Father's Day Feasts

Fancy yourself as a would-be gastronome? Love nothing better than a spot of fine dining?

Whether you spend most of your time in the kitchen, or prefer digging into what has been whipped up for you, freelance writer Jessica, (whose first novel, Luxury is being published by Headline in 2009) will give you some food for thought.

As they say, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach so for Father’s Day, spoil Dad with some great foodie treats. Whether you’re planning on serving a breakfast of champions, a summery feast, or lots of sumptuous nibbles (caviar, foie gras and a selection of yummy antipasti), we’ve rounded up the best treats to ensure you title of ‘Best Daughter Ever’.

Dukeshill Breakfast Box, £24

Treat your father to a fry-up with this box of treats. It contains everything you need for breakfast in bed – bacon, sausage, and black pudding, marmalade for your toast, real tomato ketchup, and even the teabags for the perfect cuppa. The only thing missing are the eggs, but you wouldn’t want them to arrive already scrambled, would you?

Available at www.Dukeshillam.co.uk

Vallebona Antipasti, from £6

A selection of antipasti is the ideal way to kick off a summery lunch in the garden. Pick up cured meats like coppa, speck and bresaola, and team with a big chunk of Pecorino. Smoked sheep’s ricotta is an unusual and delicately flavoured choice, and some black olive tapenade with crudités makes a fresh dip. Perfect with a glass of Prosecco!

Available at www.Vallebona.co.uk

Forman & Son Finest Caviar, from £69.95

The ultimate delicacy, caviar often comes with blinis and garnishes such as chopped hard-boiled egg, finely chopped onion and crème fraiche, but we like it just as much spooned straight into our mouths from the jar. Serve with mother of pearl spoons to ensure the flavour won’t be tainted by stainless steel.

Available at www.FormanandField.com

Donald Russell Chateaubriand, £25

You can’t go wrong with a chateaubriand. This tenderest of fillets is traditionally served with chips and béarnaise sauce, but in hot weather lighten things up with Jersey Royals tossed in herby butter, and a crisp green salad. A medium bodied red wine completes the line up – a St Emilion is one of our favourites.

Available at www.DonaldRussell.com

London Fine Foods Rougie Foie Gras, £79.95

It has its critics, but for many, foie gras is still the ultimate indulgence, and now you can buy it ready-prepared and de-veined. Flash-frozen so it stays fresh, this pre-sliced duck foie gras will get your next dinner party off to a truly memorable start.

Available at www.eFoodies.co.uk

Daylesford Organic, Apple & Rosemary Jelly, £2.95

Lovely with a roast leg of lamb, this apple and rosemary jelly is equally scrumptious with cheese. The Fine Cheese Co have assembled some of England’s most interesting ‘New Pretenders’ – it’s a bit like a cheesemaker’s version of Britain’s Got Talent….

Available at www.DaylesfordOrganic.com

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