Posted on December 07, 2023
The big day is almost here. Presents are being wrapped, Christmas jumpers are dusted off, and we're all getting ready to indulge in delicious feasts. Party crackers, paper crowns, Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé are on repeat, and a table full of great food awaits. If you're hosting, check out the shortlist below to ensure you have the perfect ingredients from a range of suppliers across The Cotswolds.
Jesse Smith butchers
With multiple shops across The Cotswolds, this family-run business has been offering quality meats since 1808, using only local farms for their products. Currently taking pre-orders for Christmas meals, you can secure a range of poultry products from chicken to geese, or you can procure some fantastic cuts of beef, including wagyu. Our local one is Elkstone and is brilliant as it's also next to KNEAD to pick up pastries as well as Zoraida for jewellery and Arambha for fashion if you need to do a little spot of last minute Christmas shopping!
Broadway Deli
Opened in 2002 and located in the historic St Patrick's building in the centre of Broadway, there's no better place to pick up fresh produce you're going to need for the big day. Working with only the very best farmers across the globe to provide you with high-quality ingredients, a trip here is truly never wasted. With a café on-site too, you'll find it hard to resist one of their amazing homemade pastries.
Daylesford Organic
Daylesford offer a wide range of products currently available for delivery in time for Christmas, such as pork stuffing roulades, a gorgeous Brussels sprout gratin, a trio of local wines or, if you want the entire day covered, you can order a Christmas Day hamper that includes snacks, drinks, the main meal, and desserts.
Once you've sourced your ingredients for the meal and ticked that off the list, it's time to turn your attention to your table. We've previously written a piece about where to source some fantastic antique glassware, so it's worth revisiting that. However, it's not just about what your guests will be drinking from; it's also about what they'll be eating from and how the room can be filled with decorations!
Interior designs by Cotswold Grey
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Cotswold Grey Interiors offers fantastically timeless designs. One stop here and you could have your dining room completely revamped. They offer everything from a new table to uniquely eye-catching dining plates. A visit won't be wasted; alternatively, they offer home delivery, so you can save the trip and still reap the rewards.
Tableware from So Souk
For some wonderfully colourful tableware, make So Souk your first stop. With tablecloths, table runners, napkins, and hand-printed cups (plus a whole lot more), they are certain to make your table pop on the big day.
Decorations from Nkuku
Offering the most gorgeous artisan Christmas decorations you can find online, any piece from Nkuku will add a touch of festive elegance to any table. They offer stunning decorations for your tree, beautifully crafted wreaths, and some wonderful decor for your home. As an added bonus, at the time of writing, they're also running a 3-for-2 offer on Christmas decorations and free delivery on orders over £100!
Christmas scents with candles from Pott Candles
Pott Candles are renowned for their invigorating scents from their candles and diffusers, as well as their unique refill candles. They've also brought their excellence to the festive season. Offering four unique scents, such as their Noel blend, which is described as smelling like mulled wine and Christmas cake simultaneously, you won't be disappointed in their products!
Domestic Science
Another name we will continually recommend is Domestic Science. With three stores across The Cotswolds, located in Stow-on-the-Wold, Tetbury, and Nailsworth, as well as a well-stocked online store, you'll find a host of seasonal products that you'll want to get your hands on. Their range includes festively designed candles with amazing holders, quirky festive matchboxes, and a smaller range of tableware. If you're missing that final small piece to round off your table, we're certain Domestic Science is sure to have it!