Furi Knives and SKK pans, visit www.cucinadirect.co.uk or call 0844 482 1144.

PR Contacts: For further information, product samples and page spreads please contact: Nadya Willard or Susannah Morrison at Brighter PR T: 020 7603 2168 or E: firstname.surname@brightergroup.com

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Notes to Editors Scotts & Co. is the multi-title mail order catalogue specialist consisting of a diverse group of nine brands known as “partner companies”, which includes some of Britain's best-known names, such as Scotts of Stow and The Original Gift Company. Each of the businesses operate independently and with a unique character, but have the benefit of a single Customer Service Centre, to bring the best possible service to the customer. Cucina Direct is packed with stylish ideas, tempting treats and practical solutions – especially for entertaining cooks.

Nadya Willard Nadya.Willard@brightergroup.com 0207 603 2168