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2024.
Christmas gift ideas for food lovers

The team at North Yorkshire farm-based rapeseed oil business Charlie & Ivy's has picked their favourite Christmas giftsfor food lovers.

 

Please note that the last date for receipt of orders to guarantee Christmas delivery is midnight on Wednesday, December 18.

 

Please contact Tracey Baty for more information, samples or high res images -traceybaty@three60marketing.co.uk01430 871360/07971 961574

 

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Christmas gifts

Product

Charlie & Ivy's Choose Your Own Trio of Mayos

Price

From £13.00

Reasons to buy

  1. Send a giftdirectly to the recipient, complete with a free postcard that we will handwrite with your special festive message
  2. Choose the flavours that you know the recipient will love
  3. All of the packaging is fully recyclable and free from plastics
  4. Everything is made by us on the farm in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds
  5. Made with love using Great Taste award-winning cold-pressed rapeseed oil
  6. Choice of three plant based mayos
  7. Great Taste Producer
  8. Support an independent artisan business
  9. Can be made suitable for both vegetarians and vegans

Choose from

  1. Chipotle Chilli Mayonnaise- Great Taste winner
  2. Lemon & Dill Mayonnaise
  3. Mustard & Ale Mayonnaise
  4. Chilli & Lime Mayonnaise
  5. Smoked Garlic Mayonnaise
  6. Garlic & Thyme Plant Based Mayonnaise
  7. Horseradish Plant Based Mayonnaise - Great Taste winner
  8. Smoky Paprika, Chilli & Cumin Plant Based Mayonnaise
  9. Truffle Mayonnaise - Great Taste winner (additional £4 cost)

Availability

https://www.charlieandivys.co.uk/mayo-trio.html

 

Soundbite

Looking for a gift for the foodie in your life? Then why not build a tasty trio of mayos?

Photo

(High res versions available on request)

Credit: Jennie Palmer/Charlie & Ivy's

 

 

 

 

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Christmas gifts

Product

Charlie & Ivy's Choose your own Mini Dipper set

Price

£12.95

Reasons to buy

  1. Send a gift direct to the recipient, complete with a free postcard that we will handwrite with your festive message
  2. Choose the flavours that you know the recipient will love
  3. All of the packaging is fully recyclable and free from plastics
  4. Everything is made by us on the farm in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds
  5. Made with love using Great Taste award-winning cold-pressed rapeseed oil
  6. Great Taste Producer
  7. Support an independent artisan business
  8. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Choose from

Your choice of three mini (100ml) dippers from the following flavours:

 

  1. Chilli, Balsamic, Oregano & Thyme Bread Dipper
  2. Garlic, Oregano & Balsamic Bread Dipper - Great Taste winner
  3. Lemon, Balsamic & Juniper Berry Bread Dipper
  4. Chilli, Garlic & Ginger Bread Dipper - Great Taste winner
  5. Rosemary, Thyme & Lemon Bread Dipper
  6. Smoked Garlic & Black Peppercorn Bread Dipper
  7. Blackberry, Thyme & Balsamic Bread Dipper
  8. White Balsamic, Tarragon & White Peppercorn Bread Dipper  - Great Taste winner

Availability

https://www.charlieandivys.co.uk/mini-trio.html

 

Soundbite

Choose your 3 favourites from our Charlie & Ivy's Bread Dippers to make your own bespoke dipping oils gift set.

To enjoy our bread dippers simply pour into a bowl and dip generously with crusty bread. Alternatively enjoy drizzled over salads, pastas, pizza and so much more!

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(High res version available on request)

Charlie & Ivy's Mini Bread Dipper Trio

Charlie & Ivy's Mini Bread Dippers

Charlie & Ivy's Mini Bread Dippers

 

 

 

 

Trend

Christmas gifts

Product

Charlie & Ivy's Choose Your Own Trio of Dressings

Price

£13.00

Reasons to buy

  1. Send a gift direct to the recipient, complete with a free postcard that we will handwrite with your festive message
  2. Choose the flavours that you know the recipient will love
  3. All of the packaging is fully recyclable and free from plastics
  4. Everything is made by us on the farm in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds
  5. Made with love using Great Taste award-winning cold-pressed rapeseed oil
  6. Great Taste Producer
  7. Support an independent artisan business
  8. Suitable for vegetarians

Choose from

Your choice of three 250ml dressings from the following flavours:

  1. Beetroot & Raspberry Dressing
  2. Honey & Mustard Dressing
  3. Lemon & Poppy Seed Dressing
  4. Mango & Chilli Dressing
  5. Sesame & Soy Dressing
  6. Smoked Chilli Dressing

Availability

https://www.charlieandivys.co.uk/dressings-trio.html

 

Soundbite

Looking for a foodie gift, stocking filler or just want to treat yourself? Then why not build yourself a tasty trio of dressings. Drizzle on as a salad dressing or use as a marinade, each dressing has its perfect food pairing.

Choose your favourites from our six Charlie & Ivy's Dressings and we will box them up for you in one of our fabulous eco-friendly gift boxes!

 

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(High res version available on request)

Charlie & Ivy's Choose Your Own Dressings Trio

Charlie & Ivy's Choose Your Own Dressings Trio

Charlie & Ivy's Choose Your Own Dressings Trio

 

 

 

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Christmas gifts

Product

Charlie & Ivy's Truffle Oil - Black Summer Truffle & Sea Salt 200ml

RRP

£18.00

Reasons to buy

  1. Taps into the trend for truffle-flavoured foods
  2. All of the packaging is fully recyclable and free from plastics
  3. Everything is made by us on the farm in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds
  4. Made with love using Great Taste award-winning cold-pressed rapeseed oil
  5. Great Taste Producer
  6. Packaged in an attractive gift box
  7. Support an independent artisan business
  8. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Availability

https://www.charlieandivys.co.uk/truffle-oil.html

 

Ingredients

Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil, Truffle Aroma, Dried Summer Truffle,

Flaked Sea Salt

Soundbite

Making the ideal gift for food lovers, our luxury Truffle Oil is perfect for enjoying over pasta, pizza and risotto, or why not try a drizzle over your homemade bruschetta?

Photo

(High res versions available on request)

Credit: Jennie Palmer/Charlie & Ivy's

 

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Christmas gifts

Product

Oil & Balsamics Bread Dipping Collection

RRP

£22.00

Reasons to buy

  1. Taps into the trend for easy at-home entertaining
  2. Send a gift direct to the recipient, complete with a free postcard that we will handwrite with your festive message
  3. All of the packaging is fully recyclable and free from plastics
  4. Everything is made by us on the farm in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds
  5. Made with love using Great Taste award-winning cold-pressed rapeseed oil
  6. Great Taste Producer
  7. Support an independent artisan business
  8. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Includes

1 x100ml White Balsamic, Tarragon & White Peppercorn Bread Dipper Great Tastewinner

1x 100ml Blackberry, Thyme & Balsamic Bread Dipper

1x 100ml Garlic, Oregano & Balsamic Bread DipperGreat Tastewinner

1x 100ml Lemon, Balsamic & Juniper Berry Bread Dipper

1x 100ml Chilli, Balsamic, Oregano & Thyme Bread Dipper

 

Availability

https://www.charlieandivys.co.uk/oil-balsamics-bread-dipping-collection.html

 

Soundbite

Enjoy five delicious balsamic based bread dippers in mini 100ml bottles. Treat your taste buds or gift this unique present and foodie stocking filler. A perfect gift for foodie friends!

Packed full of flavour and all produced using the finest ingredients including our own cold-pressed rapeseed oil.

 

Photo

(High res version available on request)

Credit: Jennie Palmer/Charlie & Ivy's

 

 

 

 

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Christmas gifts

Product

Bread Dipper Tasting Set

Price

£30.00

Reasons to buy

  1. Send a gift direct to the recipient, complete with a free postcard that we will handwrite with your festive message
  2. All of the packaging is fully recyclable and free from plastics
  3. Everything is made by us on the farm in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds
  4. Made with love using Great Taste award-winning cold-pressed rapeseed oil
  5. Great Taste Producer
  6. Support an independent artisan business
  7. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

Includes

1x 100ml Garlic, Oregano & Balsamic Bread DipperGreat Tastewinner

1x 100ml Lemon, Balsamic & Juniper Berry Bread Dipper

1x 100ml Chilli, Garlic & Ginger Bread DipperGreat Tastewinner

1x 100ml Rosemary, Thyme & Lemon Bread Dipper
1x 100ml Smoked Garlic & Black Peppercorn Bread Dipper

1x 100ml Blackberry, Thyme & Balsamic Bread Dipper

1 x100ml White Balsamic, Tarragon & White Peppercorn Bread Dipper Great Tastewinner

 

Availability

https://www.charlieandivys.co.uk/shop/full-house.html

Soundbite

Looking for a special gift for a foodie friend?An eco-friendly gift box packed with seven 100ml delicious bread dipping oils; three of which have won Great Taste stars. Great to share with friends, or to enjoy at home. A popular Christmas gift, or just a little something for those who like to try something new and a little different.

 

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Charlie & Ivy's Dipper Tasting Set

 

Trend

Christmas gifts

Product

Happy Christmas Foodie Gift Box

RRP

From £30.00

Reasons to buy

  1. Taps into the trend for easy at-home entertaining
  2. Send a gift direct to the recipient, complete with a free Christmas card from Yorkshire designer, Plewsy, that we will handwrite with your festive message
  3. All of the packaging is fully recyclable and free from plastics
  4. Everything is made by us on the farm in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds
  5. Made with love using Great Taste award-winning cold-pressed rapeseed oil
  6. Great Taste Producer
  7. Support an independent artisan business
  8. Can be made suitable for both vegetarians and vegans
  9. Free delivery to mainland UK

Choose from

2 x 200ml Bread Dippers

  1. Chilli, Balsamic, Oregano & Thyme Bread Dipper - NEW
  2. Garlic, Oregano & Balsamic Bread DipperGreat Taste winner
  3. Lemon, Balsamic & Juniper Berry Bread Dipper
  4. Chilli, Garlic & Ginger Bread DipperGreat Taste winner
  5. Rosemary, Thyme & Lemon Bread Dipper
  6. Smoked Garlic & Black Peppercorn Bread Dipper
  7. Blackberry, Thyme & Balsamic Bread Dipper
  8. White Balsamic, Tarragon & White Peppercorn Bread Dipper Great Taste winner

 

2 x 250ml dressings or Marinades

  1. Beetroot & Raspberry Dressing
  2. Honey & Mustard Dressing
  3. Lemon & Poppy Seed Dressing
  4. Mango & Chilli Dressing
  5. Sesame & Soy Dressing
  6. Smoked Chilli Dressing
  7. Jerk Marinade
  8. Peri-Peri Marinade
  9. Spicy Chorizo Marinade

1 x 190g mayonnaise

  1. Chipotle Chilli MayonnaiseGreat Taste winner
  2. Lemon & Dill Mayonnaise
  3. Mustard & Ale Mayonnaise
  4. Smoked Garlic Mayonnaise
  5. Chilli & Lime Mayonnaise
  6. Garlic & Thyme Plant Based Mayonnaise
  7. Horseradish Plant Based Mayonnaise
  8. Smoky Paprika, Chilli & Cumin Plant Based Mayonnaise
  9. Truffle MayonnaiseGreat Taste winner (additional £4.00)

 

Availability

https://www.charlieandivys.co.uk/happy-christmas-gift-box.html

 

Soundbite

Looking for a unique Christmas gift? Then look no further! Build the perfect foodie gift for friends and family with our Bread Dippers, Dressings, Marinades and Mayonnaise, you even choose a beautiful unique Christmas card to be added to your gift.

Photo

(High res version available on request)

Credit: Jennie Palmer/Charlie & Ivy's

Happy Christmas Foodie Gift Box

 

 

Trend

Christmas gifts

Product

Charlie & Ivy's Festive Feast Box

Price

£46.00

Reasons to buy

  1. Send a gift direct to the recipient, complete with a free postcard that we handwrite with your festive message
  2. Everything is made by us on the farm in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds
  3. Made with love using Great Taste award-winning cold-pressed rapeseed oil
  4. Made by a Great Taste producer
  5. Support a family-owned independent artisan business
  6. Items in the Feast Box are suitable for vegetarians
  7. Comes with its own festive recipe booklet
  8. Packaged in environmentally sustainable materials
  9. Free delivery to mainland UK

Includes

200ml Smoked Garlic & Black Peppercorn Bread Dipper

200ml Blackberry, Thyme & Balsamic Bread Dipper

200ml Garlic, Oregano & Balsamic Bread Dipper -Great Tastewinner

200ml White Balsamic, Tarragon & White Peppercorn Bread Dipper -Great Tastewinner

200ml Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil -Great Tastewinner

250ml Honey & Mustard Dressing

190g Lemon & Dill Mayonnaise

190g Mustard & Ale Mayonnaise

1x Recipe Booklet*

Recipes*

Small Plates
Baked Camembert with Walnut & Fig
Smoked Salmon Bites

Tear and Share Garlic Cheesy Bread

Creamy Smoked Garlic Steak Bruschetta with Blue Cheese

Winter Veg and Pancetta Coleslaw with Mustard & Ale

Mini Garlic and Herb Hasselback Potatoes

Creamy Garlic Mushroom Bruschetta

Honey & Mustard Glazed Parsnip and Chestnut Salad

Trio of balsamic bread dipping oils and crusty bread

Sweet Things

Dark and White Chocolate Gin Truffles

Spiced Orange Sponges with Whisky Buttercream Icing

 

Availability

https://www.charlieandivys.co.uk/festive-feast-box.html

 

Soundbite

Our Festive Feast Box is perfect to make party season simply delicious! The box comes packed with inspiration and all the Charlie & Ivy's products you need to create a selection of small plates and sides that can be used to build your own feast. Our recipes can be enjoyed casually grazing throughout the party season, or why not use to create a decadent feast for friends and family?

All the recipes are super simple and guaranteed to bring joy to your table, whatever the occasion.

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(High res version

available on request)

Charlie & Ivy's Festive Feast Box 

 

Trend

Christmas gifts

Product

Foodie Treats Luxury Hamper

RRP

£60.00

Reasons to buy

  1. Send a gift direct to the recipient, complete with a free postcard that we will handwrite with your festive message
  2. Everything is made by us on the farm in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds
  3. Made with love using Great Taste award-winning cold-pressed rapeseed oil
  4. Great Taste Producer
  5. Support an independent artisan business
  6. Suitable for vegetarians
  7. Free delivery to mainland UK

Includes

  1. 200ml Garlic, Oregano & Balsamic Bread DipperGreat Taste winner
  2. 200ml Chilli, Garlic & Ginger Bread Dipper
  3. 200ml Lemon, Balsamic & Juniper Berry Bread DipperGreat Taste winner
  4. 250ml Honey & Mustard Dressing
  5. 250ml Lemon & Poppy Seed Dressing
  6. 190g Lemon & Dill Mayonnaise
  7. 190g Smoked Garlic Mayonnaise

 

Availability

https://www.charlieandivys.co.uk/foodie-treats-luxury-hamper.html

 

Soundbite

This luxury food hamper makes the perfect foodie gift with a selection of our best-selling products. All the items in this hamper come wrapped in our eco packing and presented in a grey wicker hamper that is perfect to keep.

Photo

(High res version available on request)

Credit: Jennie Palmer/Charlie & Ivy's

Charlie & Ivy's Foodie Treats Luxury Hamper