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Fortnum & Mason afternoon tea for two

• Available from Virgin Experience Days (£140 for 2)

This afternoon tea is something special. Head to Fortnum & Mason for an elegant afternoon tea in a salon opened by HM The Queen, featuring luxurious finger sandwiches, warm scones with velvety lemon curd, and seasonal patisseries. Enjoy a variety of teas including the famous smoky Earl Grey and champagne highlights like a light Brut rosé and Fortnum’s Brut sparkling from Cornwall.

Available from:
Virgin Experience Days (£140)

Dishpatch Michel's Mother's Day hamper

• Available from Dishpatch (£60)

This Michel Roux delivery box makes a decadent Mother’s Day present. Inside you’ll find a selection of French classics that only need a few minutes in the oven before serving, including crisp hot baguettes, smoked salmon and trout rillette, profiteroles filled with vanilla Chantilly cream served with hot chocolate sauce, and a box of tangy passion fruit pâte de fruits. Our highlights were a creamy Cabri D’Ici goat's cheese with a pot of tangy rhubarb chutney, and a box of crisp palmiers generously coated in sugar. Enjoy the spread as a decadent spring lunch or afternoon tea, or spread them out over the weekend.

There are other Mother's Day menus to choose from too, including a tahini brownie delivery from Sabrina Ghayour.

Available from:+
Dishpatch (£60)

Northern Pasta Co. pasta subscription

• Available from Northern Pasta Co. (from £13.37 for 3 bags)

Know someone who loves Italian food? Make their next pasta night a bit more special with a delivery of Northern Pasta Co.'s pasta. The pasta is made from responsibly sourced 100 per cent British spelt grains, giving it a unique nutty flavour and making it easier to digest, plus the sustainable regenerative farming means its good for the planet, too. We love the colourful packaging and getting to cook with more unique shapes such as intricate radiatori and pretty fluted gigli – no plain penne here!

Available from:
Northern Pasta Co. (from £13.37 for 3 bags)

Farm Shop clementine and gin marmalade

• Available from Farm Shop (£7.95)

A sweet addition to a DIY hamper gift that means breakfast is sorted – a twist on classic marmalade using tangy clementines and extra bitterness from Farm Shop's sustainably produced gin.

Available from:
Farm Shop (£7.95)

Whittard of Chelsea The Tea Discovery collection

• Available from Whittard of Chelsea (£30)

Encased in a lovely presentation box, this discovery collection makes the ideal gift for your favourite tea-drinker. There are eight different teas to discover, from familiar favourites like English breakfast and Marrakech mint to new discoveries like mango and bergamot and English rose.

The Real Cure British charcuterie signature hamper

• Available from Not on The High Street (£45)

Celebrate artisan British produce with a hamper packed with salamis, coppa and venison pepperoni. The spicy Dorset chorizo is our favourite.

Available from:
Not on The High Street (£45)

Fitzbillies Chelsea buns

• Available from Fitzbillies (£21 for 6-pack)

Cambridge-based bakery Fitzbillies has been making these iconic buns since 1920 and this subscription sees six buns delivered to the lucky recipient's door, complete with sticky bun syrup.

Available from:
Fitzbillies (£21)

Yiayia and Friends olive oil

• Available from Fenwicks (£35), Harvey Nichols (£37)

Beautifully designed bottles encase equally beautiful tasting fresh and flavourful Greek olive oil. Whether you’re opting for the original extra virgin olive oil option or one of Yiayia’s infused offerings (choose from lemon, basil, chilli, truffle and garlic), these lovingly produced oils are sure to make the perfect gift.

Available from:
Fenwick (£35)
Harvey Nichols (£37)

Cutter and Squidge classic chocolate mini brownie box

• Available from Cutter and Squidge (£16.99)

Who is ever going to say no to a box of brownies? Choose from a gift box of 12 or 24, and receive pre-cut, fudgy, ganache-topped brownies delivered straight through the door.

Available from:
Cutter and Squidge (£16.99)

Summerdown ultimate mint chocolate collection

• Available from Summerdown (£9.99)

Who says selection boxes are just for Christmas? Ideal for sharing in front of some TV at any time of year, this is the ultimate selection box for a mint chocolate fan.

Available from:
Summerdown (£9.99)

Spice Pots Curry Night kit

• Available from Not on the High Street (£19.95)

Spice Pots have made curry night simple with four clever dried spice blends (korma, bhuna, tandoori masala and Goan) plus recipes to make you a curry pro in no time.

Available from:
Not on the High Street (£19.95)

Cheeky Nibble cherry bakewell granola (460g)

• Available from Cheeky Nibble (£5.99), Not on the High Street (£6.50)

Inspired by the classic pud, this vegan granola has extra chunky flapjack-style oat clusters, sweet dried cherries and a dusting of tart cherry powder for a very indulgent breakfast or snackable afternoon treat. A perfect gift for that person for whom breakfast is an unmissable event.

Available from:
Cheeky Nibble (£5.99)
Not on the High Street (£6.50)

Emilia's Pasta

• Available from Emilia's Pasta (£10 for 3 packs)

A fun addition to a DIY hamper for any pasta lover, we're big fans of the pasta range from Emilia's Pasta. Made in Italy in the town of Gragnano, thought to be the birthplace of dried pasta, this high quality pasta is extruded through bronze dies for ridges that will help your sauce cling perfectly. There are currently three shapes to choose from in colourful illustrated bags – chunky rigatoni (our favourite), casarecce or bucatini.

Available from:
Emilia's Pasta (£10 for 3 packs)

Imp and Maker Italian Food Lovers hamper

• Available from Imp and Maker (£59)

Full to the brim with Italian essentials, this hamper from Imp and Maker makes the perfect gift for the person in your life who is obsessed with all things Italy. There’s everything you’d need to accompany an afternoon aperitivo, from cured meats and cheese, to Perello olives and cannoli. Plus, almost everything you need to make a punchy arrabbiata with spaghetti. Mangia bene!

Available from:
Imp and Maker (£59)

Melt Chocolate Book of Nuts

• Available from Melt (£99.99)

Chocolate-lovers are sure to love this gift from Melt. Housed inside the large cardboard book are eight full-sized chocolate bars filled with different praline pastes. There are traditional and well-loved nut and chocolate combinations like hazelnut and pistachio, as well as more unusual offerings like kola nut and macadamia. The outer cover of the book features a beautiful botanical drawing and the cardboard packaging for each chocolate bar also has a botanical illustration of the nut inside the chocolate. A truly special gift.

If you're after a smaller token gift that's sure to excite, Melt's milk chocolate-covered almonds are a gorgeous gift. (Also available: milk chocolate-covered hazelnuts and dark chocolate-covered macadamias).

Available from:
Melt (£99.99)

HydroHerb gift set

• Available from HydroHerb (£60, set of 3)

If you're buying a gift for someone green-thumbed, a herb kit from HydroHerb is a fabulous choice. Pick your choice of herbs, there are 12 to choose from, and receive three, full-sized kits. Eco-friendly in design, the HydroHerb kit is crafted from a recycled wine bottle and has hand-smoothed edges for safety. Perfect for those short on space, this easy-to-maintain kit ensures fresh herbs for up to two years with organic hydroponic fluid plus spare parts for maintenance.

Available from:
HydroHerb (£60, set of 3)

Single Variety Co. passion fruit preserve

• Available from Single Variety (£6.25), Selfridges (£6.99)

Bring some sunshine to breakfast with jar of this tropical jam, made for spooning generously on yogurt or porridge.

Available from:
Single Variety (£6.25)
Selfridges (£6.99)

Eaten Alive gut health booster pack

• Available from Eaten Alive (£16.99)

For a health-conscious gift, this trio from Eaten Alive will stock the cupboard with gut-healthy treats. A selection of fermented classics – add the kimchi to burgers and the pink sauerkraut to salads, and drizzle the sriracha over just about anything.

Available from:
Eaten Alive (£16.99)

Coastal foraging experience gift vouchers

• Available from Coastal Foraging (from £90)

Shoreline foraging is an activity that can be enjoyed throughout the year, and Britain’s only coastal National Park in South West Wales is the perfect place to do it. On a day out with eminent forager Craig Evans, you’ll discover different plants, seaweeds and shellfish, which he culminates into shoreline supper of your day’s findings.

Vouchers are £80 for a classic day, or £120 for an extreme low-tide day when a wider variety of shellfish is exposed, and children under 16 can be brought along for free.

Available from:
Coastal Foraging (from £90)

Best drink gifts

Edmunds build a cocktail box

• Available from Edmunds (£34.95)

Mix and match a range of bottled cocktails for the ultimate personalised collection, with choices including passion fruit martini or kumquat margarita.

Available from:
Edmunds (£34.95)

Portofino Gin

• Available from Master of Malt (£43.50), The Whisky Exchange (£43.50)

Here’s a pretty addition to someone’s bar cart collection. This Mediterranean-inspired gin contains 21 botanicals including lavender, rosemary and sage.

Available from:
Master of Malt (£43.50)
The Whisky Exchange (£43.50)

Fortnum & Mason toasted panettone and saffron liqueur

• Available from Fortnum & Mason (£35)

This panettone liqueur is crafted in the UK by expert brewers and is perfect for the Christmas lover in your life. Although, it is delicious all year round. It is delicately spiced with saffron, brioche and juicy dried fruit; its perfect in a hot toddy or topped up with champagne. We’ve even used it to soak the panettone in a boozy panettone trifle.

Available from
Fortnum & Mason (£35)

OMGTea Gift Set with AAA+ organic matcha

• Available from OMGTea (£50.95)

This bold and vibrantly coloured matcha is the highest quality you can get. This set contains everything you need to either get started with matcha or is an upgrade for aficionados. The tea is smooth and sweet, with earthy and herbal notes too.

For more information on matcha, our friends at olive magazine have reviewed the best matcha teas.

Available from:
OMGTea (£50.95)

Mijenta reposado tequila

• Available from Master of Malt (£60.49), Harvey Nichols (£60), Selfridges (£67.99)

Newly B-corp certified, this extra special artisan tequila is carbon-neutral, made in small batches and aged for six months for a complex final spirit. Read our round-up of the best tequilas to buy for more top-quality options.

Available from:
Master of Malt (£60.49)
Harvey Nichols (£60)
Selfridges (£67.99)

Avallen calvados

• Available from Amazon (£34.99), Ocado (£37.50), The Whisky Exchange (£38.50)

Every bottle of this floral, fruity calvados removes 2.73kg of CO2 from the atmosphere (as the apple trees absorb it), for a sustainable, quality spirit choice.

Available from:
Amazon (£34.99)
Ocado (£37.50)
The Whisky Exchange (£38.50)

Black Lines passion fruit martini

• Available from Black Lines (£22)

Serving up a classic cocktail just got easy with this sunny bottled blend of vodka, pineapple, lime and vanilla made in north London. It is vanilla-heavy, perfect for a drinker with a sweet tooth.

Available from:
Black Lines (£22)

Old Spike Benedict Blend coffee

• Available from Old Spike (£8)

Here’s a great gift for a coffee lover, and 65% of profits from this east London-based roastery directly support the homeless.

Available from:
Old Spike (£8)

Best gadget and kit gifts

Cosori TurboBlaze air-fryer

• Available from Amazon (£109.99)

The new Cosori TurboBlaze air-fryer boasts a high-speed motor and innovative air-duct solution, making it up to 46 per cent faster than the brand's other model, the Cosori Pro. With a wide touchscreen, five fan speeds, and temperatures up to 230C, it's versatile, user-friendly, and relatively quiet despite its chunky appearance.

For more air-fryer reviews, take a look at the best air-fryers.

Our Place Mini Always Pan and Mini Perfect Pot

• Available from Our Place, Mini Always Pan (£100), Mini Perfect Pot (£110)

Following on from their ever popular Always collection and the Instagram-famous Always Pan, Our Place launched the multifunctional Mini Pot and Mini Pan for cooking smaller quantities, reheating leftovers and simmering sauces. They have a non-stick, non-toxic coating and are compatible with all hob types.

Available from:
Our Place, Mini Always Pan (£100), Mini Perfect Pot (£110)

Crockpot Turbo Express 5.6l multi pressure cooker

• Available from Amazon (£106.99)

Awarded ‘best overall multicooker’ by our reviews experts in testing, this all-in-one gadget has an impressive 14 functions, from slow and pressure cooking to sauté, steam and more.

Available from:
Amazon (£106.99)

Bread shaped bread board

• Available from Fy! (£18)

A classic oak chopping board in a fun shape that’s perfectly designed for slicing up doorstop sandwiches.

Available from:
Fy! (£18)

Kuhn Rikon Black Star iron skillet pan

• Available from Kuhn Rikon (£139.97)

Chosen as our ‘best lightweight skillet pan’ in testing, this innovative spun iron skillet can go straight from hob to oven. A versatile investment built to last.

Available from:
Kuhn Rikon (£139.97)

Cuisinart ice cream and gelato professional ICE100

Earning a five-star rating from our reviews team, this is the ultimate gift for ice cream fans, producing silky smooth gelato, ice cream and sorbet at the push of a button. Read more in our test of the best ice cream makers review.

Available from:
Lakeland (£199.99)

Smeg non-stick frying pan

Choose between red, cream or black finishes on this non-stick frying pan, available in three sizes and ovenproof for versatility.

Best home and kitchen gifts

Rolfe & Willis Sounds bone china mug collection

• Available from Not on the High Street (£50, set of 4)

With patterns inspired by sounds, these colourful mugs will liven up any coffee morning.

Available from:
Not on the High Street (£50, set of 4)

Wick Guru buttery croissant candle

• Available from WickGuru (from £16), Not on the High Street (from £18)

A friend will thank you for the scent of warm, fresh croissants with no baking required. This soy wax candle is handmade in the UK.

Available from:
WickGuru (from £16)
Not on the High Street (from £18)

G&T tea towel

• Available from Amuse La Bouche (£36)

For the quirky cocktail lover in your life, they’ll love the abstract illustrations of this gin-inspired tea towel.

Available from:
Amuse La Bouche (£36)

Le Creuset Stoneware Camembert baker

Serve up a melting Camembert in style with this glossy stoneware dish that gives perfectly gooey cheese every time.

So’home speckled cake stand

• Available from La Redoute (£34.99)

Chic monochrome speckles won’t steal the limelight from the cake or tart a keen baker chooses to display on this simple cake stand.

Available from:
La Redoute (£34.99)

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