Top Ten Must Have Treats For Your Christmas Table
1. THE BEST SMOKED SALMON
Having tried and tested Ole Hansen's Smoked Salmon earlier this year we know that this place (London's Original Norwegian Smokehouse) is loyal to its recipe dating back to 1923. Smoked Salmon from £7.90, Hansen & Lydersen
2. THE BEST CHOCOLATE
From Britains best chocolatier, Paul. A. Young has four shops across the capital. His award winning chocolates, truffles and brownies are freshly made in store everyday. Chocolates start at £2, Paul.A.Young. .
3. THE BEST COFFEE
From the trend setters who brought to us hipster hangout Department of Coffee and Social Affairs on Leather Lane, grab your coffee beans and coffee making equipment in their online shop. Coffee beans from £8.50, Coffeesmiths.
4. THE BEST CHEESE AND CRACKERS
It was a tough job sampling cheese and crackers but someone had to do it! Cheese has got to come from Neal's Yard Dairy. Pieces of cheese start at £8.70. As far as crackers go, we love the Scandi treat of Peter's Yard Nordic Crispbread. Prices start at £2.50, Peter's Yard.
5. THE BEST SPROUTS
In 2001 Natoora was set up in Paris delivering beautiful fresh veg from 120 french farmers. In 2004 this concept was brought across the channel to London. Home delivery of a variety of seasonal products is available. Have a browse on their website here.
6. THE BEST CHAMPAGNE
We have tried and tested all of the big names in Champagne. Our winner, hands down is Charles Heidsieck. A golden champagne, with persistent but unique tiny bubbles. A nose that is both complex and delicious. Kept in the chalk cellars of Reims for 3 years, this champagne will definitely deliver on Christmas Day. Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve, £42.00, Berry Bros & Rudd.
7. THE BEST GLASSWARE
Riedel Crystal is a glassware manufacturer based in Kufstein, Austria, best known for its glassware designed to enhance different types of wines. Established in Bohemia in 1756, the company is world reknowned for its fantastic glassware. It recently launched its Luxury Veritas Collection which we think is perfect to enjoy your wines and champagnes in over the festive period. Prices start at £55, Selfridges.
8. THE BEST TURKEY
Christmas is the time to have a little luxury in your life and turkey doesn't get anymore luxurious that a free range Kelly Bronze Turkey. This lucky birds are reared to full maturity roaming wild in pastures and woodlands. (Sounds like a great life to us!) Home Delivery is available and your bird is presented with a fresh sprig of rosemary and even comes with a handy little cooking thermometer that tells you when your bird is cooked to perfection. Whole Turkeys start from £79.92, Kelly Bronze.
9. THE BEST CROCKERY
Lend your suppers and dinners a little bit of urban chic over the festive period with Atelier Tete's hand-crafted ceramic plates. Moulded, finished and glazed by hand every plate celebrates the highly cultivated levels of ceramic craftsmanship in Japan. Box of 4 plates, £70. Home Institute.
10. THE BEST CANDLE
We've fallen head over heels for the Haybarn Spa range availiable at Daylesford Farm. We love the Bamford Winter Candle, £50.