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Plus, 14 other royal-themed drinks and snacks to serve at your street party.
This year marks Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. As of February 2022, Her Majesty reached a landmark of seventy years on the throne, making her the longest-reigning British monarch in history. To mark the anniversary, dozens of celebratory events will be taking place across the UK, including an extra-long bank holiday weekend between June 2 and June 5. The long weekend provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee milestone, and if you’re planning a royal knees-up, you can find some of very the best Platinum Jubilee food and drinks to serve at your street party below.
In addition to the extra-long bank holiday weekend, the royal family will also be hosting a Platinum Jubilee concert outside of Buckingham Palace, during which 10,000 members of the British public will descend on the Mall to enjoy a string of star-studded performances. The Queen will also partake in some more traditional royal celebrations, such as the Trooping the Colour, and, even the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to join in on the Jubilee events along with their two children, Archie and Lilibet.
Preparations are likely already underway for Platinum Jubilee street parties up and down the country. To get into the Jubilee spirit, some of the biggest British brands, including the likes of M&S, Pimm’s, Walkers, and more, have unveiled their special-edition Platinum Jubilee products.
Expect to find corgi cakes, royal hampers, and even Jubilee-themed salad cream on supermarket shelves in the coming weeks - all of which, and more, can be found below.
M&S Connie the Caterpillar & Corgi Cake
Marks and Spencer’s iconic Connie the Caterpillar cake has been given a royal makeover in time for the Platinum Jubilee. Complete with an edible crown and adorned with a royal cape, the special-edition treat makes for the perfect garden party dessert — and has been unveiled alongside an equally delicious chocolatey corgi pal made to M&S’ famous Caterpillar cake recipe.
HM Sauce and Heinz Salad Queen
To pay homage to the Queen for her Jubilee celebrations, Heinz Salad Cream and HP Sauce are officially joining forces for the first time. In honour of this momentous occasion, both sauces have received the royal treatment with HP Sauce becoming “HM Sauce” and Heinz Salad Cream becoming “Heinz Salad Queen.” If you’d like to get your hands on a bottle, you’d better act fast, as the Jubilee edition bottles are available for a limited time only.
Pimm's Limited Edition Jubilee Bottle
What’s more British than a summertime glass of Pimm’s? Perhaps a glass from a royal-themed bottle? The iconic beverage has unveiled its special-edition Platinum Jubilee bottle just in time to celebrate the Queen’s landmark 70th year on the throne. A street party wouldn’t be complete without this much-loved tipple, so snap up the limited edition Jubilee bottle while you can.
Selfridge’s Jubilee Hamper
With Selfridge's decadent Platinum Jubilee hamper, royal fans can mark Her Majesty’s special occasion with a banquet fit for a Queen. Complete with a Walkers Platinum Jubilee shortbread tin, an Ahmad Platinum Jubilee tea tin, House of Dorchester Platinum Jubilee salted caramel milk chocolate crowns, and more, you’re sure to find something to suit your tastes in this luxurious wicker basket.
Clarence The Corgi Cake
Giving M&S a run for their money, Morrisons has released their very own delicious, and equally adorable corgi cake. Released in honour of the Queen’s 70th year on the throne, Clarence the Corgi is a chocolate-covered swiss roll with Union Jack sprinkles, complete with a Union Jack crown.
The Royal Collection Trust's Platinum Jubilee Wine
What better way to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee than Buckingham Palace’s very own special edition bottle of bubbly? Released in honour of the Her Majesty’s historic reign, the wine is described as a “classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier” that is to be enjoyed as an aperitif, or with mature English cheddar and British seafood.
Walkers Platinum Jubilee Sensations
Drawing inspiration from the finest British cuisine, Walkers has unveiled their celebratory line of Sensations crisps in specially-designed packaging to mark the Her Majesty’s Jubilee. Limited-edition flavours include spit-roast pork and apple sauce, and baked cheese and sweet honey — while existing Sensations favourites, including Thai Sweet Chilli, will also be available in special Jubilee packs.
Cutter & Squidge’s Street Party Hamper
For those who enjoy the finer things in life, Cutter & Squidge’s Platinum Jubilee street party hamper has everything you need. The 100% vegetarian hamper has been crafted especially for Her Majesty’s historic occasion and is bursting full of tasty treats such as brownie bites, lemon drizzle cakes, cookies, the classic Victoria sponge, and more.
M&S Platinum Jubilee Biscuits
No celebration is complete without a delicious selection of biscuits. Thankfully, M&S has crafted its very own collectible biscuit tins to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, each of which is full to the brim with delicious all-butter Scottish shortbread.
Tyrell’s Coronation Chicken Crisps
Tyrells are marking 70 years since Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation with some special-edition coronation chicken crisps. Along with a brand new flavour, the brand’s Jubilee crisps come in specially-designed union jack packaging, ensuring your bag of Tyrells is the go-to street party snack.
Whitley Neill Platinum Jubilee London Dry Gin
Whitley Neill has released a striking limited edition bottle of their award-winning London dry gin which makes for the perfect Jubilee tipple. The bottle design combines the iconic baobab tree logo and Union Jack flag, referencing the brand’s South African inspiration and proud British heritage.
Liz Jolly Good Lager
Inspired by the distinctive flavours of Earl Grey tea (the Queen’s favourite brew), Camden Town Brewery’s limited edition Liz Jolly Good Larger is the perfect Jubilee street party beverage. The traditional tipple is brewed with British hops and malts, and finished off with a dash of lemon zest and bergamot to create that distinctive Earl Grey flavour.
Royal-Themed Marmite
People either love it or hate it, but that hasn’t stopped Marmite from getting into the royal spirit once again. Following a successful release of their limited edition Ma’amite jar back in 2012, the Jubilee-themed Marmite has made its grand return in celebration of the queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
Aldi's Platinum Jubilee Pale Ale
Aldi have unveiled a string of patriotic Platinum Jubilee products to mark the Queen’s landmark 70th year on the throne - including a limited-edition range of Jubilee Craft Beers that features some colourful and royal-themed can designs.
M&S Caramel Corgi Mousse Cakes
Continuing with the theme of corgi-inspired desserts, Marks and Spencer have released a delicious range of caramel corgi mousse cakes just in time for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Complete with edible decorations, these regal treats are filled with caramel blond chocolate mousse and salted caramel, which sit on a crisp wafer base.
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