Tinned fish has come a long way from the emergency tin of sardines lurking at the back of the cupboard.

These days, beautifully preserved seafood is having something of a moment. And quite rightly so. Good tinned fish is delicious, incredibly useful and one of the easiest ways to put something lovely on the table without spending hours in the kitchen.

But what do you buy someone who's already discovered the joys of a really good tin of sardines?

Whether you're looking for a little Secret Santa present, a stocking filler, a host gift or something special for a seafood enthusiast, there are plenty of delicious ways to treat them.

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British tinned fish deserves a place at the table

We often associate beautiful tinned seafood with Portugal, Spain and France, but there are some brilliant British producers doing wonderful things with fish from our own waters.

One of our favourites is Sea Sisters, whose Cornish sardines are a lovely example of just how good British tinned seafood can be.

Forget the idea that tinned fish is something you only eat when there's nothing else in the fridge.

Open a tin, add some good bread, a few pickles and a glass of something cold, and you've got the makings of a very good lunch.

Secret Santa gifts for tinned fish lovers

A thoughtful food gift doesn't have to cost a fortune.

For a Secret Santa present or a little something for a food-loving friend, we'd much rather give something they'll actually enjoy eating.

Sea Sisters Cornish Sardines with Rosemary & Capers

A deliciously savoury tin, ready to open and enjoy. Perfect for someone who appreciates good ingredients and isn't afraid of a little fish on toast.

Sea Sisters Sardines in Chilli Oil

For the tinned fish lover who likes a little warmth with their seafood. Lovely piled onto toasted sourdough or served with something sharp and pickled.

Goat Rodeo Spicy Slicey Pickled Onions

Not technically tinned fish, of course, but a rather brilliant companion. Punchy, tangy and wonderful alongside sardines, cheese and sandwiches.

A good tin of fish or an interesting jar of pickles makes a small but considered gift, especially for someone who enjoys discovering independent food producers.

Stocking fillers and little extras for seafood lovers

If you're putting together a stocking or a smaller food gift, think about the things that make a simple tinned fish supper even better.

Dylan's British Pickled Samphire

Salty, sharp and wonderfully coastal. Samphire is a natural partner for seafood and a lovely alternative to the usual jar of pickles.

British lightly salted crisps

Sometimes all you need alongside a good tin of sardines is something crunchy, a few pickles and a drink.

The beauty of these smaller pantry gifts is that they can be enjoyed together or become part of someone's everyday cooking.

The ultimate British Tinned Fish Gift Box

For someone who really appreciates good British food, we've put together something rather special.

Our British Tinned Fish Gift Box brings together five carefully chosen British pantry finds, with two bags of crisps, to create an effortless lunch, relaxed supper or happy hour spread.

Inside you'll find:

• Sea Sisters Cornish Sardines with Rosemary & Capers: Deliciously savoury and ready to serve.

• Sea Sisters Sardines in Chilli Oil: A little extra warmth for chilli and seafood lovers.

• Dylan's British Pickled Samphire: Something salty and sharp to complement the fish.

• Goat Rodeo Spicy Slicey Pickled Onions: Punchy pickles that deserve a place alongside almost anything.

• Two bags of lightly salted British crisps: Because every good grazing table needs something crunchy.

Everything has been chosen to work together, but each product is equally delicious in its own right.

Beautifully presented in our signature Peak & The Pantry gift box, it's a thoughtful way to introduce someone to some brilliant British producers.

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How to turn a few tins into a very good supper

Here's the best bit. You don't actually need to cook anything.

Put the sardines in the middle of the table, open the samphire and pickled onions, tip the crisps into a bowl and add some good bread.

Pour something cold, pull up a chair and call it supper.

It's exactly the sort of food we love at Peak & The Pantry. Relaxed, generous and full of flavour, without spending the whole evening in the kitchen.

And if you've got friends dropping by unexpectedly, it's rather useful to have a few good tins in the cupboard.

Not just for Christmas

While tinned fish makes a wonderful Christmas gift, it's just as lovely for birthdays, housewarmings, thank-you presents or anyone who appreciates great British produce.

And you certainly don't have to be a lifelong sardine enthusiast to enjoy it.

Sometimes the best gifts are the ones that introduce someone to something they might never have picked up for themselves.

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Good food, without the faff.