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Garden centre cafés

Garden centre cafés

The best garden centre cafes

Once a haven for pensioners – and refuge from the rain – these days nurseries are not just about the flora and fauna thanks to the addition of reputable eateries with seasonal menus and afternoon teas.

Italian producers in the UK

Italian producers in the UK

Viva Britalia

When you think of British food, pies, pasties and cheese come to mind. However, there are a growing number of British farms that are adapting traditional Italian methods and producing air-dried cured meats, from salami and pastrami to bresaola and coppa. Sharon Campbell selects some of the best of the British Italian-style charcutiers.

Picnics

Picnics

Picnics that make themselves

Nope, there's no Harry Potter wizardry involved. If you're too tired or busy to cook and you live in London these places will deliver picnics to your door, to a central park, or offer a pick-up service.

Italian delis

Italian delis

Italian delis in the UK

A typical Italian meal begins with antipasti and includes cured meats, olives, cheeses – great for sharing. The key to a perfect antipasti is good-quality ingredients (see Jacob Kenedy’s guide to putting together antipasto misto). Here’s our pick of delis selling authentic Italian delicacies in the UK.

Top chocolate

Top chocolate

Online chocolate shops

Want to buy chocolate online? Most people have a favourite chocolatier but it was nigh impossible for us chocoholics at delicious. to choose our favourite brands. So we've listed some of the best chocolate companies we know.

Macaroons

Macaroons

Where to buy macaroons in London

Also known as a macaron and French macaroon, these colourful meringue-based almond treats have stolen the cupcake’s crown as our indulgence of choice. Here are the best places for macaroons in London and a macaroon-making class to try. 

Specialist teas

Specialist teas

Online tea directory

Want to buy tea online? Where would we be without a cup of tea? It gets us up in the morning, keep us going through the day, and relaxes us at night. We've created a specialist tea directory so you can find your ideal tea.

World food

World food

Global cuisine websites

This list is handy for anyone who fancies a taste of foreign climes without venturing beyond their front door – websites that make it possible to order pre-prepared dishes or authentic produce from the UK and abroad at the touch of a button.

Farm shop guide

Farm shop guide

Farm Shops and Farmers' Markets

We've picked out our favourite websites with information about farm shops, pick your own farms, and farmers' markets, for your perusal.

Italian hampers

Italian hampers

The best Italian Hampers online

Treat a loved one (or yourself) to a delectable hamper laden with Italian goodies; from the finest wines, to the best pesto, to pasta just like mamma used to make. Eccellente!

Cupcake suppliers

Cupcake suppliers

Cupcake directory

Looking to buy cupcakes online? Good job, then, that here at delicious. HQ we've done a bit of research to find online cupcake suppliers and cupcake shops.

Mass catering suppliers

Mass catering suppliers

Catering for the masses

Planning a big event at home, such as a wedding or anniversary party? Then this list of mail order food, drink and catering suppliers is essential reading.

Scottish producers

Scottish producers

Scottish producers

There’s more to Scottish food than haggis and whisky. Its fertile land and the coastal and inland waters make Scotland’s larder a very well-stocked one. Sarah Scott recommends some of Scotland’s top producers that deliver.

Specialist & Gluten-free

Specialist & Gluten-free

Specialist producers for allergy sufferers

If you suffer from a food allergy or intolerance and need Free-From products including gluten-free food, check out these winning products to buy online.

Vegan product suppliers

Vegan product suppliers

Where to buy vegan ingredients

Being vegan can make food shopping frustrating at times, so we've found vegan ingredients to buy online – from mayo, to stock, to mozzarella – to make your life easier.

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