Treat your S.O. with something special.
Valentine’s Day is on the horizon and sometimes buying a present for the lover in your life can be quite tough. Luckily our region has a lot to offer in the way of small businesses specialising in gift boxes and sweet treats for the occasion.
Whether your relationship is long-established, long-distance, or shiny and new, these treats will have them completely taken care of.
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Winters Cafe Picnic Box
Oh my platter. Winters Cafe have well and truly outdone themselves with their breaky boxes this year, and lucky for us, they’ve decided to whip up a pack for Valentine’s Day.
Offering the ultimate brekky spread, this one is the perfect way to say ‘I Love You’ with Waldorf chicken salad sliders, savoury muffins, Goats cheese tartlets, Chocolate brownie, Scones with jam & cream, and chocolate-coated strawberries
And all for just $54, for Sunday 13th & Monday 14th. To order, simply DM them on Instagram or call on 5221 8832 between 8am – 2pm. Orders close at 5pm Thursday 10th February
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Cookies By Qui
Making cookies that will impress absolutely everyone you know, Geelong’s very own Jacqui of ‘Cookies By Qui’ has been creating premium custom cookies for all life’s special moments since 2017, with over a decade of cookie decorating experience.
A home-based business with a fully registered kitchen, this local baking sensation is earning herself a solid reputation for the amount of detail she puts into her little creations. We’ve had to double take on quite a few of her posts of late because they are that realistic – and people are loving it!
For V-Day the clever cookie maker is back and has crafted a bunch of adorable Valentine’s treats – as well as some very cheeky ones. With various options, you can get nice cookies, naughty cookies (with some seriously clever puns) and even personalised Valentine’s Day cookies. She’s also offering Salted Caramel Stuffed Double Chocolate Cookies too.
You can order via the website here. Pick up is from St Albans Park on Friday, February 11 at various times. Orders will close Saturday at 9am unless sold out prior.
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Surf Coast Choco Berries
Fresh to the scene, Surf Coast Choco Berries has arrived at the perfect time for those looking to spread the love with a selection of pristine chocolate covered strawberries.
With a range of boxes available (custom or V-Day), strawberries can be purchased in boxes of 12, 24 or 36, starting at $45. Topping include springles, lustre dust, freeze-dried strawberry, freeze-dried raspberry, rose petals, mini chocolate blocks, chocolate flowers, oreo, coconut, crumbed flake, biscoff, crushed crunchie bar, cherry ripe and mini marshmallows.
Made to order, these babies are simply perfect to treat yourself or that special someone this Valentine’s Day.
DM to order here. Delivery is available or pick-up in Mount Duneed.
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The Little Treat Box
The Little Treat Box is the dream job from local creative Johanna. Beginning her journey as a florist, she now creates the most delicious and stunning treats, from custom cookies for birthdays, party favours and weddings to their crowd favourite “Smash Hearts”.
For V-Day, Johanna has created a variety of perfectly crafted treats, including a love box of cookies, love bites, V-day cookie packs, and some truly sensational smash boxes, perfect for showing that special someone how much they really mean to you. Prices start from $15.
Browse the selection of treats here.
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Sweet T’s Fabulous Treats
Hailing from Lara, Sweet T’s Fabulous Treats is the custom baking biz from Amarat Rightw, who specialises in cupcakes, cookies, and chocolate treats.
For Valentine’s Day, the certified home baker is offering some truly sweet treats, all of which come with a Valentines or Galentine’s card.
You can get six cupcakes boxed and tied with red ribbon and a valentines card for $30, a heart cake two-layer, boxed snd tied with red ribbon and a valentines card for $18
Cupcakes and heart cake are available in either chocolate or caramel mud cake, or a treat box filled with 1kg of delicious mixed chocolates, lollies, snacks and cookies tied with red ribbon and a valentines card $50.
Super affordable and completely adorable, pickup is on Sunday 13. DM to order.
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Boxed and Boards Grazing Boxes
Offering graze boxes and graze tables, Boxed & Boards is the creation of Zara Ramia, spawned from a passion from creating memories for her family and friendly. Turning a hobby into a flourishing business, the grazing boxes are filled with the finest range of cheese, meats, fresh produce and accompaniments, with the option of adding in wine too!
While there aren’t any specific Valentine’s Day boxes at this stage, the current offering is already all anyone could ever ask for when it comes to celebrating love. The $65 small graze if perfect if you’re looking for some brownie points on the day, with a box packed with Brie, Sopressa & Prosciutto, Crackers, Quince jelly, Chocolate, Pretzels, Mixed nuts, Dried & Fresh fruit, Marinated vegetables and Dip.
Order yours here.
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Flowerkind
Inspired by the ability to boost happiness, fresh flowers from Geelong’s newest online florist, Flowerkind, provide an instant hit and are sure to be a winner this Valentine’s Day.
Based in Armstrong Creek, Flowerkind founder Amie Maclean offers a selection of unique floral arrangements, indoor plants and seasonal cut flowers. Her style is bright and bursting with life, with eye-catching colour at the forefront. Each arrangement is made up of locally grown fresh cut flowers – direct from Geelong Flower Farm – and wrapped in a beautiful white textured paper, or a glass vase if you desire.
A special Valentine’s Day range has just been added where you can purchase 10 roses, 20 roses or 30 roses which can be delivered for your special someone. These come elegantly wrapped in the signature white paper. If you’re looking to order Valentine’s day roses for someone in Geelong, make sure to pre-order early as the word is there’s limited availability of red roses expected across February.
Shop the range here.
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The Cocktail Cart DIY Cocktail Boxes
In our eyes, a box of DIY cocktails is one guaranteed way to make your heart sing on V-Day.
Founded by Geelong born and bred Alistair Bullock, The Cocktail Cart has kept many of us well sauced over the past year with its DIY cocktail kits. Packed with all of the ingredients to make recipes, developed by Alistair himself, these kits are the next best thing to having a live-in bartender – but they also make for excellent gifts, too.
Designed to serve six to 12 people, each box comes with Australian ingredients required to make your chosen cocktail. You’ll find alcohol and liqueur, sugar syrups, fruit, mixers, cold brew coffee (for espresso martini), garnishes, a 15/30ml Japanese jigger and, of course, a recipe card. There’s the favourites like the Margarita, Pornstar Martini or Espresso Martini, or if you’re after something new there’s the Ginger Yuzu, Spice It Up or Drunk Sailor.
All you need are things like cocktail shakers, strainers, glasses, ice, and a citrus juicer to expertly create your cocktails. There’s also a range of non-alcoholic cocktail boxes too, making this the ideal gift for absolutely anyone on your list.
Shop cocktail kits here.
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The Local Edit
If you’re looking for something easy, local and luxe to gift a loved one for Valentine’s Day, The Local Edit have you covered.
Ran by a born-and-bred Geelong girl, this small business was conceived during the first wave of the pandemic when shopping local had never been more important – alongside supporting others in the region. Making gift giving easy, The Local Edit puts all amazing goodies from Geelong, Surf Coast and Bellarine locals in one place, in a luxe, beautiful package and with a card.
You can choose from a range of specially curated packs or you can edit your own and fill your box with everything you know your S.O will love.
Shop their packs via the website.
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Flower Bowl
Whether it’s a hug of hydrangeas or a pash of pastels, Flower Bowl is our go-to when it comes to flowers showing someone we adore them!
Blooming since 2005, Flower Bowl has been setting the standard in floral creations that are super fresh, delightfully pretty and made with a whole lotta love. Just scroll through their Instagram and you’ll fall in love with their bright and playful arrangements. Now operating out of two locations and far more than your average flower shop, the Flower Bowl team select the freshest seasonal and luxe flowers direct from local grower for deliveries Monday to Friday, with same-day delivery available throughout Geelong, Surfcoast and Bellarine Peninsula if your order is placed by midday! They even offer free delivery to the two Geelong City hospitals.
For V-Day, they’ve got a special range with beautiful flowers, as well as some packs with tantalising treats including premium wine, chocolates and pamper products. For the special day, they will be open for delivery and in-store on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th February!
Their gift game? Strong. Shop via Flower Bowl.
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Blooms At Your Door
You can never go wrong with flowers for Valentine’s Day and this local Torquay business has created some stunning boxes to do the job. While the Valentine’s Day range is yet to be released (very soon we’re told), there’s a number of stunning gift boxes and flooms available, with some including choccies, cookies, wine, or even an indoor plant. There’s even free delivery to Geelong, Bellarine, Torquay and Anglesea.
Supporting local and making someone very happy, it’s a win-win.
You can shop the hampers via the website.
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Sahrflora
Have you ever wanted to send or receive a gift in a giant balloon? Yeah us too!! Well, now it’s your chance because at Sahrflora, you can get a range of locally handmade items gifted in a balloon and ready to pop! If a balloon isn’t your style, they’ve also introduced personalised gift boxes for that special someone/s in your life.
There’s a special range of V-day options currently live on the site, with elegant timber box, Unique Gift Balloon or fun Hot Air Balloon designs guaranteed to stand out. All are filled with quality locally made products supporting small businesses across the Geelong region. Spread the love and support local business, win win.
Have a look here.
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The Food Purveyor
The crew at The Food Purveyor love sourcing delicious produce and packing it into Gift Hampers, packed right here in Geelong.
With a number of hampers to choose from, they’ve curated a special range of Valentine’s Day packs, ranging from $25 through to $125. You can get your hands on the I Love You with red wine hamper, My Love Loves Gin Hamper, or go all out with the Valentine’s Day drinks to share hamper, which is packed with Great Ocean Road gin, tonic, dehydrated citrus, chocolate-coated pretzels, smoked honey almonds, olives, Turkish Delight, Smoked salt caramel fudge and apple slices. Tasty!
Find them at www.thefoodpurveyor.com.au
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The Locavorium
These guys take food seriously. They’ve scoured Geelong and surrounds to uncover the gastronomical delights of our region, along with a few other goodies along the way. We’re talking 6ft6 Rose, Frieda & Gus candles, Prendergast & Grace Mini YoYo’s, Organic Zee teas, Leighgrove Olives Frantoio Olive Oil, Moorabool Valley Chocolate Assorted Chocolates, and so much more.
For V-Day, there’s a range of two specially curated hampers, priced at either $100 or $150.
It’s all at thelocavorium.com.au
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Cara Mia Cake V-Day Range
For those that like it sweet, cupcakery Cara Mia Cake has you sorted with their range of V-day treats.
You can get dessert jars, dessert boxes with a mix of indulgent cupcakes, slices, Cookies with your choice of either sweet or naughty phrases and lots of other sweet stuff you won’t want to share, and some pretty fun Bento cakes which also have some very sweet or some very naughty sayings to choose from.
Better still, there are even vegan and gluten-free options available!
Order via the website.
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If you know of any other locals offerings V-Day sweets and treats, let us know.
