Food Gift Hamper

The type of wine which you choose for your party will of course depend largely on the type of party you are having, if you are having a casual party which includes finger food and nibbles then both red and white are a safe bet. Excellent choices for white are a french white wine, a good chardonnay or a Sauvignon, when choosing red avoid anything too heavy and overpowering a good and safe all-round choice is a Rioja. You should plan on the safe side if wine is to be the main beverage served and allow for one bottle for every 2 or 3 guests.

• If having hot food then warm the plates before filling them with food, if having cold then rest the plates over bowls of ice before using
• Never add fresh food to platters that have been used, always replace them with fresh platters
• If you are having a buffet don’t be tempted to put out food earlier than 2 hours before your party
• If you are having a large number of people around then choose plastic throwaway plates, cutlery and napkins to save on washing up
• To encourage safe driving always provide plenty of soft drinks as an alternative to alcoholic beverages but is always good to have a bottle of french white wine to share.
• Try adding flavour to buffet sandwiches by adding garlic, chives, herbs or cinnamon

There are 3 simple steps to ensure that you get the most out of your chosen bottle of wine, a good bottle of wine doesn’t have to cost the earth, its more about how you treat it that’s makes all the difference. Step 1 – always make sure that if you are serving red wine then do so at room temperature, of course if white is your preference then it should be chilled. Step 2 – Always open the bottle beforehand which allows the wine to breathe, the best way to allow a wine to breathe is by pouring it into a decanter. Step 3 – choose the glass to suit the particular wine, use larger glasses for red and smaller rimmed when serving white.
Have a look in our wine gift boxes section.

For that favourite Yorkshire man in your life what unusual gift could be better than a Yorkshire beer pack, 12 different bottles of beer, each brewed in the Yorkshire is sure to bring a huge smile to his face. You sit back and watch Emmerdale farm while your man sits back and sips on a bottle of Black sheep Emmerdale, the Rudgate battleaxe will have him calling you……no not battle axe but, love or darling. Do away with the gift of socks and underpants and give him something he will truly enjoy this year, the taste of the Yorkshire beer pack.

The ultimate in indulgence for that special occasionThe ultimate in indulgence has to be the smoked salmon and champagne gift box, if you want to say a very special Thank you or Merry Christmas in fine style then splash out on this gift consisting of a fine bottle of Brut champagne partnered with mouth-watering Scottish smoked salmon, pre sliced and vacuum-packed, presented in a traditional wooden box. This is the ultimate gift for lovers of food and wine and there is no better way to express your wishes to that special person in your life than presenting them with this unique unusual gift.