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Findlater's fine foods

Findlater's fine foods

The logo for Findlater's Fine Foods, featuring the brand name in black serif text with a large, ornate light gray stylized 'F' behind it on a white background.

Meet The Makers:

Findlater's Fine Foods

Operating from the historic Scottish town of Linlithgow in West Lothian, Findlater's Fine Foods represents a definitive example of independent delicatessen craft. Founded in 2004 by husband and wife Martin and Sara Henderson, the enterprise began life as a small restaurant and deli shop. The exceptional quality of their handmade goods quickly gathered a highly demanding local following. To meet the growing orders, the couple expanded into a dedicated, state-of-the-art kitchen, transforming a local favourite into a widely respected artisan producer.

A close-up of a gourmet appetizer platter featuring salmon spread on a cracker with chive garnish, alongside salmon, limes, and other condiments.
A square art print depicting a pink storefront building with windows, a sign reading 'Findlaters', and a small figure standing by the window. The scene is rendered in a painterly, impressionistic style.
An assortment of gourmet appetizers arranged on a black slate platter against a dark background. The canapes include shrimp cocktail bites, cream and raspberry cups, blueberry bites, and garnished with mint leaves.

A TRADITION OF SMALL-BATCH CRAFT

Despite their growth over the past two decades, Martin and Sara strictly avoid mass-produced shortcuts. They retain a deeply hands-on approach, producing every single pâté in small batches to ensure the textures and flavours remain entirely at restaurant standard. This grounded, uncompromising method guarantees a highly tactile and profoundly satisfying end product.

An overhead flat-lay of Findlaters gourmet spreads and crackers arranged on a light gray surface with white and orange striped napkins. Visible products include several black-labeled jars and boxes of spreads, bowls of creamy hummus, green and orange dips, pickles, sliced bread, and round crackers.

INSIDE OUR SCOTTISH HAMPERS

We are exceptionally proud to feature Findlater's Fine Foods within our curated collections. We selected them for their absolute mastery of traditional small-batch production and their genuine connection to the Scottish culinary larder.

CHICKEN LIVER PÂTÉ WITH BRANDY & PORT

This deeply satisfying provision delivers a decadent, remarkably smooth texture. The rich, robust depth of the chicken liver is carefully balanced by a sweet infusion of port and brandy, a recipe that earned a coveted three-star Great Taste Award in 2020. It provides a magnificent, savoury anchor to any artisan spread, pairing flawlessly with crisp Scottish oatcakes and a sharp, dark chutney.

RED LENTIL, COCONUT & SESAME SEED PÂTÉ

A brilliant, highly textural vegetarian alternative that refuses to compromise on depth. By carefully blending red lentils with creamy coconut and sesame seeds, the team achieves an incredibly smooth, buttery profile infused with aromatic herbs and spices. It serves as a wonderfully earthy addition to our hampers, offering a clean, deeply rewarding finish.

SMOKED SALMON PÂTÉ WITH CRÈME FRAÎCHE & DILL

Crafted with genuine Scottish provenance, this provision captures the true, fresh essence of the coastline. The rich texture of slow-roasted salmon is gently folded with crème fraîche and dill, drizzled with tangy lemon and lime, and finished with a twist of cracked black pepper. It pairs beautifully with a crisp white wine from the diaspora or a delicate botanical tonic, providing a quiet moment to appreciate the Scottish larder.

Findlater's Fine Foods Chicken Liver Paté finished with brandy and port, a classic Scottish starter for luxury food hampers.
Findlater's Fine Foods Red Lentil, Coconut and Sesame Seed Paté, a delicious plant-based Scottish spread for premium gifting curations.
Findlater's Fine Foods Smoked Salmon Paté with crème fraiche and dill, an elegant Scottish seafood starter for luxury hampers.