Dukeshill was founded over twenty years ago with the aim of producing the very best hams, cured the “old fashioned” way (where flavour and texture are more important than speed or yield). Today, alongside their hams, you can also buy bacon and other cured meats, fish terrines and smoked salmon, regional cheeses, condiments and preserves and mouthwatering looking cakes. Once you've ordered your ham you'll no doubt be tempted by the rest - I certainly was.

Shop for your malt whisky here by area (if you really know what you’re doing) and choose from Speyside, Highland, Islands and Islay. Alternatively choose from their top ten whiskies or simply enter the brand you’re looking for. Don't forget to compare prices to make sure that you're getting the best deal, particularly if you're buying something expensive. There is a good range, from Macallan 1951 at £1,500 and Glenfarclas 30 year old at £93 to more regular varieties (and prices).

There’s everything here for cheesecake addicts (and I definitely have one in my house) from Chocolate Toffee Walnut Smash and Raspberry Split to Charlie’s Original New York New York double baked and far too many more to list. You can order yours personalised for birthdays and other celebrations, there are special cakes for Valentine's Day and weddings and you can have them pre-sliced too. If you want to buy one as a gift, get them to send it out for you with a card.

Famous London based grocers and Royal Warrant holders Partridges make it easy for you to buy from their excellent selection online, including their own brand preserves and chocolates, olives oils and vinegars, deli products, wines and spirits. If you know them you’ll probably be delighted to be able to buy from them here throughout the year without having to step out of your door.

Established in 1977 and based in Achiltibuie near Ullapool, this is a small family smokehouse producing an extensive range of smoked salmon and smoked fish products as well as smoked meats, herring marinades and Scottish cheeses. You can order whisky, peat, sweet cured and hot roast smoked salmon here plus select from their extensive organic range and buy your organic Crowdie and Isle of Mull cheddar here too.

At Sardinian gourmet store Vallebona you’ll find unusual cheeses such as saffron and peppercorn Pecorino and Robiola, wild boar prosciutto and pancetta, antipasti, confectionary, oils and vinegars and much more. There’s a selection of Italian wines on offer and hampers with names such as The Italian Job and Tuscan Treat (or you can build their own). This is a great place for anyone who appreciates real Italian food.

There isn't a huge selection here, but when you read about their chocolate cake, made with a fresh cream and rum ganache containing 36% chocolate and their New England home style carrot and walnut cake with its lemon cream cheese topping, if you're anything like me you'll want to have a taste. You buy them as slices, cakes or large traybakes and you need to call or email them to order. All cakes are despatched by next day courier.

For lovers of sticky toffee pudding this must surely be the most effortless way of getting hold of some and you’ll be buying it from the World famous Cartmel Village Shop in Cumbria. You can buy their pudding wine, sauce and chocolate, banana and ginger puddings too, all ‘sticky’ of course. Forget that 'a moment on the lips means a lifetime on the hips’ and buy the largest size for 9-10 people (if you can bear to share it).

If you like Spanish cuisine this is a great website to have a look around, offering a great choice of products from Spain such as Serrano Ham, Chorizo and other cured meats and fish, herbs and spices and Spanish cheese. You can also shop from their range of Tapas, and paella dishes, cookers and ingredients, there's a lot of information on where to find good Spanish restaurants in the UK and a Spanish food glossary.

Order your wild boar or Duchy chicken liver pate here as just a couple of the mouthwatering options from their delicatessen department, plus a wide variety of meat, fish, dairy, bakery and other products . Nothing here is inexpensive but everything is really excellent quality. They don't deliver everything to everywhere in the UK (particularly their bakery items) and they only stock fresh food in the correct season so before you get your hopes up, check exactly what’s available to you.

Here you’ll discover a marvellous selection of regional gourmet products from France, all prepared according to traditional recipes and including fois gras, mushrooms and truffles, mustards, oils and vinegars and gorgeous chocolates. They also have a small but excellent range of hampers and gift baskets. They're actually based in the UK, will ship to you anywhere in the world and offer an express service.

If your normal thought when buying olive oil is to buy Italian you should have another think. Elanthy supply (with free UK delivery) the highest quality olive oil from Greece. The service is really excellent and the prices will probably take you by surprise, particularly if, like us, you use quite a lot. You can also buy balsamic vinegar and Maldon sea salt here, plus Pommery mustard and olive oil based soaps. Give them a try.

Valvona & Crolla is an independent family business based in Edinburgh, specialising in gourmet Italian products plus their excellent range of good value, quality Italian wines from artisan producers and progressive co-operatives. In 2005 they won the Which award for the Italian Specialist Wine Merchant so If you're fond of Italian wines take a good look at their collection. In their wonderful deli you'll find a wide choice including prosciutto and pancetta, cheeses, smoked salmon and all your larder essentials.

You may have been lucky enough to eat in his restaurant in London, or to receive some of wonderful regional Italian delicacies as a gift. Even if you haven't done either of the above, you can now buy from his own beautifully presented range online, including pasta, olive oil, antipasti and confectionery. Everything is packaged beautifully with lots of information about where the product orignated and what you can use it for. Buy for yourself or give it away. It's a delight, either way.

Here you’ll be ordering fresh, Devon organic (and non-organic) food including bread rolls, cakes and biscuits (with some gluten free), cheeses, deli and fresh meat boxes, smoked salmon and duck, fruit and veg, drinks, and lots of other delicious sounding goods. For most items they tell you which farm has been the supplier and give you some information about them which is excellent. They offer hamper and gift ideas plus household and non food items as well.

A site run by obviously passionate 'foodies' offering you the very best from all over Italy, including cheese, meat, pasta, olive oil and antipasti. There’s lots of friendly information about each product and which part of the country it comes from plus suggestions for use. Delivery comes to you direct from Italy - Orders placed by Sunday night are delivered by the end of the following week. They’ll deliver to most EU countries.

An Italian website offering quick delivery throughout Europe. They offer olive oil, wine, honey, pasta, rice, desserts, charcuterie, cheeses, preserves and seafood - from all the different regions of Italy. As you click through to each product you find a wealth of information; how Pecorino cheese is made for example, where exactly it comes from and how to use it, or Navelli saffron, its history and which dishes it's best suited for. If you like Italian food this is a real paradise.

If caviar is something that you really enjoy but you can't buy the real thing where you live then take a look at this website which offers Beluga, Oscietre and Sevruga caviar right up to 500g tins although thankfully, bearing in mind the price, you can also order their 50g tins. To go with your caviar celebration you can buy crystal caviar bowls, vodka shot glasses, horn spoons, vodka and blinis.

Forman & Field is a luxury delicatessen specialising in traditional British produce from small independent producers. You’ll find a delicious selection of luxury cakes and puddings, smoked salmon, ham and cheeses all beautifully photographed and extremely hard to resist. Don't miss their home made, award winning fish pates and pies, perfect for the next time you're entertaining. They offer speedy delivery to UK, Ireland and the Channel Isles.

This online deli is crammed full of speciality foods from around the world, many of which are exclusive to them. You'll find an extensive range of cheeses, breads, oil and charcuterie, as well as a selection of fun foodie gifts such as the world’s most expensive jam, Italian flower jellies and gold and silver buttons. There's also panettone from Turin, extra virgin olive oil from New Zealand and biscuits from Sardinia - lots to choose from and all easy to see.