Here’s our pick of treats to try this festive season.
Rifai
This festive season why not try some goodies from the iconic Lebanese brand renowned for its gourmet roasted nuts, luxurious confectionery and coffee. We love the treats on offer here, especially the Christmas collection, a fab range of festive goodness to fill your hearts and stomachs this season.
Pizza Pilgrims
Pizza Pilgrims are offering the Ultimate Secret Santa gift – the gift of pizza! Available from Black Friday (29th of November) and priced at £10, the limited-edition Christmas gift box will contain a voucher for FREE PIZZA for the recipient of your gift. Who wouldn’t want pizza under the tree? Other Pizza Pilgrims gifts include their own Pococello (£18.50), Pizza in the Post kits (£28), ) and ‘Dough It Yourself’ Pizza Masterclass vouchers.
Tea Teddies (£19.99)
Costa Coffee
This month, be sure to check out the Christmas menu from Costa Coffee. We loved trying the Caramel Nutcracker Latte, a latte with Caramel Nut flavour syrup topped off with Light Whip, a Salted Caramel Sauce drizzle and finished with our festive red and green sprinkle. An absolute dream and one to check out next time you’re after a delicious warm drink.
The Nation’s Favourite Coffee Shop | Costa Coffee
M&S
The real gamechanger? Double wrapped deliciousness applies to EVERY single pig in blanket across the M&S Foodhall, from party food, to garnishes, and the ultimate side (with a gravy dipper) in their Cafes. The team at City Matters are huge fans!
Haute Couture Tea Collection
Delightfully versatile, these holiday-exclusive sets are thoughtfully paired with an iconic blend from the Haute Couture Tea Collection. The London Teddy Gift Set features Ginger & Lemon Tea Teddies, elegantly presented in a gilded gift box alongside English Breakfast Tea. Crafted from rare white tea, natural berries, citrus fruits and spices, our Tea Teddies can be enjoyed as a snack on their own or infused in hot water for a charming cup of tea – guaranteed to melt the hearts of even the most discerning tea lovers.
TWG Tea | Luxury Teas & Accessories Online
Be Truffle
Whether you’re looking to bring flavour to a British classic, pep up an Asian feast or add a drizzle of taste to a simple salad or pasta dish, Be Truffle is your new favourite store-cupboard standby, with a price point that accessible to all! Designed to inject flavour, Be Truffles range includes everything from truffle-infused mayonnaise, ketchup, BBQ sauce and mustard, to Truffle Teriyaki, Truffle Soy Sauce, Truffle Ponzu Sauce and the unique BeTruffle Sauce, alongside affordable traditional truffle products such as truffle honey, olive oil, butter and salt.
The Be Truffle range starts at £2.50 and is available from the Be Truffle website. All products are Vegetarian Society approved. For more information about Be Truffle visit www.betruffle.com
Red Christmas Tea
Enjoy Christmas evenings with a beloved cup of Red Christmas Tea – a classic, theine-free red tea reimagined with an evocative blend of citrus fruits and holiday spices. Magic unfolds as the season comes alive: Discover the perfect holiday indulgence with our Red Christmas Teabag Gift Box (£24) or the elegant Red Christmas Caviar Tin Tea (£16), specially packaged for the season of giving.
Higgidy
Delicious everyday food experts, Higgidy, will be giving some of their popular range a festive makeover with a special Christmas packaging design, ready for the party season.
The savoury bite-size Slow-Roasted Tomato & Mature Cheddar Mini Muffins (RRP £3.85) are made with free range-eggs, mature Cheddar cheese, Ricotta and slow-roasted SunBlush® tomatoes, with grated carrot and butternut squash purée. The packs of eight mini muffins are perfect for sharing at parties, or for families to enjoy during the holiday period.
Blondies Kitchen
Blondies Kitchen who has some fantastic gift options for the foodies in our lives this Christmas. From their giant signature cookies to the mixed cookie boxes, these delicious treats make for unforgettable gifts – and they can even be personalised for that extra special touch.
Borough 22 Festive Box
Introducing the limited-edition Borough 22 Festive Box – six irresistible fried doughnuts perfect for spreading holiday joy to everyone! Gluten-free, 100% plant-based, kosher and halal, gift to a loved one or treat yourself and enjoy one delicious bite at a time, available online from 1st December. Our favourite is the Candy Cane, the classic fried doughnut with white peppermint glaze and festive sprinkles.
The Festive Box is priced at £32 for a box of six. Available for nationwide delivery from 1st December from Borough 22: Borough 22 doughnuts gluten-free plant-based doughnuts for all
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