The best UK Mother’s Day meal kits, hampers and gifts for 2024

The old saying goes that ‘Mum knows best’ and well, that is a pretty hard sentiment to debate. Just think about it, when you find yourself in an argument with your partner or a squabble with friends, who do you turn to? Mum will always be there with some helpful advice, a hug and maybe even a tissue or two if you need it. She always knows just what to say and it’s really rather remarkable.

All of that maternal wisdom didn’t happen overnight though. The reason your Mum knows you so well - what makes you tick, what vegetables you definitely don’t eat and the songs that make you cry - is because she has spent years looking out for you and teaching you everything you know. We hardly think it’s a controversial statement then, to say that Mums deserve to be shown just how much they are loved. Sure, you could (and should) buy her flowers or write her notes of appreciation any day of the year, but Mothering Sunday is so special because it’s a day solely dedicated to all of the wonderful Mums out there - young mums, old mums, fun mums, and mums that only know Tik Tok as the sound that the clock on the mantelpiece makes.

Whether you’re able to be with your mum physically on Sunday 10 March or not, you can still make sure she has a great day by sending her a gift in the post. Or, if you are living with your Mum and able to see her, why not whip up a restaurant quality meal with a DIY kit that can be delivered straight to your door? To help make sure that your Mother’s Day 2024 is as special as it deserves to be, we have rounded up the best Mother’s Day meal kits, gifts and hampers that Mum will love. Read below to see our favourites.

Mother's Day meal kits

While we are all about equal division of labours between partners at SquareMeal, it might be the case that your Mum ends up doing most of the cooking in your childhood home. Why not give her the night off then for Mothering Sunday and whip up one of these easy Mother’s Day meal kits? Check out some of our favourites below.

Mother's Day Menu, You Be Chef

What: If you’re looking to treat mum to a special meal at home but don’t fancy yourself as the next Gordon Ramsay, then we’ve got you covered. You Be Chef is a ‘finish at home’ meal delivery service that was founded on the Isle of Wight by chef Robert Thompson MBE (the youngest chef to ever be awarded a Michelin star in his own right). The team look to showcase all of the unbeatable produce that the south coast has to offer, taking just as much pride in aesthetics as it does in flavour. On the Mother’s Day menu you’ll find a five course menu that boasts a selection of classic dishes from smoked salmon pate with warm stout bread to truffle roasted chicken with dripping potatoes. You can even add some extras to your order if you’re feeling particularly peckish (think seasonal cheeses or cuttlefish ink crackers with taramasalata).
How much: £45 per person
Delivery: Nationwide
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Feast At Home, The Cinnamon Club 

What: The Feast at Home packages from The Cinnamon Club are flavour packed four course menus that celebrate the best of Indian cuisine, all meticulously developed by Executive Chef Vivek Singh. On the menu you’ll find things like lamb shank Rogan Josh - a classic of Kashmiri style slow-braised lamb - and garam masala pudding for afters. All cooking instructions are provided in the box and dietary requirements can be catered for with suitable alternatives.
Delivery: Nationwide 
How much: From £100 
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Meal Boxes, Cote Brasserie 

What: You might not expect much from a chain restaurant meal kit, but Cote Brasserie’s offering is not to be knocked. The portions are seriously generous and includes a concise but top-quality collection of French favourites.  Whether you’re after breakfast, lunch or a hearty dinner, you can tuck in to the likes of a weekend french breakfast box that sets you up with croissants and a fry up, or opt for main meals like lobster thermidor, steak and chips, and even a cassoulet with tomahawk steak.  
Delivery: Nationwide 
How much: From £22.95 
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Mother's Day breakfast and brunch kits

Treating your Mum to breakfast in bed is a great way to make sure her special day gets off to a relaxing and cosy start. If you are not too confident about your own kitchen skills, take the stress out of the occasion with these easy to follow brunch kits from top restaurants. Check out our top picks below.

Sam's Morning Breakfast Box, Sam’s Larder

What: If a proper English breakfast is mum’s ultimate wake-up call, you can’t go wrong with this very-British breakfast box. Filled with plenty of meaty favourites including Severn & Wye Smoked Salmon, seven seeded sourdough, cacklebean eggs, as well as plenty of preserves and coffee - you can’t go wrong with tried-and-tested favourites.
Delivery: Nationwide 
How much: £45
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Bacon Naan Kit, Dishoom

What: Arguably the most famous dish on the menu at Dishoom, the bacon naan has gained cult status among discerning foodies. Now you and Mum can enjoy it at home thanks to this handy DIY kit, which comes with dough balls, bacon and all of the necessary spices, as well as loose leaf tea to make delicious Chai with. Dishoom even throws in an extra dough ball to experiment with, so you and Mum can have some fun in the kitchen. 
Delivery: Nationwide 
How much: £20
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Mother's Day Hamper, Rick Stein

What: Nothing says ‘I love you’ quite like a hamper full of wine and edible treats - and there’s few people we’d trust to pick out the best quite like Rick Stein. For Mother’s Day, the team have put together an array of options from a Mother’s Day Champagne breakfast with a bottle of fizz and smoked salmon, to the treatbox that includes some sweet treats, white wine and even a Jill Stein Padstow candle to help mum relax at the end of the day.
How much: From £45
Delivery: Nationwide
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Mother's Day hampers and gifts

If you have already got your Mother’s Day breakfast in bed and Sunday lunch plans sorted, the next thing to tick off of your list is the gift. Check out our top picks below of foodie focused Mother’s Day hampers and gifts that will make her day and score you plenty of brownie points.

The Mother’s Day Tea Hamper, Fortnum & Mason  

What: An iconic F&M wicker basket is the gift that keeps on giving. Once mum has had her fill of Fortnum’s goodies inside, including traditional shortbread rounds, raspberry and rhubarb conserve, tea, and an Emma Bridgewater much, she can use it again by filling it with whatever she likes! There’s no way to show your appreciation quite like a hamper from the iconic Fortnums.
Delivery: Nationwide 
How much: £85 
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Home Chef Hamper, Bayley & Sage & Marcus Wareing

What: If you want to really spoil mum and simultaneously stock up her store cupboard, then you’ll want to check out the ultimate Home Chef Hamper created by Bayley & Sage and Marcus Wareing. All ingredients have been chosen to elevate those kitchen escapades, with high quality products that can take a dish from great to knockout. There’s even one of Wareing’s cookbooks thrown in for good measure so mum can try out some of his moreish recipes at a later date. Whilst this hamper might not be specifically Mother’s Day themed, we just know she’ll love it.
How much: £120
Delivery: Nationwide
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Luxury Cream Tea Hamper, hampers.com 

What: Hampers.com knows how to put together a good spread and package it up in a beautiful bamboo wicker basket - you can even include a free gift message for an extra thoughtful touch. Inside the luxury afternoon tea hamper you’ll find all of the essentials like scones, preserves, and a tin of English tea - plus there’s even a dainty mug to make it that little bit more special. Bring the magic of afternoon tea straight to mum’s living room this year.
Delivery: Nationwide 
How much: £50 
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Mother’s Day Sweet Treats Hamper, Ottolenghi  

What: If you're looking for delicious Mother's Day treats, you're in safe hands with Ottolenghi. This hefty hamper is packed with wonderful things, prom pistachio and raspberry brittle and granola to jams and marshmallows. Plus a jar of pistachio paste to lather on bread or eat straight out of the jar.
Delivery: Nationwide 
How much: £65
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The Perfect Blend Coffee Letterbox, Marks & Spencer 

What: It’s universally known that a cup of tea or coffee isn’t complete without a good biscuit or piece of cake alongside. So Marks and Spencer have created the perfect package for mum to enjoy some sweet treats long after Mother’s Day is over. She’ll be able to tuck into everything from carrot cake and shortbread to flapjacks and caramel waffles - it’s almost too good to share, and we don’t blame her if she doesn’t. The benefit of letterbox packaging is that it can easily be delivered through the front door whether anyone’s home or not, making it the perfect gift for those long distance celebrations.
Delivery: Nationwide 
How much: £20
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The Strawberry Thief Heritage Suitcase Hamper, Liberty 

What: This quintessential Liberty-print suitcase is one of the pricier hampers in the list but you can’t put a price on style – right? Goodies including all-butter shortbread biscuits, sea salted caramel chocolate bar, chocolate truffles and English breakfast tea and more are all wrapped up in an exclusively made floral suitcase. Let's call it an investment piece.
Delivery: Nationwide 
How much: £125
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Ultimate Treats Hamper, Selfridges 

What: Help mum unwind with this little-bit-of-everything gift box by Selfridges. Jam packed with various delights like a mini trio of tea, chocolate truffles, shortbread and chutneys, there’s plenty to go round in this indulgent hamper. It all comes neatly packages in a 16” wicker basket that is great for reusing throughout the year.
Delivery: Nationwide 
How much: £100
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Cheese and Chocolate Hamper, Snowdonia Cheese Company

What: Is there anything better than cheese and chocolate? No, we didn’t think so either. Snowdonia Cheese Company knows how to make mums smile, and has created hampers that bring together unexpected flavour combinations from their award-winning cheeses and Willie’s Cacao chocolate bars. There’s also plenty of other hampers on offer, from cheese and wine to charcuterie or even a ploughman's edition. These gifts are a real showstopper and are something that mum can enjoy long after the day is over.
How much: £45
Delivery: Nationwide
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Oyster and Champagne Gift Box, Wright Brothers 

What: They’re a bit of a treat, but if mum is a lover of seafood, then this oyster box by Wright Brothers is bound to hit the spot. She’ll receive a box of a dozen oysters and a bottle of Piper-Heidsieck Essentiel Champagne to enjoy alongside. It’s the ultimate luxury, and if you’re really looking to splash out you can treat her to an oyster knife and serving plate too.
Delivery: Nationwide 
How much: £80
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Prices correct at time of writing.

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