Outsourcing Christmas to the best host you know? Good call. Still, you can’t get away with doing absolutely nothing! Here’s your guide to gifting your host or hostess with the perfect thank you swag.

Be the best guest

Ice Cream Cake

The ultimate present for your host is to help with the catering. Dessert is done with an ice cream cake from Gelato Messina, from $48. Gelato Messina

Aesop Andromeda Gift Kit

Aesop hand and body prods smell and look sweet. Your host’s bathroom will thank you. $115 for the Andromeda Gift Kit. Aesop

Florals

Pretty petals are a traditional hostess gift that are always on trend. These beauties are from Mandalay Flowers, starting from $80. Mandalay Flowers

Diptyque Gardenia Candle

A scented home candle – don’t over think it. Diptyque Gardenia Candle $84 from Mecca. Mecca

T2 Good Vibes

Spike your host’s cuppa with goodwill via a set of 5 delicious brews from the tea masters, T2. This Good Vibes set is $35. T2 Tea

Haigh's Bon Bon

A Christmas cracker with Haigh’s velvety chocolate? This’ll fill your host’s table and tummy very nicely ($16.95). Haigh’s Chocolates

Waterford Champagne Flutes

Sparkling glassware is always a yes for the hostess gift table. This set of four is $54 from Waterford. Peter’s of Kensington

Canvas Tote Bag

This truthful tote is guaranteed to get a hostess grin. From the Old English Company, $35. Hard to Find

Veuve Clicquot Champagne

French fizz is always welcome. This Veuve comes with a mail box accessory. Festive and fun for $57.80. Dan Murphy’s

Starfish Stocking

In case your host didn’t have time to stock(ing) up, you can sub in for Santa with this chic stocking from Pottery Barn ($54). Put their name on it for extra points. Pottery Barn