THE CHRISTMAS GIFT BOX COLLECTION FROM THE RIVER CAFE
21/10/2022
The River Café is a true icon in London’s dining scene and celebrated around the globe as an innovator in modern design and authentic Italian cuisine. This festive season, chef-owner Ruth Rogers and her team have created their biggest and boldest collection of Christmas Gift Boxes to date, combining food and design with a curated selection of Italian delicacies and sweets, all packaged in modern gift boxes created exclusively by Michael Nash Associates in The River Café’s signature colour palette.
The new gift boxes offer something for everyone at every price point and every taste. From The Ultimate Box (£1,000) to The Essentials Bag (£125), each has been carefully curated with Italian ingredients and colourful homewares alongside new items for 2022 such as a one-kilo bar of chocolate, biscotti from The River Café pastry kitchen, chocolate truffles made exclusively for The River Café by La Molina, a limited-edition Spiced Negroni bottled at The River Café, the season’s new olive oil, and a signed copy of The River Café Look Book, the newest recipe book by Ruth Rogers, Sian Wyn Owen, and Joseph Trivelli.
Also new this year is the ability to build your own bespoke box. The River Café is dedicated to providing an unparalleled guest experience and will work with customers to curate the perfect gift—no minimum or maximum spend.
Pre-order here, or on 020 7386 4280. Available throughout the UK and Worldwide. Order by 18th December to arrive in time for Christmas.
The River Café Christmas Gift Boxes
The Ultimate Box, £1,000
The grandest box yet, it contains everything you could possibly want for the holidays, complete with bottles of Krug Grande Cuvée and Brunello di Montalcino.
Krug Grande Cuvée, Krug NV
Brunello di Montalcino, Pieve Santa Restituta Gaja 2014
Capezzana Vin Santo (37.5cl)
The River Café Spiced Negroni (70cl)
4 Venetian Drinking Glasses by Carlo Moretti
4 Fine Linen Napkins in Pink, Yellow, Green, and Blue
'The River Café Look Book,' signed and written by Ruth Rogers, Sian Wyn Owen and Joseph Trivelli
David Chipperfield x Alessi Moka 3-cup coffee maker
The River Café Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Selvapiana 2022 (75cl)
Large Panettone Classico, Forno Gentile (750g)
The River Café Walnut & Chocolate Cantucci (125g)
The River Café Chocolate Dipped Candied Peel (125g)
La Molina XXL Dark Chocolate with Hazelnut Bar (1kg)
La Molina x The River Café Chocolate Truffles (220g)
Petrilli Whole Peeled Tomatoes (1kg)
Organic Cipriani Tagliolini Pasta (250g)
El Capricho Anchovies in Extra Virgin Olive Oil (115g)
The Celebration Box, £550
Celebrate the holidays with this year’s carefully curated selection of Italian delicacies, desserts, house-made cocktails and our favourite homewares.
The River Café Look Book,' signed and written by Ruth Rogers, Sian Wyn Owen and Joseph Trivelli
2 Venetian Drinking Glasses by Carlo Moretti
4 Fine Linen Napkins in Pink, Yellow, Green, and Blue
The River Café Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Selvapiana 2022 (75cl)
Large Panettone Classico, Forno Gentile (750g)
The River Café Walnut & Chocolate Cantucci (125g)
The River Café Chocolate Dipped Candied Peel (125g)
La Molina XXL Dark Chocolate with Hazelnut Bar (1kg)
La Molina x The River Café Chocolate Truffles (220g)
Petrilli Whole Peeled Tomatoes (1kg)
Organic Cipriani Tagliolini Pasta (250g)
El Capricho Anchovies in Extra Virgin Olive Oil (115g)
Capezzana Vin Santo (37.5cl)
The River Café Spiced Negroni (70cl)
The International Box, £495
Curated especially for recipients outside of the UK, this box features an array of iconic River Café favourites, including imported delicacies, holiday desserts and a signed copy of “The River Café Look Book.”
'The River Café Look Book,' signed and written by Ruth Rogers, Sian Wyn Owen, and Joseph Trivelli, designed by Michael Nash Associates, with photographs by Matthew Donaldson
The River Café Apron, designed by Michael Nash Associates
The River Café Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Selvapiana 2022 (75cl)
2 Venetian Drinking Glasses by Carlo Moretti
La Molina x The River Café Chocolate Truffles (220g)
Large Panettone Classico, Forno Gentile (750g)
4 Fine Linen Napkins in Pink, Yellow, Green, and Blue
1 pair Blue Dining Candles
1 box The River Café Long Matches
Petrilli Whole Peeled Tomatoes (1kg)
Organic Cipriani Tagliolini Pasta (250g)
El Capricho Anchovies in Extra Virgin Olive Oil (115g)
The Italian Favourites Box, £215
All our favourite imported Italian delicacies in one box—tomatoes from Puglia, new-season extra-virgin olive oil from Selvapiana, chocolate truffles from Tuscany, and so much more.
'The River Café Look Book,' signed and written by Ruth Rogers, Sian Wyn Owen, and Joseph Trivelli, designed by Michael Nash Associates, with photographs by Matthew Donaldson.
The River Café Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Selvapiana 2022 (75cl)
The River Café Walnut & Chocolate Cantucci (125g)
The River Café Spiced Negroni (75cl)
La Molina x The River Café Chocolate Truffles (220g)
Large Panettone Classico, Forno Gentile (750g)
Petrilli Whole Peeled Tomatoes (1kg)
Organic Cipriani Tagliolini Pasta (250g)
The Colours Box, £150
Perfect for design-lovers, this box is inspired by the late Richard Rogers who established the signature colour scheme with a daring pink wood-burning oven and sea-blue carpet. The box celebrates his vision with a collection of vibrant homewares including The River Café Look Book; fine linen napkins and tea towels; and exquisite dining candles with long matches.
'The River Café Look Book,' signed and written by Ruth Rogers, Sian Wyn Owen, and Joseph Trivelli, designed by Michael Nash Associates, with photographs by Matthew Donaldson.
4 Fine Linen Napkins in Pink, Yellow, Green, and Blue, 50x50cm
2 Fine Colourful Linen Tea Towels, 70x40cm
1 pair Pink Dining Candles
1 pair Blue Dining Candles
1 box River Cafe Long Matches
1 River Café Canvas Tote Bag, designed by Michael Nash Associates
The Sweets Box, £135
Indulge yourself this holiday season with a selection of Italian sweets, including Tuscan chocolate and handmade panettone from Campania
Large Panettone Classico, Forno Gentile (750g)
The River Café Walnut & Chocolate Cantucci (125g)
The River Café Chocolate Dipped Candied Peel (125g)
La Molina x The River Café Chocolate Truffles (220g)
Pietro Romanengo Fruit Jellies in orange, lemon, strawberry, apricot, raspberry and pear (440g)
The Essentials Bag, £100
'The River Café Look Book,' signed and written by Ruth Rogers, Sian Wyn Owen, and Joseph Trivelli, designed by Michael Nash Associates, with photographs by Matthew Donaldson.
River Cafe Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Selvapiana 2022 (50cl)
La Molina x The River Café Chocolate Truffles (220g), contains: Milk, Hazelnuts
The River Café Canvas Tote Bag, designed by Michael Nash Associates
Stocking fillers from The River Café
Under £50
La Molina XXL Dark Chocolate with Hazelnut Bar - £46
Expertly made in Italy with traditional Tuscan techniques, La Molina's 1kg chocolate ingot will make a perfect gift.
The River Cafe Negroni - £45
The perfect year-round cocktail. Serve over ice or straight up in a martini glass. Garnish with an orange twist and imagine you are in a piazza in Florence.
The River Cafe Extra Virgin Olive Oil - £45
From the Fèlsina Berardenga estate in the southern Chianti region, where they often produce oils made from single olive varieties.
The River Cafe Grappa - £40
This grappa, bottled especially for the River Cafe, is made in the hills above Trento at the small distillery run by the Pilzer family, from the skins of the Teroldego grape variety native to the region.
La Molina x The River Cafe Chocolate Truffles - £36
Made exclusively for The River Café by our favourite chocolatier in Italy, La Molina. Each box contains 20 assorted truffles in 5 flavours: pistachio, coffee, almond, dark gianduja, and milk gianduja.
Large Panettone Classico, Forno Gentile - £35
Italian Christmas is incomplete without Panettone. This exceptional one is made by the Forno Gentile in Gragnano, Naples. Famed for their wheat and baking prowess, this naturally leavened Panettone Classico has won several prizes.
Rosewood Truffle Slicer - £30
The Rosewood slicer is essential in getting the best aromas from each truffle, with a rosewood handle for comfort and a waved blade for easy slicing.
£20 and under
Summerill & Bishop x River Cafe Napkins - £20
These unique napkins have been designed and created exclusively for the River Cafe in collaboration with Summerill & Bishop and Michael Nash Associates, printed on a pure 100% linen in bold, brilliant tones of fuchsia, cobalt and yellow.
Charity River Cafe Tote Bag - £15
Fancy a fashion statement for a good cause? All profits from The River Cafe Tote Bags, designed by Michael Nash Associates are donated to the Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank.
The River Cafe Walnut & Chocolate Cantucci - £12
A winter version of our classic Cantucci. Made with walnuts, espresso, and chocolate.
The River Cafe Classic Cantucci - £12
A traditional Tuscan almond biscuit, twice baked and often served with coffee or Vin Santo.
The River Cafe Chocolate Dipped Candied Peel - £12
A mix of candied lemon and orange peel dipped in dark chocolate.
Ravioli Stamp - £10
A design unchanged for centuries, this ravioli stamp is the easiest way to cut out rounds of stuffed pasta, or to make the classic half-moon pansôtti.
Dining Candles - £6 for 2
A perfect addition for the dining table, the hand-poured candles beautifully made by True Grace, come in The River Cafe’s signature vibrant colours of pink, orange or blue.
For further information, and images, please contact Lily on lily@gemmabellandcompany.com.
