Here are some of the most delicious food experiences you will want to try.

1. Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

Highly interactive and fully immersive, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience invites audiences to step inside the famous TV show.

See it from the inside out, while Basil, Sybil and Manuel dish up two hours of laughs alongside a high-quality, three-course meal. This internationally acclaimed show is the world’s longest-running and most successful tribute to the BBC’s iconic sitcom, and it has been a London West End staple since 2012.

When the audience become diners in the ‘Faulty Towers’ restaurant, pretty much anything can happen – because 70% of the show is improvised.

Developed with a skilful blend of improvisation, artful scripting and tasty food, it is an unmissable experience. Broadway Baby reviewed the dining experience as ‘outrageously funny’ and What’s On Stage described it as ‘fantastic’.

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is now performed in more than 20 countries a year.

Find out more at faultytowersdining.com

2. Gastronomica

Established in 2000 in a bid to import the finest food from Italty, Gastronomica supplies renowned restaurants, hotels and shops across the UK, as well as selling online directly to the public.

Excellent-quality charcuterie and award-winning cheeses are sourced from all over Italy, from the northern region of Piedmont, all the way down to Sicily – and every region in between. Gastronomic also directly sources flours, sauces olive oil and balsamic vinegar from dedicated Italian farmers, not to mention a variety of honey, jams and mustards.

The company offer plenty of delivery options suited to you. They have same-day delivery within central London for orders made before midday and on Saturday before 8am. Next day delivery for orders made before midnight, Monday to Saturday. They also deliver to mainland UK (England, Wales and Scotland) excluding Scottish Highlands and Islands, Channel Islands and Isles of Scilly

Find out more at gastronomica.co.uk

3. Mezemiso

With panoramic views from the state-of-the-art Shisha and Cigar Terrace offers incredible views across the River Thames and the Houses of Parliament, Mezemiso transports guests to the height of luxury in the heart of the city.

Their concept was to bring together two strong cultural identities with their very own lifestyle, beliefs and customs. Although Japan and Lebanon look totally different, they are connected by the special attention they give to their land so they both bear crops rich in flavour and herbs full of aromas.

Indulge in a world-class menu of Japanese and Lebanese cuisine led by one of Lebanon’s leading chefs Madlene El Saikali, who showcases classic dishes from her homeland. Meanwhile head sushi chef Victor Klomu has created a unique Japanese fine dining menu.

There’s no better place in London for celebrations with the rooftop terrace offering views overlooking the London Eye.

Find out more at mezemisolondon.com

4. Radio Rooftop

Radio Rooftop is one of London’s most iconic venues situated on the 10^th Floor of ME London, with striking views across the River Thames and London’s impressive skyline. From sunrise to sunset guests can enjoy the changing views of the capital stretching from the Shard and St Paul’s downstream, to the London Eye and Big Ben.

The perfect setting for a casual lunch with family and friends or to impress business clients in a relaxed yet refined atmosphere. Experience their locally sourced menu curated by their chef.

Or snuggle up in Radio Rooftop’s cosy fire hacienda, in partnership with Patròn. Accommodates up to six people for 3 hours and includes two cocktails per guest, a sharing cocktail and food platters or an unforgettable dining experience at STK London for up to four guests.

End the day by sipping champagne or one of their inspired cocktails.

Find out more at radiorooftop.com

5. Planet Hollywood

Planet Hollywood is the world’s top dining experience inspired by the glamour of Hollywood. This innovative restaurant chain was launched with the backing of megastars Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Demi Moore.

They are the perfect restaurant for any occasion, whether it’s a celebration or a family day out. With more than 85 pieces of memorabilia celebrating decades of filmmaking and mouth-watering signature dishes to make the taste buds tingle.

Planet Hollywood London boasts a large cocktail bar open ‘til late, along with several themed areas: The Bond Room, British Room and their Beach Bar Cabanas room.

Our menu boasts their classic American favourites, and authentic Asian and Italian cuisine. They also offer an amazing children’s menu that works out at fantastic value.

Have a browse through their website and see what they offer from special occasions, through to private hires.

Find out more at planethollywoodlondon.com

6. Prezzo

Prezzo are all about bringing people together to enjoy delicious Italian classics, in beautiful settings – whatever the occasion. Whether it’s a signature gin and tonic with friends or movie night with the kids – with them, it’s time well spent, close to home with people who really matter.

At Prezzo it’s all about perfect partners, classic combinations and inspired pairings. Always remember to save room for dessert too when visiting – although you might have a tough time choosing from their wonderfully- indulgent options.

There is a selection of wine, beers and spirits to accompany your food. Or, why not try their Prezzo Royale cocktail – elegant and refreshing, made with Prosecco and Chambord.

Find out more at prezzorestaurants.co.uk

7. Strand Palace

Strand Palace is surrounded by the best London has to offer. The hotel is minutes from Convent Garden, Trafalgar Square and the Thames, making it the perfect location for discovering cultural icons by day, and enjoying the West End theatre by night.

The hotel is home to 785 bedrooms and offers a concierge service and gym for guest use. The hotel has launched in-house restaurant and bar. Haxells Restaurant & Bar is the perfect place to enjoy great food, cocktails, afternoon tea and more.

With much to do on the hotel’s doorstep and excellent transport connections to whisk you across the city or further afield, a stay at Strand Palace puts you at the centre of the action. With that in mind, if you need to escape from the hustle and bustle, rest assured all guestrooms are fully equipped to ensure your downtime is comfortable.

Find out more at strandpalacehotel.co.uk

8. Stoke Park

Stoke Park is the UK’s leading 5 AA Red Star Hotel, Spa and Country Club located in beautiful Buckinghamshire and you are invited.

Founded in 1908, Stoke Park is the perfect place to enjoy life in a five star and friendly atmosphere. They provide a unique combination of the traditions of an exclusive club and the best of sporting, leisure, entertaining and hotel facilities in one of the most convenient locations; only 35 minutes from London and 7 miles from London Heathrow.

Book your table and tuck into decadent award-winning cuisine by Chris Wheeler then dance the night away to a live band in Stoke Park’s stunning Orangery. Enjoy afternoon tea in the Orangery with delicately hand-made sandwiches, cakes and scones served with delicious clotted cream, along with your choice of a wide range of teas and coffees, surrounded by breath-taking views of the estate.

Find out more at stokepark.com

9. Devonshire Restaurants & Restaurants

The Devonshire Hotel & Restaurants group is an intimate collection of unique places, owned by the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, located in tranquil and unspoilt locations on both the Bolton Abbey Estate in North Yorkshire and the Chatsworth Estate in Derbyshire.

At the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales lies The Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa. This country house hotel offers the perfect getaway for food and nature lovers alike; with two award-winning restaurants on-site and over 80 miles of footpaths from the doorstep. The Devonshire Fell Hotel boasts breath-taking views of the dales and moors, individually designed bedrooms, and locally sourced food, making it the perfect base for a countryside break.

In an exclusive arrangement, guests staying on the Chatsworth Estate have the opportunity to go behind the scenes of the iconic Chatsworth House when it’s closed to the public and learn more.

Find out more at devonshirehotels.co.uk

10. Bateaux London

Bateaux London reinvents dining on the water: contemporary British food, delicious drinks and interiors by Tom Dixon Design.

Bateaux London’s most original dining room – Glass Room – serves modern British cooking in a refined style, with all dishes prepared from scratch onboard. With an experienced captain at the helm, we sail daily for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. You can also arrange to hire a room or the whole boat for your event.

River views come as standard on every sailing.  Your Bateaux London journey begins at the heart of the city on London’s historic embankment. Enjoy a drink at The Pier – their stunning waterfront bar and lounge – before stepping aboard your boat to discover the city as you’ve never seen it before. As they cruise down the river, they’ll present you with incredible food and drink, beautiful music, gorgeous interiors, exceptional service and unrivalled views.

Find out more at bateauxlondon.com

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Or for another, it can be that morning cup of piping hot coffee made just the way you like it on the way to work or even a non-alcoholic beverage to celebrate a special occasion. It doesn’t matter what moment it is we all like to have our favourite drink in tow to complete it. As people become more conscious of their drinking habits, so have companies who now offer your favourite beverages in a smarter way.

Here is a list of top drinks that may tipple your fancy for a celebration or a relaxing night alone:

1. SkinnyBrands

SkinnyBrands premium lager is a clean, crisp and refreshingly malty premium lager. As well as being full in flavour, 4% ABV and only 89 calories per bottle, its also gluten-free, vegan and kosher. 

The brand was born out of a need to cater for mindful, aware and increasingly informed drinkers. In particular, SkinnyBrands were looking to target those in search of a lower calorie option rather than lower alcohol. They found that the majority of consumers wanted a better product – rather than to stop drinking all together.

As a result, SkinnyBrands created something truly cutting-edge without compromising on fantastic taste or flavour. For those that don’t fancy the dreaded beer belly, SkinnyBrands is perfect if you want to try and banish the bloat.

SkinnyBrands Premium Lager can be bought from major supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Morrisons Ocado and Amazon.

Go on, treat yourself and them!

Find out more at skinnybrands.com

2. CRU Kafe

Cru Kafe, the coffee of San Cristobal is one of the true treasures of the coffee world. Fed by the fertile, volcanic soils of the Galapagos Islands and left abandoned for almost a century, the coffee plantations have rewilded, their beans maturing under a blossoming canopy of orange and guava trees in this perfect pesticide and chemical-free paradise.

With sweet aromatics of honeysuckle and caramel sitting atop a creamy, crème brûlée body, this limited run is part of London-based CRU Kafe’s range of ethical, sustainable and organic coffees – and is one of the gems of the coffee world.

All their coffees are Fairtrade certified, and they work exclusively with farms who pay a fair way and work hard to reinvest in their communities.

Each limited edition tray is hand-packed with 20 Nespresso compatible pods and available for £20.

Get free shipping with the code CHECKLIST.

Find out more at crukafe.com

3. Great British Wine Tours

Great British Wine Tours is the perfect solution to any gift buying dilemma. For those who enjoy a tipple or simply want a day out with a difference, Great British Wine Tours offers the perfect getaway.

Join a public tour, or create a bespoke excursion and explore award-winning vineyards, breweries and gin distilleries in Sussex, Surrey and Kent. Pair this with a smoked salmon tasting, a cheese-maker visit, or lunch at an award-winning eatery for the perfect day out.

And the icing on the cake? They do the driving. Every tour includes pick-up and drop-off from the station. The only problem will be that if you give this as a gift, you’ll want to come along too!

Popular options include Sussex Vineyard and Tour for £89, and the Sussex Vineyard and Cheese-maker Tour at £97. Cheers to that for both yourself and your loved one!

Find out more at greatbritishwinetours.co.uk

4. Stopham Vineyard

Stopham Vineyard is set in the heart of The South Downs National Park in West Sussex on the beautiful River Arun. It is here that the talented team craft sustainable English wines with passion and precision. 

Stopham Vineyard nurture hand-picked grapes to create wines with vibrant fruity aromas and a crisp natural acidity. They make white and sparkling wines using the latest winemaking technology to bring out the best from their own estate grown grapes.

Stopham Vineyard do everything they can to support the local economy. Protecting and preserving the environment is central to their winemaking approach. They encourage local tourism and do weekly winemaker tours of the vineyard and winery to the individuals and groups.

They were event selected for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations and are served at Michelin-starred restaurants like Belmond Le Manior aux Quat’Saisons. 

Well if it’s good enough for royalty….

Find out more at stophamvineyard.co.uk

5. Azanti

Azanti is a zero-alcohol drinks company. Not only has the beverage distributor introduced a fantastic line of alcohol-free drinks to its already impressive selection, as well as the CBD drink Cannasa and a range of sugar-free wine, but has also secured a huge promotional deal with a motor racing team.

Azanti came into the UK market offering Domaines Pierre Chavin’s Zéro collection. This award-winning range of non-alcoholic wine is carefully de-alcoholised using the spinning cone technique; removing the alcohol without compromising the taste.

Since then, the company has expanded its range of outstanding drinks by introducing the non-wine based collection called the Magic Dream Line.

Finally, the company has further added to its list of alcohol-free wines, including the Spanish non-alcoholic Tautila. While not as sweet as Pierre Zéro, it is more robust in its taste, and comes in red, white, sparkling white and rosé 

Find out more at azanti.co.uk

6. Ilkley Brewery 

Virgin Mary is a new alcohol-free pale ale launched by the Yorkshire-based Ilkley Brewery. As customers are becoming increasingly conscious of their alcohol intake but want a beverage that retains the flavour of their favourite tipple, the brewery made it their mission to cater to this evolving beer market.

Virgin Mary is a golden-hued brew that balances, light caramel sweetness with flavours grapefruit, stone fruit and tropical mango. Vienna malt and Premium English Caramalt gives it a sweet malty flavour and provides depth to the hops from the USA, New Zealand and Slovenia. 

This result in beer with huge flavour without the assistance of alcohol. Perfect for the time when you want a beer, but don’t want to drink. Plus, Virgin Mary is low carb, low calorie and brewed to be alcohol free.

Ilkley Brewery are a creative influence in the brewing community, enlivening the beer choice, honouring tradition and smiling along the way.

Find out more at ilkleybrewery.co.uk

7. Majestic

You’ll find your perfect bottle for any occasion at Majestic Wine. Majestic have 100s of wines, beers and spirits on offer which will have you covered for all tastes. 

Their specially trained expert staff, alongside their free tastings everyday means that you are guaranteed to find a bottle that you’ll love or the perfect gift for ones at Majestic. This means you get informed answers to your wine questions, along with personal recommendations from people who enjoy drinking and learning about wine just as much as you.

They believe that a visit to Majestic should be a very special experience and they always try to go the extra mile. Everyone in the company is happy to roll their sleeves up. And with 200 stores nationwide, free delivery when you order six bottles or more, and wines for every budget, there’s something for all tastes.

Find out more at majestic.co.uk

8. Coravin

Whether you feel like a glass of red or wine (or both) Coravin gives you complete to enjoy wine on your own terms. Using proven Coravin technology and featuring a friendly and functional design, the Coravin Model One Wine System lets you pour wine effortlessly without removing the cork.

The Coravin Model Two Elite is crafted from high-quality materials and is fitted with sleek and stylish chrome accents. When you pierce the cork, the wine pouring system uses argon gas to create an airtight seal to protect the wine from oxidation.

So with Coravin’s wine preservation system, you can drink a sip, a glass or more and preserve the rest if the bottle for weeks, months or even years. Their products are used by professional and passionate wine enthusiasts across the world.

Check the store locator on the website to find your nearest stockist.

Find out more at coravin.co.uk

9. Scilly Spirit 

Scilly Spirit distillery was established on St Mary’s island, in the enchanting Isles of Scilly, by husband and wife team, Arthur and Hilary Miller. The couple’s attention to detail is evident through their award-winning, Bishop Rock Lighthouse – inspired bottle design – award Best Design & Packaging in Spirits by the Drinks Business Awards, as well as receiving a gold medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

With a total of six international awards for their delicious Island Gin, it has been an impressive and busy first year. Attentive and dedicated to their craft they fulfil every aspect when it comes to making their Island Gin, from the small batch distillation runs, to bottling, labelling, packing and dispatch. 

Using Scilly as their muse, the aqua-green surrounding sea inspired their bottle colour, while also being harnessed for the island’s water supply – meaning it features in every bottle. 

Find out more at scillyspirit.com

10. Wilfred’s

Founder of Wilfred’s, Chris Wilfred Hughes, set out to reinvent the Spritz for the new era of British drinkers, who want all the flavour of a great drink whilst still being good to themselves.

The result is a perfectly balanced blend of natural botanicals. Served over ice and a slice of tonic, Wilfred’s Spritz delivers summer in a glass – and it just happens to be non-alcoholic. 

Flavour, quality and complexity were of the utmost importance, and this mindset led Chris to over two years of experimentation and more than 100 unique recipes to craft the perfect Wilfred’s Spritz.

Inspired by his travels around the world, Chris sourced every botanical he could find, from rare Japanese hibiscus, to the aromatic English rose. His journey eventually led him back home to the authentic flavours he associates most with London – freshly picked rosemary from his mother’s garden

Find out more at wilfredsdrinks.com

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Food plays a massive part of someone’s identity and their culture, so the products on offer should reflect our eating habits. Every food or drink should always be tasty, easy to incorporate into our favourite recipes and provide nutritional benefits.

Here are some delicious products that might be hard to resist:

1. Sweet Baby Ray’s

Sweet Baby Ray’s is widely available in the UK. From starting out as a family recipe, to becoming America’s number one BBQ sauce. The beloved brand is passionate about bringing the best-tasting barbeque sauce to your grill, BBQ or plate.

Whatever your taste, whatever you are craving. Sweet Baby Ray’s award-winning BBQ sauce makes it taste better. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, no meal is complete without the taste of Sweet Baby Ray’s. It is more than a sauce; it is a life enhancer, the ultimate ingredient.

The company’s sauce has grown to include more than 20 flavours and moved from Chef Larry’s basement to backyards, ballparks, and grocery stores nationwide.

Without it, some food is barely worth eating. So pour it on, lick it up, and use it up. There’s plenty to go around. Sweet Baby Ray’s is available in Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Ocado and Amazon.

Find out more at sweetbabyrays.co.uk

2. Growers Garden

Growers Garden is offering innovative and sustainable snack lovers a healthy crisp that is not to be scoffed at. In a drive to reduce food waste, the team has developed something that they believe to be a first – broccoli crisps!

The crisps, made from ‘wonky’ vegetables are vegan-friendly and gluten-free. As well as being delicious and a healthier alternative to your standard packet of crisps, each serving contains less than 99 calories, are low in saturated fats and is a great source of fibre.

They also have their broccoli crisps in sour cream and chive, cheese, and chilli flavours too.

Growers Garden farm works as a co-operative growing broccoli, cauliflower, kale, cabbage and other organics. The team is already working hard to improve their tasty creations, with plans to launch a new recipe later this year, with even more broccoli goodness and reduced salt.

Find out more at growers-garden.com

3. VIVIR

VIVIR is changing perceptions of tequila in the UK and has been voted the Best Tequila of 2020 at the prestigious Class Bartender Brand Awards. The range was created by two good friends who have worked with the blue agave tequila plant for over 16 years, taking them over three years to perfect their spirits.

It is made from the finest estate-owned agave grown for nine years to full maturity in the Highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. They adopt traditional production methods, cooking their agave in hornos (clay ovens) and only use natural volcanic spring water that rises at their distillery in the production.

The end result is a natural and fresh spirit that stays true to its routes.

They have a strong focus on sustainability and work closely with environmental agencies in the area. All of this produces the finest tequila you will ever taste.

Find out more at vivirtequila.com

4. Edgcumbes

Shop world-class speciality coffees roasted to order, from Edgcumbes – the family-run, independent coffee roaster and tea merchant.

For over 40 years they’ve been delivering premium freshly roasted coffees to their loyal customers across the UK and Europe. The team at Edgcumbes spend their days roasting and posting some amazing coffees, sourced from farms across the globe. From the tropical forests of Colombia and Costa Rica to enchanting Ethiopia and the peaks of Kenya, they travel the world to bring you to-grade, speciality beans.

Delivered straight to your door, choose from their vast range of single origins and award-winning blends, expertly roasted fresh to order by their passionate coffee-loving crew.

The company believe that ‘fresh is best’ – in that everyone deserves the chance to enjoy coffee that has been responsibly sourced with that just roasted flavour. Their versatile coffees are suitable for all brewing methods.

Find out more at edgcumbes.co.uk

5. Tiptree (Wilkin & Sons)

Wilkin & Sons is a quintessentially British business that grows, makes and sells high-quality foods. The Wilkin family have been farming at Tiptree, Essex since 1757, making quality preserves since 1885.

They grow a wide range of traditional English fruits, and use them to make conserves, condiments, liqueurs, and other treats. Their signature fruit is the Little Scarlet Strawberry, a tiny wild variety, originally brought to the UK by the Wilkin family in the 1900s. They believe that they are unique in the world in growing this difficult crop.

Hand-crafted Tiptree English gin and vodka liqueurs have been blended with premium sparkling mixers to create three rather delicious ready-to-drink cocktail fizz cans. All in eye-catching livery. Choose from Raspberry and Rose, Strawberries and Cream and Salted Caramel and Apple.

Best served chilled with friends and served in 250ml ready to drink cans (5% ABV).

Find out more at tiptree.com

6. Caviar Classic

The team at Caviar Classic London pride themselves on having one of the largest selections of caviar in the UK, combined with some of the lowest prices. With 10 different choices of caviar on offer, as well as the additional roes and pearls, you are spoiled for choice.

With social gatherings and garden parties coming back into fashion, why not add a touch of luxury to your event? Caviar Classic London currently have a sale offering 20% off everything on the Caviar page website.

All of their products are sustainably farmed and guaranteed to live up to the highest of standards. They believe that apart from delivering a high-quality product and customer service; they have an obligation to do their part for the environment. They are 95% plastic-free and use recyclable packaging as much as possible.

They have everything you need, perfect for fine dining.

Find out more at caviarclassic-london.com

7. HonestBrew

HonestBrew brings you the best and boldest flavours in craft beer. If you’ve got a thirst for discovery, you need to explore their expertly selected range, from hundreds of innovative breweries. There are beers to suit all tastes, so pick what you like, and their hassle-free service will have your beers delivered the next day.

Their mission is to help you drink better beer. Sourcing from hundreds of independent producers from across the world, there are dedicated to providing the most convenient way for beer drinkers to discover innovative and exciting brewers.

With speedy UK beer delivery, specially designed packaging and their fresh beer guarantee, this is the ultimate way to buy craft beer online.

They stock over 300 different craft beers from around the world at HonestBrew. Plus, if you become a member, you’ll get up to 15% off and extra perks.

Find out more at honestbrew.co.uk

8. Grenade

The performance nutrition brand, Grenade, launched their first-ever frozen treat in Tesco – a low sugar, high-protein ice cream bar that supports your fitness goals.

Without compromising on taste, Carb Killa Ice Cream contains over 6.5g protein, less than 1.7g sugar, and only 120 calories per bar, so it won’t ruin all of your hard work.

Ideal as a post-workout snack (or just a low sugar treat to enjoy the sun) the new, vegetarian-friendly Carb Killa Ice Cream is available in two delicious flavours: White Chocolate Cookie, and Peanut Nutter.

White Chocolate Cookie comprises vanilla protein ice cream with a mouth-watering chocolate sauce, topped with a layer of chocolate cookie crumb, and covered in smooth white milk chocolate. Peanut Nutter comprises caramel protein ice cream with a delicious caramel sauce, topped with a layer of roasted peanuts, and covered in smooth milk chocolate.

Find out more at grenade.com

9. The Cookie Mail

The Cookie Mail handcraft delicious cookies in a variety of flavours. They offer delivery across mainland UK and dispatch the next working day when ordered before midnight, making them a fabulous option for a last-minute gift or sweet pick-me-up.

The founder has spent a number of years perfecting their very own cookie recipe to share with everyone.

As an environmentally-conscious brand, their cookies are packaged in recyclable boxes, designed to fit through a standard-sized letterbox, and they are enclosed in a postal bag made from sugarcane.

The Cookie Mail’s classic and plant-based options can be ordered via their website, alongside their cookie subscription service for a cookie delivery every month.

The brand pride themselves on their personalised service and offer customised orders for any occasion. For everything from wedding favours to corporate gifting – you could even sweeten up those virtual office meetings!

Find out more at thecookiemail.com

10. WineBourse

WineBourse is a low-cost online trading platform that matches buyers and sellers in a transparent marketplace and has portfolio management tools to help you make the most of your wine collection.

Applying a financial market standard to every trade, makes it secure and efficient for both wine sellers and buyers to manage their wines. Proceeds from sales are processed quickly and there is free portfolio valuation which can show multiple portfolio holdings in one view.

All wines offered through WineBourse have assured provenance and are in pristine condition. Those wanting to buy wines can have peace of mind that the wine they purchase is the best value, whether they want to invest in a case or enjoy a bottle at home.

As a centralised platform for managing your portfolio, with all details in one place, WineBourse help you make the most of your wine collection.

Find out more at winebourse.com

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Every minute saved in the kitchen cooking can go towards spending more quality time with the family doing the fun things from exploring outdoors to fun days out with the children. 

Here are 10 useful and handy pieces of equipment to save you time making those yummy families meals and spending time doing the things we all love.

1. Lesser-Spotted

Lesser-Spotted is passionate about discovering bespoke, one-off antique and limited edition designs. The story and history in each piece is, for them, what makes an object into a coveted piece.

The glassware is inspired by 19^th and early 20^th century English designs. Decorated with a variety of beautifully intricate patterns, each glass is hand-blown and engraved from fine, dishwasher-safe crystal. Perfect for everyday use as well as special occasions.

Lesser-Spotted was founded by Art Consultant Victoria Edwards. With passion for interiors and bespoke craftsmanship, Victoria’s expertise, expansive knowledge base and amassed sourcebooks, has resulted in a distinctive and ever-evolving collection of furniture, accessories, and objet d’art from across the world. Set apart by meticulous curation, the offering is akin to a modern-day Cabinet of Curiosities.

The team at the company are always on the hunt for that distinctive piece that will make your nest remarkable.

Find out more at lesser-spotted.co.uk

2. Heena’s Kitchen

Heena’s Kitchen present a formal dining experience, perfect for an elegant wedding breakfast. They also offer a more traditional buffet for birthday parties and other celebrations. Canapés include delicate mini poppadoms, served with a tangy mango salsa.

Their Jeera Chicken starter infuses the aromatic taste of cumin with a fresh burst of coriander and gives the perfect combination of flavours. A trio of plate starters is another tempting option and offers a mouth-watering selection of delicacies to try.

For a really authentic Indian experience, choose a sumptuous main course of tender slow-cooked lamb complimented with Bombay potatoes and mint and coriander raita served in hand bowls.

Finally Heena’s Kitchen will indulge you with desserts from both East and West regions of India. Why not complete your Indian feast with the delicious Gulab Jambu – sticky-sweet, deep fried dough balls, balanced with a scoop of ice cream.

Find out more at heenaskitchencurry.co.uk

3. Sistema

Stay healthy and hydrated with the Sistema range of colourful microwave and hydrate products. Perfect for nutritious, warming lunches, and keeping hydrated on the go, the Sistema range is made in New Zealand, is BPA and Phthalate free and suitable for the dishwasher.

From drink bottles and lunch boxes, to microwave products and storage containers; everywhere Sistema products are used, people find a purpose that suits their lifestyle.

They have many sustainable goals and have ensured that 93% of their moulding machines are electric which are 70% more effective than hydraulic and all rainwater collected on their 52,000 square meter roof is filtered and reused for cooling machines.

The dream continues with a passionate focus on innovation, design and an ever-increasing range of desired products. Sistema products are available in most major retailers, including Amazon, Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Dunelm, Waitrose, John Lewis and Robery Dyas.

Find out more at sistemaplastics.com

4. Mosney Mill

Mosney Mill brings the beauty of a quintessentially British wildflower and meadow into your home with their Bee and Wildflower collection of homeware. 

A selection of fine china, matching kitchen textiles, home fragrances and soft furnishings are also available across all the ranges of Mosney Mill’s designs. Inspired by the abundance of nature and wildlife that lies at the heart. Mosney Mill as a business was launched in October 2016 by Emma with the continuous love and support of her family and father.

All of which are designed in the grounds of Mosney Mill artist Emma, who uses the flora and fauna she sees from her studio window as inspiration. There are so many beautiful animals and wildlife roaming the grounds, each with their own unique characters. Many of which have inspired the collections. All Mosney Mill products are printed and manufactured in the UK. 

Find out more at mosneymill.co.uk

5. Newey & Bloomer 

Newey & Bloomer are the original British manufacturers of the Simplex kettle, since 1903. Finding handcrafted items made in Britain is always a thrill, and these authentic kitchen essentials are all made by hand to the same exacting standards as the original craftsmen.

Now a new model, for use especially on Agas and Rayburns has been successfully developed during the past 12 months. Every Simplex kettle is proudly stamped with their name and made in England as their hallmark. Genuine. Authentic. Original.

Lee Sheppard, managing director say: “We were asked for a kettle suitable for Agas, so, after some research we were able to produce a handmade kettle from 100% copper that is quicker to boil than a steel kettle and has longevity and timelessness that is missing from modern designs. We are so proud to bring the Highgrove to our family of Simplex kettles.”

Find out more at neweybloomer.co.uk

6. Addis Home

For food on the go without the fuss the Addis clip and go containers will allow you to easily transport your breakfast, lunch or dinner. These handy containers are perfect for those looking to pack a healthy lunch for work or for just everyday living.

They can also be used for school lunchboxes, storing delicious hot foods or snacks at the gym. All products are dishwasher and freezer safe – and amazing value too!

The range consists of the salad box, the duo box, drinks bottle, the wrap and roll container, the micro mug and heat to eat bowl. A unique vented locking lid makes it the ideal solution for all hot meals for those on-the-go moments. 

All items are available in a stunning cobalt blue or the flame red colour makes a bolder choice. 

Addis home want to exceed their customers expectations in every aspect.

Find out more at addis.co.uk

7. TOG Knives

Make sure your cutlery drawer is on point with TOG. These beautiful small-batch knives are used and collected by Michelin star chefs like Sat Bains, Phil Howard and Josh Eggleton, so you know they are something special.

TOG’s knives are designed in Britain and handmade in Japan by skilled craftsmen in Seki; the Samurai sword capital of the world. The company also produce a stunning range of chopping boards, handmade in Warwickshire, from Black Walnut to Cherry.

TOG kept making more prototypes and each time they went back to the chefs to test. They needed to be sure that their knives could go the distance. When a TOG knife can survive a professional kitchen, they know it’s up to the task at home too.

Get ready with gift sets like the Supersonic which includes a petty knife, chopping board and a bottle of craft gin. 

Find out more at togknives.com

8. Cook Expert

Introducing the new Magimix Cook Expert – the multifunctional cooking food processor. With 12 dedicated programmes and a 30-year motor guarantee, this state-of-the-art machine will create delicious family meals with ease, as well as more elaborate dishes to impress your friends.

Get creative and elevate your cooking to new heights using recipes from around the world, bringing you the confidence to create new things on every day of the week.

Get busy doing everything with an extra ‘pair of hands’ in the kitchen you can conjure up hundreds of recipes within 15 minutes of prep time, giving you time to focus on other things. 

Easily prepare homemade food from scratch with fresh ingredients and no junk. Join the cooking revolution today and browse the range of fantastic equipment. Hear what others have to say and join the conversation on the Cook Expert UK – Magimix Facebook group.

Find out more at magimix.co.uk

9. Circulon 

Circulon is the perfect choice with over 30 years of unrivalled innovation and performance and designed to help home chefs of all abilities to create fabulous meals.

With features to help the everyday chef to produce the healthiest or most indulgent meals, Circulon offers unparalleled cooking performance and non-stick durability.

Each item of cookware and bakeware features the Total hi-low groove non-stick system, which protects the majority of the cooking surface from utensil abrasion. This also means that less oil is needed as food releases from the textured surface with ease. 

Circulon are so confident about the quality of their products that they offer a lifetime guarantee; if you are not satisfied with the performance of their non-stick, it will be replaced free of charge.

The secret to stress free and enjoyable hosting is planning, and the perfect meals starts with the perfect cookware.

Find out more at circulon.co.uk

10. Samuel Groves

Using first-class pots and pans from British manufacturer Samuel Groves will make your cooking experience easier. So, you can have more time to focus on wowing your dinner guests with your mouth-watering creations.

However, this premium cooking equipment isn’t just for special occasions, but everyday use thanks to their lifetime guarantee.

Investing in high quality cookware that will stand the test of time provides years of cooking enjoyment, numerous tasty delights and good times. A wise choice would be the everlasting brushed stainless-steel tri-ply pans, which are unashamedly the heaviest and sturdiest on the market.

The solid, thermally efficient tri-ply body works effortlessly on all hob types and in the oven. It ensures the most even cooking surface, while heating and cooling rapidly too.

These splendid pans diffuse heat evenly and quickly, creating the most responsive cookware that will be a real pleasure to own.

Find out more at samuelgroves.com

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1. Choc Affair Chocolate Tasting Experience

Keen to increase your knowledge of chocolate (and by that we don’t mean distinguishing your Cadbury from your Nestlé)? This at-home Chocolate Tasting Experience from Choc Affair has been created to enjoy at home with up to six family members, guiding you through six single origin dark chocolates and – better still – showing how to pair them with wine! All chocolate used is palm oil-free, vegan and sustainability and ethically-sourced. Presented in a beautiful gift set and handmade in York, it’s definitely one for the epicurean chocoholic, as you’ll be tasting an array of increasing cocoa percentages, from 64% cocoa solids – all the way to a Colombian 100%! Each set contains six 65g single origin dark chocolate bars, a tasting information booklet, a tasting board and six tasting journals and aroma wheels, meaning you can record all your thoughts as you enjoy the experience.

Find out more: choc-affair.com

2. VonHaus VonChef 1000W Rotating Waffle Maker

With many of us WFH these days, a mid-week breakfast no longer has to mean simply grabbing a cereal bar before our painful commute to the office. Instead, why not utilise that extra time by enjoying filling and tasty waffles to keep you going until lunch? The VonHaus VonChef 1000W Rotating Waffle Maker allows you to evenly spread waffle batter during the cooking process, for better-tasting and better-looking results. Creating a strong seal to minimise the chance of leaks, you can even rotate the machine using the cool-touch handle to evenly spread the batter for a perfect finish.

Its variable temperature control dial offers a range of settings, so you can cook your waffles to your precise preferences. Its non-stick plates make waffles easy to remove from the machine – plus there’s even a removable drip tray and non-slip feet to keep the machine in place.

Buy VonHaus VonChef 1000W

3. Riverford Organic Large Seasonal Veg Box

It can be all too tempting to buy all your fruit and veg at your local supermarket – but why not take advantage of having the freshest and most seasonal of produce delivered straight to your door? At Riverford everything they produce and sell is 100% organic, with seasonal fruit and veg slow grown for the very best flavour. Fresh from the farm, there’s zero air freight, plus it’s guaranteed to be free from GM, artificial pesticides and artificial fertilisers. There’s less packaging, too – and none wherever possible – and any packaging they do use is sustainably sourced and home compostable. With this in mind why not try the Large Seasonal Veg Box – ideal for families or keen cooks, this large box is bursting with 10 varieties of freshly-picked veg. You’ll get potatoes every week, plus carrots or onions, alongside seasonal treats like crisp sugar snap peas and asparagus.

Find out more: riverford.co.uk

4. Macknade Spanish Kitchen Hamper

Who knows at the time of writing whether we’ll be allowed to venture overseas this year – so why not bring the taste of the Mediterranean into your kitchen with this stunning Spanish Kitchen hamper from Macknade?

For decades, Macknade has enthralled and inspired foodies with its delicious English, Italian and Spanish influences, consistently showcasing the finest-quality goods and excellent service throughout. Macknade is now an intrinsic part of the wider community, and has grown from a local farm shop to the leading independent lifestyle brand it is today.

Its delicious Spanish Kitchen hamper contains a La Iseal 26cm Paella Pan, Calasparra Paella Rice 1kg, Odysea Flame Roasted Red Peppers, Hot Smoked Paprika, Olives et Al Lemon & Coriander Olives, Paso A Paso Tempranillo and a Divine Deli Spanish Tapas Dish. It’s everything you need to make the perfect paella – you can even enjoy a glass of wine and graze on some tapas while you cook!

Find out more: macknade.com

5. Hedgepig Tasting Gin Kit For Two

Want to gen up on your gin (try saying that after a few too many glasses)? This fantastic Hedgepig Tasting Kit for Two is the perfect way to boost your knowledge of the good stuff. Delivered straight to your door, the pack contains a bottle of each of the four Hedgepig flavours – Bullace and Quince, Cambridge Gage, Zesty Elderflower and Glorious Gooseberry – together with four Fever-Tree mixers, giving you the perfect way to sample these irresistible gin liqueurs. Once the kit arrives, pull up a chair, grab some garnishes and tune into Hedgepig’s 40 minute virtual tasting experience. Here, Ginmeister Stephen will tantalise your tastebuds as he guides you through the botanicals of the individual drinks, explaining why they make such fine pudding gins, and revealing why the brand’s often to be found on their hands and knees rummaging around hedgerows.

To cap it all, a donation from each sale will be made to the British Hedgehog Preservation Society on your behalf – with rapidly-dwindling numbers, these little fellows need all the help they can get.

Find out more: pinkstergin.com

6. Ella’s Kitchen Cheesy Tomatoey Pizza

Have all the lockdowns got you struggling to find inspiration for your fussy little eaters at home? Or are you finding it hard to rustle up a nutritious meal thanks to home schooling and trying to work full-time? Us too. Luckily help is at hand in the form of well-known food brand Ella’s Kitchen, who’ve just introduced their Cheesy Tomatoey Pizza to the line-up. The perfect healthy and tasty twist on a family favourite, this vegetarian pizza is the latest addition in the Big Kids line up, packed full of tasty goodness and made with the same care as you would at home. Formulated with 100% natural ingredients, with no added sugar, artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, it boasts a gluten-free cauliflower base, is topped with tomato sauce, crammed full of veggies and sprinkled with British Cheddar. Each box also contains two pizzas for big kids to enjoy, which cooks in just 20 minutes from frozen.

Find out more: ellaskitchen.co.uk

7. Nick Munro 24 Piece Duetto Cutlery Set

Any lover of fine food and drink knows that the aesthetic experience of a great meal is just as important as the ingredients themselves. Good linen, stylish crockery and gorgeous glass-wear all come in to play, as does the cutlery you choose to eat your carefully-prepared feast with. That’s where British engineer and artist Nick Munro comes in, with his 24 Piece Duetto Cutlery Set the perfect accompaniment to each and every mealtime. Made from 18/10 stainless steel –to resist rust and hold polish – it’s been designed as part of a collaboration with the world-renowned Bugatti Italy. The collaboration was borne after a meeting at the Frankfurt Trade Fair, when the Chief Exec of Casa Bugatti (one of the leading designing and manufacturing houses in Europe) approached Nick to ask if he’d ever thought of designing cutlery. The response was an emphatic yes – as you can see for yourself with this set comprising six table forks, six table knives, six tablespoons and six coffee spoons.

Find out more: nickmunro.com

8. Smeg VIVOscreen Connected Oven

Oven looking past its prime? Smeg’s VIVOscreen connected oven boasts the perfect combination of aesthetic and functionality. The bigger, full-colour display with all-new graphics, exciting new functions and greater ease of use make for a seriously stylish and intuitive model. Hold down any item on the display for three seconds for a pop up to appear, explaining its function. If you prefer to create your own recipes, the My Recipes section even allows you to store up to 64 of your favourite dishes in the memory of the oven itself! To ensure perfect cooking every time, a temperature probe is included which monitors the core temperature of the food, allowing complete control over your cooking and personalised results just to your liking. What’s more, the VIVOscreen ovens work in conjunction with the new dedicated SmegConnect app, which can be used to control your appliances remotely from your chosen handheld device

Find out more: smeguk.com

9. The Cookaway Recipe Box

Fancy a date night at-home that doesn’t involve just reaching for your phone to order a greasy takeaway? Instead reignite your love for home cooking and tantalise those tastebuds in the process with this range of range of meat, fish and dairy-free options from subscription-free recipe box service The Cookaway. Perfect for adventurous cooks, all of The Cookaway’s healthy recipe boxes have been created by chef May Simpkin, and are designed to make you fall in love with her simple but delicious way of eating for life. May has a Masters in Personalised Nutrition and has worked with hundreds of clients, supporting them develop healthy eating habits through one-to-one consultations and educational workshops. Recipe boxes are available for delivery across the UK, with prices starting at £18 for a two-person recipe box, including free delivery. We’ve got our eyes on this Zesty Chimichurri Mackerel with Lemony Green Lentil Salad…

Find out more: thecookaway.com

10. Stellar Sabatier IS Knife Block Set

Ever watched an episode of Come Dine With Me and cringed at the sight of a contestant cutting an apple with a substandard bread knife? If, like us, you’re a bit of a knife snob, you’ll know all about the reputation that comes with owning a set of Stellar Sabatiers. A combination of the heritage and long-standing reputation of Sabatier with the timeless quality of Stellar, this IS Knife Block Set offers quality and tradition in each of its five knives. Designed for professional-standard weight, balance and safety, it features distinctive traditional black handles and has secure spun-solid handle rivets. Dishwasher safe and with a Stellar lifetime guarantee, the set includes a paring knife, utility knife, carving knife, bread knife (not for apples!) and a cook’s knife.

Find out more: horwood.co.uk

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