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Gifting inspiration

Whether it's for a special occasion or you just want to treat someone, check out our tried-and-tested picks, from subscriptions and letterbox gifts to themed gift guides for those who love cheese, coffee and gin.
A hamper featuring British cheese and accompaniments
Guides

Best cheese gifts

Five different chocolate gifts, including a jar of chocolate hearts, a hamper and a selection box
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Best chocolate gifts

Sambal Shiok's spread of snacks with hands tucking in
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Malaysian food: how to cook like a local

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olive gin hamper
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Best gin gifts for gin lovers

Small beer
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Best beer gifts

Wine hamper with bottles and glasses laid out
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Fortnum & Mason whisky trio
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Best whisky gifts

Subscription gifts

Craft Gin Club April gin box
Reviews

Best gin subscriptions and clubs

brown coffee bags and colourful coffee bags in a box
Taste tests

22 best coffee subscriptions 2023

BeerBods beer subscription
Reviews

Best beer subscriptions and clubs

Six wine bottles Laithwaites
Reviews

Best wine subscriptions and clubs

Special occasions

A black crate containing a bar of Tony's chocolate, a bag of coffee and an aeropress
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Best birthday gifts

A bottle of sparkling tea and a big box filled with Fortnum's chocolate truffles
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Best wedding gifts for food lovers

Sweet and savoury afternoon tea selection on three tier cake stand
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Best afternoon tea delivery 2023

String of Christmas food baubles
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Best Christmas gifts for foodies 2022

Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe for kale, ricotta and leek lasagne
Vegetarian recipe ideas

Get plenty of meat-free inspiration with our easy, versatile recipes

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A dark brown Date and pecan loaf cake with chocolate bitters on a small board with a white background
Easy baking ideas

Try our comforting classics and showstopping twists, from chocolate fudge cake to custard tarts and quick brownies

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