Good Food
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items: Best recipe subscription boxes to try in 2026: Gousto, HelloFresh and more, tried and tested by experts
items: The best gifts to buy for foodies – food, drink, gadgets, homewares and more
items: 17 best gifts for wine lovers who have everything
items: Best meal delivery services to try 2026
items: The best hampers to buy in 2026 – chocolate, pasta, cheese and more
items: Best chocolate hampers to buy 2026
items: Good Food Easter Taste Awards 2026 – the supermarket Easter eggs and hot cross buns to buy this year
items: This £2.50 chocolate bar will be your new favourite treat (plus 7 more must-try buys for February)
items: This Waitrose dessert is the ultimate January comfort food (plus 7 more must-try buys this month)
items: The best flavoured vodka taste tested 2026

Best recipe subscription boxes to try in 2026: Gousto, HelloFresh and more, tried and tested by experts
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date: 2026-02-13T11:10:55.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Review
subject: recipe box
subject: recipe box review
description: Thinking of signing up for a recipe box subscription that delivers meal kits direct to your door? We put popular brands to the test to see whether they're a match for traditional home cooking.
encoded: Recipe subscription services – the concept of ingredients, individually portioned up for cooking meals at home and delivered straight to your door complete with detailed recipe cards– have boomed in recent years. They are certainly a convenient way to make evening meals without the hassle of planning recipes and visiting the supermarket. It's a step up from ready-meals as the food is prepared by hand, but it cuts out the legwork of cooking from scratch. However, they can be an expensive way to cook, especially if you like to hunt for reduced ingredients or shop at inexpensive local markets, plus there is no shortage of inspiration for easy recipes online if you're stuck in a food rut. There are also environmental pitfalls to using these services – they sometimes come with excessive packaging that can't be recycled. If you're thinking of signing up to a recipe delivery service, bear in mind the value for money, convenience factor and any limitations, especially the terms around cancelling a subscription. It's also worth considering any dietary requirements you have (some recipe boxes are more flexible than others) and how many people you want to serve. For solo cooks, few brands offer recipe boxes for one, but many offer meals for two if you're happy to have leftovers the next day. We tested and scored popular brands to help you make your decision. For more, visit our reviews section and find more than 400 practical buyer's guides offering unbiased advice on what foodie products and services are worth spending money on, including the best meal delivery services for when you don't want to cook at all, the best healthy meal box subscriptions and the best veg boxes to order to your door. We also have thousands of simple recipes for everyday mealtime inspiration. Best recipe boxes at a glance Best overall recipe box: Gousto, from £10.25 for two meals Best recipe box for diverse recipe ranges: HelloFresh, meals from £1.62 per person Best healthy recipe box: Mindful Chef, …

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The best gifts to buy for foodies – food, drink, gadgets, homewares and more
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date: 2026-02-11T10:10:37.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Gift Guide
subject: Information
subject: Review
subject: Christmas gift
subject: christmas gift guide
subject: christmas gifts ideas
subject: valentine's day gift
description: The definitive guide to the best gifts for foodies, from home kits, gadgets and homeware, to edible and alcoholic presents
encoded: Looking for a food- or drink-inspired gift? Look no further. We've compiled some of the very best presents for the budding chefs, passionate foodies and kitchen gadget lovers in your life. For a dose of gift magic, why not treat others or yourself to homeware too, from kitchen accessories and cookware, to unique handmade tableware. These are the ultimate foodie gifts to give to someone special this year, whether you're looking for a Valentine's Day gift or any special occasion. From gourmet food gifts that tickle the tastebuds, to your favourite food lover's top tipple, there are plenty of gifts to choose from, so treat those you love or even yourself – why not brighten up your own kitchen cupboards? There are indulgent sweet treats, special bottles for a home bar, useful gadgets, gorgeous homeware ideas, and so much more. Browse the list for gift inspiration and then check out our guides for much more, including the best hampers, best wine gifts or best gifts for cocktail lovers. You can also check out coffee table books on our sister brand olive magazine. Jump to section: Best food gifts Best drink gifts Best gadgets and kit gifts Best home and kitchen gifts Best food gifts MELT orange slices dipped in dark chocolate Available from MELT (£22.99) This is the box of chocolates we would want to receive for Valentine's Day this year: juicy confit orange slices dipped in 70 per cent dark chocolate, scattered with cocoa nibs for a little finishing crunch. Available from: MELT (£22.99) Dishpatch delivery Available from Dishpatch (menus from £48) Why not give a foodie the gift of a restaurant-worthy meal in their own home? Dishpatch offer a range of meal kits from iconic chefs including Michel Roux, Rick Stein, Andi Oliver and Sabrina Ghayour. Whether you want a taste of Mexico with a taco party from El Pastor, the ultimate gourmet 'picky tea' with a meze delivery from Bubala or a three-course Cornish seafood feast from Rick Stein, there's a menu and cuisine for everyone …

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17 best gifts for wine lovers who have everything
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date: 2026-02-11T09:46:30.000Z
creator: Anya Gilbert
subject: Drinks
subject: Gift Guide
subject: Review
description: From wine tools and accessories, to the perfect glasses and cheeses to pair with drinks, discover some top gifts to give wine lovers right here
encoded: The gift of a bottle when it’s a known favourite is a fail-safe option to give wine lovers. Of course, there are occasions when you may need a more creative approach to buying a wine gift. Perhaps they already have a collection or taste that’s beyond the realms of an achievable gift budget, or maybe you just want something to lighten what can sometimes seem like an exceedingly serious world of wine. Beneath the wine world’s serious carapace is a simple quest for flavour, and you don’t need to be an expert to join in it. If you find yourself stuck for ideas, we’ve brought together a collection of wine gifts that strike the balance of being both tasteful and practical. From centrepiece bottle holders and nifty glass-top sulphate filters, to wine-chilling gadgets that’ll save you going backwards and forwards to the fridge, we have options to suit all budgets. Want more inspiration? Check out over 400 unbiased expert buyer’s guides in our reviews section, including the best cocktail gifts, and gift ideas for cheese fans and coffee enthusiasts. The best wine gifts to buy wine lovers in 2025 Laithwaites Beautifully Bite-sized Wine & Snacks Hamper Available from Laithwaites (£38) This is a lovely way to give a special wine hamper without breaking the bank. Inside the traditional wicker basket you'll find three miniature bottles of excellent wines that are sure to impress: a prosecco, sauvignon blanc and Merlot to suit all tastes. The rest of the hamper is filled with snacks to go with the drinks, including truffle crisps and Perello olives. Available from: Laithwaites (£38) Whispering Angel & Hotel Chocolat macarons gift set Available from Laithwaites (£39 with free delivery) A simple yet sweet gift for the rosé lover in your life: Whispering Angel, a Côtes de Provence rosé that has seen huge success on social media these past couple of years (for good reason, it's a delicious easy sipper!), paired with salted caramel macarons from the experts in all things cocoa at Hotel …

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Best meal delivery services to try 2026
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date: 2026-02-07T00:00:14.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Review
subject: vegan meal delivery
description: We've tested the best meal delivery services for stocking your freezer with top-quality ready meals when you're short on time, including Mindful Chef, COOK and more
encoded: We all have moments in life where we are short on time to cook but still want a hot, nutritious meal. This is where meal delivery services come in: simply order online. These are most likely cheaper and healthier than ordering a last-minute takeaway and can be stored in your freezer ready for busy nights. Meal delivery services are also useful for specific moments in life. New parents, for example, whose last priority at the end of the day is feeding themselves, will find a bundle of meals to keep on standby in the freezer a lifesaver. Most meal delivery services offer meals for one, which is helpful for those living on their own stuck for inspiration or for elderly grandparents who aren't always able to get out to do a food shop. Healthy meal delivery services can be great for getting your diet back on track if you have specific health aims or considerations, showing you the right level of nutrition or portion size to be aiming for. We have tested a selection of the best meal delivery services to bring you our verdict of the ones really worth trying – whether you want to look after someone from afar by sending them some meals or load up your fridge ahead of an extra busy week at work. For more, visit our reviews section & and find more than 400 practical buyer's guides offering unbiased advice on what foodie products and services are worth spending money on, including the best recipe box subscriptions and the best veg boxes to order to your door. We also have thousands of simple recipes for everyday mealtime inspiration. Best meal delivery services at a glance Best overall meal delivery service: COOK, prices vary Best sustainable meal delivery service: FieldGoods, prices vary Best for healthy meal plans: Field Doctor, from £7.29 per meal Best for pies: Great North Pie Co., from 4 pies for £24 Best healthy meal delivery service: Mindful Chef, from £4.75 Best for bold vegan flavours: Planty, prices vary Best for tailored fitness: Fresh Fitness Food, from £23/day Best…

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The best hampers to buy in 2026 – chocolate, pasta, cheese and more
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date: 2026-02-05T12:16:27.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Review
subject: Birthday
subject: birthday present
subject: Christmas gift
subject: Christmas hamper
subject: christmas-kitchen
subject: Father's day
subject: Hamper
subject: Mother's day
subject: mother's day gift
subject: valentine's day gift
subject: Valentines Day
description: Gift hampers are an extra-special present at any time of year. Discover our favourite hampers to buy, stuffed with everything from chocolate to cheese, gourmet ingredients and pasta
encoded: There’s something so exciting about receiving a hamper as a gift – opening it up and rummaging inside to unearth not one, but a whole host of goodies, all selected to complement each other. A carefully chosen hamper makes a great gift or treat to share with your family for birthdays, weddings or any special occasion all year round when you want to truly treat someone. Show some love and send an extra-special gift hamper to the foodie in your life. We have plenty of fantastic options perfect for foodies, from indulgent chocolate and cheese to top-quality wine and global delicacies. We’ve picked some of the best hampers from our favourite foodie stores with options for home cooks, budding chefs, and everyone who loves to celebrate with great food. For more gift guides (including the best chocolate gifts, best coffee gifts and best cheese gifts), visit our reviews section to find more buyer's guides. Best hampers at a glance Best chocolate hamper: The British Hamper Company Divinely Decadent Chocolate Hamper, £79.97 Best hamper for farm-to-table luxury: The Flavours of Oldstead food hamper, £190 Best hamper to bring as a guest: Fitzbillies The Cambridge hamper, £90 Best for Mediterranean food lovers: Odysea Classic Greek Hamper, £55 Best hamper for a pasta lover: Lina Stores La Pasta Hamper, £55 Best for trying new ingredients: Lebnani The Luxe Beirut Box, £49 Best hamper for lovers of authentic Chinese cuisine: Poon's London heritage gift hamper, £70 Best cheese hamper: Paxton & Whitfield The Clarence cheese and wine hamper, £100 Best build your own hamper: Guzzl hampers, from £40 Best chocolate hamper: The Best of Lindt Collection hamper, £108.50 Best hampers to buy for foodies in 2026 The British Hamper Company Divinely Decadent Chocolate Hamper Available from The British Hamper Company (£79.97) Best chocolate hamper This is our new favourite pick for a hamper for a sweet tooth. It's filled with a variety of chocolate treats in all forms – from a trio of mini bars t…

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Best chocolate hampers to buy 2026
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date: 2026-02-05T00:00:19.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Review
description: We've found the best chocolate hampers to treat a lucky loved one, from crowd-pleasing Cadbury and Lindt to luxury hot chocolate hampers and more
encoded: An indulgent hamper will always feel like an absolute treat to receive, and never more so than when it is filled to the brim with chocolate. The best gift for any chocoholic you know, this is sure to bring a smile to their face for a generous treat, a chocolate hamper filled with more treats is the ultimate gift. The world of chocolate hampers is booming and there are a wide variety of styles to choose from. Some hampers focus on one specific area such as trunks filled with truffles from top chocolatiers, baskets dedicated to one brand or a quirky popcorn-themed gift boxes. Others focus on giving a little bit of everything, combining bars, biscuits, fudge, booze and more for the ultimate chocolate-themed selection box. We've found chocolate hampers from some of the best known chocolate brands: think baskets of Cadbury, boxes of Hotel Chocolat treats and popcorn-themed offerings from Joe & Seph. Starting at £35 and going all the way up to a decadent £120 option for a luxury chocolate hamper, there's a chocolate hamper to suit everyone. Read on for our full reviews of the best chocolate hampers to buy this year. For even more gifts for foodies, check out our best hampers, best budget gifts all under £15 or best sustainable gifts. Continue the chocolate theme with our best chocolate subscriptions and discover over 400 more buyer’s guides in our reviews section on everything from the best stand mixers to drinks, all tested and rated by Good Food experts. Best chocolate hampers to buy at a glance Best crowd-pleasing chocolate hamper: Cadbury chocolate basket, £35 Best chocolate hamper for variety: The British Hamper Company Divinely Decadent Chocolate Hamper, £79.97 Best value chocolate hamper: Hotel Chocolat Everything Collection hamper, £34.95 Best luxury chocolate hamper: Chococo giant assorted chocolate hamper box, £120 Best for chocolate truffles: Lindt Lindor collection hamper, £63.50 Best unusual chocolate hamper: Snowdonia Cheese & Chocolate Tasting Basket, £48 B…

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Good Food Easter Taste Awards 2026 – the supermarket Easter eggs and hot cross buns to buy this year
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date: 2026-02-04T16:36:03.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Review
description: Our expert panel of Good Food judges tasted more than 100 products to find the best supermarket hot cross buns, Easter eggs, simnel cakes and Easter desserts available this year
encoded: From snacking on chocolate Easter eggs to hot cross buns for breakfast, the Easter period is packed with delicious treats. Which is why we held the Good Food Easter Taste Awards 2026, designed to find the very best supermarket hot cross buns, chocolate eggs, Easter desserts and simnel cake for you to enjoy. We invited nine supermarkets to submit their best Easter treats across 13 categories. Packaging was removed and judges tasted all items blind. Comments and a score out of 10 were submitted for each product in the category via anonymous online judging forms. The entire judging process was overseen by an independent adjudicator. This year, the team tested more than 100 different products to find favourites in each category. Please note that some of these products are only available to buy in-store and not online. The best supermarket chocolate Easter eggs 2026 Best milk chocolate egg Winner: Aldi Moser Roth Millionaire Overload Egg Available from Aldi (£8.49, in-store) This dramatic filled half-egg is a super-indulgent Easter treat. There's a lot going inside to channel the flavours of millionaire's shortbread: a generous layer of sweet caramel and plenty of crunchy, buttery shortbread pieces inside a super-thick milk chocolate shell – which is sprayed gold for a little extra Easter glitz. Best dark chocolate egg Winner: Tesco Finest Free From Seville Orange & Dark Chocolate Egg Available from Tesco (£8.50) Fans of chocolate orange will enjoy this egg. The smooth dark chocolate is thin with a good snap and a gentle orange flavour that isn't overpowering or artificially sweet. The appearance is simple with a subtle orange speckle, for a grown-up egg. Best alternative flavour egg Winner: Waitrose No.1 The Chocolate Almond Croissant Available from Waitrose (£15, in-store from 16 Feb) This new egg for 2026 was a big hit with all our judges and will make a memorable Easter talking point. The fun croissant shape has a smart nutty glaze on one side, but it more than deliv…

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This £2.50 chocolate bar will be your new favourite treat (plus 7 more must-try buys for February)
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date: 2026-02-02T16:52:25.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: News & Trends
subject: Review
description: Try something new this month with one of our top food and drink buys for February
encoded: February may be the shortest month of the year but it’s a great excuse to linger over food and drink that feels a little indulgent. This month, the Good Food team has rounded up a new selection of standout buys to try that deliver on flavour, quality and feel-good appeal. From a beautifully balanced olive oil to luxurious chocolates worth savouring (ideal for Valentine's Day), plus sophisticated non-alcoholic drinks for easy evenings in, these are the products that impressed us most. Whether you’re looking for clever kitchen shortcuts, gifting (yourself or others) or simply upgrading your everyday staples, consider this your guide to what’s worth buying right now. Good Food recommends for February Firebrand Brewing Co Shorebreak Hazy Pale For an award-winning beer Cornish craft brewery Firebrand’s Shorebreak is the Best Non-Alcoholic Pale Ale in Britain, according to the World Beer Awards. Light, smooth and bursting with tropical hop flavour from simcoe, citra and cascade, it’s gluten-free, vegan and only 35 calories. Available from: Firebrand Brewing Co. (£2.70/440ml) Jamu Sodas Raspberry & Hibiscus For a gut health boost This fruity, naturally gut-friendly soda is instantly refreshing: sharp from raspberry, floral sweetness from hibiscus and a dash of rose, and apple cider vinegar giving a tangy finish – 1% of every can sale goes towards helping to replant vital British seagrass and ocean habitats. Available from: Jamu (£29.99, 12 x cans) The Audrey’s Heart – Milk & Dark For your valentine We’ve fallen in love with these beautifully presented chocolates. Discover a range of traditional milk and dark chocolates (available in several sizes), from fruity fondants to smooth ganache and caramels. It’s the ultimate elegant valentine’s gift. Available from: Audrey's Chocolates (from £9.95) Aagrah Butter Chicken Tarka Paste For a warming curry Making the famous butter chicken curry takes times, so this paste from Aagrah is just the ticket for a quick, after-work dinner pa…

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This Waitrose dessert is the ultimate January comfort food (plus 7 more must-try buys this month)
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date: 2026-01-14T15:45:43.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Review
description: The best food and drink to try in January, tried and tested
encoded: January is the perfect time to discover the latest foodie gems to make your everyday meals (and the odd treat) feel a little more special. This month, the Good Food team have rounded up eight standout buys that impressed us for flavour, value and versatility. From a seriously comforting Waitrose pud to a new breakfast treat and an alcohol-free beer for those sticking to their Dry Jan resolutions, there's plenty to try out this month. Consider this your shortcut to smarter, tastier shopping right now. Good Food recommends January Hundred House Single Origin Hot Chocolate For cosy nights in This sustainably produced hot chocolate is made with rare variety single origin cacao from Ecuador. Mix with water and milk for a rich and fruity cup, then top with plenty of whipped cream. It gets bonus points for the fun tin, too. Available from: Hundred House Coffee (£10.50/250g) Selfridges (£12.99/250g) Waitrose No.1 Treacle Torte For a comforting pud Two classic desserts combine in this torte: rich, sticky treacle sits on top of a thick, buttery, cheesecake-style biscuit base. Add a generous pour of cold cream to serve... Available from: Waitrose (£7.50) Mei Mei Crispy Chilli Oil For a little extra spice We love discovering a new chilli oil – this jar from Mei Mei is made with avocado oil, and loaded with crunchy shallots and garlic for heat and texture. Available from: Mei Mei Goods (£11/100g) Golden Hooves Vintage Cheddar For cheese lovers The farmer-owned First Milk co-op’s regeneratively farmed cheddar was recently crowned UK Supreme Champion at the Global Cheese Awards for the second time. It’s rich, deeply savoury and spikily mature. Available from: The Cheese Market (£4/200g) Collider Mushroom & Botanical Beer For a functional tipple Infused with mushrooms to relax the body, this is a flavourful, naturally brewed, alcohol-free beer. Available from: Drink Collider (from £27 (12 x 330ml cans)) Rodeo Disco Cucumber Pickles For pickle fans The vibrant mix of coriander, pink…

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The best flavoured vodka taste tested 2026
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date: 2026-01-06T11:01:55.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Drinks
subject: Review
subject: best spirits
subject: best vodka
subject: boozy gift
subject: flavoured spirits
subject: Flavoured vodka
subject: Gift
subject: Richard Davie
subject: Spirit
subject: Vodka
description: With variations including salted caramel, fruit and chilli on the shelves, vodka is knocking it out of the park in the innovation stakes. Read on for our expert picks of the best flavoured vodka
encoded: Flavoured vodka isn't necessarily always a term to bring joy to many people's hearts. Memories may exist of luminous jars of sweet-steeped booze lingering behind the bar to entrap unwary students, but this is seldom the case anymore. Over the last decade, vodka distillers have been experimenting with interesting ingredients and methods to come up with flavoured vodkas that are well worth a try. Alongside the familiar big vodka brands such as Smirnoff, Absolut and Ciroc are plenty of creative smaller artisan producers worth discovering. Fruit-flavoured vodkas are the most common flavoured vodkas: our list encompasses everything from zesty citrus vodkas to juicy berry or summery peach. The options don’t stop there, however. Flavoured vodka offers a chance for artisans to get creative – we’ve tried everything from spicy chilli vodka to smooth strawberry or fiery ginger. Read on to discover the best flavoured vodkas to buy. For more, visit our reviews section to find more than 200 practical buyer's guides, including taste tests of gin, vodka, rum and brandy, plus round-ups of the best rhubarb gins, pink gins and citrus gins. Best flavoured vodka at a glance Best rhubarb vodka: Chase English rhubarb vodka, £33 Best mango vodka: Desi Daru Alphonso mango vodka, £36.50 Best unique flavoured vodka: Hepple fir flavoured vodka, £39.95 Best marmalade vodka: Chase Aged Marmalade vodka, £32.67 Best strawberry vodka: Black Cow Vodka & English Strawberries, £26.90 Best flavoured vodka for beer drinkers: Mikkeller dry hop Simcoe vodka, £34.95 Best Scottish flavoured vodka: Dunnet Bay Distillery Holy Grass Scottish vodka, £34.99 Best chilli vodka: Arbikie Chilli vodka, £34.50 Best apple vodka: Trøve green apple with ginger botanical spirit drink, £14.52 Best flavoured vodka for cocktails: Absolut Vanilla, £24 Best passion fruit vodka: Smirnoff mango & passion fruit twist, £19 Best ginger vodka: Virtuous vodka ginger, £29.99 Best flavoured vodkas to try in 2026 Chase English rhubarb v…

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