Of course, you can compile your own hamper, filling it with things you’ve made or sourced. But if that is not for you, we’ve rounded up the finest hampers on the market this year. (And we’ve been careful to keep them under £150, for obvious reasons).
RIVER CAFÉ
2023 Gift Box - River Cafe Classics, £110
Getting a table at the swanky River Café may be like pulling teeth, but a box of its favourite Italian sweets can be yours at the click of a button. Make somebody’s Christmas with this gift box bearing River Cafe’s exclusive olive oil, San Marzano tomatoes, and artisanal pasta from Campania, plus a stylish signature tote. Buon Natale!
DAYLESFORD ORGANIC
Farmhouse Breakfast Hamper, £50
Daylesford rarely hits the wrong note – and their Farmhouse Breakfast Hamper is no exception to the rule. This typically tasteful collection contains everything you need for a slap-up British breakfast – streaky bacon, Blue Legbar eggs, sourdough, salted butter, whole milk, strawberry jam and juice. What you lose in a romantic wicker basket, you gain in a smart, navy, reusable cool bag.
FENWICK HAMPERS
The Luxury Vegan Hamper, £65
Although at least three per cent of the global population is vegan, the concept still freaks many people out. What do you give a vegan? How do you feed a vegan? And so on. Fenwick gives great hamper, as a department store of its historical standing absolutely should. Their clever elves have come to the rescue this Christmas with its Luxury Vegan Hamper. There are treats aplenty including sticky popcorn, crumbly cookies, nutty spreads, silky chocolate and gold leaf truffles.
BISCUITEERS
12 Days of Christmas Luxury Gift Box, £130
This Christmas, GWG award-winning Biscuiteers is selling a luxury gift box of its festive, iced gingerbread biscuits. Like all that Biscuiteers produces, it is as pretty as a picture. Even better: it comes with a bottle of the (genuinely delicious) English sparkling wine, Gusbourne.
FORTNUM & MASON
The Piccadilly Hamper, £100
Having pretty much invented the concept in the 1730, Fortnum & Mason is the undisputed king of the Christmas hamper. We love their Piccadilly Hamper for quintessentially representing the brand. With its chutneys, jams, dreamy tins of biscuits, tea and exquisite truffles, this wicker wonder will please the grouchiest Grinch.
LIBERTY
The Strawberry Thief Heritage Suitcase Hamper, £135
With typical whimsy, a Liberty “hamper” is, in fact, a charming suitcase. This one contains a delightful selection of celebratory goodies, including shortbread, salted caramel chocolate, truffles, and breakfast tea. Long after the treats are gone, the suitcase will live on.
VALVONA & CROLLA
Venezia Gift Box, £75
This veteran Edinburgh delicatessen, established in 1934, sure knows how to curate a happy moment. This gift box celebrates the very best of Venetian produce and lets you enjoy the city's renowned caffee culture from the comfort of your own home.
OTTOLENGHI
The Christmas Pantry (pre-order), £120
Why not turn to Ottolenghi to fill your cupboards with Christmas fare? This gift box is for those moments when you've got time to sit back and relax. It contains panettone, Christmas cake, nougat, granola, cranberry and apple relish, rosemary spiced nuts, jam and chutney
By Becky Ladenburg
Updated November 2023
