Mother’s Day is fast approaching and unfortunately things are going to be a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still spoil and celebrate the special women in our lives. Here are a few creative Mother’s Day ideas, from gift baskets to catered brunches, that are sure to make her feel extra special.
Prepared Meals
Politano Cafe
Politano Cafe in Brentwood Bay is offering a design-your-own continental brunch ($25 for two) or a Belgian waffle brunch ($25 for two) for Mother’s Day which they will deliver right to your door.
Ferris’ Grill
Among the many themed meals Ferris is offering at the moment they are also offering a Mother’s day brunch for two ($60) which includes your choice of eggs benny, chocolate dipped strawberries, tulips and even a card. There is the option to add on additional servings, as well as the option to add on waffles for the kids.
House of Boateng
For another quick and easy brunch idea House of Boateng is offering a Mother’s Day Brunch kit ($100, serves 4) which includes a dozen eggs, sausages, potatoes, banana bread French toast, chocolate dipped strawberries as well as all the ingredients to make raspberry lemonade mimosas at home. Available for pick-up or delivery.
Toque Catering
Toque Catering is currently offering a number of ‘dining at a distance’ options which would be perfect for a Mother’s Day lunch or dinner. For Brunch they’ve created a luxurious build-your-own brunch ($68, five dishes, serves 2) with a number of delicious dishes to choose from including Dungeness crab eggs benny and blinis with smoked salmon and caviar. They are also offering champagne, wine, and cocktails to accompany their delicious meals. Delivery is free within the Victoria area.
https://www.toquecatering.com/diningatadistance
Saveur Restaurant
One of our local faves, Saveur, is offering a luxurious brunch this Mother’s Day ($29.00 per person). It includes their famous scones, chamomile yogurt, chicken sausage, a frittata kit, shrimp salad, and herb roasted potatoes. For $30 extra you can add on a mimosa kit.
Mosi Bakery
Mosi Bakery’s DIY Mother’s Day brunch kit ($88-$95) has everything you need to create the perfect brunch for mom. It includes two Focaccia buns, poached eggs, hashbrowns, lox or bacon, coffee or tea and a bottle of Unsworth Prosecco. They can even deliver the gift basket for you along with a personalized card.
https://www.mosibakery.shop/s/order?location=11ea6ab81b4baebca76c0cc47a2b1e8c
Jones Bar B Que & The Ruby
Attention all Benny lovers! Jones Bar B Que and The Ruby are doing brisket eggs benny this Mother’s Day ($20/pp). Their benny kit includes a mount royal bagel, 1/3 pound of brisket, hollandaise, poached eggs, pickled onions, bbq sauce, a cup of fruit, and a chocolate chip cookie. Just take home, heat, and serve. Each order for four people will get a free woman’s tee. Call to pre-order.
Venus Sophia
Now you can enjoy High Tea at home with the Afternoon Tea Box ($59-$118) from Venus Sophia filled with delicious tea sandwiches, scones, desserts, and chocolate dipped strawberries. Tea is included with the tea box but for something extra special for the tea lover in your life why not gift a tin of tea too?
https://www.venussophia.com/product-category/mothers-day-gifts/
Origin Bakery
For a great gluten-free option, Origin Bakery is offering a Tea Party Box ($45, for 2 people) containing orange cranberry muffins, carrot tea cakes, macarons, cupcakes, cookies, and mini hummus sandwiches. Tea is of course included as well as a card. Dairy free substitutions available too.
https://store.originbakery.com/collections/etc/products/mothers-day-box?variant=33563445002299
Choux Choux Charcuterie
How about treating mom to a charcuterie picnic from Choux Choux Charcuterie? For $40 you can pick up a picnic for two which includes two different cheeses, salami, sausage, pate, crackers, mustard, olives, pickles, and cookies for dessert. If you would like additional servings it’s $15/pp. Call ahead to order your picnic and to arrange a pick-up time.
https://www.chouxchouxfortst.com/
Produce Box
Doorway Drop
Doorway Drop is a great local company which started in response to the need for home delivered produce during these times. For Mother’s Day they’re offering a box filled with some great goodies from local companies including Rock Coast toffee bark, Level Ground tea, Country Bee honey, fruits, berries, and a bouquet of flowers ($39.95). Deliveries will only be made on May 10th. Delivery is included in the price.
V-Unit
The wonderful folks at The Village have put together a few produce boxes perfect for Mother’s Day. Their brunch box ($80, feeds 6) contains everything you need to make French toast, sausage, bacon, eggs, and strawberries. Their Surf & Turf box ($99, feeds 4) contains 4 striploins, tiger prawns, potatoes, Caesar salad, veggies, and garlic bread. Can’t decide? How about a gift card instead!
Dumpling Drop
Who wouldn’t want dumplings for Mother’s Day right? Or maybe you just want to treat yourself to some this weekend? Dumpling Drop has a Mother’s Day box ($50) which includes one box of dumplings, a jar of housemade chilli oil, 2 jars of locally made Justos dips (ranch and hummus), and your choice of Rootside soda mix flavour.
https://dumplingdrop.ca/order/weekly-box-soda-mix-edition
Gift Baskets
The Farmer’s Daughter
For a quick trip to France The Farmer’s Daughter is offering a Champagne and Cheese Box ($125) this Mother’s Day which includes three different French cheeses, crackers, and of course Champagne. Available for both delivery and pick-up.
Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse
This Mother’s Day Sea Cider has put together a bundle of treats ($60) including scones from Sidney Scones, a bottle of Sea Cider, clotted cream and jam. There’s also the option to add a bouquet of flowers from Botany Fern & Flora. Limited quantity available.
*UPDATE* These baskets are sold out
Platinum Floral Designs
Platinum Floral Designs is offering a Survival Box ($150) featuring a few local items including Macarons from The Fat Macaron, a cheese platter from The Farmer’s Daughter, a bouquet of flowers, and a bottle of Sea Cider. There’s also the option to add on something extra special like a staycation!
https://www.platinumfloraldesigns.com/product-page/survival-box-back-by-popular-demand
Blissful Baskets by Christina
With over 40 different gift baskets to choose from Blissful Baskets has something to suit any taste and budget, from gourmet baskets to spa baskets to baby & mom baskets. Pictured here is their Deluxe Picnic Crate ($149.95), which like all of their other baskets, features locally produced products.
https://blissfulbasketsbychristina.com/shop/ols/categories/mothers-day
Modern Baskets
Another great local company offering thoughtfully curated baskets is Modern Basket. We especially love their local basket ($139) which features items like Sea Cider, cookies, jam, sweets, bread and so much more with the option to add on flowers for that extra special touch.
Devine Distillery and Winery
Treat Mom to a little happy hour at home with a Bevy Basket from Devine. They are offering three different baskets each featuring a spirit, a mixer, as well as a bitters or two ($59 incl tax and delivery). Available within Greater Victoria only. For more information check out their Instagram page @divinedistilleryandwinery.
Bilston Creek Farm
Bilston Creek Farm has a few lavender themed gifts on offer for Mother’s Day including their Mother’s Day Sweet Box ($90). This wooden crate is filled with sweet treats like lavender cookies, chocolate bark, honey, an essential oil roll on and more. Available for delivery or pick-up.
Ottavio Italian Bakery & Delicatessen
How about bringing a taste of Italy home to mom with an Italian themed Mother’s Day basket from Ottavio ($75). The basket includes amarena cherries, brie, cambozola, meringues, crackers jam, aranciata rossa, and a bottle of Prosecco. Local delivery available.
Other Local Gift Ideas
Rock Coast
Local chocolatiers, Rock Coast chocolates, are offering a special wooden box of chocolates ($35) this Mother’s Day which includes an assortment of 24 chocolates. Free delivery over $40.
http://www.rockcoast.ca/products/mothers-day-wooden-gift-box-24-chocolates
Victoria Whisky Tastings & Experiences
For something fun and a little different how about a Whisky tasting class?! Victoria Whisky Tastings has taken things virtual for Mother’s Day by offering group and private Whisky tasting classes ($50-$100) using Zoom, price also includes all Whisky samples delivered right to your door! Contact them by phone 250-858-9887 or by email info@victoriawhisky.com for more info or to gift a class.
https://www.facebook.com/victoriawhiskytastings
Tout de Sweet
Of course let’s not forget about that sweet tooth. Tout de Sweet offers a wide range of delicious locally made sweets from marshmallows to gum drops, all made with organic ingredients. If you can’t decide on what to pick they also offer a gift box containing an assortment of locally made goodies including chocolates from Rock Coast ($45). Free delivery in Greater Victoria for orders over $40.
Tout de Sweet Mother’s Day Gift Collection
The Fat Macaron
Local favorite, The Fat Macaron, has a 12 pack ($27) of their most popular macaron flavours available for Mother’s Day. Pick-up or delivery available.
*UPDATE* They have sold out of Mother’s Day boxes and cakes but you can still order macarons available if you wish to design your own box.
https://www.thefatmacaron.com/menu
The London Chef
If you can’t take mom to a cooking class, bring the cooking class to her! The London Chef is now offering virtual cooking classes so that you can easily follow along from the comfort of your own home. To make things even easier they can even provide all the required ingredients through pick-up or delivery so no need to deal with frustrating grocery store line-ups.
http://thelondonchef.com/class-type/at-home/
Hope in a Card
Whether your mom lives near or far how about sending a hand-painted personalized card to her this Mother’s Day? Hope in a Card was started by five students from Royal Roads University who wanted to lend support to their community during these challenging times. Proceeds from each card go directly to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation. You can either order the cards blank or have them add a personal note inside the card for you.
