Affordable Valentine’s Day Ideas for Couples

At Piglet’s Pantry HQ, we’re busy gearing up for one of our favourite days of the year – Valentine’s Day!

In this blog we’ll take a little look at the history of ‘love day’ before sharing some affordable date night ideas for Valentine’s Day.
From a themed movie night to a fun DIY project for two, we have plenty of sweet ideas to show your appreciation for your lover.

Our handcrafted Valentine’s Day range features a selection of delicious cakes, bakes and luxury hampers that will bring a smile to the face of your loved one. Click to view our Valentine’s Day treats and hampers and make sure you place an order in time!

The Origin of Valentine’s Day

From as early as the 14th century, February has been celebrated as the month of romance, with lovers expressing their affection through elaborate gifts and grand gestures. The first Valentine’s Day card was penned back in the 15th century by an imprisoned Frenchman who wrote to his wife, “I am already sick of love, my very gentle Valentine”.

Since then, Valentine’s Day has flourished into an annual celebration of love, all over the world. Whether you’re keeping things low-key this year or organising a romantic date – or maybe you’ve opted to celebrate Palentine’s with your friends! – we can help ensure this Valentine’s Day is the best one yet!

Home Valentine’s Date Ideas

Are you a homebody who loves spending quality time with your partner curled up with a blanket on the sofa? We’ve put together a selection of date night ideas for Valentine’s Day just for you. Valentine’s night ideas don’t have to involve elaborate plans that cost the earth – it’s the thought that counts.

Here are some of our favourite affordable date night ideas that will have your loved one beaming with joy without breaking the bank.

1) Celebrate Your Favourite Books

If you and your partner are often described as a pair of bookworms, this is the Valentine’s Day date night idea for you.

Ask your partner to choose a hardback book that they think you would love and vice versa. Put on your favourite records, light some candles, pour two glasses of wine or a hot drink, and spend the evening creating customised sleeves for each other’s books.

The materials you use are entirely up to you – from old wrapping paper, napkins, and fabric to vintage magazines and photos – the possibilities are endless. At the end of the evening, you’ll be left with something you can treasure for years to come – and a new book to add to your TBR list!

Any cosy and creative Valentine’s day gift ideas can be enhanced with tasty snacks. At Piglet’s Pantry, our Valentine’s Day Gingerbread Hearts Selection is the perfect accompaniment to an evening spent crafting with your other half.

Featuring four white chocolate-decorated gingerbread biscuits, these letterbox treats can be delivered straight to your door. If you would like to find out more about any of the products featured in our Valentine’s Day range, please get in touch, call us on 01903 215 054 and speak to our friendly team who will be more than happy to help.

2) Cook Up a Treat

Now, the idea of spending the evening cooking with your partner might fill you with instant dread – but hear us out.

At Piglet’s Pantry, we love any excuse to pop on our aprons, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. If you’re anything like us, you’ll agree that there’s nothing better than sitting down with someone you love and tucking into a delicious homemade meal.

From heart-shaped pies and pizzas to pink pasta (yes, you can actually buy pink pasta!), there are so many Valentine’s themed food ideas that you can have fun cooking up with your other half.

If you’re now trying to think of the perfect dessert to finish off an evening of indulging in delicious homemade dishes, we can help. Our Valentine’s Day Cupcake Box features handcrafted Red Velvet bakes with decadent frosting – the ideal sweet treat to end a picture-perfect evening. Ensure your Valentine’s Day date night ends with smiles all-round by shopping our Valentine’s collection today.

3) Indoor Picnic Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Not into cooking or going out for an overpriced Valentine’s meal? If you’re looking for affordable date night ideas, we’ve got you covered with a range of goodies to make the perfect indoor picnic!

We have a range of hampers, including:

• Chocolate Lovers Hamper – featuring our delicious tea for two, brownies and cupcakes
• Grazing Hamper – featuring scrumptious tea for two, cupcakes and gingerbread heart biscuits
• Piglet’s Pamper Hamper – with a Temple Spa kit to accompany our generous afternoon tea for two

As well as hampers, we have a selection of popular Valentine’s Day-themed afternoon tea packages. Whether you’re vegan or would prefer to elevate your tea with a bottle of Ridgeview fizz, your hamper will contain a sumptuous feast of sweet and savoury baked goodies.

Or why not put together a Valentine’s date box full of your partner’s favourite treats? From our Valentine’s themed Loaf Cakes to our Valentine’s Gingerbread Hearts or our Valentine’s Mockaron Selection (our delicious nut-free alternative to macarons), we’ve got everything you need to create the perfect personalised gift for someone you love. To complete your cosy night in, all you need to do is select a movie or box set to binge!

We hope you’ve been inspired by our Valentine’s Day ideas for couples. If you would like to find out more about any of the products featured in our seasonal Valentine’s collection, please get in touch. Give us a call on 01903 215 054 and one of our helpful piglets will be more than happy to ensure you make this Valentine’s Day the best one yet!