What Makes The Charlie & Ivy's Mayonnaise Gift Set A Brilliant Idea For Christmas Gifting?

Trying to find brilliant, innovative gifts for friends and family can be a bit of a nightmare, can't it? Especially for those people who absolutely love their food. You know the ones. They've got every cookbook under the sun and their kitchen cupboards are already overflowing. Another bottle of wine or a box of fancy biscuits just doesn't seem to cut it.

Well, a small artisan business up in Yorkshire has been listening. The team at Charlie & Ivy's just launched a brand new gifting line, and it's a bit of a game-changer. It's a beautifully presented gift box filled with incredible, flavour-packed mayonnaise. Yes, mayonnaise. Stick with it, because this isn't just any old mayo.

So what's actually in the box?

Let's get straight to the good bit. Inside this rather smart-looking gift box, you'll find the Charlie & Ivy's Mayo Gift Set. It's a collection of four jars of seriously tasty mayonnaise, each one with its own personality. The packaging alone makes it a lovely gift to receive. It's the kind of thing that looks great on the kitchen counter, not just shoved in the fridge door. The set includes four distinct flavours:

• Mustard & Ale Mayonnaise
• Lemon & Dill Mayonnaise
• Chilli & Lime Mayonnaise
• Smoked Garlic Mayonnaise

Each jar is 140g, which is a perfect size for trying them all out without committing to a massive bottle. Think about it. The Mustard & Ale Mayonnaise would be absolutely spot on with a roast beef sandwich or some chunky chips. The Lemon & Dill Mayonnaise is practically begging to be paired with a nice bit of salmon. As for the Chilli & Lime Mayonnaise, imagine that giving a bit of a kick to some chicken wraps or even as a dip for prawns. And the Smoked Garlic Mayonnaise? Well, that would make pretty much anything taste amazing. It's a proper foodie's dream team in a box, making it an ideal choice for Christmas gifting.

But is this mayonnaise any good?

Okay, it sounds good, but what's the verdict? Is it actually top-drawer stuff? In a word, yes. This isn't just any old condiment; this is award-winning mayonnaise. The people who know a thing or two about great food have given it their seal of approval, which is always reassuring. The team at Charlie & Ivy's isn't just making things up when they say their products are good; they have the shiny stickers to prove it. The company's marketing manager, Jennie Palmer, explained the thinking behind the new gift set.

"The new Gift Set features four of our best-selling and award-winning mayos and is the ideal gift for food lovers," she said.

And she's not wrong about the awards. Both the Smoked Garlic Mayonnaise and the Lemon & Dill Mayonnaise have picked up prestigious Farm Shop & Deli Awards. The judges for this year's awards were particularly impressed, describing the smoked garlic version as having 'Plenty of taste, lovely colour and consistency. Really nice packaging'. Another judge added, 'The product has a lovely silky smooth texture and I really like that you give some serving suggestions and the origin of the product on the label'. High praise indeed. On top of that, the Lemon & Dill Mayonnaise also snagged a coveted Great Taste star in 2024, and the zesty Chilli & Lime Mayonnaise won its own Great Taste star this year. It's clear this is a quality product that delivers on flavour.

What makes this stuff so special?

The secret behind this amazing mayonnaise lies in its star ingredient: a high-quality, locally produced rapeseed oil. But not just any rapeseed oil. Charlie & Ivy's uses an award-winning, cold-pressed rapeseed oil. What does 'cold-pressed' mean? It's pretty simple, really. It means the oil is squeezed out of the rapeseed seeds without using any heat. This gentle process helps the oil hold onto its natural, nutty flavour and all its goodness, a bit like how extra virgin olive oil is made. It gives the mayonnaise a really rich, creamy base that you just don't get with the mass-produced stuff.

The story behind the brand adds to its charm. All Charlie & Ivy's products are made on a family farm in the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds by its parent company, Breckenholme. This connection to the land and the local origin of the ingredients is a huge part of what makes the brand special. They're not just a faceless company; they are a proper artisan business with a real passion for what they do. This fantastic gifting line is a direct result of people asking for more innovative gifts for food lovers, and it's brilliant to see a small business responding with something so well thought out. The entire gift box is a celebration of great British produce.

Right, I'm sold. How do I get one?

Good news. Getting your hands on this delicious mayonnaise gift set is easy. The entire new gifting line became available from October 1st, so it's ready and waiting for all that early Christmas gifting planning. You can buy the Mayo Gift Set directly from the Charlie & Ivy's website, so it's available online for everyone. Alternatively, if you prefer to shop locally, it's also stocked in selected independent retailers right across the country. So, whether you're in Cornwall or the Highlands, it's available nationwide. The whole gift set costs £20, which feels like a great price for an award-winning, artisan-produced gift that any food lover would be genuinely chuffed to receive. It's the perfect answer to the yearly question of what to buy for the person who has everything.