Going out this year for Valentine’s Day seems a little complicated. Even more than usual.

Not only will you need a reso, a babysitter (if you have shrieking children you don’t want to bring to nice places) and a clean outfit, but you’ll also need your mask, your sanitizer and wayyy more sanity than anyone realistically has left at this point.

Luckily there are tons of amazing businesses offering stay-at-home date night options for Valentine’s Day this year!

So butter up your partner - but not literally, unless that’s what you’re in to - and make this Valentine’s Day unique and extra special (because god knows, we all need it).

✔️ Support local

✔️ Impress your partner

✔️ Stay in your comfy pants

Win-win-win!

The Vegetarian Butcher

Calling all plant-based food lovers! The Vegetarian Butcher is the Okanagan’s first plant based grocer. They offer a selection of plant-based meat alternatives, cheeses and deli items. They also proudly serve products using local vendors and partnerships.

Check out what they offer at vegetarianbutcher.ca

Curbside pick-up or home delivery available valley wide.

For Valentine’s Day:

1. “Sweet & Smokey” Charcuterie Board Feature

What: A Valentine’s Special Charcuterie Board displaying the best of both sweet and smokey flavours. Includes Wack Forest ham, smoked tofu, sweet figs, jam and chocolates, smokey cheddar and creamy dill cheeze and crackers. All you need now is wine!

Where: Local pick-up or home delivery available valley wide.

Cost: $35 and you get to keep the board!

How to Order: Call (250) 448-3951 to place your order.

Please order with 48 hours notice!

2. Valentine’s Day Dinner

What: In partnership with Planty of Nosh Catering, The Vegetarian Butcher brings you a special meal for Valentine’s Day. Dinner includes porte pate, ‘beef’ bourguignon and truffle chocolate.

Where: Local pick-up or home delivery available valley wide.

Cost: $40 per person

How to Order: Call (250) 448-3951 or order online HERE.

Please pre-order by February 10th!

Romantic Candles from White Aura Candles

What: Nothing creates ambiance like beautiful hand poured candles with a light scent on Valentine’s Day. Our two faves for this Valentine’s Day from White Aura Candles: Rose & White Chocolate, which is scented like it sounds, and Love Song, which is scented with rose, cinnamon, white jasmine and patchouli. They are organic, non-toxic and 100% soy with gorgeous rose quartz crystals.

Where: Shipping available throughout the Okanagan

Cost: $28 for the Rose and White Chocolate (4 oz.), $15 for the Love Song (8oz)

How to Order: Order online HERE

A Decadent Custom Cake from The Beanery Cafe

What: The Beanery Cafe is a gem of a bakery nestled in the valley of Summerland. They love all things sweet and this Valentine’s Day why not order one of their beautiful cakes for you and your sweetheart in a myriad of shapes and sizes.

Order a beautiful two, three or four layered Valentine themed or custom decorated cakes.

Or order one of their custom gigantic cookies! Yum!

Where: Pick-up -MAP- or delivery available within Peachland, Summerland and Penticton.

Cost: Cakes start at $40

How To Order: Call (604) 250-6160 to order or email rightonbakery@gmail.com

Please give 48 hours notice on cake orders

A Seafood Grazing Platter from Codfather’s

What: Nothing says ‘I love you’ like luxury, sustainable seafood. From caviar to crabs legs to oysters and mussels, Codfather’s can make up platters for all budgets and tastes. If you love seafood, let them help you make this years Valentine’s Day a special one.

Where: Pick-up at Codfather’s Seafood Market

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Cost: Prices vary

How To Order: Call (250) 763 - 3474 to order or pop in the store!

Please place orders 48 hours in advance.

“Meant to Bee” Date Night from Planet Bee

What: A selection of honey, mead, artisan Canadian cheeses’ and other extras along with a virtual tasting seminar.

Where: Local pick-up in Vernon and Lake Country or BC wide shipping available

Cost: $149 if you order before Jan. 29th, $179 there after

How to Order: Order online HERE

A Grazing Box from Crudite and Co.

What: Beautiful grazing style platters, perfect for an indoor picnic with someone you love. Choose from picnic style boxes, one of their signature charcuterie boards or create something custom!

Where: Pick-up and delivery available in Vernon, delivery outside of Vernon is available

Cost: Boxes start at $45

How To Order: Order online HERE

Steak Dinner from Upside Cider

What: A steak dinner for 2 that includes a 50oz ribeye, seasonal vegetables, a 750 mL bottle of your choice of their amazing cider and a mini cheesecake prepared by Lekker Baked Goods.

Where: Pick-up in Lake Country -MAP-

Cost: $150 for two people, $200 for four people

How to Order: Call (778) 760-9347 to order

Please make take-away orders at least a week in advance - plan ahead people!

A Smashing Heart from Frosted Tier

What: Break hearts this Valentine’s Day with custom milk or white chocolate hearts filled with treats and sweets. The perfect finish to a stay at home date with your sweetheart.

Where: Pick-up in Armstrong -MAP-

Cost: Prices start at $35

How to Order: Call (778) 212-5677 to order or order online HERE

Please place orders before February 10th

Valentine’s Date with Your Kids

What: An assortment of Okanagan gifts so your kids can feel the love on Valentine’s Day as well! It includes: “You’ve Stolen a Pizza My Heart” bath bomb from Splish Splash Bath Bombs, Heart Tic Tac Toe and colour your own bookmark from MK’s Creations, a pomegranate old fashioned lollipop from Don’t Be a Sucker Candy and red and blue play dough from Play Grow Dough.

Where: Pick-up in Vernon and Kelowna, shipping also available

Cost: $19

How To Order: Order online HERE

Please place order before February 1st.