Rue des Martyrs

The freshly made steamed buns are firm and fragrant, with top marks going to a sweet version filled with lemon curd and Cointreau.

Buy them sweet or savoury, garnished with a shell and fondant centre, topped with a creamy fluorescent dome, or in an elaborately decorated allée of four for a special occasion. The big question is what would Monsieur Proust have made of these pimped-up beauties?

Spot-lit on the other, three magnificent beasts hang in custom-made niches: pasta negra, the king of hams. Ask the Spanish-speaking staff to cut same ultra-delicate slices paleta – style, or nab one of the succulent gift boxes for that special carnivore in your life.

Her seasonal recipes – including savoury ones to pair with cheese and exotic flavours like kumquat – were inspired by her great-grandfather’s conserves. Customized pots make for a nifty, tasty gift.

Bored of the eternal strawberry and vanilla, he champions daring flavours and unexpected combinations, all made using high-quality handpicked produce.

This fishmonger-with-a-difference, where you can pick from seven sumptuous and rare varieties of salmon – including a rather astonishing one from Iceland - as well as assorted deli delights. Handily they also deliver and cater for parties if you’re feeling a bit kitchen shy.