With Mother’s Day coming up next Sunday, we wanted to let you know about some celebratory dining experiences and gifts perfect for Mums on their special day.

Fifth Dimension Chocolates’ Mother’s Day box:
Award-winning self-taught British chocolatier Fifth Dimension Chocolates is promising to take mums on a flavour journey with their limited edition Mother’s Day box showcasing six of their bestselling luxury handmade filled chocolates, all inspired by their culinary experiences around the world.

Ideal for adventurous mums, the exclusive selection includes the sensational “Bangkok” Mango & Passion Fruit Caramel and prized “New York” Apple & Calvados Caramel, as well as the Great Taste Award-winning “Orleans” Raspberry & Chambord ganache and mouthwatering “Kagoshima” Yuzu & Pink Peppercorn.

Fifth Dimension Chocolates’ Mother’s Day box is available to order from their website as a gift set of 12 or 18 chocolates, and a personalised message sleeve can be added to either option for an extra special unique touch.

Website: www.5dchocolates.com

 

Free glass of fizz or dessert for mum at The King & Co and the Elm Park Tavern
Popular Clapham Common craft beer pub The King & Co and newly refurbished sibling the Elm Park Tavern in Brixton Hill are lending a hand to those planning to spoil their mum this Mother’s Day, providing a complimentary glass of fizz or dessert for all mums booking a table for lunch on Sunday 11th March with advanced table reservations.

The team recently relaunched their in-house kitchen after three years of hugely successful popups, and head chef Greg Hillier now cooks up great value tasty and simple seasonal dishes at both independent boozers seven days per week.

Families dining for Sunday Lunch can tuck into hearty roasts ranging from slow-cooked pork collar to organic Welsh lamb shoulder and whole roasted chicken for two, all accompanied by roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, carrots, savoy cabbage, peas and homemade gravy; then mums can take their pick from a free dessert like sticky toffee pudding or apple and rhubarb crumble with vanilla ice cream.

Table reservations: hello@thekingandco.uk / hello@elmparktavern.co.uk
Addresses: The King & Co, 100 Clapham Park Road, London, SW4 7BZ / The Elm Park Tavern, 76 Elm Park, London, SW2 2UB
Website: thekingandco.uk

Joanna’s three-course Mother’s Day set lunch:
Renowned Crystal Palace institution Joanna’s will be serving a special three-course set lunch this Mother’s Day, offering a mix of refreshing new Spring dishes and hearty signature favourites for all the family to enjoy.

Guests at the family-owned neighbourhood staple (which will celebrate its 40th birthday this April) can choose from starters such as wild garlic soup with crème fraìche or chicken liver parfait with onion confit and brioche, followed by mains including roast sirloin of beef with Yorkshire pudding, duck fat roasties, seasonal vegetable, gravy and horseradish; Veggie Wellington with braised red cabbage, buttery mash and gravy; or the team’s infamous deep-fried fillet of haddock with minted peas, thick-cut chips and tartar.

Joanna’s array of Mother’s Day menu desserts, like passionfruit cheesecake with burnt orange and chocolate fondant with sour cherries and vanilla ice cream, are sure to leave sweet tooths feeling satisfied; a pairing of Mayfield Swiss and Blue Monday cheeses with quince, black grapes and sourdough biscuits will also be available for the final course for those who prefer.

Address: Joannas, 56 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, London, SE19 1RX
Website: www.joannas.uk.com

Jaz & Jul’s bottomless chocolate brunch and proper hot chocolate variety sets:
Those looking for a sweet way to celebrate Mother’s Day can treat their mum to bottomless chocolate-themed brunch at Jaz & Jul’s flagship Chocolate House in Islington’s Chapel Market.

All-day breakfast diners can start with a healthy granola-topped chocolate and avocado smoothies bowl or indulgent pimped banana bread, then continue the cocoa-fest with comforting savoury dishes like cornbread waffles with black bean chilli in mole sauce with roast tomatoes or decadent delights such as “jaffa” orange-zest pancakes with marmalade-maple syrup.

Entirely vegetarian and mostly vegan-friendly to ensure plenty of options for everyone to enjoy, Jaz & Jul’s weekend brunch comes served with free-flowing chocolate sauce as well as unlimited Prosecco and boozy choc-tails.

The award-winning producer duo’s lineup of proper hot chocolates are the perfect gifts for mums to unwind with at home, and are available at the Chocolate House and Jaz & Jul’s online shop as taster boxes, large bags and variety sets.

All made by hand using ethically sourced organic chocolate, their “Flavour” range of drinking chocolates naturally flavoured with fruit oils and spices features quirky twists on traditional cocoa pairings, whilst their “Origin” collection of distinctive dark hot chocolates from different cacao-growing regions delivers an unadulterated cocoa hit.

Table reservations: info@jazandjuls.co.uk
Address: Jaz & Jul’s Chocolate House, 1 Chapel Market, London, N1 9EZ