South African Valentines Day Gift Ideas

Chocolates, flowers, a romantic candlelit dinner. These are all things often associated with Valentine’s Day, and for good reasons. They’ve been tried and tested by generations of hopeless romantics, all looking to build a future with the one they love, but there’s a slight problem with the classic flowers and chocolate formula. Everyone is doing it. Now this doesn’t necessarily make it a bad thing, but why not change things up this year? Go with something new and exciting and experience different flavours and sensations from different cultures rather than a generic box of Celebrations or M&S Belgium chocolates.

At Susmans Biltong, we’ve come up with a list of gifts we think will be great for the person you love. Whilst they might not be a common sight on February the 14th, our biltong gifts are sure to put a smile on the face of your loved one who adores adventure. Who seeks new experiences and desires to try new tastes and sensations from other cultures. So, ditch the chocolate and read on to find the best South African gifts online.


1. Susmans Emergency Relief Hamper 

Our Susmans Emergency Relief Hamper is the perfect place to start if you want to try a bit of everything that we've got to offer. You’ve got our tasty tender biltong made in house using our special seasoning and grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef cattle, beautiful buttermilk rusks, romany creams, delicious dried mango and more! We recommend this biltong gift box for your loved one, as it's something a little different from the usual gift set or bottle of liquor. This makes it a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day as you can enjoy together, along with a refreshing beverage and romantic movie.

Click here to shop this South African hamper online!


Wicker hamper containing lots of goodies


2. The Perfect Steak

This section isn’t so good if you’re not a meat lover, but if you are, then you'll be intrigued to learn about our range of succulent steaks. We take our steak very seriously at Susmans Biltong, so we've made sure to produce and stock only the best of the best. A great tasting steak is sure to set the mood for the evening, and what's better, is that it's not a challenge to cook either! So, don't stress yourself out with cooking up a complex recipe that is destined for failure, stick to sweet and simple. Not sure on how to cook the best steak? Click here to read our instructions for perfecting your rump, sirloin, ribeye or fillet. 

Just imagine, your favourite music is playing in the kitchen, you’re sharing a romantic moment and enjoying each other's company whilst the smell of one of our delicious steaks fills the air. Take your pick from our tasty range of quality steaks online, including our premium Dry Aged Ribeye Steak or best Dry Aged Fillet Steak. You can view our entire range here.


Steak and Potato's


3. A refreshing bottle of wine to share

Your night wouldn’t be complete without wine. Wine will help you to feel relaxed, create a great accompaniment to your dinner, and is a gift that simply cannot fail (Afterall, who would say no to a bottle of wine?). At Susmans Biltong, we’ve got a whole range of incredible wines that make the perfect South African gift. Explore new flavours and new sensations with our Chateau Libertas Red Wine, which is among South Africa’s most popular red’s, or try some wine from Boschendal who’ve been making amazing tasting wines for over 300 years. We’ve got lots of variety so there’s sure to be something that you’ll love. Click here to see our full range of South African wines. perfect for sharing or gifting.


Bottle of wine


Hopefully, we've helped guide you to creating the perfect Valentine's Day! You’ve now got some new and fool proof ideas to make your loved one smile. But, don't forget the most important purpose of Valentine's Day - to show appreciation to your other half, and to cherish quality time together. We also recommend gifting something sentimental, such as a handwritten note or framed picture.

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