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Stop searching – these foodie gifts for Mother's Day are the best we've found
Pick up one of these lovely foodie recommendations for your mum - you still have time!
Mother's Day is on the 30th March this year, so now is the time to start thinking about a gift to celebrate and show how much you care.
It can be hard to find the right gift, and sometimes flowers just don't cut it, but if your mum loves to try new food and drink products, or loves to entertain and keep her kitchen well equipped with nifty gadgets and cute knick knacks then you've come to the right place.
We've curated a list of products they are currently loving, plus some unique gifting options that will ensure your mum feels utterly spoiled this Mother's Day.
We've got afternoon tea and food hampers, drinks and kitchenware gifting ideas no matter what your budget is, and have found options from sweet treats, savoury snacks, delicious wines and practical kitchen tools and essential must-haves.
We've compiled even more Mother's Day gifting ideas if you're after something non-food related, or why not make her an edible gift for a personal touch this year.
You can't go wrong with a Fortnum's hamper and this beautiful gift set has everything your mum needs for a relaxing and calming afternoon tea including a gorgeous mug to drink from, too.
Gift box contains:
- Mother's Joy Loose Leaf Tea Tin, 125g
- Fortnum's Wild Garden Scenic Frame Mug
- Fortnum’s Traditional Shortbread Rounds, 125g
- Raspberry & Rhubarb Conserve, 195g
- Carry On Wicker Basket
Ichendorf make some of the prettiest glassware around and these fondale tumblers are no exception. We love the coloured base that almost emits a coloured glow (and perfect if you're hosting and can't remember whose glass is whose). These are durable but lightweight and a dream to drink from.
Cutter & Squidge Mother's Day Afternoon Treat Hamper
Treat your mum to this irresistible afternoon tea hamper from Cutter & Squidge. It's filled with earl grey shortbreads, strawberry and white chocolate bark, vanilla fudge, plus, a tin of hot chocolate or a box of English breakfast tea which sounds like the perfect afternoon tea option in our eyes.
Gift box contains:
- Box of Earl Grey Lemon Shortbread
- Pouch of Carrot Cake Cookie Bites
- Box of Salted Caramel Fudge
- Box of Chocolate Shortbread
- Box of English Breakfast Premium Tea
This is the perfect gift for the mum in your life and the packaging is so pretty, she'll be so happy to receive it. Inside you'll find a bottle of rosé prosecco, a rose & elderflower green tea, milk chocolate and rose caramels, chocolate chip shortbreads (in a reusable tin) white chocolate-covered raspberries and a gorgeous scented Neom candle
For the mum who wants some fun and quirky kitchen tools in her life, this gift box comes with 3 pasta-shaped accessories. We love the playful designs, all inspired by pasta shapes. There's a spaghetti slotted spoon, a conchiglione citrus squeezer and a ravioli spoon rest, all of which are made from a durable silicon and are easy to clean.
This is the perfect way to showcase your mum's delicious food on the dinner table. We love the green trim and the hand-written 'delicious' in the centre that peeks through when you finish the tasty meal.
One sip of this rosé Champagne from Billecart-Salmon and your mum will be in heaven. With notes of cranberries and raspberries and a mouth-watering acidity, it's the perfect gift for her special day.
Available in an assortment of colours and letters, grab your mum's initial or spell out a word to have on display in her kitchen. The perfect vessel for espresso's, cocktails, toothbrush storage in the bathroom or a makeup brush holder!
This might be designed for knick knacks around the house, but I would almost certainly fill this with sweets or cookies! Laetitia Rouget is known for some wonderful yet quirky ceramics, and this gorgeous storage jar has just gone right to the top of the wishlist. Your mum will probably adore it, too. Hand-painted and made in Portugal, this is a gift to last forever.
This great value antipasti box from M&S is perfect for any mum's who loves a savoury snack with their wine. Nerello Cappuccio is a medium-bodied Sicilian grape variety with redcurrant and herbaceous notes that is best served lightly chilled.
Gift box includes:
- Montepulciano D'Abruzzo (75cl)
- Collection Italian Olive Collection
- Collection Italian Caponata Di Melanzane
- Collection Italian Grilled Mixed Peppers
- Collection Italian Rosemary and Sea Salt Dried Focaccia
- Collection All Butter Parmigiano Reggiano and Chilli Biscuits
- Collection Sweet Rosemary and Malden Nut Selection
Present your mum this plate for breakfast in bed and she'll know just how much you care. There's also a matching mug so she can drink her coffee out of a gorgeous vessel, too.
It might seem like an odd gift, but picture this: you've just served your mum a bubbling pot of this delicious Emmi fondue, alongside fresh baguette slices, boiled baby potatoes, tangy cornichons and charcuterie, washed down with a glass of this top-scoring Riesling from our taste tests. Take the stress out of grating cheese and prepping your pot by using this clever ready-made fondue. Divine!
Ever wondered what happens when you combine hot sauce with truffles? Well, you get this incredible product from Team Tartufi. It's perfect mixed through pasta arrabiata or tacos.
A good quality chopping board is vital in a kitchen and we think your mum will love this walnut version from Our Place.
This versatile cutting board is made from American black walnut wood and keeps your knifes sharp. Plus, it has a genius juice trench to keep mess to a minimum, and it doubles as a beautiful serving platter for any centrepiece meals.
These colourful chequered glass coasters, handmade by David Perry in the UK, would make a lovely gift for your mum. And you'll be supporting a small, local seller, too.
This stylish and functional cafetiere from Bodum comes in a range of colours but we love this vibrant lime green shade to add a pop of colour to the kitchen. It holds 500ml of coffee, so perfect for mornings or slower weekends on the couch.
This beautifully retro hand mixer by Smeg was rated by our experts at the GHI as the best electric whisk, scoring a massive 94/100. Perfect for the mum who loves to bake!
Spoil mum with a lovely indulgent hamper from Middle-Eastern restaurant Honey & Co. Inside this gorgeous hamper she'll find preserved lemon and tahini biscuits, marmalade, fancy stuffed olives, spiced nuts, a gorgeous scented candle, chocolate and our absolutely favourite from the lot - the white chocolate and tahini babka. This is a fail safe gift option.
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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