Nine exceptional tins from Portugal, Spain, and Italy. Curated to cover the full range of what makes European conservas so special: buttery sardines, silky smoked trout, premium tuna, a rich paté, and a bright escabeche. Whether you're shopping for a food lover, a curious cook, or someone who's been meaning to explore the conservas world, this is the perfect place to start.
Inside every Starter Pack:
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José Gourmet Cold Smoked Trout Fillets with Dill & Fennel — the showstopper. Silky, aromatic, unlike anything else in the tin world.
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Nuri Sardines in Olive Oil — the gold standard of classic Portuguese sardines. Simple, perfect.
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Nuri Sardines in Tomato Sauce — a pantry essential with rich, slow-cooked depth.
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Sardinha Sardines in Olive Oil with Lemon — bright and clean, great straight from the tin.
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Casa Santona Bonito Albacore Tuna in Olive Oil — premium Spanish tuna that will ruin canned tuna for you forever.
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Casa Santona Little Sardines in Olive Oil — delicate, tender, and dangerously easy to finish in one sitting.
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Nuri Sardine Paté in Olive Oil — velvety and rich, perfect spread on crusty bread or crackers.
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Cantara Sardines in Pickled Sauce Escabeche — tangy, complex, and deeply satisfying. A Spanish classic done right.
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Pollastrini Sardines in Sunflower Oil — lighter finish, perfect for those who prefer a cleaner, milder flavour.
Why it makes a great gift: It's unexpected, it travels well, it looks beautiful on a shelf, and it opens up a whole world of eating they didn't know they were missing. Include a note at checkout and we'll tuck it inside.