Delicious and Thoughtful Gift Ideas for this Mothers’ Day 2022
While any day is a great time to tell your mom or mother figure in your life you love her, Mothers’ Day gives us the perfect occasion to show our appreciation with a special gesture. We have selected some Mothers Day 2022 gift ideas to inspire you when it comes to picking a treat to celebrate her.
We will be posting some featured articles highlighting some great Mothers Day 2022 venues this week, so stay tuned and visit our socials.
Whether she’s more classic, or a little quirky; eager to go out and mingle or to stay at home and relax, you’ll find a gift set to delight her. Expect gourmet hampers filled with treats, spa experiences, brilliant wines, and more. You can check out our current offers we have on TheTaste right HERE
Lismore Gourmand Hamper, by Lismore Food Company
This luxurious Irish brand celebrates gourmet treats of the highest standard. From chocolates and biscuits, to raw Irish honey, truffle oil and much more. Their hampers come in an impeccable presentation and offer a selection of carefully selected, irresistible goodies.
The Lismore Gourmand Hamper is a complete celebration of great food, and it includes treats such as Lismore sweet biscuits, single-origin coffee, balsamic vinegar, rich hot chocolate, truffle oil, Kalamata olives and much more.
Price: €130
More info: thelismorefoodcompany.com
Stay Sunday, Spa Monday at The Marker Hotel
One of Dublin’s most stylish hotels, The Marker, has created the perfect offer for an extended weekend of pampering for two.
This package invites you to spend Sunday night in a luxurious room and start your week with a delicious a la carte breakfast in The Brasserie, followed by a bespoke one-hour-long treatment from Element Herbology in their award-winning Spa, and a complimentary snipe of Prosecco.
Price: Depending on the dates
More info: anantara.com/en/the-marker-dublin
Wine Aid 2 Bottle Pack Delivered Anywhere In Ireland or a 6 case of Sea Change Wines
At Wine Aid you can be assured that you are getting high quality wine that is sourced ethically. Their suppliers include some of the finest wineries in their respective regions.
Wine Aid is wine with a difference! Wine Aid offer aid to Irish charities by donating a portion of the sale price of every bottle to a charity you choose at checkout. 2 Bottle packs are available here with free delivery.
Or perhaps a 6 bottle case which supports Sea Change Ireland which can be delivered anywhere in Ireland also. View Here
Every bottle of Sea Change helps fund ocean conservation projects in Ireland and across the globe and our minimal packaging reduces waste and environmental impact.
Price: €30.99 – €90.99
More info: www.TheTaste.ie
Three-Course Lunch at Pichet
This elegant bistro blends Irish and French touches into a cuisine that feels both modern and familiar. It is an ideal spot for a lunch in town: comfortable, relaxed and with excellent, friendly service.
Pichet’s set lunch offers a wonderful culinary experience that begins with starters such as Velouté of Crown Prince Pumpkin or a gorgeous Burrata, followed by mains including Char-Grilled Beef Rump Steak or Roasted Barbary Duck Breast, and ending on a sweet note with desserts such as their Warm 70% Chocolate Mousse, Milk Crumb, Tonka Bean Ice Cream or for those with a savoury tooth, a selection of fine cheeses.
Price: €42 per person
More info: pichet.ie/menus
Thank You Mum, by Gourmet Gifts
From the team at Gourmet Food Parlour comes Gourmet Gifts, an initiative born in 2020 of creativity and a desire to bring beautiful, artisan treats and products to people’s homes.
- For gifting, Gourmet Gifts, are offering a selection of affordable Mother’s Day Gift Sets, filled to the brim with gorgeous, Irish products for the special mums in our lives called the “Thank you Mum”, “Put Your Feet Up Mum” and “Female Founders” Gift Sets. You can find them here: https://www.gourmetgifts.ie/mother-s-day-collection
- The sets contain everything from flowers, bubbly, skincare, chocolates and more and you can also Build Your Own gift box and personalize it for the lucky recipient.
- In their 6 restaurants, they will have a Mother’s Day set lunch menu running for the afternoon on Sunday the 27th of March.
- Enjoy some of your favourite GFP dishes from our Mother’s Day set menu, including our delicious Slow Roasted Lamb Shank! And why not treat her to a glass of bubbly… or two!
- You can book their table on their website www.gourmetfoodparlour.com or call on 01 895 7565 to book their table for the Mother’s Day festivities.
More info: gourmetgifts.ie/product-page/thank-you-mum
Dublin Afternoon Tea Trip, by The Vintage Tea Bus
Vintage Tea Trips offers a unique and memorable experience on board of their Routemaster busses, or as they call them, biscuit tin on wheels. Not only they’re absolutely cute, they move around Dublin as guests enjoy tea, delicious baked goods and great craic, all sountracked by jazzy tunes to elevate the vintage energy.
The experience has a duration of approximately 75 minutes and begins in the iconic area of Temple Bar, passing by numerous Dublin landmarks like St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Christ Church, Trinity College, and St. Stephen’s Green.
Price: From €47.50
More info: www.vintageteatrips.ie/
Mother’s Day in Café en Seine with Afternoon Tea, by Paint and Prosecco
This March 27, 2022, the team behind Paint and Prosecco has organised a wonderful experience set to delight and entertain moms in collaboration with the glamorous Café en Seine.
Tickets for the two-hour session include all art equipment and supplies, instructions and guidance by a local artist, two glasses of Prossecco (or alcohol-free alternative), tea and a selection of sweet and savoury bites. And of course, all painters get to take home their creations!
Price: From €55
More info: paintandprosecco.ie/events
Tickets to Ireland’s First Polish Wine Fest at The Fumbally Stables This March 27, 2022, wine-loving moms (and the general public) will have the opportunity to try more than 70 of Poland’s most representative wines and learn about the viticulture and styles coming from the lesser-known but very interesting Polish wine regions and grape varieties.
The festival will take place at The Fumbally Stables in Dublin 8, and all proceeds from tickets sales will be donated to the rehabilitation of Ewa Galka who is slowly recovering from a stroke. Ewa is the wife of Wladyslaw, an artist who designs wine labels for Winnica Zodiak.
Price: €20
More info: eventbrite.ie/e/polish-wine-festival-tickets
Wellness Gift Box, by Moher Cottage
Kevin and Caitriona Considine, are the fourth generation to run this family business located beside the Cliffs of Moher. Proud of their heritage, they offer unique products from artisan Irish brands.
The Wellness Gift Box comes in a lovely wooden box and it contains a selection of premium items designed for an indulgent spa experience at home. It includes a body scrub brush, bath bomb, healing bath salts, lavender and fresh rosemary candle and a pillow mist.
Price: €49.95
More info: mohercottage.com/collections
Personalised Macarons, by Laduree
Macarons are already a sweet gesture, but you can take them to the next level with a personalised order. From a simple “Love U Mom” to a meaningful, one-of-a-kind design, you can make these a treat to remember.
The present can be arranged in small boxes, one large box or even an eye-catching macaron tower. Reach out to their team ahead to time and follow their instructions iff you wish to place an order.
Price: Depends on quantity, an extra charge of 70c per macaron applies, minimum order of 30 macaroons.
More info: ladureeireland.com/pages/personalised-macarons
Lily O’Brien’s Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at the Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin
Luxury chocolate brand, Lily O’Brien’s, has teamed up with the five-star Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin, to offer mums the ultimate treat this Mother’s Day. The Lily O’Brien’s Afternoon Tea at The Fitzwilliam Hotel Dublin combines the indulgent taste of Lily O’Brien’s chocolate, with the five-star hospitality service of the Dublin city hotel, to ensure your mum experiences a treat like no other. Priced at €45 per person, the indulgent afternoon tea runs from Sunday 13th March – Sunday 27th March and includes a gift of a box of Lily O’Brien’s Desserts Collection chocolates for your mum to enjoy.
Price: €45pp
More details available here: www.TheTaste.ie
Article by Gaby Guedez & Anthony Nolan
