25 Funny Secret Santa Gifts
Secret Santa has this unique ability to make grown adults genuinely anxious about a £10 budget. You don't want to be the person whose gift sits there unopened looking sad, but you also don't want to try too hard and make it weird. The sweet spot — something that actually gets a laugh without feeling like you raided a joke shop — is harder to find than it sounds.
The good news is that funny, done well, is the easiest gift to get right in a room full of people you half-know. It breaks tension, it travels, and nobody forgets the person who made the whole office cringe-laugh at the same time. Everything here lands exactly like that.
Table of contents
- Satire Fiction Book
- Inflatable Unicorn Costume
- Trivia Game
- Graphic T-Shirt
- Shot Glass Set
- Beer Mug
- Custom Whisky Glasses
- Custom Cocktail Glasses
- Custom Oven Mitt
- Custom Stickers
- Hot Sauce Gift Set
- Comics Book
- Cocktail Serviettes
- Candy Floss Machine
- Coasters
- Jigsaw Puzzle Set
- 3D Puzzle Set
- Puzzle Game
- Domino Set
- Mini Golf Set
- Bottle Opener
- Engraved Wine Glasses
- Gourmet Chocolates
- Craft Beer Gift Set
- Waterproof Playing Cards
1. Satire Fiction Book
A good satire fiction book is the kind of gift that makes someone laugh out loud on public transport and then feel slightly embarrassed about it. Perfect for the person who thinks they're too clever for regular fiction.
2. Inflatable Unicorn Costume
An inflatable unicorn costume is the kind of thing that gets an instant laugh the moment it comes out of the bag. It's ridiculous, it's oversized, and honestly that's exactly the point.
3. Trivia Game
Nothing like a trivia game to settle once and for all who's the smartest person in the room. Spoiler: it's probably not who you think.
4. Graphic T-Shirt
A graphic tee is always a solid Secret Santa pick — especially if you know the person's sense of humour. Get it right and it'll actually get worn.
5. Shot Glass Set
A shot glass set is one of those Secret Santa gifts that practically guarantees a laugh. It's practical, it's a little cheeky, and whoever receives it will almost certainly put it to use at some point.
6. Beer Mug
A proper beer mug is one of those things most people wouldn't buy for themselves but will absolutely use every single time they crack open a cold one.
7. Custom Whisky Glasses
Custom whisky glasses are one of those gifts that feel genuinely considered without taking themselves too seriously — perfect for secret santa. Add a funny name, an inside joke, or a silly title and you've got something they'll actually use.
8. Custom Cocktail Glasses
Nothing says Secret Santa like a personalised cocktail glass — practical, a little cheeky, and guaranteed to get a laugh at the reveal.
9. Custom Oven Mitt
A personalised oven mitt is the kind of gift that's just silly enough to get a laugh, but practical enough that they'll actually use it.
10. Custom Stickers
Custom stickers are one of those gifts that sound simple but always land well — especially when they're personalised with an inside joke.
11. Hot Sauce Gift Set
If your secret santa recipient thinks every meal needs a bit more heat, this hot sauce gift set is the one. Ranges from "that's quite nice" to "why did I do that?"
12. Comics Book
Nothing says festive fun like a comic book that'll have them snorting with laughter behind their Secret Santa wrapping paper. Perfect for a cheeky break from all that holiday seriousness!
13. Cocktail Serviettes
Cocktail serviettes are one of those things nobody thinks to buy themselves but everyone's glad someone did. Get a set with a cheeky slogan on them and you've got a practical gift that actually raises a smile.
14. Candy Floss Machine
A candy floss machine at home feels a bit ridiculous, which is exactly why it works so well as a Secret Santa gift.
15. Coasters
These coasters aren't just practical, they're the silent heroes of your furniture. Save those antique tables from the dreaded ring marks while giving your secret Santa recipient a chuckle with witty designs.
16. Jigsaw Puzzle Set
Nothing says "I hope you have absolutely nowhere to be for the next 72 hours" quite like gifting a challenging jigsaw puzzle. Perfect for the colleague who mentioned they needed a hobby just that one time.
17. 3D Puzzle Set
Nothing says "I care enough to challenge your sanity" like a 3D puzzle that will consume your colleague's evenings. Watch them smile through gritted teeth as they realise just how many identical-looking blue sky pieces there are!
18. Puzzle Game
Why not gift them hours of frustration and the odd chance of actually finishing it? Perfect for those colleagues who claim to be smarter than everyone else.
19. Domino Set
A domino set might seem like an ordinary gift, but watch as your recipient's face lights up when they realize game night just got a whole lot more competitive. Perfect for creating ridiculous domino rally attempts after a few festive drinks!
20. Mini Golf Set
Perfect for the colleague who claims they could've gone pro. Watch them try to maintain their dignity while putting across the office carpet during lunch breaks.
21. Bottle Opener
Nothing says "I care about your hydration needs" quite like a bottle opener. It's the gift that literally opens doors to refreshment and ensures they'll think of you with every satisfying 'pop'.
22. Engraved Wine Glasses
Nothing says "I secretly put effort into your Secret Santa gift" like wine glasses engraved with an inside joke that will make them snort wine out their nose.
23. Gourmet Chocolates
A decadent assortment that will have them hiding the box from everyone else in the office. Perfect for the colleague who pretends they're only having one piece but mysteriously disappears with the entire collection.
24. Craft Beer Gift Set
Nothing says "I drew your name and actually put some thought into it" quite like a craft beer set. It's the gift that keeps on giving—or at least until they finish the last bottle.
25. Waterproof Playing Cards
Perfect for that colleague who always spills their drink during the office game night - these waterproof playing cards will survive even the most raucous secret santa party.