This list is handy for anyone who fancies a taste of foreign climes without venturing beyond their front door – here are some websites that make it possible to order pre-prepared dishes or authentic produce from abroad at the touch of a button.
Various
Natoora: French, Italian and local produce
Bread and honey: Home delivery of set hot and cold meals and catering platters, including delicious breakfasts, sandwiches and mezze
Banquet in a box: Suppliers of top quality gourmet food throughout the UK; delivery in 48 hours
British
Scoff: Modern British food – hot, healthy and delivered to your door
Forman and Field
Fresh seasonal British food that includes picnic hampers and range of pre-prepared meals from ‘The delicatessen’
Independent Gourmet Foods
Supplier of fresh foods such as fish, chicken, beef and vegetarian dishes
Fish in a box
A fresh fish delivery service that offers a convenient way to incorporate a healthy choice of fresh fish, seafood, and shellfish into your diet
Loch Fyne
A range of Gourmet Food Boxes chosen for home delivery that are ready to cook; ideal for busy food lovers who want to eat healthily and ethically
Italian
Gustounico: Upmarket online Italian deli service based in Italy
I Love Mangio: Luxury Italian food direct from Italy
Mediterranean Direct: Lots of organic and award-winning products; reasonable delivery charges
Something Italian: Gourmet Italian foods, plus ceramics, jewellery, skincare and more
Machiavelli Food: Quality Italian food used by top restaurants, including fresh pasta
Carluccios: The famous restaurant chain also has a regional online shop
French
Market Quarter: Delivers fine French food from London’s Borough Market
French Flavour: UK delivery of artisan french food and gift hampers of French food.
Eat French Food: Gourmet food company that offers free delivery in London and hampers
Bien Manger: Interesting site that includes organic French produce and molecular gastronomy kits produced by three Michelin-star restaurant, El Bulli
French Click: French food supermarket that delivers nationwide (London delivery free for orders over £35)
Spain
Flavours of Spain: Fine foods with a focus on seasonality, sustainability and organic produce
Tapas in a Box: Excellent authentic tapas; the Party Box is a great idea for a celebration
Don Quijote: Classic Spanish food importers that also sells tableware
Vila Gourmet: Online Spanish deli selling wine and customised hampers. Delivers to most of Europe
Orce Serrano Hams: Comprehensive deli site selling great quality hams, plus other Spanish produce
Spanish Food UK: The Tapas Lunch Company's blog includes Spanish recipes, reviews, buying guides and shop
German
German deli: Purveyors of German treats – also have a shop and stall at London's Borough Market
Backhaus: German bakers that also sell groceries and frozen food. Delivery in the UK only
Sausage Man: Specialists in German sausages
Greek
The Greek Deli: UK-based online deli that delivers to most UK postcodes
Odysea: Greek food and ingredients including fresh dips and yogurt
Rizos Online: Greek specialities, wine and foodie wedding favours
Yamas Wines: Quality specialist Greek wines delivered to your door
Moroccan
Maroque: Moroccan online shop that delivers food and spices
Turkish
Turkish Supermarket: Turkish cuisine and kitchenware
Asian
Gourmet Oriental
Sells Chinese, Thai, and Malaysian cuisine; order online and choose day and time of delivery within London
Japanese
Ukai
Offers contemporary Japanese cuisine and sushi – provides a home delivery service and catering
Indian
Trishul Tiffin
Homemade packs of Indian vegetarian food, delivered to your door step. Weekly menu available.
Do you know of any good produce websites? Email Debra, the web editor with your recommendation.