Secret Santa Gifts Under £10
The classic office Secret Santa brief: under a tenner, and ideally not tat. These eight ideas hit the budget while still feeling like someone made an effort. And if you are the one running the draw, WantThis does that free — random assignments, budgets, and a wishlist each so nobody guesses wrong.
What makes a good pick
- Funny-but-useful beats pure novelty — they will keep a good mug; they will bin a gag gift.
- Consumables (nice sweets, hot sauce, coffee) are safe when you barely know the person.
- A wishlist takes the guesswork out — with WantThis, each participant links one so their Santa buys something they want.
The ideas
- 1
A genuinely funny mug
£6–10The good kind of office humour — used daily, not binned in January.
- 2
Novelty but wearable socks
£4–9Fun pattern, decent quality. The reliable Secret Santa banker.
- 3
A mini plant or succulent
£5–10A little desk plant in a nice pot. Cheerful and low-effort.
- 4
A nice box of sweets or chocolate
£4–10Proper ones, festively wrapped. Safe when you don’t know their taste.
- 5
A good pen or pocket notebook
£5–10Understated and actually useful — quietly one of the best cheap gifts.
- 6
A phone stand or small gadget
£6–10A folding stand or cable tidy. Practical desk kit under a tenner.
- 7
A hot-sauce or condiment set
£6–10A little tasting trio for the foodie. Fun and low-risk.
- 8
A keyring or small accessory
£4–9Something with a bit of personality tied to their interests.
Save your favourites
Add any of these to a free WantThis list, track the price, and share one link when people ask what to get.
Create your free listFAQs
What is a good Secret Santa gift for under £10?
A funny-but-useful mug, novelty socks, a mini desk plant or a nice box of chocolates all hit the £10 budget without feeling like tat.
How do I organise a Secret Santa?
WantThis runs a free Secret Santa: create a group, invite people by link, set a budget, and it draws names randomly. Everyone can link a wishlist so their Santa knows what to buy.