If an original and distinctive Christmas foodie gift is what you’re looking for, Fitzbillies is the place to shop. Especially now, the iconic Cambridge bakery / cafe responsible for creating the ultimate Chelsea Bun (alongside a wide selection of exceptionally delectable artisan cakes and buns), is also making its legendary luscious treats available to the whole nation via an online service.
Utterly irresistible and guaranteed to please, Fitzbillies has created a scrumptious collection of sweet culinary delights destined to outshine any traditional festive bake.
From beautifully crafted Christmas cakes to marvelous mince pies, first class brownies, amazing macarons, gorgeous gingerbread, perfect puddings and of course, a bumper range of glorious buns, Fitzbillies is the one-stop destination to celebrate the joyful taste of Christmas.
Christmas Cakes
No festive feast is complete without a chunk of decadent Christmas cake, the question is, which one of these classy cakes to choose from:
Iced Bar Cake decorated with an image of King’s College Chapel, Cambridge, £28
Iced Round Cake decorated with an image of King’s College Chapel and presented in a fabulous Fitzbillies tin, £36
Fruit & Nut Topped Bar Cake is a rich fruit bar soaked in lashings of rum and topped with almonds, cherries and pecans, £28
Moreish Mince Pies
There is a good reason why Which? Magazine declared these delicious bakes their favourite buy in the premium mince pie category. A rich, luxurious fruity filling is encased in melt-in-the mouth buttery, crumbly shortcrust pastry. Too good to save just for Santa! £18 for a pack of 12.
Festive Gingerbread
An exquisite epicurean gift destined to be a hit with any gingerbread aficionado. Three generous pieces of iced gingerbread featuring three famous Cambridge scenes: King’s College Chapel, The Bridge of Sighs and the historic Fitzbillies shopfront. For an extra special touch, the gingerbread trio can also be bought in a collectible Fitzbillies tin. £17.
Festive Brownie Box
Always a crowd-pleaser whatever the age group, thesesplendidly luxurious brownies are presented in a box of 12. Bite into the indulgent chocolate base and experience a choice of three fabulous flavour combinations: White Chocolate & Cranberry, Chocolate Orange and Seasonal Spiced Gingerbread. £21 for 12.
Christmas Puddings
Wrap up the ultimate taste of Christmas for your nearest and dearest. Nothing says ‘Merry Christmas’ better than the gifting of a sumptuous Christmas pudding skillfully created by artisan bakers. Packed with dried figs, apples and the requisite brandy, these warm, golden-coloured puddings will satisfy the most discerning Christmas Pudding connoisseur. Available in small (serves 2-4) £11, medium (serves 6-8) £17, and large (serves 10-12) £22.
Chelsea Bun Christmas Trees
A Fitzbillies culinary masterpiece, and the bun that made the company famous, this tempting ten-piece tear-and-share Chelsea Bun Christmas tree spectacular can be gifted or enjoyed with friends or family. £35.
And new for 2024 is a Bake at Home Christmas Tree collection, which provides the opportunity to tuck into freshly baked Chelsea Buns direct from the oven – steeped in as much sticky of Fitzbillie’s special bun syrup as you like!
Available in Original Chelsea Bun, Chocolate & Salted Caramel Bun and Cinnamon Bun with Cream Cheese Icing (Fitzbillies’ second best-selling flavour in 2023), each Christmas Tree features 10 buns. £35
Christmas Chelsea Buns
With a heritage of more than 100 years spent perfecting the definitive Chelsea Bu – always liberally slathered with sweet syrup - now it is possible to gift these outstanding best-of-British buns either in a pack of six freshly baked or as a bake at home option.
Bake at Home packs of six are also available in Chocolate & Salted Caramel and Cinnamon Bun with Cream Cheese Icing. £21.
Macarons, mais oui!
Beautifully presented in a pack of 12, these delicate macarons are the ideal mignardise for any festive dining occasion, or simply sneak them in as a super tasty titbit. Created in a selection of six seasonal flavours: Mint Chocolate, Clementine, White Chocolate & Stem Ginger, Cranberry, Salted Caramel and Chocolate. £22 for a pack of 12.
Don’t forget to add in a few extra gastronomic indulgences for any home-based entertaining when you place your order, that way you spend less time in the kitchen and more time savouring the taste of Christmas with friends and family.
Last date for Christmas orders is 19th December 2024.
To see the full range of seasonal bakes from Fitzbillies, visit https://www.fitzbillies.com/
