Meet the Challenger Brands Inside Mission Kitchen’s Festive Gift Box Range
Mission Kitchen’s Festive Gift Box Range is a modern and more meaningful take on the typical artisan Christmas hamper - showcasing independent, small-batch brands committed to sustainability, ethical production and meaningful craft. Many of the makers inside this hamper produce their products on-site at Mission Kitchen, helping to dramatically reduce food miles and support a minimal-waste, hyper-local production model.
This festive hamper brings together the next generation of challenger brands reshaping how we experience food - through ethics, culture, creativity and conscious production.
KHAYO
Khayo celebrates Middle Eastern snacking traditions with artisan roasted pitta crisps crafted from simple, high-quality ingredients and produced on-site at Mission Kitchen. Made in small batches for exceptional crunch and flavour, Khayo offers a modern, craft-led take on classic Middle Eastern snacks, bringing cultural heritage into everyday eating.
YEP KITCHEN
Yep Kitchen brings the bold heat of Sichuan cuisine to modern kitchens through small-batch chilli crisp made with real ingredients, numbing peppercorns and deep umami. Rooted in East Asian culinary heritage, the brand offers an artisan, flavour-forward condiment packaged responsibly for cooks seeking authentic, meaningful flavour.
GOOD MESS
Good Mess makes healthier home baking simple with its grain-free mixes made from whole foods and no ultra-processed ingredients. Crafted from almonds, bananas and nutrient-rich ingredients, each mix delivers clean-label indulgence with ease - offering a better-for-you baking option for those seeking simplicity, quality and real ingredients.
TIPPI'S
Tippi's crafts indulgent, small-batch nut butters inspired by dessert flavours, blending premium pecans with natural maple sweetness for a rich, velvety finish. Produced on-site at Mission Kitchen using whole ingredients and no unnecessary additives, Tippis offers modern, artisan indulgence for consumers seeking cleaner, more thoughtful treats.
DEEP
DEEP is a Black, female-founded brand crafting premium almond products using single-origin nuts, transparent sourcing and minimal processing. Produced on-site at Mission Kitchen in small batches, DEEP champions ethical food systems while delivering bold, clean, high-quality nut butters and festive spiced snacks.
FIL
FIL brings authentic Palestinian flavours to modern kitchens with its vibrant, small-batch Shatta chilli jam made from real, simple ingredients and produced on-site at Mission Kitchen. Blending cultural heritage with artisan craft, FIL delivers a bold, flavour-forward condiment offering meaningful, globally inspired taste in every spoonful.
CURRY SMUGGLERS
Curry Smugglers reimagine classic Indian snacks through small-batch craft, bold spices and authentic family recipes. Their bombay mixes champion real ingredients and vibrant flavour, offering a meaningful, modern take on traditional snacking. With punchy seasoning and artisan production, they bring South Asian culinary heritage into today’s snack culture.
OCELOT
Ocelot crafts premium chocolate using ethically sourced organic cacao and striking, design-led packaging. Their small-batch bars pair modern flavours with sustainable, plastic-free materials, delivering a refined, conscious indulgence. Ocelot stands out for its blend of ethical sourcing, artistic identity and exceptional flavour.
NIBS etc.
Nibs Etc. transforms upcycled apple pulp into delicious, small-batch granola, turning food waste into flavour. Made with whole ingredients and naturally sweetened, this artisan granola reflects a commitment to sustainable food systems, responsible production and premium taste - proving that upcycled snacks can be both nourishing and indulgent.
GIULIANA PIMENTA
Giuliana Pimenta creates luxurious, handcrafted chocolates inspired by Brazilian confectionery traditions, blending bold flavours with meticulous artistry. Produced on-site at Mission Kitchen in small batches using premium ingredients, their bonbons and hot chocolate blends offer globally inspired indulgence in elegant, recyclable packaging - perfect for thoughtful gifting.
NORTHERN PASTA CO
Northern Pasta Co crafts bronze-cut pasta using British-grown regenerative grains, offering a sustainable, locally produced alternative to imported industrial pasta. With a nutty, flavour-rich profile and artisan texture, their spelt Radiatori pairs traditional Italian methods with modern British farming for a better everyday staple.
CITIZENS OF SOIL
Citizens of Soil delivers ethically produced olive oil from regenerative farms, working directly with micro-producers to ensure full traceability and fair trade. Their early-harvest, cold-extracted EVOO is packaged in plastic-free, recyclable materials - offering a premium, planet-conscious alternative rooted in healthier soils and ethical food systems.
PRANO
Prano creates a refined, alcohol-free aperitif inspired by global spice traditions, blending ginger, cardamom and citrus into a complex, flavour-forward drink produced on-site at Mission Kitchen. Made in small batches with natural ingredients, Prano champions mindful, modern drinking with a stylish, low-impact festive option.
CHA DONG
Cha Dong brings authentic Hong Kong milk tea culture to the UK through small-batch brews made with premium tea leaves, slow extraction and real ingredients, produced on-site at Mission Kitchen. It delivers a bold, velvety, café-quality experience for drinkers seeking depth, heritage and authenticity.
BISKUT BAR
Biskut Bar crafts bold, small-batch snacks inspired by Punjabi flavours, using real ingredients and recyclable packaging. Produced on-site at Mission Kitchen, the brand celebrates cultural diversity and artisan creativity — bringing Punjabi heritage to the heart of Mission Kitchen and offering a uniquely flavourful, meaningful snacking experience.
RIDDIM SNACKS
RIDDIM Snacks celebrates bold Caribbean flavour through small-batch, craft-made snacks inspired by island spice traditions. Using real, high-quality ingredients and vibrant seasoning blends, RIDDIM delivers a punchy, rhythm-filled snacking experience that stands apart from mass-market brands - bringing cultural heat, authenticity and joyful flavour to modern snack lovers.
Explore Our Festive Gift Box Collection & Gift With Real Social Impact This Christmas
Mission Kitchen’s festive gift boxes are more than just your typical artisan Christmas hamper - they’re a way to create real social impact by directly supporting independent makers, diverse founders and small-batch producers who are reshaping the future of food.
Each box champions ethical sourcing, cultural heritage, sustainable values and minimal-waste production, thanks to so many items being made under one roof. When you gift one of our hampers, you’re not just sharing incredible flavour - you’re uplifting the people behind it and strengthening a more equitable, low-impact food community.
Whether gifting to colleagues, clients, friends or family, explore our full festive collection and choose a hamper that delivers meaningful flavour, sustainable values and genuine social impact this Christmas.
