Having had to close its fully-booked dining room due to the Government’s most recent Covid-19 restrictions, staff at Restaurant Hjem in Wall, near Hexham, have been working on plans to make sure people will be able to enjoy a little piece of Hjem in their own homes.

The sell-out success of the Hjem comfort box during the first lockdown inspired the team, led by head chef Alex Nietosvuori and partner Ally Thompson, to put together a yuletide edition, which brings together their favourite treats from the traditional Northumberland and Scandinavian Christmas tables.

Everything in the box will have been cured, cooked or baked by Hjem’s award-winning team and packaged up to be enjoyed at home over the Christmas period.

Ally said: “We knew when we had to close the restaurant in light of the Covid-19 restrictions, we wanted to do something to allow people to still enjoy a taste of Hjem.

“The comfort boxes we put together in the spring and summer went down so well with people – we consistently sold out and couldn’t make them fast enough, so we were already thinking about putting together something a bit special – and a bit bigger - for Christmas.

“It’s a great way to continue supporting our wonderful suppliers and showcase the quality produce we’re lucky enough to have on our doorstep.

“Obviously we’re very much hoping that we will be able to welcome guests back into our dining room throughout December, but in the meantime, we hope this gives everyone something extra and lovely to look forward to this Christmas.”