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Last minute gifting? These are our favourite food and drinks gifts for Valentine's day
Spoil your loved one (or yourself) with these tasty treats and covetable kitchenwares..💗
Valentine's Day always comes around much quicker than we expect and we understand how tricky it can be to shop for the occasion which is why we think a foodie gift is the best way to go for that special someone in your life.
From classic chocolates, cheese, steak and plenty of delicious booze, we've done all the heavy lifting for you and found some really lovely options for those foodies in your life.
If you're shopping for Valentine's, why not look at our curated gift edits, too? We've found the best gifts for her and him as well as letterbox gifts that you can send to let them know you're thinking of them. Alternatively, we've rounded up a host of gorgeous gifts for under £25 if you're on a budget, and found the perfect outfit ideas, too.
Looking for a special meal to cook for your Valentine? These are our best main recipe ideas for a stress-free Valentine's day.
These quirky salt and pepper grinders from Italian brand Alessi are sure to put a smile on your Valentine's day. They'll never be hidden away in the spice cupboard - these are designed to be shown off and used with pride.
A bottle of Champagne never goes astray - especially if you're serving some delicious cheeses or seafood for dinner. This bottle is a favourite of ours and tastes of ripe strawberries with a lovely acidity, too.
Ok, not actually for consumption, but you can understand our confusion right?! Earl of East has just launched a limited-edition candle, as part of their café range (which we absolutely adore as once empty you can use as an actual mug or buy a discounted refill in stores), and this time it smells like croissants! Is there anything better than giving someone the gift of having their house smell like buttery pastry? We think not!
A cult-favourite, the Our Place Always Pan easily braises, sear, steams, sauté, fry, boil, serve and store. We found it to be seriously impressive, scoring 84/100 in GHI tests. We love the pink shade but it's also available in eight other colours.
This steak box features two Wagyu ribeye steaks, triple cooked chips, a red wine jus, a bottle of Fortnum's Priorat and a salted honeycomb chocolate bar so that all that's left to do is light a candle.
This adorable tomato oil bottle adds a quirky yet subtle element to elevate the kitchen. Perfect for keeping on the countertop and for those die-hard tomato fans (myself included!). You could fill it with extra virgin olive oil, flavoured oils or white wine vinegar.
Couples will absolutely adore this date night hamper from The Newt in Somerset. It's filled with a sparkling wine, red wine, delicious chocolates, a candle (and matches!), a massage candle (ooh la la), and a sheepskin rug - this is one truly romantic gift.
Show off any lovely homemade bakes (or shop-bought, we won't tell) with this colourful striped number from Oliver Bonas that will certainly put a smile on your Valentine's face.
Cutter & Squidge “The Perfect Match” Matchstick Box
This is certainly a perfect match gift for Valentine's day. Adorable shortbread biscuits with a cranberry sprinkle? Yes please!
Lovers of gin will adore this coastal gin from Margot Robbie's brand, Papa Salt. It's full of fresh citrus flavours and nutty wattleseed (an Australian native plant), so perfect with lemonade or lemon tonic.
Anything from French-brand Sabre would make a great gift this Valentine's, but their lime-striped bottle opener is a great place to start.
We love a theme and aren't afraid to admit it and will 100% be gifting this heart-shaped box from Pong Cheese to our Valentine this year. Inside the box you'll find a creamy Neufchatel, vintage Cheddar, and Coeur du Berry (a goat's cheese). Plus, a sticky fig relish to pair with your cheese and crackers.
Komos make some of the smoothest sipping tequila I've ever tasted and their Rosa Tequila has been finished in ex-Napa Valley red wine casks, giving it a lovely pink hue. The brand has even shared a sweet recipe to try this Valentine's Day that pairs perfectly with the Reposado Rosa bottle.
Pink Lady:
- 2 ounce Reposado Rosa
- ½ ounce Cointreau
- ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
- ¼ ounce simple syrup
- 1 egg white
Hard shake all ingredients together over ice in a shaker until the egg white is frothy and emulsified. Double strain into a coupe and garnish with fresh raspberries.
Enjoy your morning cuppa with these beautifully crafted stoneware cups in a set of two. Each product is handmade so gets a unique finish and hold the perfect volume for your hot beverages.
Our food and drinks writer, Mel, says that this was her favourite product of all time last year, so it's come as no surprise to see this on the list as the perfect gift for a loved one. If you love mango, you'll really love this vodka with its smooth, tropical taste.
Take the stress out of Valentine's day with delicious pre-made cocktails from MOTH. This Valentine's gift bundle comes complete with Margarita's, Espresso Martini's, a French 75 and a fruity Piña Colada - yum!
For a really special meal for two this Valentine's Day, a box from Dishpatch is the way to go. Officially part of the Waitrose family, these boxes offer restaurant quality menu's at home, from your favourite chefs and restaurants. We tried Richard Corrigan's braised short rib menu which was nothing short of spectacular. Start with tender scallops with an irresistible pumpkin seed pesto and lemon browned butter, a melt-in-the-mouth short rib served with pumpkin puree, fondant potatoes and charred hispi cabbage, and finish with the velvety whiskey chocolate truffles. You might need a lie down after this epic line up.
Not just a pretty bar cart addition, Bellamie is actually a really delicious cherry liqueur that has taken inspiration from 'Guignolet' (a French wild cherry liqueur). It's got flavours of ripe cherry and hints of marizpan, and is excellent as a vermouth sub in a negroni, or adding a splash into a Manhattan cocktail.
Mel is the Senior Food & Drink Writer for Good Housekeeping UK, covering all the delicious new product launches that come her way, writing about food and drink topics, and curating gift guides for the best foodie products to buy. Alongside that, she can be found developing and creating cocktails for GH and holds her WSET Level 2 in Wine and Spirits. She was part of the Good Housekeeping Institute food testing team for over four years before moving over to the digital side, so knows a thing or two about great food products. You'll find her scouring the supermarket shelves in her spare time for new and exciting ingredients to experiment with in her kitchen.
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