The Sweet Spot

Pear Post Gift Box

Six sweet treats from five independent UK makers.

The Sweet Spot brings together six sweet-leaning treats from some of the best independent makers in the country.

A Somerset hot chocolate that practically wraps itself around you, wildflower honey from a single Suffolk apiary, a Dorset chocolate slab worth every bite, and three preserves so good they make even toast feel like an occasion.

Everything is packed with care and delivered in our signature Pear Post gift box, beautifully presented and ready to open the moment it arrives. It works for a birthday or a thank you, but honestly, it doesn't need an occasion. The kind of gift that just lands well.

Handpicked by us

Plastic-free packaging

Handwritten gift message

UK independents only

Allergens: Contains milk and egg. May contain traces of nuts, peanuts, mustard, gluten and soya, so not suitable for severe nut or peanut allergy sufferers. The oat-m!lk variant swaps the chocolate slab for a dairy-free version, but other items in the box still contain dairy.

What's Inside

Harth Original Hot Chocolate Somerset	Made in small batches on the edge of Bath. Thick, Swiss-style, properly indulgent.	Small batch
Purple Pershore Plum Jam Vale of Evesham	Made with 71% fruit from traditional orchards. Nothing like supermarket jam.	Vegan 2 Star Great Taste
Wildflower Honey Boxford, Suffolk	Harvested twice a year from a single family apiary. Complex, floral, unmistakably Suffolk.	Local to us 2 Star Great Taste
Organic Lemon Curd Thursday Cottage, Essex	Hand-poured using free-range eggs and organic butter. Bright and zingy, genuinely special.	Organic Vegetarian
Salted Caramel Spread Thursday Cottage, Essex	Made with Maldon sea salt and real cream. Dangerously good on everything.	Hand-stirred
Chocolate Slab Chococo, Dorset Oat-m!lk version on oat-m!lk variant	Handcrafted in Dorset using 47% single origin Colombia chocolate. A 1 Star Great Taste Award winner.	1 Star Great Taste

Sustainability ▾

Packaging you can feel good about

Every Pear Post box is plastic-free and fully recyclable. No invoice is included, so it arrives gift-ready to give to your recipient.

Made by people who care

Every maker we choose runs on small batches and properly sourced ingredients. No shortcuts, no bulk filler.

Keeping it close to home

Every product in every Pear Post box comes from an independent UK maker. That means shorter supply chains and money that stays in the British food economy. Read more about how we choose our makers.

Delivery ▾

Standard	Free Service: Royal Mail Tracked 48 Dispatched in: 2-4 business days Typically arrives: within 2 working days of dispatch
Express	£4.99 Service: Royal Mail Tracked 24 Dispatched in: 1-2 business days Typically arrives: next working day after dispatch
Same Day Dispatch	£8.99 Service: Royal Mail Tracked 24 Order by midday for same day dispatch Typically arrives: next working day
Coverage	All UK addresses including Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland. Delivery times to remote areas may vary.
Tracking	A Royal Mail tracking number is included with every order so you can follow your gift to the door.

The Details ▾

Contents	6 items from independent UK makers
Packaging	Signature Pear Post gift box, beautifully presented and recyclable
Gift message	Handwritten, included on request. Add your message above before adding to cart
Dietary	Vegetarian (both variants). The oat-m!lk variant swaps the chocolate slab for a dairy-free version, but other items in the box still contain dairy.
Allergens	Contains milk and egg. May contain traces of nuts, peanuts, mustard, gluten and soya, so not suitable for severe nut or peanut allergy sufferers.
No price receipt	No invoice is included, so it arrives gift-ready to give to your recipient.

Ingredients

Original Hot Chocolate - Harth

Sugar, Cocoa Powder (min 32%), Cornflour, Salt. May contain traces of milk, nuts, mustard, peanuts, cereals containing gluten and soya.

Purple Pershore Plum Jam - Fruits of the Forage

Plums (71%), Sugar, Gelling Agent: Fruit Pectin, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid. No declared allergens. May contain fruit stones.

Wildflower Honey - Number Eighteen

Wildflower Honey. No declared allergens. Not suitable for children under 12 months.

Organic Lemon Curd - Thursday Cottage

Sugar*, Pasteurised Free Range Egg*, Unsalted Butter (Milk)*, Lemon Juice Concentrate* (4%), Lemon Juice* (3%), Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid, Gelling Agent: Citrus Pectin, Sea Salt, Lemon Extract*, Lemon Zest*. *Organic. Contains: egg, milk. Made in a nut-free factory.

Salted Caramel Spread - Thursday Cottage

Golden Syrup (Invert Sugar Syrup), Condensed Skimmed Milk, Butter (Milk), Double Cream (Milk), Maldon Sea Salt (0.4%). Contains: milk. Made in a nut-free factory.

Chocolate Slab - Chococo (standard)

47% Colombia Single Origin Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Whole Milk Powder, Cocoa Mass, Emulsifier: Sunflower Lecithin, Vanilla). Contains: milk. Soya-free. May contain traces of nuts and peanuts.

Chocolate Slab - Chococo (oat-m!lk variant)

Colombia Single Origin Oat Milk Chocolate (Cane Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Dried Gluten-Free Oat Powder, Cocoa Mass, Dried Rice Powder, Sunflower Lecithin, Vanilla Extract). 43% min cocoa solids. No declared allergens. Dairy-free. May contain traces of dairy, gluten, nuts and soya. Suitable for vegans.

FAQs ▾

Is this a good gift for a foodie?

Very much so. Every item is from an independent UK maker, chosen for quality and character rather than just filling a box.

What's the difference between the standard and oat-m!lk version?

The only difference is the chocolate slab. The standard box includes Chococo's milk chocolate slab, a 1 Star Great Taste Award winner made with 47% Colombia single origin chocolate. The oat-m!lk version swaps it for Chococo's dairy-free slab, same handcrafted Dorset quality, just made without dairy in the chocolate itself. A note: the lemon curd and salted caramel both contain dairy, so the oat-m!lk variant doesn't make this a fully dairy-free box.

Is this box suitable for a fully dairy-free or vegan recipient?

Not quite. Even with the oat-m!lk chocolate slab selected, the lemon curd contains milk and egg, and the salted caramel contains milk. The box is best suited to vegetarian recipients. Get in touch if you'd like a bespoke fully vegan option.

Can I customise the contents?

Not on this box, but we offer bespoke gifting for larger orders. Get in touch to discuss something tailored.

Is this a good gift to send anywhere in the UK?

Absolutely. The Sweet Spot ships UK-wide. It works brilliantly for birthdays or thank yous, and just as well for any occasion that deserves something more considered than a last-minute purchase.

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