Valentine's Day: foodie gifts and meal kits

Gifting

PAUL Bakery

Say “I love you” in the sweetest way possible with PAUL. The Sweetest Love Box (£29.95) includes four stunning heart-shaped cakes. Furthermore, the gift includes a box of 12 mini macarons.

 The Sharing Heart Fraisier (£34.95, serving 6-8) is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The set is available in store and online.

Order details: Pre-order online via www.paul-uk.com from 21st January with delivery across select London and Oxford postcodes or collect in-store from 5th February.

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Pleesecakes

The cheesecake wizards at Pleesecakes have created a limited edition box of 24 pink and red artisan truffles (£26)

Each Chuffle is handmade using Pleesecakes’ finest cream cheese mix, encased in a thick rich chocolate shell. The box is perfectly packed and contains three tempting flavours that are bound to be a hit. These include: vanilla caramel, white chocolate and milk chocolate.

Store in the freezer for up to three months and take out whenever you fancy, for a sweet gift that keeps on giving.

Order details: Pre-order online for delivery on 9th & 10th February https://www.pleesecakes.com

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Searcys Gift Collection

Searcys new luxury collection offers beautiful gifts designed to cherished. Discover beautifully packaged bottles of Searcys Selected Champagne (£41 per bottle, £80 for two) alongside gift sets of Searcy's iconic champagne flutes (£35 per pair)

Order details: Available online only at www.searcys.co.uk/gifts with 48-hour nationwide delivery.

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Mariage Frères

Discover the perfect present for the tea-lover in your life with Mariage Frères’  Valentine’s collection. There is something for everyone. Tea blends include Love Story, Sexy Tea and Fall in Love (all £26 / 90g)

You can also check out stylish accessories, including elegant loose-leaf gift sets and eye-catching cannisters.

Order details: Shop online for nationwide delivery at www.mariagefreres.com or in-store at the brand’s flagship emporium on King Street, Covent Garden or at Selfridge’s, Oxford Street.

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Hattingley Valley

For a unique gift for your loved one this Valentine’s Day, a bottle of English wine from Hattingley Valley is a must.

The Classic Reserve NV (£30) is pale gold in colour with delicate and fine long-lasting bubbles. For something extra special, the Blanc de Blancs 2014 (£39.50) is made using only the finest Chardonnay grapes.

With its pastry and brioche notes, alongside a well-balanced acidity, this deliciously fruity and honeyed wine is perfect for popping with your other half.

Order details:www.hattingleyvalley.com for nationwide delivery

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Staying In - Nationwide Delivery

Drake & Morgan X Laurent-Perrier Valentine’s Feast Box

Let love bloom with Drake & Morgan’sValentine’s Feast Box. The exclusive DIY kit (£145), serving two, includes all the ingredients and recipe cards you need to create a restaurant quality, three-course meal in the comfort of your own home, plus two Red Rose pre-batched cocktails and a bottle of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée for added Valentine’s sparkle.

Dishes include a showstopping 27-day Himalayan dry aged chateaubriand with confit potatoes, salt-baked beetroot, thyme roasted carrots, spring greens, gravy & béarnaise sauce. Available for delivery in England only.