M&S launches cracking Easter food range: Expect hampers, Colin the Caterpillar and Percy the Pig
We recommend getting your orders in early to avoid disappointment
(The Independent/iStock)If you’re looking for something to get excited about, Easter weekend (2-5 April) is just around the corner.
As this year’s celebration may be slightly tainted by lockdown restrictions, albeit slightly relaxed, we think it pays to make sure you’ve got plenty of goodies on hand to make the occasion that little bit extra special.
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No matter how you intend to spend the long weekend, it’s time to start thinking about the treats you’re going to indulge in because you certainly don’t want to be left without.
Thankfully, Marks and Spencer has come to the rescue by unveiling its Easter food range and take it from us, you’re going to want it all. After all, this isn’t just any food, this is M&S food.
Everyone’s favourite characters, Colin the Caterpillar and Percy the Pig, have had a springtime makeover ahead of the event, and there is a range of luxurious hampers that are bound to get you even more egg-static about the four day weekend.
There’s good news for vegans too since there’s a plant-based gift set, which contains hot cross buns and a chocolate egg.
What’s more, if you’re spending Easter weekend away from your friends and loved ones, all the hampers and gifts sets can be sent directly to them, with the option to also send a personalised message.
Get your orders in early because we predict a sell-out, and you won’t want to miss out on these egg-cellent treats.
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M&S Easter family hamper
What better way to get the weekend kickstarted than with this hamper? Full to the brim with all the sweet treats you’d expect – everything from simnel cake, hot cross buns and Easter bunny crumpets to spiced biscuits, an Easter egg and fried egg whips – it’s a true delight. All this will arrive in a handwoven wicker hamper, making it the ideal gift to send to a friend or loved one if you’re not spending Easter together this year. You can even add a gift message to make sure they know who it’s coming from.
For something a little more eggs-travagant, there’s also a luxury Easter hamper (£100, Marksandspencer.com), which is also available for delivery from 30 March. It contains a bottle of prosecco and red wine, as well as hot cross buns, praline mini eggs and ground coffee, among other decadent treats. A wonderful way to add some well-deserved luxury to the weekend.
Buy now £50.00, Marksandspencer.com
M&S vegan egg plant kitchen chocolate egg gift
Vegans needn’t miss out on the chocolatey indulgence of Easter and M&S is here to prove just that. Arriving in a recycled cotton tote bag, you’ll receive a hollow chocolate egg, truffles and hot cross buns for a delicious vegan treat. Pre-order now for delivery from 30 March, and with the option to add a gift message you can send to a friend or loved one as a little extra pick-me-up.
Buy now £20.00, Marksandspencer.com
M&S Easter Colin the Caterpillar cake gift bag
Everyone’s favourite character has had a springtime update in time for Easter thanks to being adorned with mini chocolate eggs. In the Colin the Caterpillar gift bag, which can be delivered from 23 March, you’ll receive the limited edition Colin the Caterpillar cake, two bags of the cartoon insect’s sweets, and an Easter egg. A particularly great choice if you have a child’s (or adult’s) birthday around then, too.
Buy now £30.00, Marksandspencer.com
M&S Easter Percy Pig gift bag
If your family are more interested in Percy Pig over Colin the Caterpillar, this set will be the ideal addition to your Easter weekend celebrations. Fully to the brim with Percy-inspired treats, you can expect an Easter egg, reusable biscuit tin and a back of Percy Pig meets Easter Bunny sweets. Available for delivery from 17 March, and we expect it’ll be a popular choice, so you’ll want to act fast.
There’s also a Percy Pig Easter egg hunt kit (£30, Marksandspencer.com) available for delivery from 17 March, which contains everything you need to create the ultimate experience, including sweets and eggs, as well as hunt clues and gift bags. A no-brainer if you’re looking for ways to keep the kids entertained.
Buy now £30.00, Marksandspencer.com
M&S ultimate Easter chilled hamper
This isn’t just any old Easter hamper, this is an M&S Easter hamper. With a decadent mix of savoury (think pork pies, smoked salmon and sausage rolls) and sweet (chocolate hot cross buns, simnel cake and chocolate corn) treats, as well as a bottle of prosecco – this looks like it’ll be the ultimate in luxury. While an expensive option, as this is the second Easter in lockdown, chances are we’re all looking for more imaginative ways to celebrate. Plus, you will be able to reuse the canvas bag and cool bag time and again. Available for delivery from 1 April.
Buy now £100.00, Marksandspencer.com
M&S mini easter egg letterbox gift
We’re not sure we know anyone who doesn’t love receiving nice things in the post, and thankfully M&S has made a convenient letterbox gift set so that you can reach out to a loved one who you might not be with this Easter. This is a chocoholics dream, with a selection of sweet treats, including an Easter lolly, chocolate eggs and a bubbly bunny. Pre-order now for delivery from 17 March.
Buy now £15.00, Marksandspencer.com
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