Whether you've had your break to Benidorm broken up or your adventure in Amsterdam abolished, we're here for you. Believe us when we say that there are ways to still have that holiday and you don't even need to leave your house. Kick that cancellation email from Ryanair in the butt and take a look at our list of the best themed deliveries and activities, all from the comfort of your living room. Even you could be fooled into thinking you've accidentally teleported to France after piping a macaron onto your kitchen counter.
Scotland: Go virtual hunting from your sofa
For those missing out on a slightly more scenic holiday, Mac & Wild are rolling out their stupendously high-tech Smoky Barrels at-home hunting experience. Traipse along the Scottish highlands and get ready to compete electronically with other ‘hunters’ on this virtual reimagining of traditional hunting. This game is available to either buy or hire and best of all... no animals need to be harmed!
Good shot indeed, if we do say so ourselves.
Italy: Add Negronis to your evening festa
My home bar (otherwise known as my living room) definitely needs a little cheering up. If you’re craving a little slice of Italian living during lockdown, then get one of these cocktails delivered to your door. Nio’s Negroni is mixed in Italy and all you have to add is ice. Within just one minute of opening, your tumbler of Italian goodness can be just the aperitivo you need in lockdown.
Here's just one of fifteen cocktails offered by Nio.
USA: Moonlight as a Diner Chef
Who knew it’d be possible during lockdown to have the likes of Smokey Robinson in your own home? Obviously we’re talking about Patty & Bun’s burger, named of course after our favourite Miracle’s frontman. Get your hands on one of their lockdown DIY kits and you can flip burgers as if you’re working in a real American diner. You may not get the enviable wage of a burger chef, but you’ll get to eat whatever you make.
All the perks of working in a diner, only without dealing with any 'Karens'.
Taiwan: Bring a bubbling delicacy into your home
I’d be lying if I said that without my tapioca fix, I am going a little mad. Luckily for me, and those living with me, Tempo Tea are shipping out make your own bubble tea gift sets. They’ve got both popping boba and tapioca, as well as all our favourite flavours, including taro, matcha, cookies ‘n’ cream and of course that original varie-tea.
We're absolutely bubbling with excitement over putting our orders in.
Japan: Celebrate imperfections the Japanese way
Kintsugi is the art of repairing broken pottery by filling in the cracks with beautiful golden or silver lacquer. Sandy Leaf Farm are gifting us with an insight into this 15th century process with their Kintsugi Repair Kits. Each kit contains materials for you to get stuck in as well as two bowls for you to practice on... perfect if you need to get some of the quarantine rage out too.
Kintsugi: teaching us that mistakes can be beautiful one crack at a time.
Mexico: Bring back authentic Taco Tuesdays
South London Mexican masterminds, Hermanos Taco House, are not only giving you their secret taco recipe but they’re putting the very ingredients up for sale too. With both taco and burrito kits available for home delivery, all you need is to pop on a Salma Hayek movie and (taco in hand) you’re in Mexico.
Between us, tacos aren't just for Tuesdays.
France: Join a Julia Childs-worthy pastry school
Now don’t immediately switch off after seeing the word ‘school’. There are no exams required with Mon Dessert’s macaron making kits and everything you need is included. Macarons may be one of the hardest desserts to master, but who are you going to be sharing these with during lockdown anyway? With all the ingredients pre-weighed and ready to go, expect flavours like pistachio, raspberry, cinnamon and coconut.
We heard they're really not too hard to make... promise.
Netherlands: Doughnut tell me you're not interested?
Bring some Dutch classics into your kitchen with Bread Ahead’s online doughnut making workshop. Whether you’re a beginner or not, Bread Ahead’s two hour online workshop teaches their recipe for mouthwatering doughnuts complete with honeycomb and a variety of other custard fillings. As soon as you secure your place, you’ll be emailed a list of ingredients and then before you know it... it’ll be your first day of class.
If this picture isn't enough to tempt you we don't know what is.
Latin America: It takes two to tango
If you’re missing out on a little Latin flair during lockdown and you’ve got a keen interest in dance, Simply Dancing Partners’ online live Latin dance lessons need to be added to your quarantine bucket list. You’ll be taught classics like Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive, Samba and Salsa to give you a true taste of Latin America, whilst still socially distancing.
You'll come out of lockdown ready to dance up a storm.
Anywhere: Wine not take part in a wine workshop?
Why not peruse the globe for some completely online wine workshops hosted by industry experts? Perhaps you’d like to go for the gold and try Le Tour De France? Or maybe you'd prefer to keep it more local with the West London Wine School? Have a little gander through our list of online tastings to enjoy a truly unique at-home wine experience.
Get tasting and enjoy some backstory to your wine.
To satisfy even more of your lockdown cravings (be them food, drink or entertainment) head on over to DeliverMyNight.
