What kind of Valentine are you? Do you go for ‘my funny valentine’ or are you the ‘soft, soppy valentine’?

Every year, Valentines Day reminds us to celebrate our loved one. To remind each other how much we love and appreciate them. It is also a commercial ploy to get us to spend huge amounts of dosh on cards, candy, cute toys and flowers; but for foodies, it’s just the perfect excuse to eat a fabulous meal together!

I don’t think I have ever seen Valentines Day so popular as I have this year; but with us being stuck at home it’s these calendar dates that keep us sane. It’s also when our favourite restaurants are coming up with some amazing At Home Meal Kits which enables us to light those candles, dim the lights, set the table, open a nice bottle of wine and serve a fantastic meal to our beloved.

Here’s my handy guide of Valentine Dine At Home Meal Kits.

BEST OF VALENTINES AT HOME MEAL KITS

EDINBURGH

BON VIVANT - Four course menu for 2: £50; Dinner and a Perfect Couple cocktail for pre-dinner drinks: £60; Dinner and a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Rose champagne: £100; The Full Valentine's Day including all of the above: £115. Your order will be ready to collect from The Bon Vivant on Saturday 13th February between Midday and 4pm. More info and how to order, click here

WEDGWOOD - You can choose either a 5 course or 7 course menu and you can decide whether you want Steak or Langoustines as your main course. They are also working with 2 fabulous drinks companies, Fidra Gin and In-House cocktail club, you choose whether you would like to start with a G&T or Cocktail. From £135 per box for 2 people. More info and how to order, click here

FURTHER AFIELD BY MARK GREENAWAY - Their most indulgent menu yet! Featuring large Isle of Mull Scallops, Beef Wellington, Truffle Brie and Mark Greenaway's famous 'Roks and Moss' dessert! This exclusive menu is priced at £95 for two people and includes a 37.5cl bottle of Laurent-Perrier Champagne. More info and how to order, click here

THE TORFIN AND RANCH OOT THE TOON - 3 course meal for 3 people for £38.50. More info and how to order, click here

MACLARENS ON THE CORNER - McLarens Meal Club Sharing Valentines Supper, £80.00. Available 12th - 14th February only while stocks last. If you're looking to woo that special someone this Valentines Day then look no further than their romantic Valentines Sharing Supper. More info and how to order, click here

ANGELS WITH BAGPIPES - Angels Wings Valentines Dinner, 6 course for £70pp. More info and how to order, click here

AURORA - Only 45 menus available, no veggie option for that week, 5 course dinner for £35pp, available Friday 12th to Sunday 14th February. More info and how to order, click here

LEFTFIELD - They have a gorgeous Provence Seafood Platter for the seafood lovers; and for the carnivores a four course meal of Loch Fyne Oysters, Tenderstem Broccoli and spice Almonds, Scottish Borders Rib roast and Bleeding Heart for desert. Both options come with a bottle of delicious organic Cremant. From £90 for 2 people. More info and how to order, click here

DINE - 3 course menu available for delivery or collection for £24.50pp. For more info and how to order, click here

POMEGRANATE - Delightful Middle Eastern Feast, available Valentines weekend for collection or delivery with Uber Eats and Deliveroo for £45. For more info, click here

NUMBER 11 HOTEL AND BRASSERIE - Valentines in a Box, five course take away includes 220ml Prosecco, single red rose & candle - £71 pp. For more info and how to order, click here

MAISON BLEUE - four course dinner and pink bubbly for £80 for two people. For more info and how to order, click here

APIARY - Love Birds of the Fly menu, 4/5 courses set suppers for two people to share. All gluten free and includes a French Martini kit for £75 for two people or £85 for two people if you include the cheese course. For more info and how to order, click here

EDINBURGH SCHOOL OF FOOD AND WINE - Delivery on Friday 12th- Sunday 14th February. 3 courses for £30 per person. For more info and how to order, click here

HICKORY CATERING - Six sumptuous courses and a bottle of fizz, ready in 20 minutes from package to plate. £40 per person. For more info and how to order, click here

SALTIRE HOSPITALITY - 5 course with a bottle of prosecco for £65. Collection will be available on Saturday 13th Feb (collection window will be given) from either Loanhead or Cockenzie House & Gardens. For more info and how to order, click here

HARVEY NICHOLS - 4 course dinner with Espresso Martini Cocktail, £100 for two people or £143 for two people with a drinks package. Saturday 13th Feb menu is sold out but Friday 12th February is still available to order. For more info and how to order, click here

FROM MYTABLE TO YOURS BY JAMES MCNEISH - 3 courses for £48 for two people. Collection from Gorebridge Beacon. More info and how to order, click here

LA FAVORITA DELIVERED - Pizza Boxes make the perfect Valentine's Day boxes! Pizza-loving couples can pop the question or declare their love to their other half this Valentine's Day with La Favorita's 'Love Package'. For £35 per couple, you'll enjoy a 10 inch Margherita Pizza, 2 Arancini, 4 Mozzarella Sticks, 2 Macaroni Croquettes; a bottle of Prosecco and a large tub of Gelato. Available for delivery or collection from Monday 8th – Sunday 15th February. For more info and how to order, click here

THE LITTLE CHARTROOM ON THE PROM, PORTOBELLO - Great British Menu finalist Roberta-Hall McCarron is serving tasty BBQ treats and warming drinks – you can wrap up warm and sit on the beach or enjoy something on the go. Picture this, idyllic beach views, Oysters to share and a Malt hot chocolate with toasted marshmallow to wash it all down (who said romance was dead?). The Little Chartroom on the Prom is open Thursday – Sunday, between 11 – 4pm. 

CHOP HOUSE - Celebrate Valentine's Weekend in style this year with their 'Love Chop House' three course meal to be enjoyed 'At Home'. Please note this special edition kit is available for delivery or collection on 12th/13th February exclusively. £120 for two people. For more info and to order, click here

ONDINE - They will be delivering Friday 12th /Sat 13th / Sun 14th. Menu includes oysters, lobster, confit potatoes and chocolate truffles for £45 per person. For more info and how to order, click here

TIGERLILY - Five course dinner with cocktails, and breakfast the next day. £100 for two people. For more info and how to order, click here

KINGS WARK - Pre-order now for the Lockdown Lobster Love. £62 for two people. For more info and how to order, click here

VALENTINES BREAKFASTS AND BRUNCHES - EDINBURGH

THE CAFE MILK - A Valentines Brunch Box to enjoy at home. It’s full of house made goodness and they have vegetarian & vegan options. £35 for 2 people. For more info and how to order, click here

WALDORF ASTORIA - Waldorf Astoria Brunch to go is £49 for two people, with additional options Bloody Mary cocktails for two or a bottle of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Champagne. The ultimate home brunch features a trio of salmon, Scottish cheeses, charcuterie, Drop Scones, fresh fruit, granola and pastries as well orange juice, tea and coffee. For more info and how to order, click here

HONEYCOMB AND CO - Breakfast in Bed with your beloved - they've put together two boxes to give you more time together, available to pre-order now for collection (or delivery) on 12/13/14 Feb. There's 2 options for breakfast - one based on the great British bacon roll, and the other with fruit, granola, yoghurt and our tahini cinnamon bun, both with freshly-squeezed blush orange juice, Machina coffee and lots more. Add on some mini bottles of Champagne Pommery POP champagne to add a bit of a sparkle to your lockdown love! For more info and how to order, click here

AROUND SCOTLAND

SEAFOOD RISTORANTE, ST ANDREWS - 3 course dinner for two people for £55. Collection from them on 11th February or Delivery on 12th February. For more info and how to order, click here

LOVEABLE ROGUE, GLASGOW - 4 courses for two people for £80. For more info and how to order, click here

LYCHEE ORIENTAL, GLASGOW - £45 for two people. This menu is available on Friday 12th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th February for collection/takeaway or delivery within a 2 mile radius of Mitchell Street, Glasgow (£3 delivery charge). ⁣For more info and how to order, click here

EUSEBI DELI, GLASGOW - 5 courses for £45 per person, wine and cocktails can be added at an additional cost. For more info and how to order, click here

HALLOUMI SOUTHSIDE, GLASGOW - Explore the authentic flavours and tastes of Greece. Available from Thursday 11th of Feb - Sunday 14th of Feb 2021 for collection or delivery. Enjoy a greek night in for two for £49 that includes Greek Dips with Pitta (Houmous & Tzatziki), Greek SaladMixed Olives, King Prawns with Chilli & Garlic; Choice of 2 Souvlakis: choose from Lamb, Chicken, Pork or Swordfish (Skewers of meat cooked to perfection on our grill); Indulgent Sharing Chocolate Brownie; A Bottle of prosecco and all presented with a Single Red Rose. Option to add their special Valentine's day cocktail (£6 per cocktail). For info and how to order, click here

NATIONWIDE DELIVERY

HAWKSMOOR - Valentines Prime Rib Box, £135 for two people. There are other menus available too. More info and how to order, click here

HAAR AT HOME - 3 course luxury surf n turf menu, £139.95 for two people. Wine, champagne and additional items can be added. For more info and how to order, click here

CHATEAU-X - for all the Surf n Turf lovers out there, this is the box to order, £70 for two people. For more info and how to order, click here

GREEN-HAUS - Bringing you 8 delicious tasting vegan dishes, designed to be shared. £55 for two people. For more info and how to order, click here

THE ADAMSON, ST ANDREWS - A full 3 course meal, truffles and cocktails for two people for £100, with the option to upgrade your kit to include a bottle of Veuve Clicquot. For more info and how to order, click here

DONALD RUSSELL BUTCHERS - lovely meals for two delivered straight to your home all ready for you to cook. Fillet steak meal for two people, £33.65. For more info and how to order, click here

THE HARBOUR CAFE, EAST NEUK OF FIFE - Great British Menu chef Amy Elles has designed a Valentine’s Hamper using fresh local ingredients. Priced at £100 for two or £55 for one, including wine & nationwide delivery. For more info and how to order, click here

BALGOVE LARDER, FIFE - The award-winning butchery team have created a tempting selection of their favourite cuts of steak for the ultimate romantic dinner for two. The box contains four different cuts: Flat Iron, Onglet, Ribeye and Fillet. This means that recipients are able to recreate Balgove’s iconic Steak Barn experience at home. There’s also the option of adding their wine and cheese selection: four of the finest Scottish cheeses, oatcakes and chutney with bottles of spicy red and buttery white wine. Best enjoyed on a grazing platter by an open fire with romantic tunes for ambience. Priced at £48.95 for two 8oz steaks of each cut, Wine and Cheese selection priced at £64.95. Deliveries are free on all orders over £50. For more info and how to order, click here

OTHER VALENTINE FOODIE DELIGHTS DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME

YALDI SWEETS - that sweet toothed partner of yours deserves one of these wee belters for putting up wi you? Don't ye think? Milk shaker cartons available. More info here

LITTLE PARLOUR - a range or sweets and biscuits available. More info here

STRATHEARN TEA - special Valentines tea bundles available. More info here

BELLISSIMO VINO, Edinburgh- hamper boxes available filled with fine wine and fizz, craft beers, fully Matured Italian artisan luxury hard cheese, artificial Rose flower and the finest artisan hand made Belgian chocolates. More info here

sprEHd, Edinburgh - gorgeous foodie hamper starting from £28.50. More info here

EDINBURGH PLATTER CO, Edinburgh - Valentines platters available starting from £17.50. More info here

ETEAKET - buy the Love Potion Box for £17.95. You receive 7 x 10g sachets of delicious teas & infusions plus a recipe booklet of 7 love potions (tea mocktails with a love-centric twist & options to turn them into cocktails).

DAMIANI FINE DINING, Edinburgh - Valentines Grazing Box from £60 for 2 people. More info and how to order, here

CUCKOOS BAKERY, Edinburgh - Gorgeous and delicious Valentines Cupcakes available to order - vegan, gluten free options available too. For more info and how to order, click here

MIMIS BAKERY, Edinburgh - pre-orders open for Valentines weekend cupcakes. For more info and how to order, click here

A WHALE OF A TIME, nationwide - The ‘I Heart Chocolate’ gift box is packed with Scottish goodies, including chocolate and a DIY Harris Tweed heart kit. For more info and how to order, click here

TONIC, nationwide - The Valentines Gift Box includes a handmade chocolate heart by Thefatfoodlife, cocktail shaker, strainer and 10 cocktails - for £69. For more info and how to order, click here

If you do decide to place an order with a local business, I suggest you do it quick. Places and orders are selling out fast.

Happy Valentines Day