FESTIVE EATS

A CUT ABOVE

Make award-winning Trefaldyn Blue (100g, £3.20) the star of your festive cheeseboard. Made in small batches in Montgomery, Wales, it has a rich, creamy texture and a perfect balance between gentle sweetness and appealing bitterness. To take it up a notch, serve with Damson

Fruit Cheese from Rosebud Preserves (113g, £5.50). cheeseshopnantwich.co.uk rosebudpreserves.co.uk

After-dinner HIT

Handmade in the heart of London’s Soho by Shuk Ng – formerly of The Ivy and The Dorchester – these delicate little bites are bound to be a hit when entertaining. The umami flavour of miso enhance the richness of the chocolate and caramel, making for an irresistible combination. 100g, £5.50. thetwoshuks.com SHUCKINGLY GOOD Beloved by restaurants across the UK and Ireland, Carlingford Oysters’ high meat content, flawless teardrop shape and unique, sweet taste make them the ideal choice for a starter on the big day, enriched with a few drops of Tabasco or lemon juice. Grown in Carlingford Lough – an inlet on the Irish Sea renowned for its oysters – they won’t disappoint. 12 oysters, £19.50. thewrightbrothers.co.uk Whether you’re a dry-hopped lager fan or prefer a crisp IPA, Beacon & Buck’s craft beer subscription boxes are tailored to preference and sourced from Britain’s top independent breweries. Presents, done. 8 x 330ml, from £20. beaconandbuck.co.uk

A LIFE OF PIE

With spiced jelly and a tender pork, turkey, smoked ham and cranberry filling, this Christmas Pie from Dickinson & Morris – home of the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie – and ‘Pie King’, chef Calum Franklin is a true showstopper. 1.4kg, £25. porkpie.co.uk

OPEN SESAME

The finest Lebanese tahini meets aromatic orange extract and rich date molasses in Simsom’s Chocolate Orange Sesame Butter, a Middle Eastern take on the classic flavour combination. Made with just four ingredients, it’s great for breakfasts and bakes. 170g, £5. simsom.co.uk