The best food and drink subscription gifts that deliver nationwide

We know it’s been said countless times before, but food subscriptions are, quite literally, the gifts that keep on giving. There’s nothing more exciting than receiving a bag of your favourite coffee beans, or a hand-selected box of cheese straight to your door every month. We all deserve something to look forward to, and a monthly foodie parcel is one of the best gifts you can give, in our opinion. So, if you’re looking for a present that has actual longevity, then consider a food or drink subscription gift this year.

Nowadays, there’s a subscription for pretty much everything. From chocolate to cheese, beer to wine, tea to coffee, and everything in between, you can get your favourite gourmet goodies delivered on a monthly basis so that you never have to go without again. That’s why we’ve included a wide range of delicious products in our round-up of the best food subscription gifts right now, to ensure there’s something for everyone, and to prove the astounding breadth of choice on offer.

Alongside the thrill of receiving a present in the post every month, subscriptions are a great way to discover new products and brands, with many offering an ever-rotating roster of artisan products. Many also give customers the option to pause or skip their subscription at any time, giving you greater flexibility over when you receive your delivery. To make things nice and easy, we've separated out the best food subscriptions and the best drink subscriptions, so you can quickly skip to the section that's right for you. Got a coffee-lover in your life, for example? You know where to head for a gift they'll love.

Discover all our top-rated food subscription gifts to buy right now, then go ahead and order one for a friend, family member or colleague.

Best food subscription gifts

If the thought of a monthly food package delivered direct to your door sounds like some sort of fantasy, then keep on scrolling. From cheese to brownies to tinned fish, we've included a comprehensive selection of tasty food subscription gifts so you're sure to find something for everyone - including yourself! 

Gymkhana Fine Foods

What: Most renowned restaurants don't want to give away their secret recipes, but luckily, Gymkhana is happy to spill the beans. They sell a whole array of their most loved sauces, and we particularly like the 'Be The Star' gift box, because who doesn't want to feel like a Michelin star chef in their own kitchen? Pick how many gift boxes you want to send, how frequently you want them delivered, and your loved one will have you to thank when they're tucking into a delicious, homemade butter masala.
How much: From £29.75 per box
Buy now: Gymkhana Fine Foods

Bold Bean Co

What: Whether you're on the hunt for a prezzie for a budding a chef, a newbie vegan, or someone who just really appreciates high quality ingredients, a Bold Bean Co subscription is the perfect gift for anyone who's barmy about beans! The subscription is fully customisable - you can pick which beans you want, when you want them delivered, and how often you want them to arrive. With six varieties to choose from, you can try one of each, or double up on your favourite. Chuck 'em into stews and salads, blend into homemade dips, or roast with oil and spices for a crispy snack.
How much: From £22.95 per month
Buy now: Bold Bean Co

The Tinned Fish Market

What: Tinned fish has really taken off in recent years, and The Tinned Fish Market is here to keep everyone topped up with sardines, salmon, shellfish and more. The beautifully designed tins are sourced from artisanal canneries in Portugal, Spain and Scandinavia and delivered to doorsteps across the country. Go for the classic box if a cupboard restock is in order, or opt for the bespoke box, for a selection of tinned fish catered to your personal preference. You can also choose your desired number of tins and how long you want them delivered for.
How much: From £60 for three months
Buy now: The Tinned Fish Market

Paxton & Whitfield

What: When someone asks you to join a cheese club, you do it. Paxton & Whitfield’s Cheese Club is a tiered subscription service (choose bronze for three months, silver for six months or gold for 12 months), which sees four artisan cheeses and a pack of biscuits delivered in the post every month. It works out at about £40 per box, and also includes a tasting notes card, a video of one of its cheesemongers talking through each cheese, and a personalised welcome email – making it a really special gift!
How much: From £120 for three months
Buy now: Paxton & Whitfield

Pizza Pilgrims Club Membership

What: Die-hard fans of Pizza Pilgrim's Neapolitan pizzas, will want to be a part of their iconic Pizza Club. Split into three tiers, all members receive a pizza DIY kit - complete with their signature pizza dough, crushed tomatoes, basil, pesto, and more - as well as other potential goodies, like t-shirts, tote bags, and recipe books. Memberships run from two to six months, and when you give it as a gift, you also receive a free printed gift card and some cool merch! 
How much: From £50 for two months
Buy now: Pizza Pilgrims Club Membership

Crumbs & Doilies

What: Calling all fans of Crumbs & Doilies (who isn't?) - the cult favourite baked goods brand offers a monthly subscription of New York cookies. Served in a cute, colourful box and wrapped in parchment paper, each cookie has a different flavour, from Biscoff to birthday cake. Available for three, six, nine, or 12 month subscriptions, your box is delivered every first Thursday of the month. The best part? The longer you subscribe, the more you save per box.
How much: From £59.99 for three months
Buy now: Crumbs & Doilies

Bauce Brothers

What: Chilli-lovers are sure to appreciate this craft hot sauce subscription from Bauce Brothers. It was originally founded in 2018 by two brothers and their love for the hot stuff, and every small-batch bottle is totally natural and preservative free. So, what do ya get? Join the Hot Box Club and receive three craft bottles every three months, plus three collectable fact cards and one mystery treat. Fancy some more spice? Simply upgrade to receive an extra bottle in each box. 
How much: From £25.99 for three months
Buy now: Bauce Brothers

Discovery Club Food Gift Subscription by Fodabox

What: This Discovery Club box is perfect for someone who likes to try a bit of everything. The team at Fodabox put together a curated selection of premium snacks every month so you’re always sure to try something new. Each box contains 7-10 foodie items, spanning spreads, condiments, biscuits, chocolate, snacks, drinks and more. For a taster of what to expect, examples of previous items include Tracklements Piccalilli, Peter’s Yard Sea Salt Flatbreads, Perello Olives and Soffles Pitta Chips. It’s always a surprise and always fun!  
How much: From £103.99 for three months
Buy now: Discovery Club Food Gift Subscription by Fodabox

Chococo

What: Luxury chocolate brand Chococo offers a dedicated chocolate club service delivering sweet goodies direct to your loved one's door - think chocolate truffles, hot chocolate or a selection of its beautiful bars. You can choose any of its pre-paid subscriptions for three, six or 12 months, with boxes starting from just £36 for three months. Each box offers plenty of variety - no two truffles are the same, and you can pick your favourite chocolate bars from a selection of 12 tasty flavours. Who doesn’t want to receive chocolate in the post?
How much: From £36 for three months
Buy now: Chococo

Nonna Tonda

What: Nonna Tonda is something of a passion project between husband-and-wife founders James and Rebecca, born out of a road trip around Italy in 2017. Three years later and Nonna Tonda emerged out of the duo's shared love for fresh pasta, bringing high quality produce and fresh pasta sauces to your kitchen. Choose the number of portions you'd like your pasta-loving pal to receive each week - select a meat, seafood or veggie option - and that’s it! Dishes change weekly, but examples include bucatini with prawns, pangrattato and parsley oil, and fusilli with ragu alla Napoletana and pecorino romano. 
How much: From £8.25 per portion (for two portions a week) 
Buy now: Nonna Tonda

ManiLife

What: Peanut butter enthusiasts hold ManiLife amongst the crème de la crème of peanut butters. This relatively new kid on the block makes supreme jars of the nutty stuff, sourcing all its peanuts from a single estate in Argentina, then roasting them until rich and delicious (our favourite is its ‘deep roast’ flavour). ManiLife sells its peanut butter by the jar or tub, which you can subscribe and save on when you sign up for regular shipping. Simply choose between smooth or crunchy and decide how often you want a fresh tub of PB to arrive at your door.
How much: From £8.78 for a tub every two weeks
Buy now: ManiLife

The Fine Cheese Co.

What: Everyone has a die-hard cheese-lover in their life who would go weak at the knees for a cheese subscription gift, and we think we’ve found the perfect one. You can choose how long and how often you'd like a delivery, with one, two, and three month options. There are extra ways to personalise the offering, too, like selecting a vegetarian-only cheese box, or to opt out from receiving blue cheese or goat’s cheese, for instance. Each box contains four artisan cheeses and a pack of crackers, as well as tasting notes and a cheese card guide.
How much: From £36 per month
Buy now: The Fine Cheese Co.

Friday Night Curry by The Spicery

What: Everyone loves a proper curry and this flavour-packed box is filled with everything you need to create tantalising curries every month! Each box contains recipes and spices that you can use to cook up delicious curries and sides. Made to serve four people, example meals include lamb curry with raisin chutney and poppy seed raita, as well as Goan xacuti with potato pakora and mango chutney. Suitable for both veggies and meat-eaters, this fiery box is a quick and easy way to upgrade homemade meals. 
How much: £28 for three months
Buy now: Friday Night Curry by The Spicery

Cake or Death Brownies

What: Having started out as a lockdown project, Cake or Death has built a huge following off the back of their delicious brownie recipe. These aren't just any old brownies - each one is handmade in a little bakery in Exeter and delivered all over the country in bright pink leopard print packaging. Using plenty of melted chocolate, the brownies are made with a gooey, fudgy texture and are also completely vegan. Subscriptions can be tailored to one, three, six, or 12 month deliveries, each with your choice of six or 10 brownies.
How much: £21.50 for six, or £26 for 10 per month
Buy now: Cake or Death Brownies

Bread Box

What: Any keen bakers out there? This wholesome box is perfect for any aspiring or novice bread-makers looking to expand their repertoire. Each month, you’ll receive all the dry ingredients you need to make a delicious loaf of bread – just add a couple of fresh bits to bring it to life. Past recipes have included bao buns, soda bread and pretzels, so you can look forward to something new every month. You’ll also receive step-by-step recipes which you can keep if you want to make the bakes again.
How much: £52 for three months
Buy now: Bread Box

Sweet Hamper

What: Have you got someone in your life with a real sweet tooth? The Sweet Hamper box is packed full of sugary treats - enough to fill a sweet shop - and makes a fab little gift. Inside, there's everything from giant strawbs, to sherbet dip dabs, Haribo tangfastics, fried eggs and much, much more. Each month you'll receive a fresh box filled with a different selection of sweets. This is a good one for the little ones in your life - just prepare for an almighty sugar rush!
How much: £16.50 per box
Buy now: Sweet Hamper

Best drink subscription gifts

Addicted to coffee? Love discovering new natural wines? There's a beverage for everyone in our line-up of the best drink subscription gifts, including loose leaf teas, indulgent hot chocolates and boozy options. 

Bobo Wines

What: Bobo Wines is single-handedly making boxed wine cool again, delivering premium French wine to suscribers across the country. If you have any reservations about boxed wine, allow us to convince you otherwise: a single box from Bobo is the equivalent of three bottles of wine, filled with premium, organic, small batch blends (none of the cheap stuff) and lasts for six weeks after opening, so nothing has to go to waste. What's more, the packaging is the most sustainable option out there, and deliveries can be made weekly, monthly - whatever fits the bill!
How much: From £38 per box
Buy now: Bobo Wines

Majestic Wine Club

What: If a 'wine club' sounds like your mate's thing, listen up! Majestic's wine subscription includes 12 bottles delivered every three months, with three case types available - Discovery, Tour and Grand Tour – which can be tailored depending on what level of seasoned wine explorer they are. The Discovery Case is £99 for 12 bottles, which works out at £8.25 per bottle, and includes recipes, food pairings, wine tasting tips and more. You can choose to receive only reds or only whites too.
How much: From £99 for three months
Buy now: Majestic Wine Club

Beer52

What: Beer52 is one of the most well-known beer subscriptions on the block, and for good reason. These guys put some serious time into tasting the best brews on the market, and each subscription box includes a copy of their craft beer magazine, so that you can learn more about the world of beer each month. Inside, you'll find eight exciting beers, plus salty snacks, like bombay mix and barbecue corn. Choose to send it as a gift and you'll also get to add a personalised card.
How much: £27 per month
Buy now: Beer52

Shop Cuvee

What: Whether you're buying for someone that's new to natural wine, or those that have an avid interest in the world of vino (English sparkling is all the rage) Top Cuvee's natural wine subscription is a great way to discover new, exciting varieties. Choose a subscription that suits - either one, three or six bottles - and leave it to the Shop Cuvee team to select some of the season's best bottles. Subscribers also get 10% off the Shop Cuvee online store and at the Top Cuvee restaurant and wine bar, as well as first access to their wine events.  
How much: From £30 per month
Buy now: Shop Cuvee

Batch Coffee Club

What: Batch Coffee does a fine job of sniffing out the best smaller, micro-roasters in the UK, rather than the more major companies that everyone knows. For real fanatics, it’s a great way to broaden your coffee horizons, and each box contains lots of information about what’s included that month. Boxes contain two 200g bags of coffee, so you can try a couple of different types and compare. A great one for keen coffee addicts (sorry, enthusiasts).
How much: From £60 for three boxes (two bags per box)
Buy now: Batch Coffee Club

Bird & Blend

What: This wholesome offering by Bird & Blend includes three loose leaf teas per month for the modest price of £9. Its all-natural teas are a favourite amongst those in the know, with three box types on offer (three, six or 12 months). The blends are different every month and curated by resident tea expert Krisi Smith, with 30 days worth of tea in each box. Plus, each neatly-sized box is 100% compostable and small enough to fit through your letterbox.
How much: From £9 per month
Buy now: Bird & Blend

Hotel Chocolat

What: For those with a Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser in their home, this hot chocolate subscription is a winner. With deliveries every one, two, or three months, Hotel Chocolat subscribers receive a range of Velvetiser-compatible hot chocolate sachets, spanning flavours like peanut butter, black forest gateau, and matcha. And if you're not yet on the Velvetiser hype, you can purchase one at a discounted price with any six or 12 month subscription - the ultimate gift for a hot choccie stan.
How much: From £14.95 per month
Buy now: Hotel Chocolat

Craft Gin Club

What: As its name would suggest, Craft Gin Club is all about premium gin from independent distillers, delivered straight to your door ready to drink. With deliveries every one or two months, members receive a full-size 70cl bottle of gin, along with tonics, mixers, cocktail ingredients, snacks, and a Craft Gin Club magazine. The membership is super flexible (you can skip, update or cancel at any time) and when you send the subscription as a gift, it comes complete with a personalised gift certificate.
How much: From £29.99 per month
Buy now: Craft Gin Club

Oranj

What: Having emerged out of lockdown with force, Oranj has become a go-to for Londoners looking for interesting bottles of natural wine, and thanks to their subscription service, you can enjoy them without having to leave the house. Decide whether you want three or six bottles in your delivery, adjust your preferences accordingly, and the team will then select some bottles to suit you. Subscription boxes are guaranteed to be cheaper than if they were purchased from their in-person shop, and you can have it delivered every four or eight weeks.
How much: From £85 for three bottles
Buy now: Oranj

Good & Proper

What: When you subscribe to Good & Proper’s tasty tea subscription, you get an extra 10% off for being a loyal customer. What else is great about these guys? All their teas are sourced from trusted suppliers across the globe, that pay well above Fairtrade prices. They’re also big on brewing, and you can expect your parcel to include notes on how to achieve the best possible flavour from each cup. Finally, all its packaging is fully compostable and 100% plastic-free. Simply choose your favourite teas, and the frequency you’d like to receive them, then sit back and look forward to your monthly tea care package.
How much: From £5 per month
Buy now: Good & Proper

Tambia

What: There are lots of artisan coffee brands out there, but we like Tambia because it owns its own farms in Colombia, so rather than sourcing from suppliers across the globe, it has total oversight over the entire farm-to-cup process. Its single origin beans are hand-planted, hand-picked and hand-processed, ensuring the most delicious beans and a really honest product. Choose to have a packet delivered every two or four weeks, depending on how fast your friend gets through their caffeine!
How much: From £6.60 per month
Buy now: Tambia

Good Pair Days

What: Aussie-born wine subscription service Good Pair Days has the perfect gift for the vinophile in your life. With flexible subscription lengths and price ranges, each box delivers three specially selected wines, and to really enhance your wine journey, you can rate each wine, take taste challenges, see your upcoming selections, and choose your own bottles. Opt for it to arrive in a surprise gift box, to really win you some brownie points for being a great friend!
How much: From £40 per month
Buy now: Good Pair Days

After more prezzie inspiration? Check out our ultimate gift guide for foodies which is sure to satisfy the keen cook in your life. And if you've got a reason to celebrate, here's the best bottles of Prosecco to have in your basket.