We all know the best way to show someone you care is by finding the perfect present; what better present is there than one you can eat? Food and drink play such an important part in our lives and our relationships with our family - especially Mums; with certain products attaching themselves to happy memories and the nostalgia of our youth. From holidays taken with your family running barefoot in the sand before sitting down to a box of the family’s favourite chocolates or sweets or enjoying your first glass of bubbles as you hit 18 and clinking glasses with your mum, as she sobs about how much you have grown. So whether one of these delicious gifts already has a happy memory attached to them and you can bring back those incredible feelings, or it will start creating one from this year - we hope that whoever you are buying this for that they love their gifts as much as you love them.

Tanqueray Nº TEN Candle Gift Set

Looking for a gift for a gin-tastic mother, then look no further. Tanqueray Nº TEN (£60, The Bar) has created a beautiful gift that any gin-lover would be excited to receive. Inspired by the fresh citrus notes found in the classic Tanqueray you can find the aromas of the premium, custom-made, hand-poured and London-crafted candle (created by cent.ldn) that is made from natural wax and made to offer fresh notes and aromas found in the small-batched gin: grapefruits, oranges, limes and chamomile flowers. With each sip and sniff - you can get the fresh citrus explosion of Tanqueray Nº TEN Gi

Mother's Day Flower Biscuits + Keepsake Tin

These beautiful flowers are almost too delicious to eat… almost. Biscuiteers - known for their incredible hand-crafted designs are behind this bouquet that is sure to make you the favourite child this Mother’s Day. The gorgeous floral decorated keep-sake tin (£38, Biscuiteers) comes complete with nine hand-made lemon-flavoured iced biscuits (that just melt in the mouth) decorated in the patterns she will adore - flowers and perfume - in a lush colour palette of soft pinks and greens. We couldn’t think of anything sweeter to gift.

Assorted Chocolate Almonds and Nougat Luxury Selection

Containing a whole variety of decadent nibbles, this Assorted Chocolate Almonds and Nougat Luxury Selection (£35, Farhi) is the perfect gift for any gourmet and fine-food-loving momma. Farhi is known for creating great gift boxes that make fantastic centrepieces for parties or as the ideal present on special occasions; this may just be our favourite so far. Containing a traditional recipe for a sweet and chewy honey-and-almond nougat paired with almonds coated in Belgian dark, milk and white chocolate there is a nut for every sweet tooth in this beautiful almond assortment.

Handcrafted Cocktail Pouches

Treat your Mum to her favourite cocktail, again and again with these incredible 1.5 litres (that’s 10 whole cocktails in just one pouch, we tried… for research, of course) by Soho Street Cocktails (£28.99, Soho Street Cocktails). Each pouch is ready to serve, comes fully recyclable and can stay fresh for up to 6 weeks after opening. There are five flavours: Strawberry Daiquiri, Pornstar Martini, Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini, and our favourite: the Piña Colada. They have been handcrafted with a ‘taste-first’ approach utilising high-quality ingredients and you can taste the difference. With no artificial flavours or colourings, you are getting pure deliciousness.

The Mother’s Day Hamper

Make your Mum’s day with this Italian Hamper by Seggiano (£50, Seggiano) which is just overflowing with delicious and ethical Italian kitchen staples and some more unusual organic delicacies she is sure to love. From Brutti ma Buoni Hazelnut Biscuits to Roasted Artichoke Hearts in Olive Oil and even an incredible Rose Balsamic Vinegar - this hamper has been carefully curated with mums in mind, brimming with everything they desire to satisfy cravings - whether they be sweet or savoury.

Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec 2019

Give mum something to cheer about this Mother’s Day with Trivento’s Golden Reserve Malbec 2019. Known for being the UK’s No. 1 Best-selling Argentine Wine - this bottle follows suit; has a whole heap of awards under its belt and you can see why. From the sleek dark bottle that oozes opulence to its silky tannins and intense fruit aroma of dark fruits with toasty and peppery notes from being aged for 12 months in oak barrels on the palate. You can expect a bold body with a smooth and complex finish. This luxurious bottle tastes and looks triple its price point. At only £15 (Tesco) this affordable find is going to be treasured and savoured with every sip. You might as well treat yourself to one at the same time.

Afternoon Tea With Fizz for Two Vouchers

Raise a glass to a sparkling afternoon of delights with this Red Letter Days Voucher for Afternoon Tea with Fizz for Two (£49.99, Red Letter Days). With over 260 experiences available in the UK, this is an ideal gift for those who wish to celebrate in style. Valid for 24 months from purchase - you have plenty of time to find the perfect time to take mum to tea where you can tuck into fresh scones, cakes and nibbles in the heart of the city or admire the grandeur of a historic country house. The choice is endless.

Bolney Bubbly Gift Set

Elegant in style; fresh on the tongue, English vineyard, Bolney Wine Estate has created the perfect sparkling wine gift, perfect for Mother’s Day. Their Bolney Bubbly Gift Set (£56, Bolney Wine Estate) includes a bottle of their zesty Bolney Bubbly which combines citrus fruit with elderflower and honeysuckle for a soft and smooth drink with a subtle hint of sweetness and bubbles with two of their beautiful Bolney flutes and a Bolney stopper.

Chase Pink Grapefruit & Pomelo

Add a little zest to the Mother’s Day celebrations with Chase’s Pink Grapefruit & Pomelo Gin (£38, The Bar). Dubbed a must-try for gin lovers, this subtle pink-hued gin is the perfect gift for any mums who love classic spirits with unique flavours. Packed with juniper, lime and fresh grapefruit that starts on the palate with a punch before lingering on the tongue for a tongue-tingling lasting sensation of pink grapefruit. Craftsmanship done brilliantly.

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Tea For The People Book

This incredible 160-page paperback book takes tea to the next level. Broken down into three ways: in the cup, on the plate, and around the house, you can expect delicious recipes, cocktails, crafts and even cosmetics all featured around tea and crafted for tea lovers. Created by Marc Riley and Owen Terry, founders of the Sheffield-based Batch Tea Company, Tea For The People (£19.95, Amazon) wants to encourage people to have fun with tea. A brilliant gift for any mother in your life who loves a good brew, a beautifully designed treasure trove of knowledge for every home kitchen.

Mother’s Day 9 Piece Cake Gift Box

Artisan bakery, The Original Cake Company known for its infamous chocolate and fruit cake squares, (we have eaten a lot in the last year) always finished by hand with seasonal decorations; their Mother’s Day selection is as beautiful as ever. finished with a selection of stunning decorations including drizzles, sugar hearts and flowers. Available in either Chocolate Truffle Cake or Fruit Cake Selection, your mum can really have her cake and eat it too; if that wasn’t sweet enough - there is currently 25% off - making a box of nine just £11.96, Original Cake Co. so make sure to grab your box before it’s too late.

Gosset Celebris Rosé 2008 Gift Box

With only 15,000 bottles produced, this limited-edition champagne gift - Gosset Celebris Rosé 2008 Gift Box (£164, Amathus Drinks) is sure to delight and hit all the right spots. This full-bodied bottle has an elegant and complex flavour profile with vibrant notes of strawberry jam mint, black cherry and cracked black pepper that is rounded off with a superb saline finish with a beautiful rosé hue.

The Mother of All Tea Caddies

Containing 400, yes you read that right, 400 tea bags. This Mother of All Tea Caddies (£195, Fortnum and Mason) is the perfect gift for any tea-lover. If your mum is partial to a cuppa or two, let us present the perfect gift. Utilising their timeless blend, this limited-edition caddy has a smooth and honey-like Royal Blend in silky tea bag forms inside, 400 times over all encased in a beautifully designed tin in their royal purple colour. The caddy itself has been made to last a lifetime, even if the tea doesn’t. Now, whose turn is it to put the kettle on?

Angels Dare Cocktails

We adore these award-winning cocktails; not only do they look beautiful with their unique illustrated design, but they taste incredible, too. They claim to go “where others haven’t yet” in the canned cocktail sphere and we must agree they do hit all the right sweet spots. Rich, fruity and packed full of explosive flavour, each can have been perfectly crafted to deliver an alchemy of flavour. Our favourite - their signature - Cheeky Wee Kiss, a flirtatious mix of dry gin which has a punch from ginger, some tartness from rhubarb and cranberry, and balanced out with strawberry. They also have The Maverick Martini - passion fruit and lime vodka, and The Secret Orchard - a bubbly gin with zesty citrus and subtle hints of elderflower and apple. You can grab a taster pack containing one of each flavour for £16.50 (Angels Dare Cocktails), or purchase per your chosen flavour only.

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Gordon Ramsay Academy Cooking Class Voucher

Gift an experience Mum will remember forever with Gordon Ramsay’s Cooking School. There is something for everyone, with choices in both cooking and baking. For keen bakers - the academy recommends their Ultimate Desserts or Next Level Baking - If mum is more of an adventurous cook, let her explore their ‘Taste of’ classes ranging from classic French and Italian to Mexican, Middle Eastern, Southeast Asian and Caribbean. Cooking classes range from £30-£220pp and run throughout the year. To have a look at the full range available, visit gordonramsayacademy.com

‘For You’ Chocolate Coin

As part of their iconic Love Hearts range, Swizzels has released its first-ever chocolate coin (£2.49, Swizzels), which makes the perfect Mother’s Day Gift - bringing both deliciousness and nostalgia together. The infamous love heart message ‘For You’ has been designed in the centre of a decadent chunky chocolate coin which is available in Home Bargains.

Floozie Cookies

If you haven’t tried a Floozie Cookie yet - where have you been? These handmade ‘stuffed’ cookies are the stuff of dreams; what better way to show Mum you care, than by delighting her tastebuds? We recommend buying a box so you can share in the deliciousness together. Coming in boxes (starting at £17.50, Floozie Cookies) of 6, 12, 18 and 24 - you can pick between eight different flavours such as Cinnamon Crunch, Peanut Butter and Jam, and Blackforest - they also do a limited-edition Monthly Special each month - this month’s flavour: Banana Cream Pie, which is available in their boxes. Plus all of their cookies are vegan and can be stored for up to 5 days - or popped in the freezer for 3 months - but trust us… they won’t be around long enough.

Château Minuty Rose et Or

An elegant bottle for the elegant woman in your life: Château Minuty Rose et Or (£33.99, Selfridges) oozes opulence. With aromas of sun-drenched vine peach and orange peel, you can expect a crisp full-bodied wine that is powerful but smooth with zesty after-notes of pink grapefruit and jasmine which is best served chilled and served with seafood, creamy chicken or tropical fruit sorbet.

Coffee Double-Walled Matt Cafetière

Treat mum to a well-brewed coffee, time and time again with Stellar’s elegantly-styled Double-Walled Matt Cafetière (£42, Stellar) which comes with Stellar’s lifetime guarantee; boasts a whole range of premium features including a double-walled construction for superior thermal performance, keeping your coffee warmer for longer, stainless steel filter for lasting use and argon welded dribble-free spout. Sleek, chic and perfect for a mum who deserves only the best.

Clean G Rhubarb

Adding a new flavour to their core collection, CleanCo - founded by celebrity Spencer Matthews - is a premium brand offering non-alcoholic spirit alternatives that taste just like the real thing; their Clean G Rhubarb (£16, Clean.co) is the perfect flavoured ‘gin’… without the alcohol. Making it a fantastic gift for any mums that don’t drink but still like to have a good time. The classic gin flavours of citrus, coriander and juniper are still evident without being overpowering, as their master distiller pairs it perfectly in small copper batches with flavours of tart punchy rhubarb, cinnamon and mint. As fruity as it is flavourful.

Passoã Bottled Cocktails

For that classic cocktail lover, Passoã - known for being the original passion fruit liqueur used in a Pornstar Martini - has released an exclusive range of pre-made bottled cocktails all made with real Brazilian passionfruit (£15, for four 50ml, serves, worldofzing) that are the perfect gift this Mother’s Day. You can expect the classic Pornstar Martini, of course, but also some flavour-exploding new favourites to add to the classic - Passionfruit Margarita, Passionfruit Spritz and our favourite, the Passionfruit Punch which contains Passoã Mount Gay Eclipse Rum, Vanilla, Lime and Orange.

Cast Iron Round Cocotte in Cherry Blossom

This beautiful addition to STAUB’s pastel colourway is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only will it look stunning taking centre place on the dining table but its durable and hardwearing nature means it will become an integral part of your Mum’s collection for years to come. Adorned in this timeless blush Cherry Blossom colour, the cocotte is available in five different sizes ranging from 10cm to 28cm (starting from £64.95, Zwilling). So whether mum is a keen cook or a dedicated home baker she will enjoy perfect results every time due to STAUB’s infamous ‘aroma rain’ lid and high-quality cast-iron design.

Copalli Cacao

Looking for something a little different and decadent? Then why not try this beautiful cacao-infused rum by Copalli Cacao (£34.44, Master of Malt) Sustainably sourced and crafted in Belize, this wonderful white rum, made from just four ingredients, including organic cacao, brings a slightly bitter note to the base that builds in sweetness as it mellows creating a delicious treat to indulge in this Mother’s Day. You get a wonderfully rich chocolate flavour that lends itself naturally to a twist on the Espresso Martini but also tastes perfect on its own, over ice, or in a variety of cocktails.

Irish Single Malt Whiskey Cask Finish

Not just for men, this rum is a gorgeous expression perfect for any whiskey-loving woman who love something a little different. Made from a sugar-cane distilled rum from Panama before being finished in Irish Whiskey casks that previously held a 19-year-old single malt, you can expect something truly special. Being both smooth and complex in nature with butterscotch and vanilla notes, Two Shores Rum (£50, Master of Malt) is a beautifully blended drink for those with a discerning taste.

Silent Pool Rose Expression

Can’t choose between her favourite spirit or a bunch of flowers? Why not gift both? This beautiful floral favourite from Silent Pool is a light, smooth and herbaceous gin made using locally grown rose petals. Silent Pool’s Rose Expression (£42.50, Silent Pool Distillers) has a lingering finish of citrus and spice that mingles beautifully on the back of the tongue with notes of vetiver and cardamom creating something truly special. Plus the bottle is a gift on its own - perfect for up cycling into a vase to house a rose or two, long after the gin has gone.

Personalised Jute Bag

This Mother’s Day you can really tailor her gift to be as unique as she is, with Whittard’s personalised jute bag (From £30, Whittard). Whether she is a tea, coffee or hot chocolate lover - you can pick and mix all of her favourite treats from Whittard into one spectacular gift she is sure to love. Make sure to add in some of their infamous biscuits, too. With their sustainable min-jute bag you can choose from one of their luxuriously artisanal biscuits, then add two hot drinks - select from a range of indulgent hot chocolates, special tea blends or delicious coffees to create a personalised present she will absolutely adore.

Bee-utiful Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

We are all a-buzz about the new ‘Blooming Lovely’ range from Krispy Kreme. Treat the Queen Bee in your life to a range of delicious doughnuts. This exclusive trio is the perfect Mother’s Day gift with doughnuts such as the You Grow Girl: a fruity Raspberry & Kreme filling, the Queen Bee, which has a decadent millionaire’s filling and the Bestest Buds: hand-dipped in an orange-coloured coating and lovingly coated with sugar sprinkles.
The limited-time-only doughnuts are also available in four and six-doughnut feature packs. From £2.75 across Krispy Kreme shops, supermarkets and motorway services.

Stand Mixer

Rocking the ‘Colour of the Year’ - Hibiscus, the KitchenAid Stand Mixer (£699, KitchenAid) is the perfect gift to brighten up any kitchen. Perfect for mums who love to mix and bake - the iconic, versatile and tilt-head mixer will be sure to take pride place on any worktop. The eye-catching mixer combines KitchenAid’s long-standing expertise into making every kitchen task a breeze. From mixing up meringue to pumping out pastry - this mixer is the perfect tool for the job; it takes you way beyond just cakes. You can make everything from mashed potato to meatballs.

Joules Dog Fine China Espresso Mugs, Set of 4

Liven up any coffee morning with this adorable and vibrant set of espresso mugs featuring four different Joules dog designs (£34, John Lewis). Made by British lifestyle retailer Joules and crafted from fine china, they’re microwave and dishwasher-safe; are sure to make any morning worth getting out of bed for.

Large FrischSchoggi Sticks Heart Box

Give the gift of luxury this Mother’s Day with help from renowned chocolatier Läderach. Only ever using the freshest, highest quality and responsibly sourced artisanal ingredients before being made bean-to-bar in-house you can expect perfect results… every time. FrischSchoggi takes that fresh Läderach chocolate and carefully presents them as slabs for a unique taste experience that was made for fine food lovers. In this incredibly Large Heart Box (£41.50, Läderach) , you can find 18 sticks of Läderach's most popular iconic FrischSchoggi flavours in attractive heart-design packaging

Ultimate Pasta Making Kit & Pasta Artisan's Apron

Searching for the perfect gift for a foodie-loving mother? The Ultimate Pasta Making Kit (£65, Pasta Evangelists) may just be your ticket to becoming the favourite child. This incredible set has everything you need to hand-craft a wide variety of iconic pasta shapes - with all the tools and ingredients included. Including a luxury linen apron and tapered Italian rolling pin. You’ll be saying ‘Mamma Mia’ to your own mum in no time.

Mother's Day Chocolate Selection Box

Indulge in luxury this Mother’s Day by treating your loved one to only the best. Not only does Chococo create decadent delights that have bursts of exotic flavours, but they are also a brand that has sustainability at the heart - which results in a product that not only tastes good but does good too. Their Mother’s Day Chocolate Selection Boxes are available with either 16 (£19.50, Chococo) or 25 (£26) of their delicious chocolates made in their Dorset-based kitchen. Flavours include a variety of their multi-award winning chocolates and range from sweet fruits, warm alcohol-based to sticky caramel, heavenly truffles and more. Our favourite: the Strawberry and Balsamic - rich, tangy and oh-so-delicious.

Pamper Night Gift Box

Get Mother’s Day poppin’ with this gorgeous Pamper Night Gift Box from Joe & Seph’s (£25, Joe and Sephs) which comes complete with everything you need to give mum the perfect pamper night. Packed to the brim with all of Joe & Seph’s luxurious gourmet goodies including the incredible Pina Colada Popcorn created by father-son chef duo Michel and Alain Roux as well as a Prosecco Caramel Sauce perfect for drizzling over ice-cream, desserts or stirred through hot chocolate and our favourite the White Chocolate & Raspberry Popcorn Bites. All of the delicious treats are lovingly wrapped in a gold gift box.

Personalised Elderflower & Rose Celebration Bottle

Go one step further this Mother’s Day and personalise your present with help from Belvoir Farm. Their delicate yet delicious Elderflower & Rose, (which is made from hand-picked elderflowers with rose petal extract) collection available in both Cordial and Lightly Sparkling, is, for a limited time part of their ‘Message on a Bottle’ series - turning their bottles into a celebration. You can add a gift-wrapped-inspired label designed for you to write a personalised message. A beautiful bottle to keep long after the contents are gone. (500ml, £3.50, Ocado)

The Ultimate Food & Drink Mother's Day Gifts For 2023