Christmas 2025 Product Highlights from RAW Food and Drink PR

 

CHRISTMAS CONDIMENTS:

Black Bee Honey's Christmas Honey, £8.95, 227g, blackbeehoney.com  - link to images

With sweet and nutty notes of marzipan, this soft  set 'flower to jar' British honey is foraged from rapeseed, hawthorn and plum blossom in Somerset, Yorkshire and Northamptonshire, with natural almond flavouring and organic vanilla extract added to create a marzipan flavour and texture reminiscent of everyone's favourite layer of Christmas cake. 

DukesHill Boxing Day Chutney , £5.25, 198g jar, dukeshill.co.uk - link to images

A handmade dark, rich and fruity chutney containing cranberries, English Bramley apples, ale and a special Christmas blend of 11 spices that tastes wonderfully festive. 

Snowdonia Cheese Co Hot Honey, £3.50, snowdoniacheese.co.uk - link to image

For a sweet and feisty kick to your cheese, Snowdonia Cheese Co's bold and bright Hot Honey is a must-have for any festive cheeseboard. It's beautifully balanced thanks to the perfect pairing of fiery South American Scotch Bonnet chillies with a stunning single-origin blossom honey. 

 

CHRISTMAS FOOD:

DukesHill Bacon wrapped Chicken Cushion with Pork & Apricot Stuffing, £42, 1.4kg, dukeshill.co.uk  - link to images

An easy-to-carve joint, this delicious chicken cushion is made by boning out a whole chicken and stuffing it with pork and apricot stuffing before wrapping it with DukesHill's famous traditionally cured unsmoked streaky bacon.

DukesHill Candied Orange Glazed Ham, whole min 4kg £135, half min 2kg £88, dukeshill.co.uk - link to images

With its moist texture and deliciously subtle orange flavour, this  honey-glazed Wiltshire ham is topped with sliced candied oranges, and handmade using DukesHill's traditional Wiltshire Cure.

 

CHEESE FOR CHRISTMAS:

Snowdonia Cheese Co, Ruby Mist, £5.25, 200g, snowdoniacheese.co.uk  - link to images

A  creamy, mature and savoury cheddar that's been infused with Graham's Late Bottled Vintage Port, produced from grapes harvested from the Douro Valley and aged for five years in seasoned wooden casks. A dash of French brandy gives a gentle, warming finish to this silky smooth cheese truckle.

Snowdonia Cheese Co, Bouncing Berry, from £5.25, 200g, snowdoniacheese.co.uk - link to images 

Full of festive flavour and a Christmas must-have for any cheeseboard this season, this sweet and fruity cheddar cheese is bursting with real cranberries that add a lovely berry tartness.

 

HAMPERS:

Under £50: Snowdonia Cheese Co Let It Snow Quintessential Cheese Hamper, £47, snowdoniacheese.co.uk   - link to images

The perfect introduction to Snowdonia Cheese Co's celebrated cheese truckles with two traditionally made chutneys, a box of artisan wholemeal and extra virgin olive oil crackers and five of Snowdonia's most popular cheeses: extra mature Black Bomber, Red Storm, Green Thunder, Red Devil and naturally smoked Beech Wood. 

Under £75: Snowdonia Cheese Co Christmas Cheeseboard Hamper, £70, snowdoniacheese.co.uk - link to images

With its hand crafted Welsh slate serving board and expertly curated range of artisan cheese, chutney, crackers, nuts and chocolates, the Cheeseboard Hamper creates a delicious sharing platter. 

Under £100: DukesHill Night Before Christmas Hamper, £95, dukeshill.co.uk - link to images

When the stockings have been hung, sit back and enjoy DukesHill's Night Before Christmas Hamper with its mix of sweet and savoury artisan produce. In this honey-coloured wicker hamper you'll find Black & Green Pitted Olives, Iceni Salami, Caramelised Hazelnuts, Gran Moravia & Pistachio Sables, Apple & Sultana Chutney, Cracked Black Pepper Crackers, a Luxury Fudge Collection, a tin of Handmade Scottish Shortbread and a Mini Classic Panettone.

Under £120: Snowdonia Cheese Co Christmas Cheese & Port Wicker Hamper,  £115, snowdoniacheese.co.uk - link to images

This classic pairing is celebrated in Snowdonia Cheese Co's Christmas Cheese & Port Wicker Hamper with a full bodied bottle of Graham's LBV Port and a host of Snowdonia Cheese Co's cheeses to enjoy. There's also cheese bakes, artisan crackers, a trio of chutneys, an elegant Welsh slate serving board, Siena Rosemary & Chilli Nuts and Belgid 'Or Belgian salted caramel truffles.

Under £150: DukesHill Jolly Robin Hamper, £145 - link to image, dukeshill.co.uk - link to images

There's so much to be jolly about in this Christmas hamper. You'll find a delicious assortment of savoury and sweet products, including DukesHill's own famous traditionally cured Wiltshire Ham, Smoked Salmon, Isle of Mull Cheddar, Venison Rillettes, Fig Chutney, Gran Moravia & Pistachio Sablés, Scottish Oatcakes, Handmade Scottish Shortbread, Panettone, Dark Chocolate Malt Balls and a bottle of Sylvoz Prosecco DOC Treviso Le Colture Brut  (75cl, 11%).

Under £250: DukesHill Ruby Celebration Christmas Hamper, £225, dukeshill.co.uk - link to images

What better way to celebrate DukesHill's 40th anniversary than with the Ruby Celebration Christmas Hamper, full of DukesHill classics. This new limited edition hamper contains a Midi Boneless York Ham, Montgomery's Cheddar, Multi Seed Crackers,  Sarah's Pickled Oranges,  Proper Piccalilli and Venison Rillettes. There's also a Family Christmas Pudding, DukesHill's Classic Mince Pies, Handmade Scottish Shortbread, Luxury Fudge Collection, Milk Chocolate, Crunchy Biscuit & Caramelised Pecan Mendiants, Caramelised Hazelnuts,  a Mini Classic Panettone and a bottle of Corney & Barrow Sparkling Blanc de Blancs Methode Traditionnelle NV. Also included is a limited edition DukesHill Canvas Tote Bag.

 

CHRISTMAS PUDDING:

Figgy's Christmas Pudding, from £19.95, 550g, figgys.co.uk - link to image

Christmas pudding as it used to be, Figgy's multi-award-winning small batch Christmas puddings are handmade to an old family recipe with a delectable duo of Westcountry brandy and stout. One  of the few producers who still make Christmas puddings in traditional ceramic bowls, their puddings are topped with a natural cotton wrap, hand-tied in the classic 'rabbit-ears' knot to create a perfect handle for steaming.

DukesHill Christmas Pudding, £15.50, 454g, dukeshill.co.uk - link to image

DukesHill's Christmas puddings have been hand-made in Shropshire for over thirty years and include French brandy soaked raisins, currants, cherries and a touch of candied orange peel.  The plump pudding is steeped in butter instead of the traditional suet to give a much cleaner finish on the palate, and is exquisitely rich, moist and delicious.

CHRISTMAS DRINKS:

Luscombe Mulled Winter Warmer, 270ml / RRP £2.79 or 740ml / RRP £3.95, luscombe.co.uk - link to images

Savour the flavours and aroma of traditional mulled wine without the alcohol with Luscombe Mulled Winter Warmer.  A rich, spiced soft drink, it's a comforting blend of organic fruit with warming winter spices combining tart cherry juice and hibiscus for a fruity depth, with cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg adding that unmistakable winter warmth. 

Lyme Bay Winery Mulled Wine, 75cl, ABV 5.5%, £7.59, lymebaywinery.co.uk - link to images

A rich and warming blend of damson and elderberry with notes of festive all spice.  Gently heat in a saucepan, with an optional splash of brandy for added richness, and serve warm with a slice of orange on chilly winter evenings.

Lyme Bay Winery Christmas Pudding Wine, 75cl, ABV 10%, £12.49,  lymebaywinery.co.uk - link to images

Christmas pudding in a bottle! A deliciously warming sweet medium wine embodying the spicy festive character of a traditional Christmas Pudding. Enjoy at room temperature or gently heated, it's the perfect accompaniment to cold winter nights, festive gatherings or for relaxed evenings by the fire.

Lyme Bay Winery Christmas Mead, 75cl, ABV 10%, £12.99, lymebaywinery.co.uk - link to images

The finest honey wine from the UK's largest producer of mead that's gently blended with festive spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and cardamom as well as lemon and orange zest to create a smooth and mellow Christmas tipple. It can be served neat either at room temperature or gently warmed through, or added to festive cocktails, and pairs exceptionally well with cheese and sweet Christmas treats.

New Firebrand Brewing Co.'s Christmas Gift Box, £29.00 (including free delivery), www.firebrandbrewing.co.uk) - link to images

Firebrand Brewing Co.'s fantastic new gift box is perfect for any beer lover keen to explore new flavours and discover something different with every sip. It will introduce them to four of their fabulous craft beers lovingly made in Cornwall. The gift box contains 2 cans of their festive ale, Silent Night, 2 cans of Summerleaze Hazy Pale, 2 cans of Helles Beach Cornish Lager, 2 cans of Patchwork Rocket Pale Ale and a Firebrand Brewing Co.branded mencia-style glass.

New Sandford Orchards' Sparkling Cider Hamper, RRP £32 sandfordorchards.co.uk) - link to images

Sandford Orchards' new Sparkling Cider Hamper contains a delightful selection of their finest ciders including their new delicate, floral Perry, their sparkling martinotti-style Katja cider and their fresh, fruity and bright Katja Rosé.These are fantastic British alternatives to sparkling wine, guaranteed to change the recipient's perception of cider and to win you serious kudos.

Hattiers Rum, RRP £54/ £44 / £39 70cl
www.hattiers.com - link to images

Resolute Navy Strength Rum

A bold blend from Barbados, Australia, Guyana and Jamaica. Resolute combines notes of toasted sugar and charred oak on the nose with layers of fruit, liquorice and a hint of smoke on the palate. £54.00, 54.5% ABV, 70cl.

Egremont Premium Reserve Rum

A medium-bodied blend of four cask-aged rums from the Caribbean and Central America, Egremont is gently paired with soft spring water from Dartmoor. The result is smooth and balanced, with a long, creamy finish. £44.00, 40% ABV, 70cl.

Eminence Blended Aged White Rum

Crafted from rums aged in cask in Barbados, Australia, Trinidad and Jamaica, Eminence is light-medium bodied with depth and character. Aromas of soft fruit, vanilla and pineapple are complemented by a clean, dry finish. Carefully carbon-filtered to remove colour while retaining flavour. £39.00, 42% ABV, 70cl.

 

SWEET TREATS:

Roly's Fudge, £19.50 for a 300g gift box, rolysfudge.co.uk - link to images

Crumbly and rich and made in small batches using a classic West Country recipe, Roly's Fudge has two new limited-edition flavours available in a gift box this winter: Raspberry & White Chocolate Fudge and Chocolate Mint Fudge. Roly's Fudge is a family-run business that has been handcrafting traditional fudge since 1987.

Russell & Atwell Refillable Fresh Chocolate Glass Jars, £33 for 2 (160g per jar),  russellandatwell.com - link to images

Give the gift of indulgence with the unparalleled taste of fresh chocolates from acclaimed British chocolatier Russell & Atwell. With 20 chocolates per refillable jar, they're available in multiple flavours, from signature Creamy Milk and Smooth Dark to the Limited Edition and Great Taste Award-Winning Seville Orange and Marc de Champagne. Made from 100% real ingredients, and never with palm oil, their hand-finished fresh chocolates have an irresistible 'double crack' bite sensation.

Angus & Oink Street Food Gift Box - (£34.00) Spice up the stockings

Award-winning Scottish brand, Angus & Oink is known for its expertly blended seasonings, sauces, and curing kits. Whether for glazing Christmas ham or curing your own bacon, these giftable goodies deliver serious cheer for food lovers, grill masters, and those who love to cook fearlessly. 

This gift set includes: Shawarma Kebab Seasoning, Big Phat Greek Souvlaki and Gyro Seasoning, Mexican Seasoning and Honey Chilli Seasoning. Each rub can be shaken over roasties, veg, or meat, stirred into mayonnaise, or as a base seasoning for sauces and stews. It's the gift for the foodie who has everything - but still wants more flavour.

 

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