13 of the best Valentine’s Gifts for food lovers

Make Valentine’s Day 2023 one to remember by treating your loved one to something thoughtful and delicious from a British producer, from heart-shaped artisan tea to gooey sourdough doughnuts

Imp & Maker Luxury Spaghetti Carbonara Hamper Experience, £34.95 

Who doesn’t love a big bowl of creamy carbonara pasta? This sensational meal kit from Imp & Maker contains all the top quality ingredients you need to make the dish extra special, from Dingley Dell Streaky Bacon to Vintage Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese. Every detail has been considered in this British twist on a traditional Italian hamper, making it a real family favourite. Best served with a chilled glass of something delicious!

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Patisserie Valerie’s Chocolate Valentine’s Heart Cake, £33.95

Show your love in the sweetest way possible this Valentine’s Day with Patisserie Valerie’s showstopping bakery collection, lovingly handmade and with nationwide delivery. The range includes all kinds of layer cakes, pink macarons and a fabulous patisserie box containing a bit of everything, but our pick is this gorgeous chocolate cake. Three layers of chocolate sponge filled with Patisserie Valerie’s specialty chocolate cream, coated and finished with hand-crafted little chocolate cream kisses and a zingy raspberry crumb heart.

All Patisserie Valerie cakes are baked fresh, then frozen and packed with dry ice to protect appearance during transport and to ensure they remain fresh for your special occasion. Cakes should be defrosted overnight in the fridge for a minimum of 8 hours.

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HelloFresh Valentine’s Day Dine-in for Two Menu, from 4.99 per person

If you’re looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day by dining at home this year, HelloFresh Valentine’s Day kit is great value at £4.99 per person and absolutely delicious. All dishes arrive pre-portioned with easy-to-follow stress-free cooking instructions, allowing more quality time to spend with your loved one. On the menu is Herb Crusted Salmon Fillet with extra special Cheesy Dauphinoise, followed by a Salted Caramel and Pecan Nut Chocolate Pot Dessert - the perfect way to treat a loved-one and indulge in restaurant-quality dining on a budget.

The menu is available to purchase from w/c 23rd January, with delivery scheduled for w/c 13th February.

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The Park Brewery & Chimney Fire Coffee Chimney Fire Porter, £20 for 6 cans

This collaboration between Chimney Fire Coffee and The Park Brewery is a real treat for craft beef lovers, and perfect for the colder months. An Espresso Porter coming in at a fairly sessionable 4.5% ABV, it’s rich and complex but nicely refreshing too. Dark malts deliver chocolate flavours, which blend with the exquisite Peruvian espresso beans provided by Chimney Fire Coffee.

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Tracklements Heart Shaped Fresh Chilli Jam, £6.80

Tracklements’ original, multi award-winner, this addictive, sticky-sweet chilli jam smoulders with a gentle heat from fistfuls of fresh red chillies. Incredibly versatile, the lip-smacking condiment is beautiful with fish, meats, sarnies and creamy cheeses. Specially for Valentine’s Day, it’s also available in this gorgeous limited-edition heart-shaped jar.

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Wensleydale Creamery Cheese & Fizz Lover’s Selection, £44

The perfect gift for a cheese and wine lover, this lovely hamper includes two 100g Yorkshire Wensleydale & Cranberries waxed heart truckles, a jar of Rosebud Preserves Sticky Fruit Chutney (made especially to pair with Yorkshire Wensleydale & Cranberries cheese) a classic Yorkshire Wensleydale 200g Waxed Truckle, Cartwright and Butler Oatcakes and a bottle of prosecco.

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Crosstown Valentine’s Dough Bite Box, £35

The artisan bakers at sourdough doughnut experts Crosstown are welcoming three unique dough bite flavours to their line-up for Valentine’s Day. On the menu this year: Lychee & Rose, Chocolate & Cherry Kirsch and Strawberry Liqueur – all stunning to look at and utterly delicious. Available in a box of 15 for doorstep delivery across England, Wales and lowland Scotland between 10th and 14th Feb.

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Floozie Cookies, £17.50 for a box of 6

Floozie Cookies was founded in 2020 by renowned pastry chef Kimberly Lin, who honed her pastry skills in some of London’s most acclaimed kitchens, including Claridge’s, The Corinthia and Dominique Ansel Bakery. Her delicious plant-based stuffed cookies have amassed a cult following, with decadent flavours including Cinnamon Crunch, Pecan Pie, Peanut Butter & Jam and Blackforest, and are now available to buy online.

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Janice Wong Chocolate Valentine’s Day Gift Box, £27

​If you really want to push the boat out this Valentine’s Day, these chocs from bean-to-bar chocolate maker Janice Wong are as decadent as it gets. Presented in an iconic and eye-catching pink box, there’s a delectable selection of Peppermint, Ruby Blossom and Strawberry infused heart shaped chocolates. As with all Janice Wong chocolates, the hearts have been hand-painted, filled and moulded individually by hand for an exquisite and bespoke finish.

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Flapjackery Flapjack Bite Bags, £6.50 per bag

Makers of luxurious handmade flapjacks, Devon-based Flapjackery have just released a new range of delicious gluten-free bites. These mouth-watering chunks of sugary joy are laden in golden syrup and have just enough crunch, with the perfect amount of crumble, and absolutely no chewiness at all. They are perfect for tucking in your pocket for a spring walk, and also as a wonderful gift for flapjack fans on any occasion. Flavours include clotted cream, chocolate orange and salted caramel.

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Slingsby Rhubarb Gin, £30

Beginning life as a limited-edition gin, this gorgeous spirit proved so popular is was added to Slingsby’s core range. Combining the distillery’s award-winning London Dry Gin with the finest rhubarb from Yorkshire’s famous triangle, it’s masterfully balanced – sweet, tart and irresistible.

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Badiani Heart Shaped Gelato Cake, £35

Show that special someone you’re nuts about them with a pistachio or hazelnut chocolate flavour gelato cake from artisanal gelato maker Badiani’s. Delightfully decadent, each heart-shaped cake is handcrafted with creamy, Buontalenti gelato on a light sponge base covered with your chosen flavour of cream.

Available to enjoy in all nine of Badiani’s charming boutique London shops, as well as online for convenient nationwide shipping, the Valentine’s Day collection is available from the first week of February so get stuck in.

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Whitebox Classic Cocktail Gift Pack, £34

​Whitebox specialise in perfectly balanced canned cocktails (created by some of the world’s best bartenders) that come ready to drink and enjoy. The Classic Cocktail Gift Pack is the perfect gift if you like your cocktails traditional and delicious. Simply chill and enjoy world-class drinks straight from the can, or pour the convenient 100ml single serve into your glass of choice with ice and a garnish and you are good to go. Each pack contains six single serves of Whitebox’s best-sellers: Pocket Negroni, Prêt à Boire Boulevardier, Classic Cosmo, Freezer Martini, Chipper’s Old Fashioned and Squeezy’s Margarita.

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