These bites and beverages have been specially released for the coronation on 6 May 2023
As the coronation of King Charles III approaches on 6 May, The Caterer rounds up the latest products released to celebrate the historic occasion
Find out the latest product launches for the coronation below.
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Tyrrells is bringing back its regal coronation chicken flavour crisps for a limited period to commemorate the coronation. Last produced for Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee, the hand-cooked crisps combine the flavour of roast chicken with a subtle kick of curry. Pair it with your favourite tipple when you raise a glass to the King.
Price £2.30
Website www.tyrrellscrisps.co.uk
Shakespeare Distillery has launched a coronation gin that combines flavours of orange and currants with the warming spices of cinnamon, ginger, coriander and allspice, as well as rosemary and angelica, giving a fruity and robust finish. The Stratford-upon-Avon distiller has taken its inspiration from the gin and Dubonnet cocktail beloved of the late Queen and Queen Mother.
Price 50cl bottle, £21.67. Available in a case of six
Website www.shakespearedistillery.com
Whether it’s nibbles and snacks or small side dishes, coronation tables can be enhanced with the new two-tone serving bowls from Viners. The rustic orange or turquoise matt of the bowls’ interior contrasts with their brushed copper and gold exterior.
Price 15cm bowl, £3.34; 25cm bowl, £8.95
Website www.viners.co.uk
Indulge in a trio of British classics in doughnut form from Longboys to celebrate Coronation Day. The Victoria Sponge Longboy is a long doughnut with raspberry compote and white chocolate cream, Trifle Longboy offers red fruit compote with vanilla custard and white chocolate cream and sprinkles, and Earl Grey Longboy pairs Earl Grey tea ganache with chocolate crumb and confit lemon and orange.
Price Box of 200, £3.90 per doughnut
Website www.longboys.co.uk
Having originally brewed its MajesTea ale for the 2022 platinum jubilee, Hogs Back Brewery is relaunching the premium cask drink to celebrate the coronation. MajesTea (4.5% ABV) is a regal variation on Hogs Back’s award-winning flagship ale Tongham Tea, brewed with English malt and Fuggles hops. The full-bodied traditional amber ale offers a balance of malty caramel notes and spicy hop flavours.
Price From £90 for a firkin
Website www.hogsback.co.uk
Coolhurst is launching a coronation-themed English rosé. Hand-harvested from a single vineyard, this sparkling Pinot Noir rosé spent four years on its lees and a further 12 months on cork. Its gentle brioche and tangerine-peel notes are carried by a wave of crunchy and fresh red berry summer fruit.
Price £31.50
Website www.coolhurstvineyards.com
The coronation gets the special treatment from Luscombe with a limited-edition Rose & Cherry Bubbly. Organic roses and cherries are sweetened with muscat grapes and finished with Sicilian lemons and Devon spring water. Luscombe, which was awarded a royal warrant in 2021, took its inspiration from the rose that features in the coronation emblem when crafting the non-alcoholic fizz. It can be paired with summer tarts, creamy soft cheeses and charcuterie.
Price 24 x 27cl bottles, £31.57
Website www.luscombe.co.uk