Karine Laudort Now that we are in the lead-up to Christmas, I know that many of you are looking for last-minute gifts for friends and family. It can be proven to be super hard to find the right hamper so I thought I’d give you a roundup of my top 10 Hampers for the Christmas period!
Whether you are buying for one person or a group of people, these hampers make the ideal present and are bound to make their Christmas the best yet! From a wonderful beauty hamper from Harrods to a delectable food hamper from Fodabox, there is a hamper suitable for everyone!
1. Fortnum & Mason “The Merrymaker’s Hamper”
Fortnum and Mason have come out with an awesome foodie hamper, packed full of all of our Christmas favourites. Named the “Merrymakers Hamper”, this selection of goodies will definitely make the lucky recipient merry! Including a fabulous range of loose-leaf teas; Spiced Christmas Loose Leaf Tea, Plum, Apple & Cinnamon Infusion and Christmas Green Loose Leaf Tea. On top of that, in the hamper, there is also a pack of Christmas Orange & Dark Chocolate Biscuits, a famous St James Christmas Pudding and to accompany the pudding, there is a rich Christmas Cognac Butter!
A luxurious and delicious hamper full of wonderful treats they can use over the festive period!
2. Harrod’s “The H Beauty Hamper”
For beauty and self-care lovers, why not treat them to this lush beauty hamper from Harrod’s Beauty?
The H Beauty hamper has everything the lucky person will need to have a relaxing, pamper night in! Inside the gorgeous wicker basket, the recipient will receive a box of Milk Chocolate raspberries, Red Berries tea, a bottle of Harrod’s Rose Champagne, an Elemis Pro-Collagen Rose Cleansing balm, a 111 Skin Facemask and eye-masks, a ‘Slip’ silk eye mask, Awaken Peptide Eye Gel, Lip oil and a travel size detox dry shampoo!
If you are looking for a hamper for those who are always working extra hard or just someone who deserves a little extra TLC this Christmas, the H Beauty Hamper is perfect!
3. Cartwright and Butler “The Whiskey Gift Hamper”
For those who love Whiskey and enjoy a range of different savoury and sweet treats, the Cartwright and Butler Whiskey Gift Hamper is the best hamper to get them!
The Whiskey hamper from Cartwright and Butler has a bottle of the finest Dalmeny Centenary Scotch Whisky inside, amongst many delicious treats to accompany it. Entailing of a Whisky Fudge Tin, Chocolate Drop Shortbread Rounds Carton, Chocolate Wafer Crispies, Cheddar Cheese Crumbles, Seeded Beetroot Flatbreads and Caramelised Onion Chutney, the goodies in this hamper are perfect to eat all year round but are the best during Christmas time.
4. Cutter and Squidge “Family Hamper”
Now, if you are after a hamper that is perfect for the whole family then the Cutter and Squidge “Family Hamper” is your best bet. Packed full of delicious treats that the whole family can enjoy, Cutter and Squidges family hamper is the ideal hamper to get if you want to spoil the whole family!
In the hamper, they’ll receive a crumbly Madagascan Vanilla Fudge, Breakfast Classic Blend Tea, Strawberry Jam, Chocolate Hazelnut truffles, a Victoria Strawberry Sponge Cake, a pack of Chocolate bark and a Milk Chocolate Spoon. Perfect for those who are vegetarian or always after the best natural products as this hamper is 100% vegetarian and natural.
A fabulous gift hamper for family and friends, for everyone to enjoy!
5. Hotel Chocolat “The Velvetiser Hamper”
Hotel Chocolat is known for its amazing chocolate products and so if you are looking for a hamper for a Chocoholic friend then your best bet is this beauty which will be the ultimate gift hamper of dreams!
Inside the Velvetiser hamper, the lucky person will receive the infamous Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser, a 10-second Dunking Biscuit Selection Box, an Everything selection drinking chocolate box, chocolate batons and chocolate shortbreads.
Ideal for the chocoholics or those who like to indulge over the festive period, if you are looking for a hamper to blow someone away then the Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser Hamper is a must-have!
6. Fodabox “Foodie Treats Luxury Hamper- Charlie & Ivy’s”
If you want to gift a hamper full of savoury treats the lucky individual or group can use all year round then Fodabox’s Foodie Treats Luxury Hamper is one not to miss. In the hamper, you get a bunch of best-selling savoury goodies from Charlie and Ivy’s; Garlic, Oregano & Balsamic Bread Dipper, Chilli, Garlic & Ginger Bread Dipper, Lemon, Balsamic & Juniper Berry Bread Dipper, Honey & Mustard Dressing, Lemon & Poppy Seed Dressing, Lemon & Dill Mayonnaise and Smoked Garlic Mayonnaise.
Ideal if you are looking to gift products that they can use all throughout the year and perfect especially for those who like to indulge in savoury treats rather than sweet!
7. Marks and Spencer “The M&S Collection Hamper”
M&S are an all-time favourite for the best snacks, sweet treats and savoury goodies so if you are looking for a cost-effective hamper that will still be adored then M&S’ Collection Hamper is perfect!
This gift hamper is jammed full of M&S favourites like their Sourdough crackers and Apple & Fig chutney so whoever receives this will definitely be in for a treat. Not only is this hamper price effective but it includes some of the best M&S Collection products that everyone can enjoy!
In the wicker basket, you receive a bottle of Cotes Du Rhone Villages, Cornish Cruncher All Butter Biscuits, Single Origin Dark Milk Chocolate, Milk Chocolate Florentines, Rye Sourdough Crackers, Apple and fig chutney and All butter shortbread fingers, all for a fabulous price of £55.
This hamper is fabulous if you are looking to buy more than 1 as not only is it a good price point but the contents are definitely worth your while!
8. Rick Stein “Cocktails and Nibbles Box”
Whether you are looking for a gift hamper for a cocktail lover or someone who likes to entertain then this hamper box from Rick Stein is a great option! The Cocktails and Nibbles Box is an excellent gift to complete the Christmas Party!
In this hamper box, you get Rick Stein’s cocktail gift set, Green Olives with Basil and Garlic, Moorish Black Kalamata Olives, Smoked Chipotle Chilli Mixed Nuts, Pepper Mix Peanuts and Savoury Oat Biscuits with Cornish Sea Salt®.
Perfect for those with mature taste or in fact anyone who wants to make their Christmas get-together 10x better, the Rick Stein Cocktails and Nibbles box will have the lucky person in the festive spirit in no time!
9. Harvey Nichols “Red Wine N’ Chill Gift Box
Harvey Nichols has a fabulous gift box that has everything you need for the best cosy night in! The ‘Red Wine N Chill’ gift box is the perfect kit to indulge in when you need a little extra TLC. With a range of different Harvey Nichols most-loved products, this gift box will definitely sweep someone off their feet this Christmas!
In the box, you get Harvey Nichols Chianti, Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Truffles, No Biscuit More Chocolatey Silver Tin, Fizzy Bears Jelly Box and Smoky Nuts; All the products needed to relax and enjoy a night in.
Perfect for Couples who like to cosy up inside and watch a movie or those who need a little pick-me-up!
10. Hampers.com “Gourmet Cheese and Wine Gift Hamper”
We all know someone who loves a bit of cheese and wine so if you are looking for a hamper for that particular person then the “Gourmet Cheese and Wine Gift Hamper” is the hamper for them!
Starring a rich Royal Road Malbec, Snowdonia’s award-winning ‘Black Bomber’ extra mature cheddar, black pepper crackers and fresh chilli jam from Tracklements, and rosemary and garlic olives, this hamper is perfect for those wanting to get in the Christmas spirit!
With the numerous amounts of hampers out on the market right now, I know that finding the right one for somebody can be difficult. Nevertheless, I hope this post made it easier for you to find the right one for the recipient but in case you are still struggling, check out last year’s Top 10 Christmas Hamper blog here.
