Technically, they exist, but finding one that doesn’t look like you bought it in a panic can feel like a minor Christmas miracle.
You want something thoughtful. Something that feels a little bit special. Something the recipient will actually enjoy rather than politely smile at before putting it in a drawer forever.
And this year, we think we’ve cracked it.
Our box of four handcrafted Christmas mince pies costs just £13.50, including delivery anywhere in the UK. Yes, really. That means you can send a proper handmade Christmas gift without spending £20, £30 or your entire December budget on postage.
We lovingly handcraft our mince pies here at our family bakery on the Norfolk and Suffolk border, because apparently we like making life difficult for ourselves at the busiest time of the year.
They make a brilliant little Christmas present for all those people you want to remember but perhaps don’t want to spend a fortune on. Think teachers, neighbours, colleagues, hairdressers, dog walkers, clients, friends or that person who has somehow made your life considerably easier this year.
And, of course, they make a brilliant Secret Santa gift.
Secret Santa shopping can be tricky. The budget usually sits somewhere around £10 or £15, and you need something that works for someone whose personal interests may begin and end with “likes Christmas”.
You could buy a novelty mug.
Or socks.
You could buy something shaped like a Christmas pudding that will probably be shoved into the back of a cupboard by January.
Or you could send four gorgeous handcrafted mince pies.
That feels considerably more thoughtful, doesn’t it?
They’re festive, they’re delicious and they don’t require you to know whether Karen from accounts prefers gin, candles, bath bombs or anything else that seems to dominate the Secret Santa shelves every December.
We know that £13.50 doesn’t sound like a huge amount, but when you start looking for genuinely handcrafted Christmas gifts, your options can disappear rather quickly.
There are plenty of mass-produced presents available for under £15, but finding something made by hand in small batches and delivered directly to someone’s door is a different story.
Our mince pies give you that lovely handmade element without pushing the budget towards £30.
We make our festive treats ourselves, rather than simply buying something ready-made and putting it into a pretty box. That means there are real people behind every batch, every box and every order that leaves our bakery.
And because the £13.50 price includes delivery, you don’t suddenly reach checkout and discover that your bargain Christmas present now costs considerably more than you thought.
Nobody likes that festive little surprise.
One of the best things about food gifts is that you don’t have to worry about finding time to meet everyone before Christmas.
If your best mate lives three hours away, send them mince pies.
Maybe your sister has moved to the other end of the country, send her mince pies.
If you’re doing Secret Santa with colleagues who work remotely, send them mince pies.
Maybe you’ve remembered your child’s teacher approximately five minutes before the end of term, well… you get the idea.
We can send our mince pie gift boxes directly to recipients across the UK, so you can do your Christmas shopping from your sofa while wearing pyjamas and drinking something festive.
Honestly, December shopping doesn’t need to involve fighting through a crowded shopping centre.
Sometimes the smaller presents are the ones people remember.
You don’t need to spend £50 to show someone that you appreciate them. You just need to choose something that feels thoughtful, tastes delicious and gives them a little moment of joy when it arrives.
That’s exactly what we wanted these mince pies to do.
They’re small enough to work as a Secret Santa, affordable enough for multiple gifts and special enough to feel like you’ve actually put some thought into it.
And because they’re handcrafted by our team at Brownie and the Bean, you can take all the credit for finding them.
We won’t tell.
Our handcrafted Christmas mince pies are available to pre-order from Brownie and the Bean for £13.50 including UK delivery. They’re available from 1 November 2026 and can be sent directly to your recipient.
Absolutely. A box of four handcrafted mince pies makes a thoughtful Secret Santa gift because it feels festive, delicious and personal without requiring a huge budget.
Yes. Our mince pie gift boxes can be sent directly to recipients anywhere in the UK, making them particularly useful for Secret Santa, teachers, colleagues, friends and family who live further away.
Yes. Our handcrafted mince pie gift box costs £13.50 including delivery, giving you a genuinely handmade Christmas present without spending £30 or more.
If you’re looking for Christmas gifts under £15 that feel thoughtful, handmade and a little bit special, our mince pies might just be the answer.
Four handcrafted mince pies. Beautifully boxed. Made with love. Delivered anywhere in the UK.
And all for £13.50, including delivery.
That’s one less Christmas present to panic about.
