Badiani has new delicious products for Valentine's Day

Indulge in the sweet magic of Badiani this Valentine's Day at any of their boutique shops in London, Brighton, Windsor and Lakeside. 

Known as a prestigious luxury gelato producer since 1932, Badiani, founded in Florence, presents an exclusive Valentine's collection from the first week of February. 

Crafted by award-winning gelato maestro Paolo Pomposi, the limited-edition delights include heart-shaped Pinguinos featuring Badiani's signature Buontalenti gelato encased in dark or white chocolate. 

These adorable treats, priced at £5 for one or £8 for two, make for a perfect gift, especially your own sweet Valentine, who'll certainly feel all the sweeter after indulging in their Badiani goodness!

 Badiani, the renowned luxury gelato producer, is set to captivate hearts In London, Brighton, Windsor and Lakeside this Valentine's Day with an exquisite selection of delectable treats designed to infuse your celebrations with un-cone-ditional love.

Discover the enchantment at any of Badiani's fourteen charmingly instagrammable boutique shops in the capital, as well as Lakeside, Windsor, and Brighton. This exclusive Valentine's collection, available from the first week of February, promises a tantalising array of limited-edition delights to make your heart skip a beat.

Founded in 1932 in Florence, Badiani has earned its reputation as one of the world's most celebrated gelato producers. Crafted by the award-winning gelato maestro Paolo Pomposi, each recipe is born in his secret lab, where flavours are meticulously mixed and measured to achieve the ultimate alchemy for amore.

Heart-Shaped Pinguinos (£5 for one or £8 for two)

Embrace the frozen heart you've been longing for this Valentine's Day with Badiani’s dark and white chocolate heart-shaped Pinguinos. A must-have adorable and cheeky gesture, perfect for gifting from a new beau, a secret admirer or treating a cherished mate.

Encased in either a white chocolate or dark chocolate shell, Badiani's signature Buontalenti flavour gelato transforms into a stunning gelato heart-shaped lollipop. Handcrafted with love by our gelato masters in Badiani's London lab, each Pinguino is a unique creation, available from the first week of February.

Buontalenti, Badiani's renowned gelato flavour, is the star of each Pinguino. Originating in the 1960s, this world-famous flavour pays homage to Bernardo Buontalenti, the Florentine inventor of gelato, and is crafted with only four high-quality local ingredients: milk, cream, sugar, and eggs.

As Valentine's Day approaches, all that remains to be said is Buon San Valentino, Amore Mio, courtesy of Badiani.

The collection will be available starting on February 3rd.

92 years of gelato perfection!

Find their shops here: https://www.badiani1932.com/badiani-gelato-shops

From 3rd of February they will be available for delivery here https://www.badiani1932.com/gelato-delivery

Indulge your loved one and yourself in a Valentine's Afternoon Tea at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve are offering a Valentines Afternoon Tea, running from 10th to 17th February to take the pressure out of having to go out on the one night, and also offers more of an experience/day out.

Book here: https://www.aspinallfoundation.org/port-lympne/restaurants/valentines-day-afternoon-tea

What better way to indulge your loved one over the Valentines period, than with a lusciously refined afternoon tea in the grand environment of Port Lympne’s mansion, bathed in a glow from a crackling log fire?

Settle down to enjoy this quintessential British classic in the historic surroundings of one of England’s finest Grade II listed country houses, once a favourite retreat for royalty, aristocracy, prominent politicians, authors and playwrights.

The hotel’s masterful pastry chef has designed an utterly delectable menu, featuring savoury delights including egg mayonnaise and spring onion and smoked salmon, lemon and caper butter sandwiches, salt beef, dijon mustard mayonnaise brioche roll, accompanied with sweet romance themed sensations such as sugared doughnut with passionfruit curd and white chocolate love letter, raspberry and vanilla battenburg and Adam and Eve cinnamon and apple mousse. 

Accompanied by a wide selection of specially selected loose-leaf teas and coffees, or of course, a glass of fizz.

The Port Lympne Valentines Afternoon Tea launches on 10th February and runs until 17th and can be booked online at the above link.

And after your delightful Afternoon Tea why not make a day of it and explore the wild animal park and reconnect with nature and your loved ones in the heart of the Kent countryside surrounded by over 900 rare and endangered animals?

Included in your day tickets are free seats on the iconic Port Lympne Truck Safari that takes you round African and Asia to get up close and personal to giraffes, camels, rhinos, zebras and many more besides.

 

Get Sette for Valentine's Day

Sette is for Lovers, this Valentine’s Day, at Sette, Knightsbridge

This Valentine’s, Sette by Scarpetta will be offering diners a delicious set menu to celebrate the occasion. The bespoke Valentine’s menu will include a five-course set menu with a glass of Ruinart Brut on arrival. The menu highlights the restaurant’s Italian and New York influence with dishes such as the Scallop Crudo served with Caviar and finger lime, and the Ravioli Cacio e Pepe with black truffle. Pair the meal with a bottle of wine or one of the Valentine’s cocktails which have been specially created.

The Valentine’s menu will be available on the 14th February and costs £135 per person.

https://www.settelondon.co.uk

The Meat & Wine Co. 

Fall in love with the ‘Raspberry Beret’ at The Meat & Wine Co. this Valentine’s

The Meat & Wine Co. Mayfair will showcase its love to foodies this Valentine’s Daywith an offering that is all about irresistible meats and delicious sides alongside a complimentary Raspberry Beret cocktail… it’s on the house. Throughout the week, The Meat & Wine Co. have a special offering that promises guests to leave head over heels for steak. Enjoy the A La Carte menu with a complimentary Elephant Gin cocktail.

https://themeatandwineco.co.uk

COYA Mayfair:

Celebrate love with Peruvian elegance at COYA Mayfair

This Valentine’s Day COYA Mayfair is embracing love with a touch of Peruvian elegance through a Valentine’s Day set menu and bespoke cocktail. 

For a memorable evening of exquisite food, romance & delicious cocktails, COYA Mayfair’s Valentine’s Day menu at £120 pp includes a selection of specially crafted dishes & half bottle of Veuve Clicquot Rose.

The Valentine's Day set menu will be available on Wednesday 14th February for dinner only. For guests who want to add that bit of something extra, COYA Mayfair’s talented mixologists have created the “Love Reviver no.3’ cocktail, crafted with; Lilet Blanc, Framboise, Cherry syrup, Srawberry puree, egg white, strawberry juice and lemon juice. 

Nobu Hotel London Portman Square 

Celebrate with someone special at Nobu Restaurant at Nobu Hotel London Portman Square this Valentine’s Day. Chef Michael has created a bespoke menu for the evening to be enjoyed by two (£250 per couple). With eight delicious courses to share, the evening is set to be filled with romance and gastronomy. 

Enjoy a selection of Nobu favourites including Yellowtail jalapeño with caviar to start before moving onto classic Black cod miso and Beef tenderloin with anticucho. Want to make the night extra special? Why not indulge with a bottle of Laurent Perrier to accompany your meal?

 https://london-portman.nobuhotels.com/valentines-day-at-nobu

Celebrate Love Languages this Valentine’s Day at Bill’s in partnership with Passoã Passion Fruit Liqueur

Passoã, the original passion fruit liqueur, has partnered with Bill’s restaurants to put the va-va-voom in your Valentine’s Day dining. 

Whether you’re celebrating the big day by diving in head first on a first date, out getting loved-up with your long-term sweetheart or gathering the girls together for Galentine’s, this Bill’s and Passoã collaboration offers a divine date experience to get you in the groove.

Lovers of love are invited to enjoy a taste of temptation with Bill’s Valentine’s menu and Passoã cocktail pairing. 

Each dish has been carefully designed to speak your ‘love’ language, so whether you're wide-eyed for words of affirmation, passionate for physical touch, aching for acts of service, wanting quality time or gearing up for gift-giving, Passoã x Bill’s have all your bases covered.

The Passoã Valentine’s activation will be available across all Bill’s locations (England and Wales from Friday 9th February to Saturday 17th February 2024. 

The seductive set menu includes a starter, main and Passoã cocktail pairing for just £29.95. Here, you can choose Spiced Aubergine Fritters to ignite the start of something new, and Peppercorn Steak Frites, Pan Fried Salmon & Saffron with lemon cream sauce, roasted chestnut and butternut bake or Truffle & Parmesan Mac & Cheese for that main character moment. 

Can you put a price on love? As guests can also add a dessert for an additional Fiver, the sweet treats will win hearts over with the likes of the Valentine’s Sharing Dessert (must be ordered by two people ordering from the Valentine’s menu) with white chocolate and passion fruit mousse, triple chocolate brownie truffles, cinnamon doughnuts, strawberries, and topped with chocolate sauce; sharing is caring after all!

For the more selfish of lovers, treat yourself with a Banoffee Pie Sundae or Valentine’s Brownie for one (there’s no judgement here).

Valentine’s Day isn't complete without a toast to love and to your loved one! 

Cocktails include the Passion Fruit Martini (£9.95): Passoã passion fruit liqueur, vodka, passion fruit puree and pineapple juice, and the Passoã Margarita (£8.95): Passoã passion fruit liqueur and tequila shaken over ice and a tangy blend of citrus juice. 

Both cocktails are included in the set menu price of £29.95, and also available as 2 for £12 for those wanting to continue enjoying the unmistakable taste of Passoã’s intensely stimulating flavour. 

Made with real passion fruit and with no artificial flavours whatsoever, Passoã adds passion to any cocktail: adding an exotic passionfruit twist to most cocktails. (Might be worth booking a room for the night nearby or booking a taxi to take you home?)

Booking in advance is advised to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved ones at Bill’s restaurants nationwide. To book, visit www.bills-website.co.uk/events/valentines-day

Love is definitely in the air! And it's all down to Gü Desserts

Gü has launched some very special and utterly lovely limited edition puds as part of their latest Love Is campaign.

Gü Desserts has announced the launch of its  "Love is..." campaign. In response to a notable decline in Valentine’s Day celebrations during recent years, Gü hopes to inspire UK couples to find small ways to show and say "I love you" in the run-up to the 14th of February. 

Gü is determined to add a sprinkle of sweetness and spoonfuls of humour with a campaign encouraging us all to find the little things that keep love Güing.

Gü will help shoppers make small, sweet gestures by featuring loving messages on its promotional packs. The range includes indulgent desserts such as "One in a Zillion", Zillionaire cheesecake, "You Melt My Heart", Chocolate Melting Middle, and "You're the Zest" Spanish Lemon cheesecake.

Gü will also offer shoppers the chance to win prizes and romantic treats, including an ultimate 'big night in' gift hamper, perfect for planning a dreamy date or a snug night in.

Gü Valentine's packs will be available with special promotional pricing nationwide from mid-January, ensuring a small Valentine's gesture is affordable for more consumers.

And on their website https://gudesserts.com you'll find more information plus chances to win 1,000s of prizes!

Valentine’s Day Delights from Lola’s Cupcakes

Valentine’s Day comes with an extra sprinkling of love this February. 

Why? Because the very talented bakers at Lola's Cupcakes are playing Cupid, having lovingly crafted a range of romantic treats that's sure to leave you or your loved one smitten.

Delight your loved ones with a hand-crafted decadent layer cake centrepiece; tempt your crush with cute cupcakes; or simply sit back and enjoy delicious bite-sized brownies alongside your morning cup of coffee in bed. 

Spread the love even further with Lola’s range of nationwide cakes, cupcakes and brownie boxes (with gluten free and vegan options available) which ensure you can send a special greeting no matter where their love nest lies. 

Valentine’s Day Cake

However, platonic friendships are just as precious as romantic relationships. So why not share the love with your gal pals, slice by slice, with Lola’s gorgeous Valentine’s Day Cake?

Choose from a delightfully decadent chocolate sponge filled with chocolate buttercream, or a velvety vanilla sponge filled with vanilla buttercream and raspberry compote. The cake is finished with perfectly pink buttercream icing, raspberry & rose macarons, rose petals and Valentinessprinkles!

Pricing:

Small - £25 (serves 8)

Medium - £42.50 (serves 14)

Large  -  £70 (serves 24)

Nationwide Valentine’s Cake 

Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and with Lola’s nationwide Valentine’s Cake you can spoil your special someone wherever they are in the UK. Temptingly tasty vanilla sponge is paired with pink buttercream icing, topped off with romantic sprinkles, edible pearls, sugar paste hearts & petals. 

Pricing:

Small - £22.50 (serves 8)

Medium - £37.50 (serves 14)

Valentine’s Day Cupcakes 

These heart-meltingly exceptionally cute cupcakes are utterlky perfect for sharing with your nearest and dearest. 

Virtuous vanilla cupcakes are topped with pink & red vanilla buttercream while chocolate cupcakes are adorned with chocolate buttercream & decadent chocolate fudge ganache.

Both flavours are hand-decorated with Valentines sprinkles, rose petals, sugar paste hearts, raspberry macarons, chocolate truffles and gold dust. Why not send your secret crush a love letter with Lola’s nationwide six box, available for delivery across the UK?

Pricing:

Box of six regular sized cupcakes: £21.30

Box of 12 mini cupcakes: £25.20

Nationwide box of six regular sized cupcakes: £21.30

Love Brownie Box

Whether you’re looking to spoil your partner, crush, or bestie, shower them with affection with Lola’s Love Brownie Box. Six indulgent Belgian chocolate brownies are perfectly paired with delicious ganache and topped with sugar hearts, lips and pearls and finished with a chocolate drizzle. These heart-warming brownies can also be delivered nationwide!

Pricing:

£17.70 

www.lolascupcakes.co.uk

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Make the 'love magic' last beyond Valentine's Day with KitchenAid's Cast Iron Collection

The all new KitchenAid Cast Iron Collection is the perfect combination of durability, style and performance. 

Made of high-quality enamelled cast iron, justifiably famous for its ability to maintain and hold heat extremely well, the range is versatile and easy to use; absolutely perfect for searing, browning, frying, slow cooking and long simmering. It's suitable for all cooking hobs, including induction, and is oven safe at up to 260°C.

Designed with elegant details such as a stainless-steel ‘KitchenAid since 1919’ lid knob, it also features ergonomic handles for a secure grip and easy transportation from the kitchen to the table. KitchenAid Cast Iron is naturally PFAS-free, metal utensil safe for intensive daily use and when it's time to clean up, the collection is easy to clean thanks to the enamel interior and exterior.

The NEW Cast Iron Collection is available in three sizes:

 • Covered Round Casserole 22cm - 3.3L RRP £160

 • Covered Round Casserole 26cm - 5.2L RRP £200

 • Covered Oval Casserole 30cm - 5.6L RRP £220

Whether you’re preparing a delicious meal for two for Valentine's Day, or a dinner for friends and family, KitchenAid Cast Iron is a must-have, destined to be passed down through the generations.

Designed to perform and last a lifetime, the collection is available in the KitchenAid iconic Empire Red, Onyx Black and Almond Cream to complement every kitchen décor. The Covered Round Casserole 22cm (3.3L) and 26cm (5.2L) are also available exclusively in Pistachio and Dried Rose.

The NEW KitchenAid Cast Iron Collection is available from hartsofstur.com

FACTFILE: Since the introduction of the legendary stand mixer in 1919, the KitchenAid brand has built on the legacy of this icon to create a complete line of products designed for cooks, creators, bakers and brewers - who don't cook to live, but live to cook. 

Today, KitchenAid offers every kitchen essential from countertop appliances to whisks, cookware and bakeware. KitchenAid is launching a collection of premium pots and pans, designed to perform and to last so you can cook, eat and entertain in style.

Love at first bite? For Valentine's Day Heavenly Desserts launches bottomless Tapas

Fall deeper in love this February at the UK’s favourite dessert restaurant with a unique bottomless brunch for under £25, available every Thursday to Sunday from 1 February until 9 March at Heavenly Desserts.

Rather than unlimited alcohol, this delicious bottomless deal for two includes 90 minutes of bottomless dessert tapas (that’s all you can eat treats!), as well as a non-alcoholic mojito per person for £21.95. For those who prefer to celebrate with something bubbly, the deal can be upgraded to include a bottle of Nozeco for just £4 extra.

The perfect way to celebrate as dessert lovers on Valentine’s Day, guests will be able to select any sweet sensation from the brand’s popular artisanal tapas range when dining with a valentine, galentine or palentine this season.

Inspired by worldwide flavours, its tapas menu has vegan and gluten-free friendly options, and includes Turkish baklava, Italian cannoli with sweet ricotta, croffle bites (a croissant-come-waffle creation blending cuisines from both America and France), and a selection of uniquely designed Japanese mochi balls, made with love by Little Moons.

Yousif Aslam, who is the managing director at Heavenly Desserts told us: “It’s our mission to help people create memorable moments over mealtimes, allowing people to indulge in something special while enjoying an inclusive, relaxed atmosphere. Valentine’s Day is no exception, and our tasting tapas range is the perfect way to show your appreciation of those you love this season.

“We’ve always prided ourselves on our alcohol-free approach, but no-alcohol lifestyles are massively on the rise these days. As a result we wanted to create an offer that encompasses everyone’s favourite type of deal, plus catering for those who want to try alcohol free or who are already alcohol free.

“Having perfected our ingredients and the Heavenly experience over the years, harnessing global flavours and creating unique offerings that no other restaurant currently provides remains a key ambition, we don't intend on ever stop innovating and inspiring, and our bottomless tapas offering is a key example of this ethos.”

Guests can expect to be treated to a symphony of flavours, from pistachio, strawberry and rose macarons, to signature stars such as its Cookie Dough-Chi plate that comes with a moreish dark chocolate and caramelised hazelnut topping. 

For the chocoholics, Heavenly Desserts offers Warm Chocolate Brownie Bites, Mini Sea Salt Caramel Chocolate Tarts and White Chocolate and Raspberry Tarts that will also keep the taste buds tantalised and fully sated.

The offer will be available nationally at all of Heavenly Desserts’ almost 60 restaurants every Thursday to Sunday including Valentine’s Day from 1 February to 9 March, at major city hotspots including our capital city London, Manchester, Birmingham, Derby, Brighton, Bath, Lancaster, Edinburgh and Glasgow. 

For the full list of locations, visit: https://www.heavenlydesserts.co.uk/OurLocations

To learn more about Heavenly Desserts and its Valentine’s Day menu, visit: https://heavenlydesserts.co.uk    

Prices may vary depending on location and T&C apply.

• A minimum of 2 people • 90 minutes will start as soon as the first order is placed • Offer price includes 1 mojito per person • No takeaway, i.e. food cannot be taken off the premises • Dine in only • 1 dip per person • Maximum of 3 plates ordered per person at a time • 3 plates to be cleared as next order is taken • 1 bottle of Nozeco available for +£4 surcharge per bottle when ordered instead of mojitos • Offer available Thursday to Sunday all day until 9th March • Offer will also be available on Wednesday 14th February. 

L'italiano è la lingua dell'amore, or (Italian is the language of love, with Tenuta Marmorelle

Just look at this fantastic and incredibly romantic Italian Dinner for Two gift set!

It's a real winner on many different levels. Not only will it make a wonderful romantic Valentine's Day gift, but it’s also a much more affordable way of enjoying an authentic, romantic Italian meal this Valentine's Day. And throughout the rest of the year, too, for that matter!

And to quote a good friend of ours "I don’t know about you, but if someone cooks for me, it’s simply the BEST!"

Priced at a remarkable reasonably £29.95, (I had to check the price to be honest!) the ‘Food is the Language of Love’ gift set, curated by the wonderful Italian artisans at Tenuta Marmorelle, contains:

500ml Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce

500g Heart shape 5 coloured pasta

750ml Rose wine from Puglia Southern Italy

250g Gourmet Taralli Cheese and Pepper 

214ml Bella di Cerignola Green Olives

150g Italian Cream Sicilian Cannoli  

 

To make your purchases please visit https://www.tenutamarmorelle.com

Let you and your lover be found at The Lost & Found in Sheffield

Available on 14th February only, step into the whimsical world of The Lost & Found for a three-course set menu for only £33 per person. 

With a focus on good, seasonal ingredients, dishes include the delectable Oak Smoked Salmon with a caper & shallot dressing and toasted crostini or Crispy Coated BBQ Cauliflower Wings, while mains include Pan Fried Chicken with chorizo, crispy prosciutto and mushroom sauce, or Chargrilled 8oz Sirloin Steak with triple-cooked chips and king oyster mushroom. 

You can complete your meal with a sweet note with either a Banana & Miso Caramel Bomb, that's banana ice cream encased in a dark chocolate dome with caramelised seeds & honeycomb and served with hot miso caramel sauce,  or why not delight in the Burnt Basque Cheesecake, complete with a sour cherry compote and vanilla ice cream?

Alternatively, diners can also choose from the à la carte menu, featuring signature dishes from land, sea and garden.

At the bar, lose yourself in some inventive tipples created by the mixology experts at The Lost & Found. Share the love with cocktails for two, including The Tangled Teapot, a gin-ful tipple with hints of elderflower and peach, disguised as a good ol’ fashioned cuppa, or opt for the Wishful Wisteria, a nostalgic gold-sparkled creation which perfectly blends Bombay Bramble Gin and St-Germain elderflower.

Located on Ecclesall Road, get lost in love this Valentine’s Day at The Lost & Found Sheffield. To book, visit https://the-lostandfound.co.uk/restaurant/sheffield.