Outside of our normal café offering, we have expanded our selection of retail products, with a particular emphasis on local Reading and British producers.
This Christmas, we will continue to spotlight them, showcasing the very best of ‘The Ding’.
This Christmas, we will continue to spotlight them, showcasing the very best of ‘The Ding’.
The Ding-A-Ling
Update December 2021 - we have sold out of Ding-A-Lings!
Thank you for supporting 8 local, independent businesses.
The Ding-a-Ling was such a hit last Christmas that we are back again this year...this time bigger and better. This is a carefully curated gift box from indies in 'The Ding' (Reading) and nearby.
It is a perfect gift to showcase the best of our local producers.
Thank you for supporting 8 local, independent businesses.
The Ding-a-Ling was such a hit last Christmas that we are back again this year...this time bigger and better. This is a carefully curated gift box from indies in 'The Ding' (Reading) and nearby.
It is a perfect gift to showcase the best of our local producers.
- All products are local produced and handmade
- We know these producers personally, and it brings us great joy to share their passion with you.
- All products are gluten-free and vegetarian. With the exception of the honey, the other 6 items are vegan.
The jam lady, Caversham
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Spiced Plum Jam
Handmade in small batches in The Jam Lady's home kitchen. The high fruit content and quality ingredients ensure's that each jar is packed full of flavour, and seasonal. Suitable for sweet and savoury dishes. Gluten-free and vegan. |
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Makan Malaysia
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The Sambal
Packed full of heat and layered with flavours from Malaysia. A perfect accompaniment to any dish. From French fries to curry bases, it's sure to add a burst of flavour to your plate. Gluten-free and vegan. |
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Como en casa, maidenhead
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Chimichurri
Authentic Argentinian Chimichurri, a mix of dried spices, oil and vinegar. Fantastic on grilled steak, chicken, fish and sausages, it is also great with cheese and roasted vegetables. Gluten-free and vegan. |
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swaadish Curry Sauces
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Nigella Seeds (Kalonji)
Great Taste 2020 award-winning curry sauce. Nigella seeds (kalonji) have great health benefits, and add original flavour to this superb curry sauce. Great with lamb, chicken, vegetables or give new life to leftovers. Gluten-free and vegan. |
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Tilehurst beekeepers
Mortimer Chocolate
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Salted Caramel Drinking Chocolate
Natural cacao powder from West Africa is combined with a carefully balanced blend of natural caramel flavour and Cornish sea-salt to produce a luxurious and rich drink. Gluten-free and vegan. |
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Horsebox coffee
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Dark Horse - Single Origin Coffee
Ground beans from Guatemala have been carefully selected for their very distinctive flavours. The roast profile used for Dark Horse brings out its rich, caramelised and chocolatey body, finishing with a pleasant acidity. Gluten-free and vegan. |
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During this gift-giving season, bear in mind that we stock some small gift items. Almost everything is from local producers.
Cucumber Wood Candles
Hand-made in Caversham by Ruth. Cucumber Wood Candles are hand-poured, made using soy wax for a better burn and do not contain paraffin wax. Vegan-friendly. The simple, elegant packaging make them a perfect gift. Available in 120gm (£13) and 180gm (£18).
Scents available:
Scents available:
- Marigold & Mint
- Rose & Lavender
- Ylang Ylang, Rosewood & Patchouli
Renegade & Longton
British-made sparkling wines from Renegade & Longton, made using traditional French champagne techniques. Delightfully dry (only 6gm sugar per bottle) and perfectly effervescent. This Christmas, why not raise a glass of British bubbles?
- £18.
- 12% ABV, 750ml.
- Low sugar.
- Pure Elderflower Sparkling – Sparkling wine is not always about grapes. And this delightful wine is not just for elderflower connoisseurs.
- Blush Elderflower Sparkling - Adding blackberries, rhubarb, and strawberries to the original recipe brings this closer to rosé.
Nood Skincare
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Nood Skincare products are handmade and with the environment, you, animal welfare and nature in mind. Nothing is added to the products that will not benefit your skin or what your skin does not love. The soaps are made with natural extracts and are colour and paraben free. The fragrance in the soaps are pure aromatherapy oils. Nood Skincare products are suitable for the most sensitive of skin.
We stock a range of products, including soap, lip balm, moisturiser, shower bombs, face mask, cotton buds, and sponges. Handmade in Caversham. Palm oil and plastic-free. Vegan-friendly. |
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Peruke Classic
Peruke Classic is a fun dice game of strategy, tactics & luck.
Housed within a sturdy metal tobacco tin, you can take & play it anywhere.
It can be played as a multiplayer game (up to 4) or as 2 player game.
The game consists of 24 birchwood ply discs, 3 quality dice & a rules sheet, which all fit securely inside the Peruke tin.
Handmade in Reading
Housed within a sturdy metal tobacco tin, you can take & play it anywhere.
It can be played as a multiplayer game (up to 4) or as 2 player game.
The game consists of 24 birchwood ply discs, 3 quality dice & a rules sheet, which all fit securely inside the Peruke tin.
Handmade in Reading