Ah Valentine’s day. The most romantic day of the year. A day to celebrate love and the people surrounding you.
But Valentine’s day can also come with a lot of pressure.
What gift do you buy?
How do you make the day special?
And most importantly – what do you eat?
Luckily, a whole load of apps and startups exist to help – especially with the last question. Here, we take a look at 10 startups and apps that can help you plan the perfect Valentine’s evening.
Let’s take a look:
For Eating In
Cocktail Flow
Every romantic dinner starts with cocktails, and thanks to Cocktail Flow, you can find great recipes to help you kickstart your evening.
With their list of Valentines themed cocktails, such as a raspberry champagne, a ‘good night kiss’ and a French Martini, it’s like having an expert bar tender in your pocket.
The app is available to be downloaded on your phone and has the perfect mix for any occasion. So that’s the drinks sorted!
Frive
If you’re not the most talented chef in the kitchen, but still want to plan a night in, why not try Frive?
Frive delivers chef-prepared meals right to your door. With a mix of healthy, nutritious and balanced meals, it does 80% of the work for you. That way, even if you don’t have time to plan the perfect meal, you can still cook a gorgeous valentine’s mean from home.
Mob Kitchen
If you do want to give cooking a go, but don’t really have much inspiration, give Mob Kitchen a go.
With hundreds of tried and tested recipes, they have everything from vegetarian to healthy and low-carb meals. And with their shopping list feature, you not only get a full recipe, but a curated list of all ingredients, making it easy and impressive!
Cutter & Squidge
Time to move onto dessert, and this time, Cutter & Squidge has you covered. With amazing cakes, biscuits and brownies delivered right to your door, all you have to do is order them, set them out and enjoy.
If you really want to impress, you can even pair a cake with their cheese and wine hamper, helping you wind down into the evening after a delicious meal.
Vivino
Nothing says romance like a nice wine. Vivino is an app that helps people buy the right wine through ratings, reviews and recommended pairings.
You can even buy wine through the platform, so you know whatever meal you plan, you’ll have the right combination. Whether you like red, white or rose, Vivino can help you find great wine at even better prices.
Bloom
If you’re cooking a nice meal at home, you definitely want to invest in the right flowers. After all, nothing says romance like a well curated bouquet.
Bloom helps by delivering fresh flowers to your door, with curations to help you show your love and affection.
If you want to, you can even subscribe to their repeat service, allowing you to have high quality flowers delivered right to your door!
Sculptd
A night in on Valentine’s day isn’t just about the food, it’s about making it a unique night of the year.
If you want some fun activities, why not try Sculptd, a pottery startup that delivers everything you need to personalise pottery at home.
The perfect date night activity, you can choose from a range of items and designs to help you create cute clay creations at home. It’s thoughtful, fun and unique, making for a perfect Valentine’s night activity.
For Eating Out
Restaurant Roulette
Want to turn date night spontaneous? Then Restaurant Roulette might be the one for you.
You just put in your location and budget, and the app will send you a list of potential restaurants. Once you select your favourites, simply add them to the wheel, spin, and let the app decide for you! It’s a great way to keep things fresh and interesting – especially if you don’t have time to plan in advance!
World of Mouth
Need good restaurant recommendations but don’t know where to look? World of mouth is the place to go.
The app is curated by a global community of food experts, recommending the hottest and tastiest spots in major cities around the world.
With over 20,000 recommendations in 4,500 destinations it’s a great place to look for restaurants that are sure to impress.
Red Letter Days
If you’re looking for more of a unique experience, Red Letter Days compiles offers to some of the most memorable events in the UK.
From Michellin star dining to comedy and pizza, the app allows you to search for food, drink and entertainment sure to make it a memorable night.
And with exclusive discounts and new restaurants regularly listed, it makes the whole experience of planning date night much easier.
