Reminds me of my safari in Africa. Somebody forgot the corkscrew and for several days we had to live on nothing but food and water.
W. C. Fields
Gourmet Food - UK Shopping
Reviews and ratings of quality, hand-picked, UK websites
The Gift of Oil
• www.thegiftofoil.co.uk
Headers: Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Infused Olive Oils, Matured Balsamic Vinegar, Flavoured Balsamic Glazes, Gifts And Pourers, Recipes
For the discerning cook - more scrumptious olive oil than you can shake a stick at! Plus a variety of articles about olive oil and olive trees. The name "The Gift of Oil" is taken from the Greek myth which describes how the goddess Athene gave the city of Athens an olive tree - the gift of oil as it was described by Zeus. The Gift of Oil is based in Bolton.
Banquet In A Box
• www.banquetinabox.co.uk
Headers:
Gourmet Meals Delivered
Delivering to the whole of mainland UK, Banquet in a Box is the UK's largest supplier of top quality, pre-prepared gourmet meals and dishes. Extensive menus to choose from, including a vegetarian option.
So, if you have a special dinner party coming up and want it to be stress-free ........
Scottish Quality
• www.scottishquality.com
Headers: Art, Crafts, Food & Drink, Home & Garden, Jewellery & Watches, Music, Sport, Tradition, Scottish Houses, Custom Engraving
As the name might suggest, the products on the site are uniquely Scottish, from stunning photographs and art prints, knitwear, leatherwork and textiles, gourmet food and whisky, to stylish home accessories, all made and designed in Scotland. You can even buy the designs for a house based on the Scottish blackhouse and longhouse. Naturally, there is a Lewis Chess set, handcrafted on the Isle of Harris. Scottish Quality is based in the Isle of Skye.
• Special Features: 30 day returns policy
Ardtaraig Fine Foods
• www.ardtaraigfinefoods.co.uk
Headers: Smoked Salmon, Fresh Oysters, Hampers, Gift Boxes, Fresh Venison, Smoked Meats
Ardtaraig has been supplying smoked salmon by mail order for the last 17 years. Based in Annbank, Scotland, they offer the finest quality fresh oysters, smoked salmon, hampers & gifts from Scotland. Special gift boxes or hampers can be made up to order.
• Free Delivery
Donald Russell
• www.donaldrussell.com
Headers: Beef, Lamb, Pork Sausages & Bacon, Wild Game, Free Range Poultry, Fish & Seafood, Welfare Kind Veal, Chef-Made Meals, Value Mixed Boxes, Sauces & Condiments, Gifts
Based in Aberdeenshire, Donald Russell Direct specialises primarily in traditionally reared beef and lamb, but also offers a range of other meats and seafood plus traditional sauces. And for the gourmet cooks amongst you, there is lots of super recipes to try out.
• Free Delivery on orders >£100
Edible
• www.edible.com
Headers: Insectivore, Herbs & Spices, Carnivore, Herbivore, Aphrodisiac, Apothecary
Looking for the unusual? From Civet coffee (for those not in the know, this is made from coffee beans that have first passed through the intestinal tract of a Palm Civet Cat) to Vodka flavoured lolipops that contain edible scorpions! Who needs the Australian jungle?!
• International Deliveries Available
First4fruit
• www.first4fruit.com
Headers: Hampers, Fruit baskets, Gourmet food.
Exclusive Fruit Hampers & Gourmet Food Baskets from First 4 Fruit UK. Choose from their excellent range of fruit baskets or luxury hampers or buy items singly. First4fruit is based in Coleraine, Co. Derry.
London Fine Foods
• www.efoodies.co.uk
Headers: Caviar, Foie Gras, Truffles, Oils & Vinegars, Fish & Seafood, Mushrooms, Cheeses, Delicatessen, Fine Teas, Recipes
This is the kind of luxury food you won't find in your local supermarket! Which in my view is what makes the internet so great - many of us can now buy products that would have been almost impossible to get hold of before. Based in Pimlico, London Fine Foods offers luxury foods at discounted prices - but note that even standard delivery is quite pricy.
• International Delivery Available
Martins Seafresh
• www.martins-seafresh.co.uk
Headers: Home, Fresh & Frozen Fish, Fresh & Frozen Shellfish, Oak Smoked Fish, Shellfish/Fish Boxes
The original online Fresh Fish shops, Martins Seafresh gained recognition for quality and service by most of the National Newspaper and TV Chefs, who have recommended their services in the various media. Which? Webtrader approved, and they have been trading on the netsince 2000, selling fresh Fish, Lobsters and other seafood direct from Cornish boats to the consumers door by overnight delivery. UK mainland delivery only.
• Special Features: Click here for information on fish and shell fish preparation and cooking.
Merchant Gourmet Ltd
• www.merchant-gourmet.com
Headers: Gourmet Food, Recipes, Hampers
Large range of gourmet food from caviar to Porcini mushrooms plus a good selection of hampers - there is even a "create your own" option. Recipes are free and the huge selection coves everthing from baking to main courses. There is also a very useful hints and tips section. Fast and easy to navigate website. Merchant Gourmet is based in Rollins Street, London.
• Free Delivery on orders > £20
Scottish Gourmet Food
• www.scottishgourmetfood.co.uk
Headers: Smoked Seafood, Fresh Seafood, Meat and Bacon, Duck and Game, Smoked Meats, Chutneys and Pickles, Haggis and Puddings, Cheese Selection, Bakery and Oatmeal, Jams and Honey, Tablet and Chocolate, Malt Whiskies, Scottish Liqueurs, Wines and Beer, Hampers
Great range of products from scrumptious apple crumble shortbead to roast smoked trout. You can even buy vegetarian haggis! Scottish Gourmet is owned by The Taste of Moray, a family run business based near Inverness.
• International Deliveries Available
Seaweed Ireland
• www.seaweedireland.com
Headers: Seaweed Food, Weight Loss, Detoxification, Seaweed Bath
Don't you just love seaweed? No? Try it! And not just the dried crispy stuff they sell in our supermarkets. As a bonus, it has a high protein content plus many essential vitamins and minerals. Plus it's not that expensive. Seaweed Ireland is based in County Cork. (Unfortunately you cannot order directly online - leave your name, email and phone number.)
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