Discover the Food Exhibitors Coming to Living North Christmas Fair

Winter entertaining should be kept as fuss-free as possible, and that includes dinner parties. Wow your guests this season with this delicious bourguignon sauce – just add wine and voilà! Simply Add Wine Bourguignon Sauce, £5.99 SA Sauces

This jam is chunky, fruity and bursting with flavour. Use it on your morning toast, mix it into porridge, or pair it with a roast joint for a savoury option. Plum Extra Jam, £4.50 Jean’s Jams

We love the delicate notes of apple in this honey. Natural and unprocessed, the honey is sourced from bees across the North East. Apple Orchard Honey, £7.50 The Travelling Bee Co.

This is The Chocolate Smiths’ most popular bar for a reason. A heady blend of salted caramel, fudge pieces and chewy chocolate brownie, this handmade chocolate bar is almost too much to handle. Salted Caramel Brownie Bizarre Bar, £10 The Chocolate Smiths

There’s nothing cosier than a delicious mug of hot chocolate, and Hygge take their flakes seriously so there’s no doubt about the quality. Rich and moreish, this makes for the ultimate comforting cup. Trio of Original Hygge Hot Chocolate, £10 Hygge Hot Chocolate

Chocolate is always a good idea and during the festive season it’s always fun to get a bit fancy. Inspired by the mead of Lindisfarne, this ‘dark’ milk bar is infused with delicate notes of honey. Lindisfarne Bar with Honey, £5.50 North Chocolates

Burtree Puddings have a loyal following and with good reason. Their award winning Christmas Puddings are a must-have for your festive table. Medium Traditional Christmas Pudding, £10.99 Burtree Puddings

These marshmallows are light as a feather and come in a range of delicious flavours. To sample the best of everything, a selection box is a must. Small Mixed Box, £9 Malvavisco Marshmallows

Fresh, clean and versatile, this vodka is purity in a bottle and is good to have on hand when you’re whipping up drinks for guests this winter. Inspired by the legends of County Durham, it makes a great gift too. Silver Knight Vodka, £39.99 Dragon Slayer Distillery

This local tipple is essential for any bar cart and is great enjoyed neat or in a cocktail. Spicy ginger notes make it one of our favourite winter warmers. Alnwick Rum Golden Special, £36 Alnwick Rum

Wine in a can – need we say more? These clever little craft wines are homemade in South Tyneside using seasonal fruits and botanicals. Astounding Apple & Blackberry, £6 Wine on the Tyne

Why head to the bar when you’ve got the good stuff at home? Having a bottle of something pre-made is always handy as we head into the festive season. Espresso Martini, £28 Northern Shakers

Who doesn’t love a blend of sweet and spicy? This sauce works perfectly as a drizzle over whatever you’re serving. Naturally made and addictively rich, we can’t get enough. Mango Chilli Honey Sauce, £7.75 Hot Star Honey

If there’s one thing you’ll never fail to find in the North East in winter it’s hearty comfort food, and the sausages from Geordie Bangers are the best – just perfect for a weeknight supper or Sunday hangover cure. Broon Ale Banger, £5 Geordie Bangers

Add a hint of luxury to your winter cooking with this white truffle-infused oil. The bottle is reusable so make sure you hold onto it. White Truffle Oil 200ml, £15.50 Demijohn