Father’s Day Gift Ideas

In the UK, Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June.  It’s an occasion to honour fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and other important paternal figures but without wanting to fall into gender stereotypes finding a suitable gift isn’t always easy! 

At GingerBeard’s Preserves we make small-batch condiments and sauces from our production unit in Bristol, many of which are made in collaboration with some of the city’s most-loved breweries. And that’s what makes gifting from us a little bit special. You’re not just giving a jar of something nice — you’re giving them a piece of Bristol food culture.

Here are a few ideas to get you started.

For the BBQ Dad

The Big BBQ Box (£42.99, free shipping)

If their idea of a good weekend involves smoke, tongs and strong opinions about sauce, this is the one. Nine products — including the Beer Bacon & Chilli Jam, the Original Chipotle Ketchup and the Milk Stout Chipotle BBQ Sauce — arriving in a box that basically makes the case for him spending Sunday afternoon outside.

Everything from rubs to hot sauce is covered, and at £42.99 with free shipping, it’s an easy decision.

For the Mix-and-Matcher: 3 for £15

If you’d rather build something personal or are getting a hamper together, the 3 for £15 deal lets you put together a trio of favourites.

A few to consider:

• The Original Beer & Bacon Chilli Jam (made with Arbor Ales) is the bestseller for good reason — smoky, sweet, medium heat, good with burgers, cheeseboards and, if you believe the reviews, eaten directly from the jar. For an extra touch, grab him a four-pack of Arbor Ales to drink alongside it. The same beer that’s in the jar — it’s a nice nod to how it was made.
• The Original Chipotle Ketchup (made with Moor Beer) has been on the menu since 2014 and has picked up multiple Taste of the West Gold Awards along the way. Smoky, a little spicy, and a serious upgrade on the usual ketchup. A Moor Beer to wash it down would round that one off nicely.
• The Pale Ale & Juniper Mustard (made with a pale ale from Left Handed Giant) is a multi-award-winner with a citrusy punch and a botanical finish — built for salt beef sandwiches but equally happy on a hotdog or a steak. Pick up a can or two of Left Handed Giant and you’ve got yourself a thoughtful little pairing that tells a story.

The Gift Voucher

If they are the sort of dad who insists they don’t need anything, a GingerBeard’s Preserves gift voucher (from £10) lets them browse the full range at their own pace. 

View our full range of gift boxes at https://gingerbeardspreserves.co.uk/product-category/christmas-range/ — orders over £35 get free UK shipping.