Easter doesn’t have to be about whole milk Easter Eggs, with so many giving dairy a wide-berth these days – it’s worth considering if another sort of gift might be more suitable for your friend or family member. Whether it’s oat chocolate, something to wear or an Easter Hamper, we’ve done some hunting of our own to bring together the best in alternative gifting this Spring.
More is more this Easter, so get your mitts on this season’s tastiest new chocolate tradition. It’s time to swerve those mini, skinny eggs; hold back on all things hollow and say Hola! to the FATSO Easter Bar Bundle. It’s positively bulging with delicious chocolate chunkiness. Putting the Easter Bunny out of business, this gift gives you the opportunity to bundle up your choice of three FATSO fan favourites, all made with ethically sourced, seriously good quality dark chocolate:
Morn’n Glory: Choca-doodle-doo. This breakfast-inspired combo delivers a dark chocolate bar with 60% Colombian dark chocolate, filled with crunchy cornflakes with a side of toast and orange marmalade.
Home Run: FATSO’s ode to the humble baseball game created by our US friends. The bumper chunks of salted pretzel, whole almonds and honeycomb wrapped in 60%
dark chocolate really knock it outta the park!
Nan’s Stash: We all know Grandmas are the OGs of sneaky snacking, so it only seemed right to raid Nan’s Stash in tribute to these old-school FATSOs. 70% cacao is packed with crunchy peanuts, chewy toffee and buttery digestive biscuits from Nan’s secret stash.
King’s Ransom: As delicious as it is regal, this bar enrobes the majesty of whole pistachios, crunchy cocoa vibes and a hit of mint in FATSO’s crowning dark chocolate. It’s a right, royal, Rhapsody!
Available from www.sofatso.com
To score yourself the role of favourite Easter Bunny this year, why not gift this incredible hamper filled with handmade Happy Easter cookies, Easter Bunny cookies, a box of 6 Easter Macarons, and some Mini Egg Cookie Nuggs. Make it egg-stra special with a personalised message.
Available from www.bakedbysteph.co.uk
Navy Teardrop Jewellery Set, £14.99
For those who aren’t so interested in chocolate – crazy, but it does happen – how about a little something sparkly? The Teardrop Jewellery Set from Quiz is the perfect way to say ‘Happy Easter’ to those who have mastered the art of self-control – or why not have both and treat yourself?
Available from www.quizclothing.co.uk
Blue Bardot Dip Hem Midi Dress, £36.99
And what could work better with a classic navy jewellery set than this stunning bardot-neck dress in colour-of-the-moment, Cornflower Blue? Pair with some elegant heels and give that Easter Roast Lunch the gravitas it deserves. All you have to do now… is pray to the sun gods.
Available from www.quizclothing.co.uk
Ombar Easter Eggs,2 for £14 or 3 for £16
Ombar are launching a range of super tasty and super sustainable chocolate Easter Eggs this year! Fans of super tasty and super sustainable chocolate, have two om-believably egg-citing reasons to celebrate this Easter, when Ombar debuts its first-ever range of Easter Eggs – the Coco M’lk Easter Egg and the Oat M’lk Smooth & Creamy Easter Egg. A small company with a belief that positive actions add up to make a big difference, Ombar is on a mission to change the way the world sees chocolate, making it healthier, more ethically produced and planet-positive. True to this ethos, each plant-based Easter Egg is made with the highest quality cacao, which is sustainably sourced in Ecuador, and is small batch produced in Cambridge to their own unique recipes.
Available from shop.ombar.com
Carpo Chocolates, from £35
Carpo is one of London’s top chocolate shops, offering a range of luxurious and beautifully handcrafted artisanal treats and chocolate-covered nuts, which make the perfect gift for every occasion. From the velvety smoothness of whole hazelnuts covered in their signature milk chocolate to the satisfying crunch of almonds, pistachios, and hazelnuts nestled within their chocolate rocks, each creation is a celebration of indulgence. Carpo’s chocolates are created by chocolate artisans across the world, showcasing the brand’s commitment to quality and excellence.
The brand’s new flagship store has just opened on Glasshouse Street, at Piccadilly Circus, cementing its status as one of London’s best boutique confectionery shops. The launch marks a significant milestone as Carpo celebrates its 10th anniversary in London, with four stores in prestigious locations: Glasshouse Street, Hans Crescent, Knightsbridge and Selfridges London.
Grand Ciel Premium £35 – £60
Blue Flowers Superior £40 – £75
Horses Mint Limited £100 – £140
Available from www.carpoworld.com
Venchi Chocoviar Pistachio Chocoloate Egg £55
Venchi are putting their own unique spin on the traditional chocolate egg by playing with colour and texture. This is the perfect egg for pistachio lovers, with toffee crunch, nibs, and pistachios.
Available from all Venchi boutiques in London as well as Harrods, Selfridges, Eataly, and Fenwick.
