French Ingredients

Arguably France's most popular pastry, the eclair is a classic patisserie staple which makes a wonderfully light sweet treat. Consisting of light choux pastry filled with rich crème pâtissière and glazed with a variety of vibrant flavours, this mini eclair assortment is idea...

There’s nothing like the feathery crunch of a macaroon, and now you can get the finest French macaroons for your next party, all prepared and ready to serve. Easy! These unique and delicious flavours are bound to hit the spot every time; you can choose between (or eat all of) apple and cinnamo...

Chocoholics will jump for joy when you produce this tray of delights! All of them contain some kind of chocolate, but there’s enough variety to suit everybody, whether they prefer fruit or something a bit sweeter. There are five different types to choose from – chocolate fondant, opera b...

If you like your patisserie, but never quite know what to choose, this party selection of minis is for you – a delicious variety of tarts, buns and cakes to satisfy even the most finicky of guests, which are also small enough to allow you to scoff several without feeling funny. The box include...

For a sophisticated nibble, these beautifully-presented tartlets are very hard to beat. You can serve them for afternoon tea or for a cocktail party, and can be sure they’ll be a big hit every time. There are seven different flavours to choose from too (chestnut and coconut, lemon cream, redcu...

Dreaming of dinner in Paris? Now you can bring a selection of French cuisine straight to your door. This extensive French hamper includes a range of sweet and savoury, luxurious delicacies from all over France. Treat yourself to two different types of Foie Gras, one from the famous Rougie brand &nd...

Cherry vinegar is a luxury essential in Italian cuisine. The sharp but sweet flavour of the vinegar not only goes amazingly well with savoury dishes but also in desserts. It can be drizzled on traditional tricolour salads or, at Christmas time used in a sauce for poultry dishes, such as duck or turk...

A traditional French product, this authentic wholegrain mustard will add a delicious heat to any meal. The mustard is made from yellow and brown mustard seeds and especially enhances the flavour of red meats - try spreading this tasty French mustard on a warm baguette with roast beef..

Very different from English black pudding, this French Boudin is made with pork blood, apples, onions and seasoning. The flavour from the apple makes the overall taste of the sausages very aromatic. The ingredients do not include flour, making them less fatty than regular black pudding and an overal...

Capons are 'unmanned' roosters, which (thanks to their lower hormone production) double in size, become far more tender and have a less gamey flavour than the average chicken. We source our free range birds from France, where they have lived in the best possible conditions to ensure you get the best...

This traditional Normandy butter is salted with sea-salt crystals from Guerande, boasting a rich, smooth texture. Made from the milk of Normandy cows, its sensationally creamy texture is perfect for spreading on hot toast or combined with your favourite French speciality cheese. 

There’s nothing better than a hearty breakfast and everybody loves a bit of choice. This set of mini viennoisserie offers a selection plain, chocolate and crème pâtissière croissant and the size means you’ll have plenty of room to try them all! Serve with a cup of fre...

The French know their stuff when it comes to breakfast time. Pain au chocolat are a popular type of viennoisserie made from layers of buttery puff pastry rolled around chocolate and unsurprisingly, they are loved by children and adults alike. These ready-to-bake pain au chocolat can be cooked straig...

These Laguiole steak knives are carefully crafted by the cutlers of Andre Verdier cutlery. They are lovingly made in France using specialist techniques that have been passed down through generations.  From tip to handle these elegant knives will make a strong statement at the dinner table. This...

The semi-hard cow’s milk cheese is cut in an unusual way. Using a sharp knife a very thin shaving is scraped from the top of the wheel to create a frilly rosette. This is said to develop the flavour and aroma by allowing oxygen to flow over the increased surface area. Tete de Moine is made in ...

A stunning example of a Loire Valley goat’s cheese, the Sainte Maure de Touraine is rich and melt-in-the-mouth. The log is dense and creamy with a lovely full-flavour and distinctive tang but it is noticeably less salty than other goat’s cheeses from the region.

Chaource is a soft cow’s milk cheese from the Champagne-Ardenne region of France where it has been produced in the village of Chaource since the Middle Ages. The smooth texture is indulgently creamy and richer than Camembert or Brie. The edible rind is velveteen and adds to the cheese’s ...

This smooth and creamy brie is a fantastic choice for soft cheese-lovers. The wheel is great for a party and a wedge will sit really well on a varied cheese board. Try complimenting the mild flavour with a juicy fig or lightly tangy chutney, accompanied by crackers. 

Butter is such an everyday ingredient that we often don’t give it much thought, but when you try a product like this artisan butter it’s hard not to sit up and take notice. Using milk from local farmers, the Brittany-based producer is the last artisan butter maker still kneading the chur...

Possibly the sweetest and most fragrant strawberries you’ll ever taste, the gariguette is the epitome of everything you’d look for in this much-loved summer fruit. The small berries glisten ruby-red in sunlight and the sugared scent gives way to juicy mouthful of sweet, floral flavour. O...