The online retailer BritishCornerShop.co.uk has been exporting boxes of British happiness to expats in Portugal (and all over the world) for more than 15 years.
Mark Callaghan, the company’s Managing Director, said: “The product our customers desire the most at Christmas is Walkers Luxury Mincemeat Pies! They were by far the best selling product in December last year.”
As so much of the Christmas celebrations are based around eating and drinking, it comes as no surprise that there were many traditional British Christmas products that made the list. Seeing the large volume of orders to Portugal of certain products truly shows what expats miss during Christmas and what is hard to get hold of when abroad - many don’t realise what they will miss at this time of year until they begin browsing the stores in preparation for the big day.
Mark said: “Understandably, quite a few Christmas classics made the top-ten list in Portugal. Paxo Sage and Onion Stuffing, Bisto Gravy Granules and traditional chocolate selection boxes are all in the top ten in the run up to the 25th.”
But amongst these winter favourites, there is also a sprinkling of classic day-to-day products all Brits love. Warburtons Crumpets, Batchelors Mushy Peas and Branston Pickle all retain their place in the list of most popular items.
Expats from around the world have the opportunity to peruse over 11,000 British products at BritishCornershop.co.uk, and have their items shipped to them anywhere in the world.
With the festive season fast approaching, BritishCornerShop.co.uk is getting ready for the Christmas rush. “We’re expecting a busy season, but our experience over the last decade has prepared us for pretty much anything”, said Mark. “We’re all a team, from the warehouse staff to the marketing department, and we all get stuck in if need be!”

For more information or to place an order visit: www.britishcornershop.co.uk.