Anyone else have a mild panic as Father’s Day approaches or is it just us?!
Whether you are buying for your Dad, Step-Dad, your kid’s Dad, Grandpa or just a wonderful male in your life, we have complied a list of our favourites to save you time.
These business are all small, sustainably minded, and several are B Corp Certified. You can buy from these companies knowing that you are voting for a people and planet friendly world with every pound.
FOR THE SPORTY DAD
Honeywell Bakes Jar of Balls is sure to be a hit with the man in your life, and might even entice a giggle if there are teenagers around…
Dock and Bay Towel: Trust us, these towels are the dogs. They’re made from recycled materials, last years, dry super fast, are lightweight and a decent size. Love ‘em:
Uncle Matt’s Hats: For watching or playing sport, these caps are perfect. Comfy, cool, recycled, a baseball cap with a serious message – each hat is spreading the word about the importance of men’s mental health in memory of the founder, Steve’s, brother Matt.
Choc on choc: Got a gym bunny to buy for? This is the kind of workout we can really get behind. Plus if they’re really that dedicated, you’ll get to help them enjoy this thoughtful gift.
One Green Bottle: The only water bottle you’ll every need. With no plastic or nasties, replacement parts and a lifetime warranty, you can be sure to say goodbye to a whole cupboard full of bottles that leak, and hello to one size fits all, keep it hot or cold, bottle for life
‘Reely’ great biscuits: If Dad jokes are ‘your’ thing, this set is the perfect way of telling Dad you love him without too much soppiness!
FOR THE OUTDOORSEY DAD
Honeywell Bakes Camping Adventure Biscuit Set: These fun biscuits are sure to spark memories or the fire for a new adventure – or maybe both!
Pine and Bear Family Pennant Flag: Gorgeous in your home, garden or in the wild. A family flag that goes with you on adventures will bear the best gift of all – memories.
Klean Kanteen Bottle (flask): These really do retain heat for HOURS. They are sturdy, leakproof, and have a brilliant warranty. It blew my mind when I sent off a flask that developed a fault after a few years and a new one arrived a week later. That’s what you get when you buy from a company who cares!
Matador Pocket Blanket: What’s that? No more soggy bottom when you want to sit down for a while? This small blanket looks amazing, it contains recycled materials and looks like an essential for the outdoorsy person.
Honeywell Bakes Nautical Biscuit Set: Drop the anchor on your very own HMS biscuit boat. Personalise the boat with a short message just for your lovely Dad.
FOR THE FOODIE DAD
Honeywell Bakes Planet Friendly Baking Book: Let your Dad join us as we spend a year baking with the seasons, embracing the natural bounty of each time of year to bake delicious, wholesome treats and find creative ways to make the most of every ingredient—ensuring nothing goes to waste.
Oak and Rope Company: What a way to store snacks! The jar can be personalised, so if nuts aren’t your Dad’s snack of choice you can change it up.
Dishoom Bacon Naan Roll kit: Interesting and tasty, for a breakfast with a difference this kit is perfect. Dishoom is a business with a heart, donating a meal for a hungry child for each kit purchased.
Welsh Homestead Smokery: Take your pick from a range of boxes including chilli jams, BBQ rubs, or smoked jams. This stuff is tried, tested and delicious!
Honeywell Bakes ‘cheese and biscuits’: Presented in a giant camembert box these biscuits are delicious twist on a the cheese course.
FOR THE DAD WHO LOVES A TIPPLE
Vinegar and Brown Paper Etched Pint Glass: Perfect for a Dad who winds down with a cold one. Whilst you’re browsing take a look at founder Andy’s story. What a man.
Toast Brewing: Beer made from waste bread AND in funky cans? Yes please!
Moth Drinks: If cocktails are more his thing this taster pack or sure to boost your straight into favourite child position.
Got enough booze already? A distillery tour makes for a really fun gift. How about Two Drifters Rum Distillery, or a tasting tour at Warner’s Distillery.
Honeywell Bakes Biscuit Burger: With all those drinks he is going to need a big fat burger, in biscuit form of course!
FOR THE GREEN FINGERED DAD
Honeywell Bakes Fruit & Vegetable Biscuits: These are my absolute favourites. Just LOOK at them.
Kelly Kettle: Every gardener needs hot drinks on demand. Designed to boil water with just a handful of twigs and with no breakable parts, the Kelly Kettle is guaranteed to bring happiness every day.
English Homestead Potting Tray: Handcrafted by Kevin this beautiful potting tray will help to save compost from spilling everywhere whilst treading lightly on the planet.
Honeywell Bakes British Bird Biscuits: Sweeter than a song, these are perfect for a Dad who likes to take a breather in the garden.
FOR THE COFFEE LOVING DAD
Honeywell Bakes Chocolate and Hazelnut Babka Knots Baking Kit: A good coffee needs something sweet alongside it, and these hit the note perfectly.
Dor and Tan Celadon Speckled Mug: These hand crafted, 100% British, mugs are stunning. They have a glorious, luxurious feel and basically are the most perfect mugs I have ever come across.
Chimney Fire Coffee Subscription: Perfect with that gorgeous mug, your Dad will never be without a delicious, ethical coffee with this subscription.
Origin Coffee ‘Day and Night’: In their own words this is the ideal gift for those who like slow mornings and late nights. Yes please!
Honeywell Bakes Classic Cars Biscuit: A good coffee needs a good ducking biscuit and these are perfect if we do say so ourselves.
FOR THE DAD WHO HAS EVERYTHING
Honeywell Bakes Fig and Walnut Baking Kit: Best served warm and outdoors, this delicious bread will fill up a Dad’s hungry tummy with leftovers for the kids!
Warners Distillery Nature Tour: Discover the home of our favourite gin! Your Dad can see for himself how farming can be done in harmony with nature, and sample some rum whilst he is at it.
Crowd Farming: Adopt a tree – mangos or avocados directly from the farmer. That is right up our street!
Madlug Roll Top Bag: Attractive, roomy and recycled, this bag is the only one your Dad will ever need. Plus, for each one purchased a bag is given to a child leaving care.
Honeywell Bakes You’re Super Biscuit: The most perfect edible message, make Dad feel super special with these funky biscuits.
I hope this has been helpful! Please do let us know any brands you would like championing in the future.
With best wishes and endless biscuits,
Laura