Christmas gourmet baskets from Menorca: gift ideas for family and companies
A Christmas basket of Menorcan products is one of those gifts that rarely misses: it is eaten, shared and tells the story of where it comes from. The key is choosing what goes inside and who it is for. This guide helps you decide before you order.
What makes a good Menorcan Christmas basket
Rather than filling it with items, make it coherent: products with a recognisable origin or method, that go well together and arrive in good condition. In Menorca that usually means Mahón-Menorca P.D.O. cheese, sobrasada, olive oil, honey and a sweet, plus a bottle of wine or gin to toast with.
Three ideas depending on the recipient
- The classic basket: cured Mahón-Menorca cheese, sobrasada, extra virgin olive oil and honey. It suits almost any family.
- The toasting basket: a bottle of wine from the Menorcan wineries, Xoriguer gin and an ensaimada or traditional sweets, made for holiday get-togethers.
- The corporate basket: a sober, repeatable selection with the same contents for every recipient. If you need several units, order with plenty of notice.
How to decide the contents
- Think about how many people will enjoy it: a basket for two is not one for eight.
- Avoid duplicating categories: one good cheese and one good sobrasada beat four similar items.
- If the gift will travel, favour sturdy packaging and vacuum-packed products.
If you are torn between combinations, read our guide on what to include in a gourmet basket by occasion and budget or the list of 15 Menorcan food gifts.
How to order at s’Aturadeta
See the format and options on the gourmet baskets in Menorca page. Orders are placed via WhatsApp and collected at the store that suits you best: Mahón Harbour, Centro or Sant Climent. The earlier you order, the easier it is to tailor it.
