What better way to end 2020 than by supporting Irish Businesses. Making a concerted effort to buy Irish and shop local will have a massive impact on many small businesses nationwide. Our guide has been created in the hope that we will highlight some of the outstanding businesses that are now heavily relying on online sales to navigate their way through these extraordinary times.
Purchasing a voucher for your favourite Hotels and Restaurants is so greatly appreciated by an industry that has been decimated this year. Many have Food and Cocktail Kits as well as gift hampers available and all make really great gifts.
Here are some great gift ideas to aid us all in buying Irish and as local as possible this festive season.
Mister S
Launching the Mister S Larder Box just in time for Christmas will make many fans of this fantastic restaurant very happy indeed.
Available for collection and nationwide delivery from November 25th. Order book opens on November 1st.
This box contains… “all of the the essential elements to elevate a home cooked meal to something very special. Your box will contain signature Mister S oils, butters, rubs & condiments that we have been using & perfecting since we opened our doors. All items are made in house and have been developed through hundreds of hours of testing.”
To Order:
Email: hello@misters.ie or visit Mister S
Aniar – Online Cookery Classes
Michelin Starred chef, JP McMahon, has launched live online cooking classes through Zoom.
These classes are tailored to the individual or the group, so you can decide in advance what you most want to learn and experience in the class. The live class lasts for 3 hours and consists of 5 to 6 dishes.
This sounds like such a fun way to ‘virtually’ get together and learn lots of tips and tricks from one of Ireland’s finest Chef’s.
Click Here for all the information.
The Lismore Food Company
The Lismore Food Company are purveyors of some of the finest Irish produce on the market. This Christmas they have launched the very luxurious Hat Box Hamper Collection. From the packaging and presentation, to the indulgent contents within, this is a gift that food lovers will adore.
To shop the full collection, visit The Lismore Food Company
Neven Maguire ‘Midweek Meals’ and Cookware Collection
Whilst we cannot deliver Neven himself to your door this Christmas we are huge fans of Neven’s latest cookbook ‘Midweek Meals’. This is an ideal gift and you can also pair it with an item or two from Neven’s Cookware Collection from Dunnes Stores all of which can be purchased online from Dunnes Stores.
Click Here to shop the full collection from Dunnes Stores.
Grá Chocolates
Give the gift of edible art this Christmas.
Accomplished Pastry Chef Grainne Mullins has created a stunning collection of handmade chocolates. Made in small batches using only the finest, locally sourced as far as possible, sustainable ingredients. Each chocolate is hand painted making these individual little edible works of art the ideal Christmas Gift for the chocolate lover in your life.
Delivery spots are in short supply for these incredible creations. Click Here to shop the full Grá Chocolates collection.
Tuscany Bistro
With outstanding Italian eateries in Castletroy and Ballina, Tuscany Bistro have created a collection of DIY Cocktail Kits that we are currently selling on TheTaste.ie.
The Dingle Gin and Passionfruit Martini Cocktail Kits include gorgeous glasses along with all of the ingredients needed to make some great cocktails at home. This is a fantastic gift with nationwide delivery available. Click Here to buy now.
Tuscany Bistro also have a wonderful collection of festive hampers available for local collection and delivery. Check out their Instagram for lots of great gifting inspiration.
Connemara Smokehouse
Treat yourself or a loved one to some of Ireland’s finest multi- award winning Connemara Smokehouse Salmon this Christmas.
The family run Connemara Smokehouse has supplied some of the biggest names in fine food retail including prestigious high street leaders such as Harrods and Fortnum and Mason.
Shop the full Connemara Smokehouse collection Here.
Irish School of Cheese
The Irish School of Cheese, Academy of Cheese, Level 1 online course is suitable for anyone who loves cheese!
With online course dates available from January through March 2021, this is a gift that the cheese fiend in your life will love.
Click Here for further information.
Bread and Berries
Delivering Fresh Food & Beverages From Local Artisan Stores & Producers to Dublin, Wicklow & Kildare.
Bread and Berries have just launched their Christmas Hampers and we have them for sale on TheTaste.ie – Click Here to shop the full collection.
MUD Bakery
Send a selection box of beautiful cakes from Mud Bakery Dublin this Christmas. From Carrot, Citrus & Pistachio Cake to Seasonal Mud Brownie – Irish Blackberry & Hazelnut and many flavours in between, these artisan bakes are sure to deliver smiles for miles.
Click Here to shop now.
