I’m dreaming of a foodie present

Food and drink have always been an important part of what makes gift giving special. From chocolates on Valentine’s Day to a selection of chutneys at Christmas (not to mention the turkey dinner) there are many ways to make a foodie happy when you give a gift. After all, good food is something everyone takes pleasure in, so it’s a safe bet that gourmet treats will always be gratefully received. It’ll certainly beat a pair of socks.

Choholics

As we all know, special occasions are a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and whatever we might claim most of us have got one. The Sweet indulgence box, from the purveyors of gourmet delights at Foreman and Field, is packed with an irresistible selection of treats, including L’Artisan chocolates, Hazelnut macaroons, Cotswold honey and a bottle of Chapel Down Rose. It all comes presented in a rather stylish hat box too.

London’s celebrated up-market food hall Fortnum and Mason has long been the place to shop for food with a distinct whiff of exclusivity. A quick perusal of the Fortnum’s website should provide a host of gift ideas that are certain to impress (if leave your wallet a bit lighter). How about their top selling gift set, Champagne and Chocolates beautifully presented in an attractive eau de nil gift box. Chocolate’s also a great present Mother’s Day and there’s plenty available on the Interflora website, along with many other Mother’s Day gift ideas. For something really special, take a look at the specially presented Mother’s day tray.

A Little Extra…

When you’re going all out to impress your foodie friend maybe you should check out a hamper. Many of the supermarkets offer a pretty comprehensive selection around Christmas time, normally ranging from a compact box with a bottle and some chocolates to the full on bumper sized hamper. Whisk hampers available through Notonthehighstreet.com make slightly more distinctive gift ideas. Choose from a nice selection of thoughtfully compiled and attractively presented wooden boxes. Interflora - usually known as the specialists for flower delivery – also have a wide selection of hampers on their website.