The Christmas Preview
The first taste of Christmas on Saturday 7th November | 10am–4pm | Johns of Appledore
Christmas is coming to Johns of Appledore, and we’d love you to be part of the first festivities!
Join us on Saturday 7th November for The Christmas Preview – a special day dedicated to discovering delicious festive treats, finding thoughtful gifts and getting a head start on Christmas shopping, all with a little extra Christmas magic.
For one day only, enjoy 10% off everything as you explore our deli and village shop, discover new favourites and find inspiration for the people on your Christmas list.
Discover Christmas at the Deli
We love this time of year at Johns. The shelves fill with delicious treats, the hampers start to take shape, and there are so many lovely things to discover. Our Christmas Preview is your chance to explore it all, enjoy a few tastings along the way and find something a little different for Christmas.
We’ve been busy bringing together a festive selection of gifts, food and drink, with plenty of inspiration whether you’re shopping for a foodie friend, a keen cook, a cheese lover or someone who deserves a really lovely treat.
Here’s a little taste of what’s waiting for you;
A Christmas Gift Pantry
Discover delicious ingredients and foodie favourites, from Italian pastas and sauces to antipasti, oils, vinegars, chutneys and crackers. Whether you’re putting together a gift for someone who loves to cook or looking for a few special additions to your own Christmas table, you’ll find plenty to inspire you.
The Christmas Cheeseboard
No Christmas gathering is complete without a good cheeseboard! Explore a tempting selection of British, local and Mediterranean cheeses, with chutneys and crackers to match. We’ll be sharing tasting combinations and ideas to help you create a cheeseboard worth gathering around.
An Italian Christmas
Take a little trip to Italy without leaving Appledore. Discover festive favourites including panettone, panforte, cannoli, biscuits, chocolates and nougat. These make lovely gifts for food lovers and are perfect for adding something special to Christmas celebrations.
Sweet Treats & Chocolate
For stocking fillers, Secret Santa gifts, teachers, neighbours and anyone with a sweet tooth, our shelves will be full of tempting treats. Think chocolate, truffles, fudge, biscuits, gingerbread and other little indulgences that are just right for the festive season.
A Local Christmas
We’re proud to celebrate the brilliant food and drink on our doorstep. Discover a selection of Westcountry favourites, including local spirits, beers, ciders and other drinks that make thoughtful gifts and a lovely way to support producers closer to home.
Something to Drink
From sparkling wine for celebrations to bottles to give as gifts, we’ll have plenty of inspiration for the drinks lovers on your list. Look out for tasting opportunities and ideas to help you find the right bottle for Christmas.
Make It Personal with a Christmas Hamper
One of our favourite things about Christmas is finding a gift that feels just right for someone. That’s why we’ll be putting our Christmas hampers centre stage.
Choose from ready-made gifts or create something completely your own with our selection of deli treats, drinks and festive favourites. Whether you’re shopping for a cheese lover, a keen cook or someone who simply enjoys the finer things in life, we’ll help you bring it all together.
With a range of products and price points to choose from, it’s easy to make your gift personal. And with 10% off everything for the day, it’s the perfect opportunity to make your Christmas hamper extra special.
Need a little inspiration? Just ask our team – we’re always happy to help.
Taste, Discover and Enjoy 10% Off
The Christmas Preview is about more than getting your shopping done. It’s a chance to slow down, discover something new and enjoy a festive day with us.
Explore our Christmas displays, sample selected treats, find new favourites and pick up ideas for Christmas entertaining and gifting.
And, of course, everything is 10% off for one day only, making Saturday 7th November a lovely opportunity to get ahead with your Christmas shopping.
Your Invitation to Christmas at Johns
Whether you’re a regular visitor or haven’t popped into our Appledore shop for a while, we’d love to welcome you.
Come along, have a browse, enjoy a taste of Christmas and discover something special. You might find the perfect present, a new favourite for your cheeseboard or just a little treat for yourself.
The Christmas Preview
Saturday 7th November
10am–4pm
Johns of Appledore
One special day. Festive discoveries. Delicious tastings. 10% off everything.
We look forward to seeing you and getting Christmas started together!
Keep an eye on our website and social media for more festive news, gift inspiration and details of our upcoming Christmas events at Johns of Instow & Appledore.