Mother's Day is just around the corner (it's on Sunday 10 March FYI) so it's time to start thinking about a gift to celebrate and show you care.
It can be hard to find the right gift, and sometimes flowers just don't cut it, but if your mum loves to try new food and drink products, or loves to entertain and keep her kitchen well equipped with nifty gadgets and cute knick knacks then you've come to the right place.
Our food team has curated a list of products they are currently loving, plus some unique gifting options that will ensure your mum feels utterly spoiled this Mother's Day.
We've got afternoon tea and food hampers, drinks and kitchenware gifting ideas no matter what your budget is, and have found options from sweet treats, savoury snacks, delicious wines and practical kitchen tools and essential must-haves.
We've compiled even more Mother's Day gifting ideas if you're after something non-food related, or why not make her an edible gift for a personal touch this year.
You can't go wrong with a Fortnum's hamper and this beautiful gift set has everything your mum needs for a relaxing and calming afternoon tea including a gorgeous mug to drink from, too.
Gift box contains:
- Mother's Joy Loose Leaf Tea Tin, 125g
- Emma Bridgewater Afternoon Tea 1/2 Pint Mug
- Fortnum’s Traditional Shortbread Rounds, 125g
- Raspberry & Rhubarb Conserve, 195g
- Carry On Basket
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Cutter & Squidge Mother's Day Afternoon Treat Hamper
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Cutter & Squidge Mother's Day Afternoon Treat Hamper
Treat your mum to this irresistible afternoon tea hamper from Cutter & Squidge. It's filled with earl grey shortbreads, strawberry and white chocolate bark, vanilla fudge, plus, a tin of hot chocolate or a box of English breakfast tea which sounds like the perfect afternoon tea option in our eyes.
Gift box contains:
- Earl Grey Lemon Shortbread
- White Chocolate Strawberry Meringue Bark
- Madagascan Vanilla Clotted Cream Fudge
- Hot Chocolate Mix Tin
- Box of English Breakfast Tea
Martini's are having a comeback so treat your mum to this co*cktail hour gift box where she can decide whether she prefers a vodka or gin martini, made dirty with a green olive and some of that delicious brine if that's her thing. Plus, there's a jar of truffle-flavoured roasted nuts for an irresistible combo.
Gift box contains:
- Selfridges Selection Earthly Spirits Gin 700ml
- Selfridges Selection Earthly Spirits Vodka 700ml
- Selfridges Selection Italian Nocellara Belice Olives 510g
- Selfridges Selection Salted Truffle Roasted Nuts 150g
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Martini glasses are a non-negotiable addition to any drinks cabinets and this set of four from LSA would pair perfectly with the aforementioned martini gift set. They're beautifully made with a delicate stem for that cool, classy factor.
If your mum loves her wine, add this chic bottle holder to her kitchen which will keep her wine extra cold on the table.
Available in an assortment of colours and letters, grab your mum's initial or spell out a word to have on display in her kitchen. The perfect vessel for espresso's, co*cktails, toothbrush storage in the bathroom or a makeup brush holder!
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Sage the Bambino® Stainless Steel Coffee Machine
Spoil your mum with this stylish and compact coffee machine from Sage. The Bambino delivers barista quality performance using a 54mm portafilter with 18 grams of coffee for full flavour and a powerful steam wand to create microfoam required for latte art.
It only takes 3 seconds for the heating system to start so your mum won't have to wait long for her morning coffee.
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Selfridges Blonde Chocolate-Coated Almonds
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Selfridges Blonde Chocolate-Coated Almonds
Blonde chocolate and roasted almonds are a match-made in heaven and these look delightful. It comes in a reusable tin and there are a whole bunch of colours for different chocolate-covered fruits and nuts.
This great value antipasti box from M&S is perfect for any mum's who loves a savoury snack with their wine. Nerello Cappuccio is a medium-bodied Sicilian grape variety with redcurrant and herbaceous notes that is best served lightly chilled.
Gift box includes:
- Montepulciano D'Abruzzo (75cl)
- Collection Italian Olive Collection
- Collection Italian Caponata Di Melanzane
- Collection Italian Grilled Mixed Peppers
- Collection Italian Rosemary and Sea Salt Dried Focaccia
- Collection All Butter Parmigiano Reggiano and Chilli Biscuits
- Collection Sweet Rosemary and Malden Nut Selection
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Anna + Nina I Love You Breakfast Plate
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Anna + Nina I Love You Breakfast Plate
Present your mum this plate for breakfast in bed and she'll know just how much you care. There's also a matching mug so she can drink her coffee out of a gorgeous vessel, too.
A good quality chopping board is vital in a kitchen and we think your mum will love this walnut version from Our Place.
This versatile cutting board is made from American black walnut wood and keeps your knifes sharp. Plus, it has a genius juice trench to keep mess to a minimum, and it doubles as a beautiful serving platter for any centrepiece meals.
These colourful chequered glass coasters, handmade by David Perry in the UK, would make a lovely gift for your mum. And you'll be supporting a small, local seller, too.
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For a truly special bottle of rosé Champagne, you can't go wrong with Porte Noire's Petite bottle. Owned by Idris Elba, this beautiful bottle tastes of red currant and raspberry and a freshness that pairs perfectly with fresh seafood.
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Bodum French Press Cafetiere, 500ml
This stylish and functional cafetiere from Bodum comes in a range of colours but we love this vibrant lime green shade to add a pop of colour to the kitchen. It holds 500ml of coffee, so perfect for mornings or slower weekends on the couch.
This cookbook by Flora Shedden is so beautifully curated, that it could almost double up as a coffee table book. It includes 70 recipes to transform a mundane eating-at-home experience into a not-going-out extravaganza.
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Enjoy your Mother's Day and meal and many more special occasions to come, atop this beautiful watercolour tablecloth. Just ask everyone to be extra careful of spillages!
Splash out and buy these matching napkins to the Eden Pink tablecloth! Your mum will definitely be delighted.
