Fortnum & Mason At Christmas | Where King Charles Sells His Food!
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- Опубліковано 4 гру 2023
- Kings Charles III sells his homegrown food here.. he also shops here (maybe not personally).. So what is the world famous Fortnum & Mason like at Christmas? This is one of the most luxurious food stores in all of Europe, selling the finest goods at some eye watering prices. Their Christmas store is simply incredible, so let's take a look! This store is on Piccadilly in central London.
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For those who can't visit F&M in person, Hannah's tour is most definitely the next best thing
I'm laughing out loud, Hannah. "Crackers for rich people." "You need to sort yourself out" when talking about the crazy price of paper plates. This all said, F&M is my favorite for a to-go lunch to eat at a nearby park.😍 Thank you for going to share their 2023 Christmas set up.
Yes! I think Hannah’s comments are hilarious! I love watching these videos.
As us Londoners say: “You’ve got to admire the cut of Hannah’s jib,” makes for entertaining and honest commentary ❤
I worked at Fortnum's in the late 1970's and it was a real eye opener to excellence and style. Not just the vast array of quality produce and stock, the staff also were scrupulously selected and trained to serve the public courteously and well.
The smell of fine food, cheeses, freshly ground coffee, cured meats and confectionery drifting up from the Food Hall was unforgettable, even 40+ years on.
Institutions like Fortnum and Mason remain the benchmark toward better standards in food retail throughout the UK and their influence is everywhere today for the discerning shopper.
Even for those on a modest budget, there's something in Fortnum's for everyone.
Shame the standards don't extend to their St Pancras branch. I went in there and the staff member on the till was far too busy having a conversation with her friend (another staff member) in a corner to pay attention to customers waiting at the till. Took a third staff member to come out of the back room to get her to do some work, and she didn't even apologise for keeping me waiting. Had better service in Poundland.
@@okwrite7120 Sorry to read that. Personally, I've never seen any staff in Poundland other than cashiers who speak little English.
@@okwrite7120 So, you had one unfortunate encounter when you shopped there so the entire store gets painted w/the same brush? What a shame.
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Merry Christmas 🎄
God Bless us, every one!
Absolutely agree. I’m in NYC and there’s nothing here that’s as fabulous as F&M. I can’t wait to return to London to pop in!
Thanks for taking us on this walkabout to Fortnum's 5 Floors of Christmas! Tuesday's with HANNAH are as delightful as the Friday's!!❤
Being a gay man with an eye for fashion myself, Hannah looks very stylish when she did that piece to camera in front of the mirror halfway up the staircase from the side entrance ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
As an American who has never had the privilege of visiting Britain during the holidays. Thank you so much for these amazing vlogs! I just love all the old vintage from the 1940's and 50's it's so nostalgic. ✨️🎄
Thanks for taking us back to 23 years of the greatest store in London brought by the best presenter of vlogs. My son is disabled and the highlight of his life is when Hannah Ricketts presents a new vlog especially of F&M. Thanks Hannah.
Highlight of his life, how sad.
Thank you Hannah for allowing Canadian’s to see the beautiful Christmas of London. I thoroughly enjoy every one of your vlogs! 🥂
You are so welcome!
I literally went to Fortnum’s yesterday and couldn’t catch my breath, there were so many people!
Fortnum's is as busy on a week day as it is on a normal weekend, at this time of year
At Weekends it goes into Overdrive, sheer madness 😂
It's my favourite store in London by miles
I love F & M. The bottom floor has a lovely selection of wines, imported artisan cheeses, meat and produce. I honestly believe that shops like F & M, Harrod’s, Marks & Spencer and Harvey Nichols need to expand and open shops in the US. There is a pent up demand for British tinned biscuits, tea, and condiments by Americans.
Well, you can buy certain F&M hampers through Williams-Sonoma. Then there's Brands of Britain and British Food Shop that sell UK (and even some other EU imports) stateside and the shipping is very reasonable. I buy the Tiptree jellies and preserves and fruit curds through Brands of Britain. That said, I would still very much welcome Harrod's and Harvey Nichols and Fortnum and Mason to the US. 😊
I dont know if this would work in the US? It would have to be in NYC.
@@robertweisberg5570I think that in select American cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, a smaller F&M than the one in Piccadilly London I feel would be a hit. There is an F&M in Hong Kong. There’s no reason that Fortnum and Mason would not be able to succeed in America.
M&S tried the US market but failed so its online clothes only, I know they did have a select few xmas biscuit lines in Target but were extremely expensive compared to in the UK.
And Canada
I'm so happy that I found this channel, and that there are people who enjoys looking at cute stuff in beautiful stores as much as I do. Thank you so much Hannah!
Thank you so much!!
It is becoming a Christmas tradition to follow Hannah around the luxury department stores of London. I love It!
Some day I am going to say, “Hang the expense” and treat myself to a Fortnum & Mason hamper of goodies 😊
A department store here in Australia has a tiny selection of Fortnum and Mason items but if I was very rich, I would fly to London just to do my Christmas shopping at the proper store. I love it. Thanks, Hannah.
The UK does a lot of things well, but they do Christmas very, very well! Wonderful, as always Hannah!
We are LOVING the extra "Hannah" Christmas VLOGS.
I loved the bit around 22:30 - when you were looking at the paper plates and said “ Who’s paying 12 pounds for 10 paper plates? I think you need to kind of sort yourself out really”. I don’t know why but it’s so true and had me laughing so hard! That comment was brilliant. I’m going to start using that myself. I Love your channel. You never disappoint.❤️
I am loving these Christmas videos! Fortnum & Mason does it up right! Magnificent.
Those old fashioned Christmas cards are like the ones my Mom sent out in the 1950's! So stinkin' cute!
Canadians watch as well! I love what you do!
I love 'Victorian' style decorations too and the 80s stuff also makes me laugh cause it reminds me of my childhood!
Hi Hannah - being Irish and living in the U.K. myself, I find this fascinating, having worked in supermarket retailing for 30 years at age 53 - at most, M&S or Selfridges is the most I’d aspire to, but even then the prices are insane - the earlier video that you did of that other big American chain here in the U.K. was far more affordable by comparison and yes, I do believe that F&M is better than Harrods
You are always so enthusiastic. You could even make the telephone directory sound interesting!
Here in Perth Western Australia we go to David Jones, it stocks fortnum & mason. Always a gift for Christmas Love it
I think I was 16, when my mum took us there Enchanted was the word I would use to describe the Christmas display
Beautiful 🎄🎄🎄🎄
Thanks for giving us the Christmas gift of two videos a week: especially having a full-time job and lots of responsibilities. Maybe that is why you are pushing 150,000 subscribers and it seems like a week ago you were celebrating 100,000!
Hi Hannah….your vlogs are becoming a super Christmas tradition!
I think F&M is my favourite store for Christmas.
Lovely window displays….and music.
Dancing Christmas puddings!
Really enjoyed your walk around the store.
I need to go to England for Christmas one year. I would enjoy every moment.
You really should, it’s incredible 😊😊😊😊😊
Love the dancing puddings!
Simply wonderful! Made my sister, mother, and I in Los Angeles absolutely delighted to watch. Thank you!
Fortnum and Mason is a great store even if NOT at Christmas but at Christmas it really is very special. I was there just before Thanksgiving (US), a few years ago, and they were putting out Christmas baskets and some other food items and it was all so festive. I'd love to be able to get there just before the holiday.
Oh, if you have never been to Fortnum and Mason and do get there, be sure to go to the ladies restroom. They have the loveliest soap and hand lotion. You CAN buy it. If you like Marmalade, their Blood Orange Marmalade is just sooooooooo good. I USED to be able to get it here in the US and William Sonoma and they don't carry it anymore. Sadness.
Those picnic baskets are so cute !
I have to get to London for Christmas one day! You make seem so glorious! Thank you for taking us around the beautiful stores.
Přesně takové video teď člověk potřebuje .... vánoční výzdoba a roztomilé věcičky v obchodech potěší vždy oko každé ženy. Já si každé ráno otevírám adventní kalendář od Rituals a mám radost jako malé dítě.😀🌲Krásný předvánoční čas všem. Thank you for next amazing video.
Wonderful time in F&M, loved it! However long you were in there, it was very much appreciated! ❤Oh, also love your nail colour...very Christmassy! 🎄🎄Thank you so much, lots of love Kathy x ❤
Well, never seen dancing Christmas puddings before. 🤣
20 days and I will be in London, I cannot wait. I already have my Fortnum and Mason shopping list
Thanks for sharing Hannah.
Tolerable? This tour was absolutely FABULOUS Hannah!, THANK YOU and MERRY CHRISTMAS 😊😄
The classiest vlogger in the classiest places in London. Fantastic Hannah 🎁
Came here to say exactly this!!😊😊😊😊 I agree!
That wooden musical advent calendar is actually really nice to treasure for years
Those Christmas ornaments that you were talking about from the 80's, are actually from the 50's. My mom had ornaments like that. When I was growing up they were on our tree. I'm not going to see how old I am but the ornaments had a decade on me.
Loved your video! I always say "Put a fork in me! I'm done!" 😂😂😂❤️🎄⛄🎁
Absolutely delightful! Fortnum’s always has a visual appeal that’s very unique. Love seeing how they have decorated for the season. The brief image of the Dundee cake has reminded me to bake one soon. So many thanks, Hannah! I’m a little less of a humbug with these wonderful vlogs (I find myself looking at the holiday decor in the local shops more than usual). Looking forward to Friday’s episode!
Thank you Hannah for taking us along with you (and the Bonus videos for this month) 🤩🤩
Very, very beautiful vlogmas Hannah!!! I am loving them all. You are doing an excellent job. Fortnum & Mason seems to be a mix of St.Claus' toys factory and the Wonka factory, full of gorgeeous Christmassy decorations and yummy choclate treats. Those Christmas windows with mechanical elements are amazing! It is simply impossible to see all those amazinng Christmas stuff and not want to buy everything you like. I wish you a wonderful Tuesday and week! Merry Christmas Hannah! Thanks for your beautiful vlogmas! 🎄🌟🔔🎁🦌🛷🎅🏻⛄❄💂🏻🇬🇧
I have been buying Fortnums stuff online, I've gone a tad crazy to be honest. Ordered a Christmas ham yesterday to be delivered on the 21st. I've spent years baking and doing everything from scratch. No more 😂❤
I love this video and I love your humor❤such a fan of F&M
Thanks for bringing Christmas in London to me when I can’t go this year! London is the only city I love.
Love Fortnum's. This was a brilliant vlog, Hannah! You did a great job discreetly filming it, and giving us the low down on all the gorgeousness in there!
Went years ago to F & M…….it’s amazing still to me. Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦
Your video brought back memories of Christmas past. A time when families would place a Victorian tree as the centrepiece in the middle of the room, carefully decorating it with small bags containing everything from popcorn balls to chocolates and candy fruits, etc. On Christmas Eve, we would gather with family and friends, and during the festivities, you would wear a blindfold, circle the tree, and pick your treats. Along with some gag gifts, nothing too bad, but someone always got a bag of coal-a couple of BBQ briquettes wrapped up. And for those who are misfortunate to acquire a bag of coal there are dishes for you to do. These are fun times filled with laughter as a way of bringing people together before the celebrations of Christmas. Have a wonderful Merry Christmas and Happy New year everyone. 🤶🎅⛄🎄🎁
Love when you go to Fortnums. It was amazing. Thank you for showing all the gorgeous things. I can only dream ❤
I am so loving these vlogs! It's really getting me in the Christmas spirit!
Hannah ... Crazy Crazy good.🎉❤🎄 Look forward to this every year. Thanks, fabulous.
I must visit London. Great video. My favorite part was the candy display in Christmas decorations. Marvelous
Thank you, Hannah!! I love Fortnum & Mason!! 😊❤
WOW! So beautiful. Thank you Fortnum & Mason and Hannah Ricketts for the tour of this fabulous store.💓
I do miss these beautiful London stores. So special at Christmas time we don’t have anything like this in Australia. Thank you Hannah 🥰
But luckily we can buy some Fortnum and Mason food items at David Jones
@@alicerabbit8 I saw that!
Maybe on a much smaller scale
@@justgrand3429 it's normal for us, sometimes it's rainy and grey though haha. It means going to Europe to experience a white Xmas is more special
Yay, 150K subscribers. Ive been watching this go up daily for months. Going much more quickly now, So happy for you.
Hannah, your videos are so enjoyable, I never miss one! Your enthusiasm is so obvious and contagious. I love watching people who are excited about their city and its attractions. Kudos for all your hard work! Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much!!
I have never seen such a beautiful looking store as this!😀 The window displays are spectacular! The old fashioned Christmas music warms my heart 😮❤ I would love to go here one Christmas 🎄 ❤
Aw I love your videos Hannah, you can see how much effort you put into showing everyone these high end places - I would spend hours at Fortnum and Mason - well done 👏
Hello,
Another awesome video! I agree with you…I love the vintage or Victorian ornaments or Christmas scenes. They remind me of seeing them on Christmas cards, movies as a child. A favorite in my home are Nutcrackers. My in-laws started collecting them for my son when he was a few months old. He is now 25 years old and he has about 200 nutcrackers and counting ranging in 3 inch high to about 4 feet tall.
As always, thank you for sharing 😊
I cannot wait to go to Fortnum and Mason myself!!! It's gorgeous and I also do love the old school Christmas decorations much more than the modern style stuff.
Friends sent me a F&M hamper & whilst it was nice my jaw dropped at the price! To buy items individually from F& M would have been even more expensive but to buy the same type of items that you would want for a treat but wouldn’t normally buy for yourself was so much cheaper sourced from other stores. I find inspiration looking at beautiful stores but I don’t get myself in debt trying to emulate the rich. Once tea in in the teapot & biscuits are on a plate no one knows where you got them from! The biscuit tins whilst beautifully designed they are not airtight so I wouldn’t use them to keep biscuits in either!
The food makes me salivate, but the prices make my eyes water! Keep the videos going.
TOTALLY agree re the illustrations on the packaging! I LOVE their musical tins. I bought the Coronation one they released, it was stunning with a beautiful peacock.
Fortnum & Mason's is the classiest. The Christmas Wreath on the staircase was the most gorgeous I've seen this year! You did a great job, thanks Hannah. ❤ One thing I've noticed is how prices have increased from last Christmas. M&S Triple Chocolate Pannetone last year was 7.99, now it's 12.99. Has to be bought though as deelish! 🌿🌷
Thoroughly enjoying the Christmas shops! We don't have anything like that here in California, you are satisfying a dream to visit England at Christmas time. Thank you for sharing Hannah!!
Hannah you really do an amazing job on your videos. My wife and I just love watching!!! We used to spend a great deal of time in London and you are definitely making us homesick!!
Maybe a trip next pre Christmas!!
Hope the rest of your life is going just as upbeat!!!
Merry Christmas!!
We like your sister as well!!!
You guys seem to have such fun together!!
Loved your comment about the cost of paper plates …. Who would buy them for £12 ! I agree. Laughed out loud
Hello Hannah, Love how you show us every detail in this store. I enjoy watching, it's like being right there. The decorations are beautiful. Once again thanks.
19:00 All the colours look so bright and vibrant from your phone! A friend of mine visits F&M fairly regularly and it never fails to impress ☺️
Since you mentioned Charles food on sale at one of these stores I was reminded of the vegetable sandwiches I ate while visiting a spot, Lulworth cove, Bournemouth where Black Beard the pirate frequently landed. Someone mentioned that the veggies were grown in Charles garden. This was oh so long ago, before Charles married Diana! London has certainly gotten more expensive, more elaborate since that visit. Cheerio and Happy Holidays!
Fabulous job filming Fortnum and Mason 🎄✨. Absolutely loved the video 💜
How wonderfully lovely! Thank you Hannah this was so much fun as always.
Thank you so much Hannah ❤ that was so much fun 🎄😊
Great video, well done Hannah! Fortnum and Mason is a wonderful establishment. I have spent many hours wandering around it,over the years. It is definitely a "must see" at Christmas. Superb!! A very merry, and peaceful Christmas to you and your Family.
Thank you Hannah for touring us to F &M yearly. As if were with you this holiday season.
Looks like fun and so beautiful decorations ❤😊
Hi Hannah beautiful Christmas vlog. From fortnum & Mason i was there last week. Totally amazing store. Love the Christmas puddings & window displays. Stunning 🎄 take care
Loved every second of this. Some F&M products are sold in the US at Williams-Sonoma but it's actually less expensive to buy from F&M and pay shipping (which is only a flat 25 pounds). Those ornament prices are BONKERS.
As always thanks for making my day. Laughed at sewing kit in old tin :)
I think Fortnums is a store you could shop in every day for a week and still find new things to talk about, especially in the run up to Christmas.
To fit into just over half an hour calls for some brutal editing know doubt.
Loved this whistle stop tour, done your own friendly way.
Looking forward to Friday and the rest of these Christmas videos.
Steve
It's amazing the planning, time and effort that goes into the Christmas window decoration in some of London's store, mechanical windows especially. Paris stores similarly have elaborate mechanical decorations that draw crowds during the season.
Thanks for this brilliant walk through, watching from NZ and drooling at such an incredible display ❤
Thoroughly enjoy your videos. Sometimes I don't comment as much as I should. You are a rare gem. Loads of love to you and your wonderful family 👠👠👠👠👠🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Excellent Hannah. I don't think I have ever seen Fortnum's more jam packed with Christmas items. I ordered a few bits after watching your Vlog. I ordered a few Highgrove products and the new tea towels. Thank you again! BTW I thought it was much better than Harrod's Christmas department. ♥see you Friday!!
I bought a bunch of stuff from fortnum and mason and everything was of exemplary quality, 10/10 recommend!!
Thank you, Hannah. Another beautiful store video. 😊
Great job. Oh, what beautiful products----my, o, my those gorgeous tea sets. I was lost in your vlog. Thank you.
Hannah, how fun to go Christmas exploring at the iconic stores of London with you!
It's always such fun to see inside my favourite store in the world.
Hi Hannah exquisite vlog as usual looks like Old School is the thing unfortunately I went to Old School LOVE your nails Hannah beautiful as always 😍
Fantastic video 👏👏. F&M remains our favourite Christmas Shop and we have been going there for the past 30 years 🥰. Your commentary continues to make us chuckle, so keep up the great work 👍👍
When you said it was queuing in Primark , I giggled . That’s where I got my elf cardigan. Really well made and Little stockings added to it( plus Santa) .
It’s really nice to see how the other half shop.
You’re a delight to watch.
When you squeal like a 5 year old at the cute things lol
I’d be the same.
The display and all the care has it be admired.
I think the shops you’ve shown add to the Christmas spirit .
When my kids were little, me and hubby hubster used to take them to choose a bauble it hanging decoration for the tree. It was a yearly tradition.
Now they’re adults .
You’ve inspired me to get a few friends together next year to go to London purely to window shop.
Treat ourselves to an affordable tea. Maybe a pub instead.
Probably, a Wetherspoons lol!
Also, start saving up each pay day to buy ourselves a little Xmas treat from a posh store to treasure .
Thank you and your family and friends for going to these amazing stores so we can appreciate the marvellous products on offer xx happy Christmas to you all 🎅🏻🎄🎁X
Thank you Hannah for taking me with you to see all the lovely things in the store! The windows were the best!
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That looked just magical!
What a wonderful tour!✨🎄✨ Loved it so much Hannah thank you for taking us around!❤
Hannah what a terrific job sharing the incredible Christmas displays, products & sights of Fortnum & Mason in London! I agree with you that F & M is one of the most luxurious food stores anywhere! So many products, & the impeccable displays in every department!
Hannah, you did a great job of highlighting everything, as I am certain it is overwhelming to see in person! That store creates the concept of "Impulse Purchasing" by their impossible to resist displays! Thx again Hannah for sharing this amazing tour of F&M during the Christmas season! I also appreciate the Tuesday vlog as well! Have a great week Hannah, & I look forward to your next vlog on Friday!!!
Always love a visit to Fortnum & Mason! Thanks Hannah ❤
Thanks so much for the lovely video. You did a fantastic job. ❤
Love fortnums haven't been for years as I live abroad 😀🤗 can't wait till next year when over 🤩
Yaaay! Thank you so much, Hannah for making Tuesdays a day to to look forward to as well! My mom and love seeing London through your lens and have been going back to watch your previous Vlogmases starting in 2019 while waiting for your Tues and Fridays video drops. Much appreciation and love for braving the Christmas crowd. Your filming was phenomenal, would not have known you struggled. I'd love to see the street decorations and storefront decos for your next vid ideas as long as it's not too chilly! Your cute family visits are such a treat to see as well. Thanks for brightening up our holiday season. Merry Christmas! 🥰