5 gourmet gift baskets that combine the best of Spain and Hungary
Some gifts are forgotten after a week. And some gifts are remembered for years because they open a door the recipient did not know existed. A well-thought-out gourmet gift basket is exactly that: an experience, not an object.
At El Gourmet Shop, we have the advantage of being the only shop that brings the gastronomy of Spain and Hungary together in one place. This allows us to create combinations you will not find anywhere else: 100% acorn-fed Iberian ham with a Hungarian Búzavirág gin, Manchego cheese with a Tokaji Aszú, Pancracio chocolate with a late-harvest Furmint.
Here are 5 baskets for every type of person and occasion. All of them are built with real products from our shop.
Basket 1: The Perfect Aperitif
For those who enjoy hosting at home with style
This basket is designed for someone who knows how to prepare a good sharing board and likes to surprise their guests. It combines the best snacking products with an unexpected Hungarian twist:
- 🇪🇸 Sliced 100% acorn-fed Iberian ham — the king of Spanish charcuterie
- 🇪🇸 Gordal olives stuffed with jalapeño — perfect with a cold beer
- 🇪🇸 Green olive and almond cream — for spreading on toast or breadsticks
- 🇪🇸 Bonito del Norte in olive oil 260g — premium preserve from the Cantabrian Sea
- 🇪🇸 Piparras chillies in vinegar — the acidic touch that pulls everything together
- 🇭🇺 Búzavirág artisanal gin 0.7L — the jewel of Hungarian spirits for the ultimate gin & tonic
Approximate price: between €60 and €90. Ideal for: birthdays, housewarming gifts, corporate gifts.
Basket 2: A Journey to Hungary
For the curious foodie who wants to discover new flavours
This is the basket for that friend who loves trying things they have never tasted before. A liquid passport to Hungary, accompanied by Spanish products that act as ambassadors:
- 🇭🇺 Tokaji Furmint (dry) — the quintessential Hungarian white wine, mineral and elegant
- 🇭🇺 Tokaji Szamorodni sweet — the gateway to the world of Tokaj sweet wines
- 🇭🇺 Búzavirág Zsolnay Luxury Gin — premium gin in a Zsolnay porcelain bottle, a gift in itself
- 🇭🇺 Mrs Millicent Summereasy Gin — a fresh, citrusy artisanal gin
- 🇪🇸 Manchego cheese Ojos del Guadiana — to pair with the Furmint
Approximate price: between €90 and €140. Ideal for: gastronomy lovers, travellers, original Christmas gifts.
Basket 3: The Sweet Finale
For those who always leave room for dessert
A basket designed for sweet lovers, combining the best Spanish artisans with the perfect pairing from Hungary:
- 🇪🇸 Pancracio Dark Chocolate Selection 140g — a benchmark in Spanish artisanal dark chocolate
- 🇪🇸 Chocolate-dipped almonds — the addictive bite that never fails
- 🇪🇸 Hazelnut praline 100g — richness and toasted aroma at its peak
- 🇪🇸 Dark chocolate rocks 140g — the crunchy treat to go with coffee
- 🇪🇸 Artisanal peach jam with cinnamon — perfect for toast or pairing with cheese
- 🇭🇺 Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos — the “wine of kings” and the dream pairing for dark chocolate
Approximate price: between €70 and €110. Ideal for: Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, Christmas, gifts for teachers.
Basket 4: The Pairing of the Year
For wine lovers who want to go beyond Rioja
A basket focused on the pleasure of good pairing. Exceptional wines from both countries and supporting products to create the full experience:
- 🇭🇺 Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2013 — one of the most complex and long-lived sweet wines in the world
- 🇪🇸 Clos del Music 2020 (Priorat) — single-estate red with mineral character and ageing potential
- 🇪🇸 Vaquos Reserva 2017 (Ribera del Duero) — classic Tempranillo with long barrel ageing
- 🇪🇸 Aged Manchego cheese Ojos del Guadiana — the perfect companion to a full-bodied red
- 🇪🇸 Deer pâté with Pedro Ximénez — game with a sweet touch, ideal with the Aszú
- 🇪🇸 Reserva Sherry vinegar — to round off any board or dressing
Approximate price: between €120 and €180. Ideal for: couples, weddings, retirements, executives.
Basket 5: The Iberian Essential
For those who want to give the best of Spain with a distinctive touch
For those who prefer to stay in Spanish territory but want a selection that is not the typical supermarket hamper. Top-quality Iberian products with a small Hungarian nod that makes the difference:
- 🇪🇸 Vacuum-packed sliced 100% acorn-fed Iberian ham
- 🇪🇸 100% acorn-fed Iberian shoulder (paleta)
- 🇪🇸 Palacio de los Olivos Picual olive oil 250ml — recognised as one of the best EVOOs in the world
- 🇪🇸 Octopus in extra virgin olive oil 100g — the Galician sea in a jar
- 🇪🇸 Manchego cheese Ojos del Guadiana
- 🇭🇺 Búzavirág artisanal gin — the Hungarian detail that makes this basket different from all the others
Approximate price: between €90 and €130. Ideal for: corporate gifts, clients, Christmas, company events.
Would you like a personalised basket?
These are just ideas for inspiration. At El Gourmet Shop, we can help you create the exact combination based on your budget, the occasion and the tastes of the person receiving it. Just contact us and we will advise you with no obligation.
Because a good gift is not improvised. It is chosen with care.
