With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, here is a selection of food deliveries, gift ideas and outfit inspirations to make date night with your loved ones just as special this year!
FOOD DELIVERIES
Love Chinois at Home – Park Chinois
Available on 13th and 14th February through the Park Chinois website, and via Supper and Deliveroo, the special Love Chinois at Home Valentine’s menu for two (£195) includes impeccably prepared Chinese dishes from Executive Chef Lee Che Liang; a stunning rose-inspired Valentine’s dessert; two pre-bottled cocktails of your choice; two beautiful Park Chinois fish chopstick holders and a calligraphy notecard, ensuring your table setting is as elegant as your dinner. Pre-order in advance via the restaurant’s website by 10th February to add a stunning FLOWERBX bespoke bouquet of 15 Balthazar roses to your dinner package for an additional £80.
Aquavit London
For a romantic Scandi feast, opt for Aquavit London’s DIY Delivery Box this Valentine’s Day.Head Chef Jorjon Colazo has created three exciting seasonal sharing menus that are sure to impress. Designed for two to share, choose from the Meat box (£80), Pescatarian box (£90) or Vegetarian box (£60). Simply heat, plate and present the food and you’re ready to go. a selection of fine wines, beers and inventive soft drinks are also available to order.Orders will be sent out each Wednesday to arrive on Thursday. Order online from www.aquavitrestaurants.com or via Slerp – https://aquavit.slerp.com/order.Orders must be placed before 11pm on Tuesday for the Thursday delivery.
Ormer Mayfair
Created by GBM finalist 2020 and Executive Chef, Kerth Gumbs, Ormer Mayfair’s Valentine’s Banquet Box (£159 for two ex. delivery) features an elevated four-course meal with the option to add flowers, cocktails and champagne, delivered direct to your door. Add the finishing touch to this luxurious dining experience with a choice of fine wines and champagne selected by Master Sommelier Svetovslav Manolev, as well as artisan pre-batched Negroni, Espresso Martini and Manhattan cocktails from Moore House Cocktail Company. The restaurant has also teamed up with prestigious London florist, Moyses Stevens, to give customers the opportunity to add flowers for the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift. Delivery is available from 12pm – 7.30pm on 11th February – 14th February (inclusive), and orders must be placed at least 48 hours’ in advance.
To see the indulgent menu check out https://www.flemings-mayfair.co.uk/fine-dining-london/ormer-at-home
Blondies Kitchen
For sweet treats head to Blondies Kitchen, an online bakery and shoppable Instagram full of delectable goods. Their mouth-wateringly good cookies are a must try!
The full Blondies Kitchen range is available from £12 at www.blondieskitchen.co.uk
Plateaway
For anyone who wants to get their hands dirty and bring the restaurant-vibes to their home this Valentine’s Day, Plateaway is your best bet. With delicious ingredients delivered straight to your front door from the UK’s best loved restaurants, put on a three-course banquet or impress with a tasty main.
Meal kit options for mains start £15 and the full meal kit range is available at https://www.plateaway.com
Soul Ride by Riding House at Home
Soul Ride by Riding House at Home’s Valentine’s Day box contains everything you need for the most soulful night in. Each box includes an indulgent four course menu, with Cote de Boeuf for main. Drinks haven’t been forgotten each box has Tattinger Champagne, Sorrel Punch and Spiced Rum & Cacoa Nib Lattes. This box also doesn’t stop at the food and drink enjoy a soulful playlist, date night couples game and candles. This box costs £140 for two people and can be purchased at https://ridinghouseathome.com
Searcys London
Searcys is on hand to add some sparkle to your home bound date night. Pop the fizz open with Searcys Champagne delivered to your door. Bringing the charm of their champagne bars to your homes, each bottle will arrive in a bespoke white and gold box, complete with a personal message. Prices start from £39 a bottle and are available to order at searcys.co.uk
If you are thinking of what to cook to compliment your drinks, Searcys Executive chefs have tailored easy but yet, impressive three-course dinner recipes to inspire your valentine’s date at home. For all recipes and tips visit https://searcys.co.uk/romantic-valentines-dinner-ideas/ Or if you would prefer to wait for the Searcys magic treat your loved one to a gift experience voucher for when life returns to normal.
Wright Brothers
Seafood experts Wright Brothers are delivering the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Experience to be enjoyed at home. On offer are: luxury seafood boxes, a huge selection of restaurant quality fish, champagne and an oyster infused gin. Afterall, what could be more romantic than Champagne and oysters? Wright Brothers offer an extensive selection of luxurious seafood and fish to cook at home. For inspiration on how best to create the perfect Valentine’s Day dinner, explore Wright Brothers’ selection of online recipes. Alternatively, for the ultimate fuss-free celebration, opt for one of Wright Brothers expertly put-together selection boxes: Seafood Lovers Box (£55) Fruits De Mer – Shellfish Platter Box (£85) Luxury Seafood Box (£95) Orders for Valentine’s delivery on the 12th or 13th of February will close on Sunday 7th at midnight. To order visit Wright Brothers At Home .
Sartoria At Home
Enjoy a cosy at-home date with Sartoria’s Italian Valentine’s day kit. The menu is inspired by Chef Patron Francesco Mazzei’s home region of Calabria and its surrounding areas of Italy. If you can’t go to Italy, at least the Italian dishes can come to you. £160 for two people + delivery. To guarantee arrival for Valentine’s Day orders must be made before Wednesday 10th February. Delivered all across the UK, order your kit from the D&D London Shop.
Orrery At Home
Dine on Orrery’s beautifully curated menu featuring delectable French delights with your very special someone. £160 for two people + delivery. To guarantee arrival for Valentine’s Day orders must be made before Wednesday 10th February. Delivered all across the UK, order your kit from the D&D London Shop.
Legare Limited Edition Valentine’s Day Kit
Fresh from the news of its well-deserved Bib Gourmand accolade from the Michelin Guide, Legare, the popular neighbourhood Italian Restaurant in London Bridge from duo Jay Patel and head chef Matt Beardmore, have announce the release of 150 limited edition Valentine’s dinner kits available to pre-order now.
The limited edition four-course Valentine’s dinner kit features a delicious ‘Lady & the Tramp’ style spag bol main.
Available to pre-order now via RestoKits.co.uk for delivery on or before the 14th of February ( nationwide delivery).
Le Deli Robuchon
Treat your loved one to a Robuchon Valentine’s this year. Start the day with ‘Robuchon’s Breakfast in Bed’ – the ultimate Valentine’s breakfast boasting freshly made croissants, pains au chocolat baguette, Champagne and French gourmet finery.
Available Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th February.
Click here for more information and to pre-order here.
La Tua ‘San Valentino’s Box’
Nothing screams Valentine’s Day like heart shaped Ravoli. This adorable pasta kit includes either Tomato and Mozzarella heart shaped Ravioli topped with tomato sauce or black truffle and ricotta. Alongside the Ravoli the boxes include easy antipasti and dessert, and exclusive for this box a fresh bake at home focaccia with olive tapenade as well as a little sweet treat of Italian chocolates to finish off the meal. The box doesn’t stop at the food to give you the right setting and tabletop, La Tua have sourced beautiful linen placemats made in Italy, with two included in each box. Kits from £46, pre order deadline for this Valentine’s Kit is the 10th February. Order at https://www.latuapasta.com/product/san-valentinos-box-tomato-mozzarella/
Paxton’s Valentine’s Cheese Treats
Here is a cheesy addition to the list, a delightful selection of heart shaped cheeses; with the perfect accompaniments selected by expert cheesemongers. The collection contains three British artisan cheeses, a jar of decadent truffle honey, a pack of hand-baked crackers, a jar of Caramelised Onion Chutney and an exquisite heart-shaped box of Charbonnel et Walker Marc de Champagne truffles. These kits are strictly limited edition with just 250 available, so don’t wait around to get your hands on this adorable kit, featuring their exclusively-made, British hand-made Sharpham’s Brie hearts. Kits cost (£60/ price includes free delivery in the UK)and order online at https://www.paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk/shop/cheese-board-collections/valentines-cheese-gift?c=49
Pizza Pilgrims Valentine’s Spritz Kit
The perfect kit for couples together or apart, a Galentine’s Cook-A-Long or to be honest, treat yourself and be your own Valentine! Each kit comes with enough ingredients for 2 pizzas, a Nutella ring kit and a snazzy Aperol Spritz kit for 2! All the ingredients for a perfect evening. Choose from
Hannah Battersea Valentine’s Champagne Breakfast in Bed for 2
On Sunday 14th why not treat you and your valentine to Champagne breakfast in bed delivered straight to your door. This delivery includes coffees, orange juice, burnch items of your choice, croissants and 750ml Bottle Piper-Heidsieck. The brunch items on offer are endless! Choose from Rostis, Full English, Vegan and Veggie Options, Pancakes, Breakfast Burgers, Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs or Filthy Avo on Toast. What more could you want!
Available for pre-order only, deadline Friday 12th. Book via https://www.heidiwine.com/product-page/r-a-s
Hannah Battersea Valentine’s Lobster and Chips
For a sumptuous Valentine’s Dinner how about Lobster and Chips. On Friday 12th and Saturday 13th Hannah Battersea are offering lobster and chips with garlic butter at £25 each for click and collect. Order via https://hannahsw11.touchtakeaway.net/menu
One Fine Dine
Doughnut Time Valentine’s Doughnut Collection
Say I Love You this Valentine’s Day with hand-crafted, heart-shaped doughnuts and a bunch of beautiful red roses. Doughnut Time have released 4 different doughnuts for their Valentine’s Day collection, Berry Halliwell, Margot Hear-Throbbie, Luna Lovegood (vegan) and Demi Love-ato (vegan). Also available to order is the Valentines 6-Pack featuring the entire dough-heart collection, and our DIY Valentines Doughnut Decorating Kit. These doughnuts (almost) look too good to eat! Order online at https://doughnuttime.co.uk/pages/valentines
Valentine’s Day afternoon tea & mystery game package from Sherlock: The Official Live Game.
London’s only official Sherlock experience, Sherlock: The Official Live Game, has come up with a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the launch of a delicious afternoon tea and Sherlock inspired mini-mystery quiz – the ultimate lockdown date activity! Put your detective skills to the test trying to crack a mind-bending puzzle whilst enjoying a delicious homemade afternoon tea from the comfort of your own home. The box will include a selection of sweet and savoury treats including freshly made cream cheese salmon pretzels, feta and tomato muffins plus a variety of homemade sweets, including lemon meringue tarts and chocolate cupcakes. And of course, no afternoon tea is complete without delicious scones served with cream and jam!
The box also includes a selection of Sherlock themed goodies, all delivered straight to doorsteps across Greater London. £35 per persona, plus postage. Minimum of 2 persons per order. Order online at https://www.thegameisnow.com/live-experiences/sherlock-afternoon-tea-at-home/
Sabor En Casa
Nieves Barragan, the chef behind Michelin-starred Sabor, has crafted the St Valentine’s Menu Box for 2 (£220) using the finest Spanish ingredients: organic Spanish caviar (plus a Mother of Pearl caviar serving spoon), Spanish foie gras, and Spanish black truffle. The 6-course meal includes new and exclusive dishes, like Diver Caught Scallop with Seafood Velouté & Hazelnut Crumble, and Chocolate Fondant with Lime and Wild Berries Coulis. Drinks are covered too, with a bottle of Cava Stars Brut Reserva 2016 to ease into proceedings, and Le Tribute Gin & Tonics to round them off. It’ll even be delivered in a bespoke box, complete with rose petals for the table.
The St Valentine’s Menu Box is available in very limited quantities for nationwide delivery on Saturday 13th February only. Order online at https://saborencasashop.com/
Bubbleshop
SSAW Collective x Shrub Provisions ~ Three Course Seasonal Valentine’s Meal Kit with Flowers
Valentine’s meal kit collaboration with SSAW Collective X Chef Katja Tausig, Pam Yung X Shrub Provisions. Seasonal three course dinner and dippy soldiers for the morning with an optional add on of Cyclamen flowers in handtied bunches or hand-made bud vases. This Valentine’s Day kit focuses on quality produce in support of small, ethical, sustainable growers and producers.
A luxury treat for conscious-minded couples spending Valentine’s at home this year, each box will include farm fresh produce and recipe cards to create an indulgent three-course dinner for two, along with dippy eggs and soldiers for breakfast the following day!
GIFT IDEAS
FLOWERS FROM BLOOM & WILD
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Whether you’ve just started dating someone, have been together for years or want to surprise a friend you love, we’ve got you covered with the perfect Valentine’s Day flowers. Check back next week for news about our 2021 collection.
CANDLE
Diptyque Scented Candle £29
PERFUME
Le Labo Rose 31 – Eau de Parfum
SOMETHING A BIT DIFFERENT
Anissa Kermiche – Love Handles Ceramic Vase
Anissa Kermiche says she always hears the same thing from loyal customers, that her decorative objects bring life to a room and make everyone smile. This off-white ceramic ‘Love Handles’ vase is playfully shaped like a derrière. It makes a striking impression on its own, but even more so filled with fresh or dried flowers.
