It’s pretty damn chilly again, isn’t it? If like me your Victorian conversion flat is about as energy efficient as a tea strainer, sometimes the only option is to batten down the hatches and run yourself a nice hot bath. And what better way to scent it than with a nice big glug of something oily and aromatic.

If that last part is making you think more of a free-range Sunday roast, than a post-Countryfile soak, you’re actually not far off. Where once we studded a leg of lamb with fresh rosemary, now we’re more likely to find a sprig stuffed into a luxury bath oil.

Of all the beauty product categories, it’s bath oils and their associated washing unguents that have been most influenced by our modern-day foodie leanings towards ruddy-cheeked farmer’s markets and locally-sourced produce. If you already receive a weekly veg box, make your own sourdough starters or plan your weekends according to where your favourite street food vendors are likely to materialise, these culinary-inspired bath soaks go out to you.

For the best foodie-inspired bath treats, click through the gallery above.