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Valentine’s food and drink gift ideas to help spread the love during lockdown

From three-course Valentine's menus to English sparkling wine gift packs and handmade chocolates, Local Food Britain members have produced some wonderfully romantic food and drink to help food lovers celebrate this Valentine's Day.

Whether sent as a romantic gesture or as a kind thought to a friend or family member who's in need of a lift, read our latest Local Food Britain blog for just a taste of some of the delicious treats on offer this February.


 
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Albury Vineyard

Albury, Surrey

Wine lovers can enjoy a taste of Surrey wine with some fantastic gift packs from Albury Vineyard this Valentine’s. They even have a cocktail gift box, which includes their wonderful vermouth as well as a bottle of sparkling wine. As an added bonus, they are giving Local Food Britain followers 10% off sparkling wine gift boxes until Wednesday February 10 – just enter LOVELOCAL10 at the checkout.

Find out more at alburyvineyard.com/collections/valentines-gifts

 

Botley Hill Farmhouse

Warlingham, Surrey

While normally guests would enjoy candlelit dinners and sunset views at Botley Hill Farmhouse for Valentine’s, this year they are offering a sumptuous three-course menu for people to enjoy at home. Order by Wednesday February 10 for collection on Saturday February 13.

Find out more at botleyhill-farmhouse.co.uk/dining/valentines-takeaway

 

Chalk Hills Bakery

Reigate and Horley, Surrey

Chalk Hills Bakery have been brilliant through every lockdown and, as always, they will be adding some cute Valentine’s additions alongside their fresh breads, patisseries and bakes. Their bakery in Horley has a kiosk to make purchases and their Reigate coffee shop is open, but they also do home delivery in the local area via goodeats.io/homedelivery.

Find out more at chalkhillsbakery.com/how-to-buy

 

Chimney Fire Coffee

Ranmore Common, Surrey

Wake up to meticulously sourced coffee and then light up the evening with Chimney Fire Coffee’s new candle care pack. They have teamed up with neighbours, Ranmore Candle Co, to produce a limited edition collaboration gift box. The coffee candles create a sweet, subtle coffee fragrance, and are paired with bags of El Salvador and Colombia coffee to drink. They deliver nationwide.

Find out more at chimneyfirecoffee.com/gifts/coffee-candle-care-pack

 

Distillers of Surrey

Ripley, Surrey

Every February marks the return of Distillers of Surrey’s Love edition, which uses the same carefully selected botanicals as their Solstice but adds English Rose Petals and Butterfly Pea Flowers into the mix. By adding an acidic ingredient, such as tonic water, the gin magically changes from blue to pink. They also do very cute mini-versions of their gin collection too! 

Find out more at distillersofsurrey.co.uk

 

Greyfriars Vineyard

Puttenham, Surrey

Greyfriars Vineyard has released a number of special offers for Valentine’s this year, including a gift set including their wines and local chocolate from Surrey Hills chocolatier Kokoh Chocolate. They are also offering a Valentine’s Mixed Case, which includes a free vineyard tour and tasting voucher for two. They are offering free delivery nationwide on all online orders over £30 and free delivery to selected local postcodes on orders of any size.

Find out more at greyfriarsvineyard.co.uk/shop

 

High Weald Dairy

Horsted Keynes, Sussex

This Valentine’s Day why not treat yourselves to an organic cheese inspired three course meal? High Weald Dairy have used their award-winning cheeses to create a romantic meal for two with easy-to-follow recipe suggestions. They deliver nationwide.

Find out more at highwealddairy.co.uk/product/valentines-day-cheese-menu-box

 

Hill House Farm

Dorking, Surrey

Hill House Farm has produced Belted Galloway Beef and Gloucester Old Spots Pork Valentine Dinners for Two. Each dinner includes a main course, side accompaniments, and a delicious dessert, all with easy-to-follow cooking instructions. Plus, you can add a bottle of Greyfriars Vineyard Classic Cuvee Rosé to your order. Delivery is free in Surrey to your home on Saturday February 13.

Find out more at hill-house-farm.com/collections/valentines

 

Laura’s Larder

Petts Wood, Kent

Valentine’s Day is made easy with Laura’s Larder, who have a selection of meal kits and ready-made platters for food lovers to share. The Laura’s Larder platter, for example, features four to six cheeses, cheese biscuits, charcuterie, hummus, breadsticks, Nocellara olives, Borettane onions, and cornichons. More details can be found on their social media. Order by Monday February 8 for collection on Saturday February 13.

Find out more at lauraslarder.co.uk

 

Mandira’s Kitchen

Albury, Surrey

Mandira’s Kitchen are offering an epic Valentine’s menu featuring a bottle of Albury Sparkling Rosé, a selection of our samosas, Chicken Rezala, Cashew & Cranberry Pulao, Alu Gobi, Dal Makhani, Naan Bread, Spiced Crackers, Tomato & Date Chutney, Mango & Cardamom Gelato, Mini spiced chocolate samosas, Chai and heart-shaped chilli chocolates. They also have vegan and vegetarian alternatives. For delivery nationwide, orders must be received by midnight on Wednesday February 10, but they can also be pre-ordered and collected from Albury.

Find out more at www.mandiraskitchen.com

 

Margot & Montanez 

Woodham, Surrey

Jen at Margot & Montanez has created a limited edition chocolate covered version of her mouthwatering alfajores just in time for Valentine’s Day. Alfajores biscuits are South American delicacies, enjoyed with people you care about during special occasions. Boxes of six (with three flavours) are baked on demand and can be delivered nationwide.

Find out more at margotandmontanez.com/products/valentines-alfajores-biscuits

 

McLaren Fine Foods

Weybridge, Surrey

From full Valentine’s menus to romantic afternoon teas and gift hampers, McLaren Fine Foods have all the bases covered for food lovers this year. They deliver across Surrey. Orders for their Valentine’s tea for two, which includes beautiful fresh bakes, sandwiches, teas and even a rose, must be placed by Thursday February 11.

Find out more at mclarenfinefoods.com/valentine

 

Priory Farm

Nutfield, Surrey

Fully stocked and open throughout lockdown, Priory Farm are also offering a Valentine’s meal for two this year, featuring a main, two sides, a dessert and a bottle of wine for £30. This offer is available in the farm shop from Friday February 12 until Valentine’s Day (they also have plenty of cards!).

Find out more at www.prioryfarm.co.uk/farm-shop  

 

Rowdy & Fancy’s

Forest Row, Sussex

If you partake in Valentine's, then Rowdy & Fancy's have a fantastic selection of handmade cards created by Sussex artist, Louise Mulgrew, to complement their delicious chocolates. Their chocolate love bar is a must-try! Free UK shipping on all orders over £8.

Find out more at rowdyandfancyschocolate.co.uk/shop       

 

The Salt Box

Nutfield, Surrey

Stoke the flames for the fire starter in your life by booking them onto an outdoor cookery course with The Salt Box – they have got a fantastic online version of their Cooking Over Fire course available at the moment. Alternatively, spice things up with one of their seasoning selections or send a gift voucher to book into a future Feast Over Fire supper club. They are offering 10% off until midnight on Tuesday February 7 with the code 'FIRE'.

Find out more at wearethesaltbox.co.uk/shop

 

Sally Iddles Fabulous Food

Godalming, Surrey

Chef Sally Iddles has a delicious three-course “dine-at-home” box for two with a gorgeously styled table setting included, for those lucky enough to live in the Godalming area of Surrey. Her Valentine Celebration Weekend Box must be ordered by Sunday February 7. Free local delivery within five miles of Shackleford or £10 delivery up to 15 miles.

Find out more at sallyiddles.co.uk/valentines

 

Surrey Hills Butchers

Various locations, Surrey

The team at Surrey Hills Butchers are producing heart shaped Beef Wellingtons accompanied by delicious sides from Surrey Hills Delicatessen. The perfect combo for your Valentine’s date night at home. The Wellingtons must be pre-ordered and can be collected with sides the Oxshott, Frensham or Windlesham butchers’ shops.

Find out more at surreyhillsbutchers.com

 

Sussex Gourmand

Brighton, Sussex

Whether you are a romantic or not, Valentine’s is a great excuse to treat yourself to a gourmet night in and Sussex Gourmand have some delicious options for you with their Great Taste Awards winning Sussex produce. Enjoy a Bees Knees cocktail and canape kit; a Valentine’s picnic; a Wild Thing gift box; or one of the other tantalising options you will find on their online shop. Delivered nationwide.  

Find out more at sussexgourmand.com/product-category/sussex-hampers/valentines-day



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