With the festive season just around the corner, Preneur World has been busy curating a sensational array of festive indulgences, to ensure your Christmas holidays will be brimming with delectable delights. In this merry round-up, we’ve handpicked our favourite gastronomic delights from a sumptuous selection from the finest food & drink brands. We will be indulging in Christmas food from the likes of Crosta & Mollica, World Food Market, Two Magpies Bakery and by Amazon, revelling in tantalising Christmas drinks from Buffalo Trace, Nohrlund and Pentire, and succumbing to the irresistible charm of chocolate and confectionery from leading brands such as Pierre Marcolini, Lindt, Tony’s Chocolonely, Joe & Seph’s, Booja-Booja and LoveRaw. Wondering why you should dive into these festive food and drink favourites? Stay tuned as we unwrap the magic behind these gastronomic treasures that promise to elevate your Christmas celebrations to unparalleled heights. Welcome to the most wonderful time of the year!
Pierre Marcolini
Renowned Belgian chocolatier Pierre Marcolini is known for his exceptional chocolates revered by connoisseurs for their meticulous craftsmanship and exquisite taste. This year, his Frosty Christmas collection will bring out the inner child in all of us. The Elf Truffle Box encapsulates Marcolini’s artistry, housing 12 indulgent truffles across three evocative flavours: the rich Casse-Noisette blending hazelnut and chocolate, the warming Gingerbread, and the delightful Pistachio. Presented in a charming festive box, this gift radiates joy, inviting a smile with each sumptuous bite. Marcolini’s expertise shines through, ensuring a sensory journey that intertwines nostalgia and delight. A perfect embodiment of festive cheer, the Elf Truffle Box promises to enchant the fortunate recipient, leaving a lingering sensation of festive magic. The Elf Truffle Box is £14.90 from Pierre Marcolini boutiques and online at www.marcolini.co.uk
Pentire
The Pentire Tasting Gift Box is a great introduction into the brand. The gift box features 20cl of both Pentire’s original spirit, Adrift, along with the invigorating, Seaward. Adrift has a herbaceous and fresh taste profile, with notes of Lemon Citrus, coupled with Sage, Rock Samphire and Sea Salt for a rounded herbal finish. Zesty, verdant and bright, Seaward features grapefruit top notes, blended with the refreshing green tones of the unique Pentire Plant Blend. It’s layered with natural berries from harvested Sea Buckthorn to Wild Seaweed. Pentire Tasting Gift Box is £28 from pentiredrinks.com
Buffalo Trace
Handcrafted using Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Bourbon Cream is the perfect marriage of rich delicious cream and smooth Kentucky bourbon. Bourbon Cream features real bourbon and real cream. You can enjoy it chilled, on the rocks, or pour it in a cup of coffee for an indulgent after dinner treat. This liqueur is rich and sweet. The smooth taste of Buffalo Trace Bourbon complements the creamy vanilla flavour. Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream is £20 from all major supermarkets
Two Magpies Bakery
Send some culinary love in the post this Christmas thanks to Two Magpies Bakery’s Letterbox Brownies. The delicious Letterbox Brownies are likely to be the sweetest gift you’ll send this festive season. Letterbox Brownies are available in four of the nation’s favourite flavour combinations; Banoffee, Caramel & Honeycomb, White Chocolate & Cherry and Caramelised Peanut Butter, meaning there is something for everyone. Two Magpies Bakery Letterbox Brownies are £22 from twomagpiesbakery.co.uk
Booja-Booja
The Winter Collection from Booja-Booja features sixteen chocolate truffles chosen to bring smiles to winter moments. This festive selection includes seasonal flavours like Yuletide Spice, Cherry Bakewell and Salted Caramel Mocha alongside much cherished signature flavours like Hazelnut Crunch and Honeycomb Caramel. All the chocolates are vegan-friendly and organic. Booja-Booja The Winter Collection is £12.99 from Whole Foods Market
Yuletide Spice Truffle Logs from Booja-Booja are organic vegan-friendly treats designed for elegant nibbling. Coated in rich Belgian chocolate flakes, these log-shaped melt-in-the-mouth chocolate truffles are flavoured with winter warming spices, cranberries and nuts. Booja-Booja Yuletide Spice Truffle Logs is £9.99 from Whole Foods Market
Tony’s Chocolonely
Tony’s Chocolonely is a B-Corp and Fairtrade-certified ethical chocolate brand whose mission is to end exploitation in the cocoa industry. Their colourful Christmas Tasting Pack is ideal for those who can’t pick a favourite flavour. The ‘rainbow tasting pack’ contains 6 small bars in their best-selling classic flavours. It’s the ideal stocking filler. Tony’s Chocolonely Christmas Tasting Pack is £9.99 from Waitrose, Coop, Ocado, independents and tonyschocolonely.com
New for 2023, Tony’s Chocolonely have launched Littl’ Bits – their first range of munchable, snackable chocolate in 4 delicious flavour combos. Each making chocolate fairer, bit by bit, by enabling cocoa farmers to earn a living income. Littl’ Bits are perfect for cosy nights in, winter cinema trips or munching solo. Packs of Tony’s Chocolonely Littl’ Bits are £2.49 each from Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda, independents and tonyschocolonely.com
Lindt
Perfect for all festive celebrations, LINDOR Irish Cream is the enticing new limited-edition flavour from the master chocolatiers at Lindt. The new LINDOR Irish Cream truffles are so delicious and tempting that these indulgent chocolates won’t last very long! Lindt LINDOR Irish Cream is £6 from Tesco and Lindt Chocolate Shops
Another new launch from Lindt this winter is the new Lindt CHOCO WAFER Hazelnut – a crispy, creamy and nutty confection that hits the shelves just in time for the festive season. For precious moments with your loved ones or for a Christmas gift, choose the Lindt CHOCO WAFER box containing nine individually wrapped Milk Hazelnut wafers, ideal for sharing. Discover the fine layers and dreamy combination of freshly baked crispy cocoa wafers made with high quality cocoa powder, creamy Lindt chocolate, a generous layer of gianduja cream, coated in milk chocolate and crunchy roasted hazelnuts. Lindt CHOCO WAFER Hazelnut is £5.50 from supermarkets and independents
Nohrlund
Nohrlund is an award-winning drinks brand whose ready-to-serve cocktails are created using only the finest quality ingredients, avoiding unnecessary additives and artificial flavours. The Nohrlund range is 100% organic and is created using only the finest quality, fresh ingredients which are hand selected and lovingly prepared. Our favourite is Nohrlund’s Mojito ready-to-serve cocktail made with rum, mint, lime juice and cane sugar. Nohrlund bottled cocktails are £2.55 each from Sainsbury’s
LoveRaw
New for 2023, the Nutty Choc Balls Box from LoveRaw is the perfect treat for any occasion during the festive season. The Nutty Choc Balls Box contains 9 individually wrapped balls for the ultimate plant-based chocolate indulgence that’s great for sharing, with a film, a gift to a bestie, or just to enjoy yourself! These delicious Nutty Choc Balls are the guilt-free vegan version of the famous chocolate and hazelnut confectionery that the Ambassador has been spoiling us with all these years. LoveRaw’s Nutty Choc Balls contain a crunchy whole hazelnut coated in a delicious vegan cream, covered in a crisp wafer shell and finished with a coating of LoveRaw’s iconic m:lk chocolate and chopped hazelnut pieces. Beyond tasting incredible, they’re free from palm oil and artificial nonsense. LoveRaw Nutty Choc Balls Box is £6.99 from eatloveraw.com
Joe & Seph’s
Joe & Seph’s Festive Snack Pack includes 4 delicious air-popped flavours including Salted Caramel and Caramel & White Chocolate. Joe & Seph’s Festive 4 x snack pack selection is £9 from joeandsephs.co.uk
Joe & Seph’s Festive Chocolate Popcorn Slab is made with their signature Salted Caramel Gourmet Popcorn smothered in Milk and White Chocolate,. Ostensibly made for sharing… but who says you have too! Joe & Seph’s Festive Chocolate Popcorn Slab is £8 from joeandsephs.co.uk
Joe & Seph’s Chocolate Popcorn Bites are handmade using only the finest natural ingredients. The mouth-wateringly moreish chocolate range is available in Milk Chocolate, Dark Chocolate, Chocolate Orange and White Chocolate & Raspberry. They are perfect for gourmet gifts, after dinner treats to share with guests, cosy movie nights and winter snuggles on the sofa. Joe & Seph’s Chocolate Popcorn Bites are £3.50 each from joeandsephs.co.uk
Crosta & Mollica
Crosta & Mollica is the first UK-based Italian food brand to achieve B-Corp status. Their Chocolate Panettone is an indulgent, sweet cake studded with rich chocolate pieces. Perfect to share at the end of a Christmas feast, or to accompany your favourite tipple whilst cherishing a much-needed moment alone during the festive season. The panettone dough starts with a “lievito madre” (mother yeast) enriched with butter and free-range eggs. It is then slow-proved for forty hours to develop a distinctively rich flavour and light open texture, before being baked in a traditional tunnel oven until perfectly golden brown. Crosta & Mollica Chocolate Panettone is £9 from Whole Foods Market
The Stackable Pancake Co.
The Stackable Pancake Co. Gingerbread Pancake Mix was created in remembrance of the founders’ fond childhood memories of family weekend brunches and to share the joy of that experience with others. This gingerbread flavoured mix is destined to be your new favourite sweet treat this Christmas. Ready to eat with an array of delicious toppings, these pillowy pancakes take breakfast to new heights. The Stackable Pancake Co. Gingerbread Pancake Mix is £4.99 from Whole Foods Market
