--- title: "Gift for Dads" date: 2026-06-19 published: 2024-01-13 author: "Dragos Nistor" featured_image: "https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/28ED2F7F-0277-494B-94E4-93747ED57E56-scaled.jpeg" categories: - name: "Health & Wellness" url: "/health.md" tags: - name: "Health Benefits" url: "/tag/health-benefits.md" --- # Gift for Dads ![HoneyBee & Co. raw honey gift set, a thoughtful present for dad](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/honeybee-co-discovery-trio-raw-honey-lifestyle-gift-set.jpg "1") Gift Guide # The Best Honey Gifts for Dads By [Dragos Nistor](https://honeybeeandco.uk/about/)Updated 20269 min readFather’s Day & every occasion **4.9 stars** from 53 Google reviews Featured in **Vogue’s Summer Hot List**, three editions in summer 2024 Six generations of **family beekeeping** Free UK delivery on **3 or more jars**[Home](https://honeybeeandco.uk/) › [The Hive](https://honeybeeandco.uk/blog/) › Gifts for Dads Share: [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://honeybeeandco.uk/gift-for-dads/&title=Honey+Gifts+for+Dads) [X](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://honeybeeandco.uk/gift-for-dads/&text=Honey+Gifts+for+Dads) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://honeybeeandco.uk/gift-for-dads/) [WhatsApp](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=https://honeybeeandco.uk/gift-for-dads/)### In This Guide 1. [Why Honey Is a Brilliant Gift for Dad](#why) 2. [Match the Gift to the Dad](#match) 3. [Ready-to-Give Gift Sets](#sets) 4. [Gifts by Budget](#budget) 5. [The Gift That Keeps Giving](#subscription) 6. [Father’s Day and Every Occasion](#occasions) 7. [Why HoneyBee & Co.](#why-us) 8. [Frequently Asked Questions](#faq) ### Quick Picks - **For the BBQ dad:** the [BBQ & Grill Selection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/bbq-grill-honey-selection/), honeys built for glazes and marinades. - **For the cheese-and-port dad:** the [Cheese Board Selection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/cheese-board-honey-selection/). - **For the bold-flavour, whisky dad:** the [Bold & Rich Trio](https://honeybeeandco.uk/bold-rich-honey-trio/). - **For the dad who has everything:** a [honey subscription](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-subscription/), a gift that arrives all year. - **Not sure?** The [Discovery Trio](https://honeybeeandco.uk/discovery-trio/) is our safest, most-loved bet at £33.22. #### Father’s Day 2026 falls on Sunday 21 June Leaving it late? A physical gift sent by standard post may not arrive in time for the day itself, so for a true last-minute gift, a [honey subscription](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-subscription/) is ideal: it starts straight away and keeps arriving long after the cards are recycled. Otherwise, a beautiful jar a few days late is still a beautiful jar. ## Why Honey Is a *Brilliant Gift for Dad* ![A jar of HoneyBee & Co. raw honey presented as a gift.](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/E12508CE-B239-42C0-A596-9EA900A1F218-768x1024.jpeg "2")Raw, single-origin honey, the antidote to another pair of socks.Dads are famously hard to buy for. Ask one what he wants and he will say “nothing”, then quietly enjoy something good. The trick is a gift that is a small upgrade on something he already likes: not another novelty mug, but a genuinely lovely version of an everyday pleasure. Raw, single-origin honey does exactly that. A few reasons it works so well: - **It is the opposite of socks.** Considered, a little indulgent, and something most dads would not buy for themselves. - **It is genuinely useful.** On toast and porridge, in tea and coffee, glazed over meat on the barbecue, alongside cheese. He will actually use it. - **It lasts.** Stored in the cupboard, honey keeps for a very long time, so a gift now is enjoyed for months. - **It has a story.** Ours comes from six generations of one family’s hives, raw and traceable, which makes it feel personal in a way a shop-bought hamper rarely does. - **There is a price for every budget,** from a single jar to a six-jar collection or a year-round subscription. ## Match the Gift *to the Dad* The easiest way to choose is to picture him on a normal weekend. What is he doing? That tells you which honey he will love. [![HoneyBee & Co. For the BBQ Dad gift](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/7EF12D85-6CD8-48ED-BC35-95E8069ED734-1024x768.jpeg "3")](https://honeybeeandco.uk/bbq-grill-honey-selection/)### For the BBQ Dad Self-appointed king of the barbecue? £31.32 £32.97 / 3-jar set Three honeys chosen for the grill, for glazes, marinades and a sticky finish on ribs, wings and halloumi. Pair it with our [honey and soy chicken wings](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-and-soy-chicken-wings-spring-summer-bbq-series/) recipe and he is set for summer. [Shop the BBQ Selection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/bbq-grill-honey-selection/)[See the wings recipe](/honey-and-soy-chicken-wings-spring-summer-bbq-series/) Free UK delivery on this 3-jar set. [![HoneyBee & Co. For the Cheese-and-Port Dad gift](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/honeybee-co-cheese-board-honey-pairing-stilton-brie.jpg "4")](https://honeybeeandco.uk/cheese-board-honey-selection/)### For the Cheese-and-Port Dad Happiest with a cheese board and a glass of something? £33.22 £34.97 / 3-jar set Acacia for brie, heather for Stilton, soft set for a mature cheddar. The selection that turns his cheese board into the best part of the evening. [Shop the Cheese Board Selection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/cheese-board-honey-selection/) Free UK delivery on this 3-jar set. [![HoneyBee & Co. For the Bold-Flavour Dad gift](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/222E9CF3-68F0-4EC1-A48B-3FDFF85299E5-681x1024.jpeg "5")](https://honeybeeandco.uk/bold-rich-honey-trio/)### For the Bold-Flavour Dad Likes his whisky peaty and his flavours strong? £33.22 £34.97 / 3-jar set Our three boldest, most characterful honeys, including dark, aromatic heather. For the dad who finds most things too subtle and wants a honey with a backbone. [Shop the Bold & Rich Trio](https://honeybeeandco.uk/bold-rich-honey-trio/)[Or just the Heather](/heather-honey/) Free UK delivery on this 3-jar set. [![HoneyBee & Co. For the Breakfast-and-Tea Dad gift](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/A7FF4150-E3E0-49A0-A632-BFCC95492961-768x1024.jpeg "6")](https://honeybeeandco.uk/breakfast-honey-selection/)### For the Breakfast-and-Tea Dad Lives for a proper breakfast and a strong cup of tea? £31.32 £32.97 / 3-jar set The honeys made for toast, porridge, pancakes and the morning brew. Reliable, comforting and used every single day. [Shop the Breakfast Selection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/breakfast-honey-selection/)[Or the Tea Lovers’ Selection](/tea-lovers-honey-selection/) Free UK delivery on this 3-jar set. [![HoneyBee & Co. For the Dad You Can't Read gift](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/honeybee-co-discovery-trio-raw-honey-lifestyle-gift-set.jpg "7")](https://honeybeeandco.uk/discovery-trio/)### For the Dad You Can’t Read Honestly have no idea what he likes? £33.22 £34.97 / 3-jar set The Discovery Trio is our safest bet and our bestseller: acacia, wildflower and heather, light to bold, so there is something he will love whatever his taste. [Shop the Discovery Trio](https://honeybeeandco.uk/discovery-trio/) Free UK delivery on this 3-jar set. [![HoneyBee & Co. For the Dad Who Has Everything gift](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-22-at-15.16.27-1024x684.jpeg "8")](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-subscription/)### For the Dad Who Has Everything The man who insists he doesn’t want anything? £8.79 £ / month, 20% off Give him a honey subscription. A new jar arrives on a schedule you choose, 20% off retail with free delivery, and he is reminded of you every time it lands. Pause or change it any time. [Start a Subscription](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-subscription/) Free UK delivery on this 3-jar set. ## Ready-to-Give *Gift Sets* Every set below is a curated three-jar gift unless noted, ready to give and saving against buying the jars separately. More gift options live on our [gift sets page](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-gift-sets/). [![HoneyBee & Co. Entertainer's Selection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AF83A68C-14DE-4FF9-9631-4BE631B0DADF-768x1024.jpeg "9")#### Entertainer’s Selection £31.32 £32.97For the dad who loves to host: honeys for boards, drinks and dishes that impress.Shop now ›](https://honeybeeandco.uk/entertainers-honey-selection/)[![HoneyBee & Co. Romanian Heritage Bundle](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/5FE57E45-459B-45E2-860E-4B21C0CE07D4-768x1024.jpeg "10")#### Romanian Heritage Bundle £31.32 £32.97Three honeys from our family’s Transylvanian apiaries, a taste of where we began.Shop now ›](https://honeybeeandco.uk/romanian-heritage-bundle/)[![HoneyBee & Co. Winter Warmer Selection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/honeybee-co-winter-warmer-honey-hot-lemon-fireplace.jpg "11")#### Winter Warmer Selection £33.22 £34.97Heather, linden and wildflower, for cold nights, warm drinks and cosy evenings.Shop now ›](https://honeybeeandco.uk/winter-warmer-honey-selection/)[![HoneyBee & Co. British Honey Bundle](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0E0209BF-282D-4259-B6BF-3FF5E6D1D39B-768x1024.jpeg "12")#### British Honey Bundle £33.22 £34.97Three raw British honeys from our SALSA-certified supplier. One for the patriot.Shop now ›](https://honeybeeandco.uk/british-honey-bundle/)[![HoneyBee & Co. Tea Lovers' Selection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/7EF12D85-6CD8-48ED-BC35-95E8069ED734-1024x768.jpeg "13")#### Tea Lovers’ Selection £33.22 £34.97The honeys made for his favourite cup, from Earl Grey to a strong builder’s brew.Shop now ›](https://honeybeeandco.uk/tea-lovers-honey-selection/)[![HoneyBee & Co. The Full Collection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-22-at-15.16.27-1024x684.jpeg "14")#### The Full Collection £64.54 £67.94All six honeys, over 1.6kg. The grand gesture for the dad who deserves the lot.Shop now ›](https://honeybeeandco.uk/full-collection/) ![A HoneyBee & Co. honey gift set.](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DSC_5189-1024x684.jpg "15")A ready-to-give gift set takes the guesswork out of it.## Gifts *by Budget* Whatever you want to spend, there is a way to give him something genuinely good. BudgetThe giftWhy it works Around £11A single jar, such as [Acacia](https://honeybeeandco.uk/acacia-honey/) or [Heather](https://honeybeeandco.uk/heather-honey/) (£12.99)A small, lovely treat. Add a card and it is a proper, thoughtful gift. Around £31 to £33A three-jar [gift selection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-gift-sets/)The sweet spot: curated, generous, and qualifies for free UK delivery. From £8.79 a monthA [honey subscription](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-subscription/)The gift that keeps arriving, 20% off with free delivery. Great value over a year. £64.54The [Full Collection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/full-collection/)The big one. All six honeys for the dad who deserves spoiling. For the boss or a client[Corporate gifting](https://honeybeeandco.uk/corporate-gifting/)Premium, branded honey gifts at scale, ideal for the work dad on your list. ![Autumn jars of HoneyBee & Co. honey.](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_9518-768x1024.jpeg "16")Honey keeps beautifully, so a gift now lasts him for months.Remember: free UK delivery applies on any order of three or more jars, and on every subscription order. The gift that keeps giving ## A honey subscription If you want him to think of you more than once, this is the one. Choose the honey, choose how often, and a fresh jar arrives at 20% off retail with free delivery. He can pause, swap or cancel any time. It is also the only gift here that works perfectly at the last minute, because it starts the moment you order. [Most thoughtful#### Honey Subscription From £8.79 a month, 20% off, free delivery, pause any time. Start a subscription ›](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-subscription/) [Bestseller#### Discovery Trio The safe, much-loved choice. Three honeys, £33.22. Shop the trio ›](https://honeybeeandco.uk/discovery-trio/) [For business#### Corporate Gifting Branded honey gifts for clients, teams and the boss, at scale. Explore corporate gifting ›](https://honeybeeandco.uk/corporate-gifting/)## Father’s Day *and Every Occasion* ![A row of HoneyBee & Co. raw honey jars.](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1E00A94A-DFF2-4E76-9315-F8E79092F0B3-1024x576.jpeg "17")Six single-origin honeys, each a small, considered gift in its own right.This guide is built for **Father’s Day**, which in 2026 falls on Sunday 21 June, but a good jar of honey is a gift for any moment a dad deserves marking: - **Birthdays:** a single special jar or a three-jar selection matched to his taste. - **Christmas:** the [Winter Warmer](https://honeybeeandco.uk/winter-warmer-honey-selection/) or the [Full Collection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/full-collection/) under the tree. - **New dads:** a subscription that quietly keeps the cupboard stocked through the sleepless months. - **Grandads:** the [Discovery Trio](https://honeybeeandco.uk/discovery-trio/), gentle to bold, with something for every palate. - **Retirement or thank-yous:** the [Romanian Heritage Bundle](https://honeybeeandco.uk/romanian-heritage-bundle/), a gift with a real story behind it. ## Why *HoneyBee & Co.* ![Three generations of the Nistor beekeeping family in Transylvania.](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/31163039_837128159814088_3600353320528510976_n2-1024x676.jpg "18")Six generations of the Nistor family stand behind every jar.A gift says something about the giver, so it helps to know the gift is the real thing. HoneyBee & Co. is a family business built on **six generations of beekeeping**, with our own hives in the Carpathian region of Transylvania and a SALSA-certified British supplier for our British honeys. Every jar is raw, single-origin and traceable to the hive. - **Raw and single-origin.** Never blended, never heat-treated to look uniform. Real honey with real character. - **Our British honey supplier holds SALSA Certification,** and our family honeys come from our own Transylvanian apiaries. - **Featured in Vogue’s Summer Hot List,** three editions in summer 2024. - **Rated 4.9 stars** across 53 Google reviews, so you can give it with confidence. You can read more [about our family and our story](https://honeybeeandco.uk/about/), or see what customers say on our [reviews page](https://honeybeeandco.uk/reviews/). ## Frequently Asked *Questions* What is a good honey gift for a dad?Match it to him. A BBQ dad will love the [BBQ & Grill Selection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/bbq-grill-honey-selection/), a cheese lover the [Cheese Board Selection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/cheese-board-honey-selection/), and a bold-flavour dad the [Bold & Rich Trio](https://honeybeeandco.uk/bold-rich-honey-trio/). If you are unsure, the [Discovery Trio](https://honeybeeandco.uk/discovery-trio/) at £33.22 is our safest, most-loved choice. Do you sell honey gift sets?Yes. We offer several curated three-jar gift selections from around £31, a six-jar Full Collection, and ready-to-give boxes on our [gift sets page](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-gift-sets/). What is the best last-minute Father’s Day gift?A [honey subscription](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-subscription/). Because it starts the moment you order, it is perfect when a physical gift will not arrive in time, and it keeps giving long after the day. When is Father’s Day 2026 in the UK?Sunday 21 June 2026. For a gift to arrive by then, order with enough time for standard UK delivery (2 to 5 working days, dispatched Monday to Friday). Leaving it late, a subscription is the reliable choice. How much should I spend on a honey gift?There is something at every level: a single jar from £10.99, a three-jar selection around £31 to £33, the Full Collection at £64.54, or a subscription from £8.79 a month. Free UK delivery applies on three or more jars and on every subscription. Can I send a honey gift directly to my dad?Yes. Enter his address as the delivery address at checkout and we will send it straight to him. Free UK delivery applies on orders of three or more jars. What is the best honey for a barbecue-loving dad?Bold, robust honeys work best for glazes and marinades. Our [BBQ & Grill Selection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/bbq-grill-honey-selection/) is built for exactly this, and pairs perfectly with our [honey and soy chicken wings](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-and-soy-chicken-wings-spring-summer-bbq-series/). Is a honey gift suitable for any dad?Almost always. With six honeys from light and floral to dark and bold, plus selections for cheese, the barbecue, breakfast and tea, there is a match for nearly every taste. Honey should not be given to anyone advised against sugar without their doctor’s guidance, and never to a child under one. ![Dragos Nistor, Founder of HoneyBee & Co.](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Dragos-Nistor-Founder-at-HoneyBee-Co.-.jpg "19")#### Dragos Nistor Founder, HoneyBee & Co. Dragos Nistor is the founder of HoneyBee & Co., a family honey brand built on six generations of beekeeping heritage in Transylvania. He is a dad himself, and a firm believer that the best gifts are the simple, well-made ones a person would never quite buy for themselves. [Read more about our story](https://honeybeeandco.uk/about/). ### Shop & Read More [![HoneyBee & Co. Discovery Trio gift set](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/honeybee-co-discovery-trio-raw-honey-lifestyle-gift-set.jpg "20")Bestseller#### Discovery Trio](https://honeybeeandco.uk/discovery-trio/) [![HoneyBee & Co. honey gift sets](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DSC_5189-1024x684.jpg "21")Gifts#### All Gift Sets](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-gift-sets/) [![BBQ and grill honey selection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/7EF12D85-6CD8-48ED-BC35-95E8069ED734-1024x768.jpeg "22")For BBQ Dad#### BBQ & Grill Selection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/bbq-grill-honey-selection/) [![Cheese board honey selection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/honeybee-co-cheese-board-honey-pairing-stilton-brie.jpg "23")For Cheese Dad#### Cheese Board Selection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/cheese-board-honey-selection/) [![HoneyBee & Co. honey subscription](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-22-at-15.16.27-1024x684.jpeg "24")Subscribe#### Honey Subscription](https://honeybeeandco.uk/honey-subscription/) [![Corporate honey gifting](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0E0209BF-282D-4259-B6BF-3FF5E6D1D39B-768x1024.jpeg "25")Business#### Corporate Gifting](https://honeybeeandco.uk/corporate-gifting/) [![The full collection of six honeys](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/WhatsApp-Image-2024-10-22-at-15.16.27-1024x684.jpeg "26")The lot#### The Full Collection](https://honeybeeandco.uk/full-collection/) [![Three generations of the Nistor beekeeping family](https://honeybeeandco.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/31163039_837128159814088_3600353320528510976_n2-1024x676.jpg "27")Brand#### Our Story](https://honeybeeandco.uk/about/)