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The public became versed in the subject of stockpiling at the time of Brexit and now we are being forced to familiarise ourselves as a result of the outbreak of the Coronavirus. Once more, it’s a question of what to gather as much of the UK workforce is encouraged to ‘work from home’, restaurants and bars shut their doors and the government advises the UK to keep their social distance.

Since January, Boots has not permit even the most alarmed shoppers to buy more than two hand sanitiser gels. Ocado, a Tatler reader’s go-to, has warned that they are facing ‘exceptionally high demand’ for delivery shops and friend-to-the-queen Guy Singh Watson’s bountiful Riverford Organic boxes have had to temporarily stop taking orders due to unprecedented want.


This is the Tatler guide for what to stockpile in the midst of the Coronavirus, as much of the UK goes to ground.

Crème de la Mer

This caviar for your skin, a luxuriously rich moisturiser, is not something you can get from anywhere. So should you not want to be faced with the double-hit of self-isolation and a deteriorating complexion, stock up.

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Harrods fish counter

Make your way to the Harrods fish bar and stock up on Scottish hand-dived scallops, English rock oysters and the juiciest prawns – take them home to your extensive freezer so that once in quarantine, seafood risottos and extravagant starters are still an option for entertaining the immediate family. The show must go on.

Caviar and preserves from Fortnum’s

Platinum, Oscietra, Baerii or Sevruga – head to Fortnum & Mason as a matter of urgency to avoid being caught out. While you’re there, stock up on preserves; if anyone in your family is devoted to their ginger, rose petal & prosecco or tayberry jams, there really is only one place to find it. Don’t allow breakfasts to diverge from the norm during an otherwise tumultuous period.


Truffles

Both chocolates – Charbonnel et Walker always – and savoury fresh truffles. We suggest the Truffle Hunter variation, and you can snuffle out a hamper at Selfridges. During a period of self-isolation, with sufficient preparation, you will be able to enjoy dinners oozing truffle oil or showered with truffle shavings.

A selection of desserts by COOK

The odds are you won’t have the commitment and energy to whizz up a Harvest fruit galette or a spice plum pavlova during Coronavirus isolation, therefore our suggestion is to purchase one of every single one of COOK’s frozen desserts to mount up in your freezer to enjoy night by self-quarantined night. Blueberry and lemon terrine, triple chocolate torte and individual lemon possets, they’ll have you covered.

Bottled water

For those who live in London, this doesn’t warrant further explanation. Order the 15 litre vessel so you can recreate the work ‘water cooler’ environ from home.

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Château Pétrus

It would be a bore while in isolation to run out of your favourite wine. Be sure to head to Berry Bros & Rudd to stock up on this extraordinarily rich and fruitful wine.


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If you are not allowed out the house, then you will need to contact Condé Nast headquarters imminently to subscribe to the magazine so it will arrive through hell or high water.

Cucumbers

If there ever was a fruit – technically part of the gourd family – to serve multiple purposes, it would be the humble cucumber. Perfect for gin and tonics (which you’ll be needing), spa days (what would a spa day be without cucumber eyes?) and salads (to maintain health).

Luxury bamboo toilet tissue

Toilet rolls are currently whizzing off the shelves in a true doomsday scenario. There is the luxury bamboo variety which is undoubtedly the Tatler choice; the brand offers to plant a tree with each box purchased and best of all, it’s naturally hypoallergenic and anti-bacterial. Order now.

Ottolenghi Spice Hamper

Go large on the Ottolenghi hampers; in periods of uncertainty, get ‘em all. The Ottolenghi Spice Hamper includes 16 of the must-have spices topped gold-lidded spice jars. It will mean that you are still able to rustle up his baked rice and caramelised beets with orange-saffron yoghurt in the midst of a global health emergency.

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Belvoir Cordial

The finest cordial – that will be needed to improve the taste of water (when you’re bored of drinking it in quarantine).

Grom

Widely thought to be the very best ice cream – made with more milk and eggs and churned far slower so less air enters the mixture leaving it denser, more intense and silkier. Splash out for a freezer full of tubs to keep you going.

*This is a tongue-in-cheek list; Tatler does not endorse panic buying and the clearout of supermarket shelves. Everybody is entitled to an equal share of food.


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