Traditional Small Batch Sourdough Panettone.
Expertly handcrafted in our bakery beneath Inverness Castle, our award-winning panettone unites authentic Italian tradition with Scottish provenance and ingredients.
UK WIDE SHIPPING
UK WIDE SHIPPING
“We use only the highest quality Italian and Scottish flours, Scottish free-range eggs, French butter, and local Loch Ness honey. Crafted in our small bakery in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands.”
— Fernando Basaldua Bazaldua, Head Baker.
THE XOKO PANETTONE. WHICH ONE?
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CLASSIC FRUIT.
The XOKO Classic Fruit Panettone is made with copious amounts of Normandie butter, free range egg yolks, luscious currants, glacé cherries, raisins and candied orange peel. We use Italian orange blossom water and sweet honey to add even more decadence. It is crowned with a crunchy almond, tonka and pearl sugar crust.
Winner of 2 gold medals at the Scottish Bread Championships.
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DOUBLE CHOCOLATE.
The XOKO Double Chocolate Panettone is rich and sumptuous and is balanced with 70% dark Belgian chocolate and Belgian milk chocolate. It is topped with an almond, tonka, cocoa and pearl sugar crust.
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GINGERBREAD.
The XOKO Gingerbread Panettone. At XOKO, we never follow the crowd, and our Gingerbread Panettone is a mash-up between Italian sophistication and the comforting nostalgia of your granny's gingerbread. The floaty-light enriched bread is embellished with fiery stem ginger and gingerbread Belgian white chocolate rubble. The almond and ginger crust adorns the top of this King of Breads.
“XOKO’s seasonal panettones are a masterclass in flavour, care and craftsmanship. Every one is so thoughtfully created with the skill, attention and the utter deliciousness that I love about everything they do. They’re a highlight of the season for me! ”
Sarah Rankin - Food Writer and MasterChef Finalist.Corporate Gifting & Bulk Orders
Email: hola@xoko.co.uk
Looking to treat clients or your team this season? Enjoy 15% off all orders of 10 or more handcrafted XOKO panettones, with convenient delivery across the local area and reliable Royal Mail shipping UK-wide.
Your Panettone comes in a beautiful presentation box which celebrates “A Mexican, whose heart and home is in the Highlands”.
You can pre-order for Christmas delivery or in store collection. If you can’t wait that long…
….there is also an opportunity to pre-order for late November delivery to any UK address. We will also have stock in store to purchase.
The one to give, the one to share, the one to devour all by yourself!
Our Panetonne is the highlight of our baking year. It is a true labour of love, beginning early in August, when the days are long and there is still hope of summer sunshine! This is when Fernando begins nurturing his sourdough starter, affectionately known by all as ‘his baby’. His starter was born over seven years ago, when Fernando moved from Mexico to the Scottish Highlands and is borne of a fallen apple from his husband, Tristan’s childhood home on the Black Isle. As the seasons change and Christmas approaches, our starter is carefully cultivated until it is strong enough to bring life into the XOKO Panettone.
Fernando’s passion for panettone runs as deep as his love for the home he has found in the Highlands. During the panetonne season, he often gets as little as three hours of sleep at night, tirelessly monitoring and caring for these magnificent celebration breads until they are perfectly baked.
Each batch of panetonne is a three-day journey, from the initial mixing to the final bake. This significant investment of time, passion and dedication is what makes our panetonne so special. We use only the highest quality Italian and Scottish flours, Scottish free-range eggs, French butter, and local Loch Ness honey. Crafted in our small bakery in Inverness, the capital of the Highlands.
The XOKO Panetonne is the perfect gift to express gratitude, appreciation and love this Christmas. It’s the one to share, or perhaps, the one to accidentally devour all by yourself.
Much Love
Fernando & Tristan
XOKO Artisan Sourdough Panettone — Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Do you offer UK-wide shipping?
Yes, we provide UK-wide shipping via Royal Mail 48 delivery.
XOKO Panettone is a 100% natural sourdough bread made using a three-day artisan process, completely free from commercial yeast, artificial preservatives, or chemical additives. Commercial mass-market panettones are made in factories using fast-acting commercial yeast and chemical emulsifiers to artificially extend shelf life. At XOKO, head baker Fernando creates our panettone over a meticulous three-day journey of mixing, proofing, and baking. This slow fermentation develops deep, complex flavours, a floaty-light texture, and a naturally extended freshness that supermarket and commercial delicatessen brands simply cannot replicate.
What makes XOKO Panettone different from supermarket or commercial panettone?
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What is the story behind the XOKO sourdough starter?
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Our panettone is brought to life by a unique, seven-year-old sourdough starter born from a fallen apple in the Scottish Highlands. Affectionately known as "his baby," Head Baker Fernando created this starter over seven years ago when he moved from Mexico to Scotland. The starter originated from a wild apple gathered at his husband Tristan’s childhood home on the Black Isle. We nurture and cultivate this wild starter from early August through the winter to give our Christmas panettone its signature lift and light crumb structure.
Where is XOKO Panettone baked and what ingredients are used?
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Every batch is handcrafted in our bakery right beneath Inverness Castle using premium Italian and Scottish flours, fresh free-range eggs, rich French butter, and local Loch Ness honey. XOKO’s dedication has earned awards including the Good Food Award Blue Ribbon 2026 and Gold Medals at the Scottish Bread Championships.
How should I store and keep my XOKO Panettone fresh?
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Store in its original packaging inside the presentation box away from direct heat, sunlight, and moisture, and do not refrigerate. Seal the bag tightly after opening. Our panettone is best enjoyed within 1 month from it’s production date.
How do I properly cut and slice a sourdough panettone?
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Use a long, sharp serrated bread knife to cut vertically into thick wedges from the top down, just like a cake.
What is the best way to serve XOKO Panettone?
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Serve at a warm room temperature or gently warmed in a low oven (around 50°C) for 5–10 minutes to let the butter melt slightly. We also recommend heating your slice of panettone in a microwave for 10 seconds. In Italy they swear by keeping the panettone in the bag and placing it on a radiator for an hour.
What flavours of XOKO Panettone are available?
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XOKO offers Classic Fruit, Double Chocolate (with 70% dark and milk chocolate), and Gingerbread (with stem ginger and white chocolate).