
Christmas With Fortnum’s
‘Tis the season for feasting.
When you think of a quintessentially British Christmas, your mind can’t help but turn to Fortnum and Mason. For over three centuries, the retailer has had quite a bit of practice in catering to the nation’s culinary appetites. 2024 is no different, and as Fortnum’s unveils this year’s exquisite range of luxury goods, you can feel the brand’s characteristic enthusiasm and excitement for the art of hosting bursting from its store.ย Christmas is nearly here. Where better to start than with a trip to Fortnum’s โย followed by a festive dinner at its famous restaurant?
Whether celebrations are big or small this year, make it a Fortnum’s Christmas with one of the brand’s famous hampers. Of all these seasonal wicker wonders, our favourite has to be the Merry Christmas Hamper. Inspired by the idea that great celebrations are made by good food, good drink and good company, this aptly named hamper promises toast-ready wine, moreish biscuits, scrumptious savouries, chocolate treats and even a set of Christmas crackers.
Experience the exceptional quality of Fortnum’s Free Range Geese, raised with care near the Suffolk coast on a small family farm. The geese enjoy a naturally slow and traditional rearing process, ensuring the finest flavour and texture. Predominantly fed on a single grain diet grown right on the farm, each goose develops a rich and distinctive taste that truly reflects its environment. To enhance their flavour, Fortnum’s geese are game hung for six days, allowing the meat to mature and tenderise naturally.
Let no moment pass without something delicious to nibble on this Christmas. For a real treat (and showstopper finish to a festive lunch), the Fortnum’s Christmas Figgy Pudding is made from the finest plump fruits soaked in rum and fig liqueur. Lavishly coated in a layer of Fortnumโs very own Fig & Lemon Preserve, the pudding boasts notes of cinnamon, ginger and cloves, adding winter warmth to this spectacularly fruity ensemble.
And the best thing about a visit to the brand’s boutique at The Royal Exchange? The stunning Fortnum’s Bar and Restaurant in our iconic courtyard.
This exquisite dining establishment boasts of all the British institution’s trademark approach to excellence, combined with views that are literally world-famous โ the Evening Standard even went so far as to call it “the most Instagrammable restaurant in London,” which is saying something. For a truly luxurious Christmas retail experience, take a table while the restaurant’s personal shopping service attends to business โ meaning you can get stuck into everything this gem has to offer: from the indulgent Beef Wellington to Champagne and Oysters and the classic experience of Afternoon Tea.