Fresh Figs, x 6£12.95Fresh figs are available all year round, but a much heavier and sweeter crop appear in late summer and Autumn so enjoy them at their best from June to October. Figs make an excellent addition to meat and cheese platters. Cut a cross on the top of the fresh figs and stuff with full flavoured cheese ...- Medjool Dates, 1kg£17.95
- Papaya, Fresh x 3£14.95Our Papayas are hand picked at Runjis market in Paris. Runjis is one of the biggest markets in the world and hundreds of thousands of products pass through it every day from all over the world. All our fruit is hand picked, ensuring only the best quality specimens are selected. Try making a scallop,...
- Baby Pineapple, Fresh£5.95
- Dragon Fruit, Fresh x 2£14.95Dragon fruit also known as pitaya is a tropical fruit native to Central America. Grown in these tropical climates, the flesh is sweet and soft with a flavour comparable to pear and kiwi. The fruit can be juiced with the seeds removed or eaten in chunks, with the seeds. 24 hour lead time required for...
- Mango, Ripened, Fresh£4.50
- Coconut, Fresh x 5£12.95Coconuts are not only delicious, but will last for 6 months at room temperature. Full of milk, they also have a fantastic tasting flesh. Try grating the white flesh on a cheese grater and using the flakes like bread crumbs to panee small goujons of fish or Gambas for an Indian themed dish. Deep fry ...
- Prickly Pears, x 9 Heads£25.95Prickly pears are available in the summer months when the weather is supposedly at its best. Grown mainly in Mexico and the Southern United States, prickly pears, or cactus flowers as they are often called, are a delicious sweet snack in the heat of the day. To get to the flesh inside, the skin need...
- Kumquats, +/-1kg£18.95
- Bergamot Citrus Fruit, 1kg£12.95An exotic fruit that looks something like an orange and lemon combined, Bergamot gained worldwide fame as one of the ingredients of Earl Grey Tea. Like lemon the flesh is sour, while the fragrant juice is its crowning glory; use to flavour punches, teas and cocktails (gin and high quality vodka are ...
- Chinese/Nashi Pear, x 10£12.95The Chinese pear hails from Asia and is considered a real delicacy of the East. With a texture that is slightly grainier than an ordinary pear, it is not often used in cooking but eaten fresh and raw where the sweetness can best be savoured. Please note that these pears are extremely delicate, so a ...
- Pomegranate x 5£12.95The arresting beauty of a bejewelled pomegranate is enough to make it a temptation in itself, but the burst of sweet juice from each ruby seed is the real delight. Used largely in Middle Eastern cuisine, pomegranate adds both colour and flavour and is a quick and easy way to elevate the appearance o...
- Giant Papaya£12.95The papaya, or pawpaw as it is also known, is native to the Americas and grows on a tall-stemmed tree. The red flesh is sweet and juicy with a buttery tenderness and is delicious eaten as it is or added to a fruit salad or smoothie. The black seeds are edible and have a fragrant, peppery flavour.&nb...
- Quince, 1kg£7.95
- Italian Lemons, 1kg£13.95Rivalled only by Amalfi lemons, the leafy lemons are something truly special. They are less tart and acidic than those that grace our UK grocer’s shelves but the depth of flavour is greater, with a wonderful floral scent. Please note: Lemons do not always come with multiple leaves, as this depend...
- Mangosteen, 500g£16.95Originating from South East Asia, the purple mangosteen, or simply known as mangosteen, is a refreshingly sweet exotic fruit. Its flesh posesses a texture similar to that of a lychee, with a sweet and tangy flavour. The mangosteen offers a number of health benefits due to its high levels of vitamins...
- Tamarillo Fruit, x 10£23.95
- Grenadilla Fruit, x 9£24.95
- Passion Fruit, +/-1kg£15.95Passionfruit seeds are found inside the exotic fruit in the pulp, and are sweet yet slightly tart in flavour. Passionfruits can be eaten raw or the juice used in curds or other desserts. Try dolloping the pulp of the passion fruit onto homemade meringue and whipped cream to make the ultimate summer ...
- Jelly Nuts, x 3£17.95
Our exotic and enticing selection of specialist fruits is ideal for creating delectable dishes at home all year round.
Add an extra something to a meal or dessert with some unique fruity flavours or enjoy separately as a snack between meals.
Our selection of specialist fruits provides fresh new flavours that complement a variety of dishes. Choose from tangy blood oranges, succulent medjool dates, refreshing micro melons, bitter fraise du bois and much more. You can then create unique dishes that will delight your taste buds.
Find the Right Specialist Fruit for the Season
The Fine Food Specialist team strives to ensure our specialist fruits are as fresh as they can be, meaning we provide the appropriate fruits for each season. Enjoy the zesty burst of citrus fruits during spring and summer, or the tasty flavour of fresh dates from August through to December. We source the finest fruits all year round to ensure you have all you need, whatever the weather.
Not sure what specialist fruit is in season? Check out our handy infographic Are You ‘Fruit True Or False’and test your knowledge!
Use slices of fruit with fresh fish to create delicate appetisers, use them for moreish mains or conjure up a unique dessert with unusual yet enjoyable flavour blends.
Fruits from Around the World
We stock fruits from all over the world, including the daring dragon fruit, Japanese yuzu and Chinese Nashi pears. But we also have a selection of more traditional options from the fruit world. Choose from Sicilian lemons, English cherries and Yellow peaches.
At Fine Food Specialist, we offer such a large variety of specialist fruits and other fine ingredients, helping you easily find the fruits you need to bring new flavours into your kitchen. Our appetising assortment of specialist fruits can please every palette, so why not browse our entire selection of fruits and begin experimenting with exceptional flavours and textures.
