If you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping or just don’t know what to get someone, a subscription box is a great idea.
You can pay for a few months (usually three, six or 12) depending on your budget and it keeps giving throughout the year.
They often get to try different types of their favourite thing and if they like it, it’s a gift you can just renew again and again.
We’ve covered everything from coffee to marshmallows and even bacon.
Most of them come in the post, giving your loved one a little monthly pick me up.
They’re also perfect for a last-minute gifts as you can pay online in minutes, meaning you don’t need to go anywhere or wait for delivery. You could even buy it on Christmas morning.
Just print something out to let the person know what they’ve got and let them know when their first box is due.
Coffee subscription, Monmouth Coffee Company, from £31
Each month you get 250g of a coffee that they think is great. You can choose from whole beans or ground coffee for different devices. There’s also an option to add another bag each month and you can set it up for three, six or 12 months.
Brownie and cookie subscription box, The Bakehouse, from £14
Who doesn’t want brownies and cookies to arrive every month? These guys do just brownie or just cookie boxes too but we love the option to have both. Every month you get four brownies in different flavours and three cookies.
This is a monthly payment of £14 (plus £2.50 postage and packaging) but you can cancel at any time, depending on your budget for the person you are buying for.
Vegan gift subscription, Borough Box, from £29.99
For the vegan in your life, get a monthly box of new plant-based goodies. It includes 8-10 snacks, drinks and sauces from different brands, all without meat or dairy ingredients. You can choose from a one month, three month or six-month subscription for this one.
Discovery club food gift, Borough Box, from £34.99
This box is great for someone who loves to try new foods and flavours. Each month, they get 7-10 items. The idea is to highlight new products and food innovation. There’s one, three or six month subscription options.
Beer subscription, HonestBrew, from £22.90
HonestBrew send out a selection of craft beers every month. You can choose from mixed styles or IPAS and pale ales. There’s also a choice for now many beers you want to include – six, nine or 12. They focus on supporting independent craft breweries and it’s a great way to try drinks from across the world.
Gin subscription, Craft Gin Club, from £49.99
We have a whiole gift guide for the gin lover but if you want to give them something they can enjoy every month, try this subscription box. It includes a bottle of the spirit, mixers, other gin themed foods and a magazine.
Dram club – Whisky (three months), Master of Malt, from £89.85
Buy someone this box and they get five different 30ml drams delivered through the door every month. They also get two Master of Malt crystal tasting glasses to drink them all in.
Recipe box gift card, Hello Fresh, from £29.99
If you’re buying for someone who claims they don’t have time to cook, Hello Fresh is a great option. You get easy to follow recipes and ingredients that are pre-measured so they can put together a tasty meal in no time. Buy a gift card so they can use it whenever suits them.
Snack box gift vouchers, Graze, from £13.47
Graze boxes contain four snacks and it all fits through a letterbox so you don’t have to worry about someone missing a delivery. The giftcard gives them a certain number of boxes depending on your budget.
Bacon subscription, Cure & Simple, from £11.90
Yes, you can even get monthly bacon deliveries in the post. Cure & Simple offers everything from American style smoked streaky bacon to Whisky smoked back bacon.
You can choose various options and the person can redeem them in different ways – for example, a gift card for six packs could mean one pack for six weeks or two packs for three weeks. It’s completely flexible.
Cheese subscription, Pong, from £22 per month (minimum three months)
Pong sends four kinds of cheese of approximately 50g to 200g each month. Expect seasonal cheeses from the UK and the rest of the world. You can choose from three, six or 12 months and there’s even an option to tailor it slightly.
Those who don’t like goat’s cheese or blue cheese can remove it and veggies can get a specific box. You can also choose the premium box wth one extra special cheese a month for £7 more.
Charcuterie Club, Cannon & Cannon, from £33
Each month this box of cured meats is focused around one producer, allowing the person you’re buying for to try a range of charcuterie. They will get four to six handcrafted meats.
Three months of pasta, Pasta Evangelists, from £51
If your loved one is a pasta fan, this could be the gift for them. The most popular product is three months of pasta and you can choose how many servings you get in each one. The box includes delicious fresh pasta in different shapes and flavours for them to try. It includes a nice gift certificate so you have something to give them on Christmas Day.
Tea subscription, Bird & Blend, from £7 per month
A good budget option, this subscription includes three teas to try and some nice illustrations. Each one makes up to 10 cups so you can get up to 30 cups a month. Subscribers also get to try new blends before anyone else.
Biscuit tin three month subscription, Biscuiteers, £100
Gift someone a box of delicious and beautiful biscuits every month for three months. Each box has a different seasonal design and they come in a box decorated in the same style. The biscuits last for about a month.
Date night subscription, The Spicery, from £26
This subscription gives someone romantic meals that they can cook together. It includes fresh spices and recipe cards, giving a couple something to create together.
Tasting Club subscription, Hotel Chocolat, from £60
Every month, the Tasting Club member can choose a box of their favourite type of chocolates – classic, high cocoa, mellow, fortified or rare and vintage.
Fudge subscription (three months), Stirrd, from £34.99
Give some tasty fudge every month. The box is letterbox friendly and the contents change every month so the person receiving this gift can try lots of different flavours.
Marshmallow subscription, The Naked Marshmallow Co, from £30
And finally, this gourmet marshmallow gift subscription looks delicious with flavours including chocolate orange and raspberry and prosecco. The present giver gets to choose the flavour for each month. For an extra £3.75, you can include marshmallow toasters and skewers so they can create a gooey treat over an open flame.
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source https://metro.co.uk/2019/12/12/the-best-food-and-alcohol-subscription-boxes-for-last-minute-gifts-11807845/
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