Gifting rules the holiday season — and when it comes to sprinkling a little festive cheer into the day-to-day, you have a lot of options. Picking out thoughtful yet universally beloved surprises is the goal, but that doesn’t prove to be an easy endeavor when you’re shuffling through an endless sea of options. If you’re searching for that thoughtful treat for a coworker or neighbor, might we suggest a selection of lovely (and delicious) gift sets from across the pond?
Target is reprising its wildly popular Marks & Spencer collab from Christmases past, and the exclusive line is filled to the brim with festive gifts straight from London. From Belgian chocolate sets to tins of shortbread cookies — um, biscuits — there’s plenty of British charm to go around. Everything’s also priced under $20, so you can comfortably give these beautifully packaged food gifts whenever the time’s right for a little more cheer. You can shop the entire limited-edition collection starting November 6 on Target’s website, and we’ve picked out the top gifts to secure this season. Surprises start at just $8.
10 Marks & Spencer Food Gifts at Target
- London Bus Ceramic Mug, $8
- Scottish Shortbread Bus Tin, $16
- Luxury Gold Tea Light-Up Tin, $10
- Townhouse Ceramic Mug, $8
- Salted Caramel Pinecone Chocolates, $16
- London Graphics Ceramic Mug, $8
- Hot Chocolate Tin, $10
- Belgian Luxury Chocolates, $18
- Gingerbread Tin, $10
- Milk Chocolate Car Tin, $12
London Bus Ceramic Mug
This stoneware mug brings London’s trademark double-decker buses to life in vivid watercolor. Ace that Secret Santa exchange at work and brighten up a coworker’s desk with this lovely 12-ounce cup of joy, just $8 at Target. It’s durable enough to run through the office dishwasher, too.
Scottish Shortbread Bus Tin
Holiday cheer, delivered. This kitschy tin of Scottish shortbread cookies makes an easy treat for guests and visitors and is a low-lift way to spruce up your coffee table or countertop (without dropping extra money on decor). We love that it’s a Marks & Spencer-exclusive cookie recipe, too.
Luxury Gold Tea Light-Up Tin
We’ve been taught to never arrive empty-handed, and we can’t imagine a holiday host who wouldn’t love this stunning tin of black tea. The tin itself is designed to mirror a house decked with holiday lights and illuminates at the press of a button. To round out this thoughtful package, it’s filled with bags of Marks & Spencer’s fan-favorite black tea.
Townhouse Ceramic Mug
Do you know someone who dreams of moving to a quaint flat in London? Gift them this beautiful townhouse mug, which provides a teeny peek into their aspirational life. It holds a generous 12 ounces of warm or cold beverages, meaning it’s a great accompaniment to pair with their favorite package of hot chocolate or tea.
Salted Caramel Pinecones
If you’re hosting the holiday festivities this year, you might be searching for ways to make the celebration especially merry and bright. Marks & Spencer’s whimsical milk chocolates — which look just like snow-dusted pinecones — are filled with thick, luxurious salted caramel. This 16-piece set is fantastic for adding to sweet and savory charcuterie boards or slipping into a loved one’s stocking.
London Graphics Ceramic Mug
This regal stoneware mug brings an elegant feel to any festive gift exchange. You’ll appreciate its nods to British culture — from Wimbledon rackets to Big Ben’s iconic clock — all illustrated in pastel blue watercolor. We can’t believe it’s listed for just $8.
Hot Chocolate Tin
We’d never turn down a cozy cup of hot chocolate, especially when the weather turns chilly. This train-shaped tin brings five servings of Marks & Spencer’s hot chocolate mix — and once you’ve finished the mix, you can either refill it with your beverage mix of choice or use the tin as decor. It’s a great pick for all the dinner party hosts, coworkers, and neighbors on your gifting list.
Belgian Luxury Chocolate Cookies
It’s difficult to go wrong with gourmet chocolate-covered cookies, and this 32-piece brings a standard batch of Christmas cookies up a notch. The (very lucky) recipient of this set can select from dark, milk, and white chocolate-covered biscuits, all of which are layered with a hazelnut praline filling and drizzled with caramel. At less than $20, we’d deem this an excellent deal.
Gingerbread Tin
Gingerbread certainly isn’t in short supply around the holidays, but we’re confident this tin will wow even the pickiest of loved ones. According to Target, these Scotland-made cookies have a buttery flavor profile, rounded out by a layer of warming spices. As a plus, this collectible tin plays a festive tune when you wind up a key on the side panel.
Milk Chocolate Cars Tin
This whimsical car-shaped tin of chocolates could make anyone smile, no matter their age. This affordable package of foil-wrapped milk chocolates makes a great stocking stuffer for anyone in the family, and it’s only $12. As for the car’s design, it’s all in the details: The wheels actually spin, and a tiny snow-topped tree on top brings the holiday spirit.