5 best Christmas hampers that friends and family will love—whether they’re a foodie or in need of some pampering
PRESENT buying for tricky-to-buy-for relatives this Christmas? Nothing says festive luxury quite like a hamper.
While clothes, home decor and other style-led items can be hard to get right (turns out Aunt Jane is NOT a fan of ironic slogan tops; who knew?), hampers are something that virtually every person loves to receive. After all, who wouldn’t want to tuck into a basket full of curated goodies chosen just for them?
Whether filled with food, drink or sumptuous skincare treats, the best hampers are a fail-safe way to show someone you care—while minimising the chances they’ll want to take it back.
And while DIY options can be a cheap and thoughtful option, if you’re short on time and want something beautifully packaged and arranged, there are a plethora of amazing hampers out there that will do the hard work for you. Plus you can always throw in a couple of additional items too, to make it extra personalised.
We’ve scoured the web and picked out the loveliest options to suit all tastes and budgets, whether you’re buying for the craft beer/gin connoisseur in your life, a relative in need of some pampering or a foodie addicted to cheese.
Let’s get hampering!
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1. Best healthy hamper: Bonnie and Pop’s Dried Fruit Gift Hamper Tray/Basket
Proving that food hampers don’t have to be filled with sugary treats to be delicious, Bonnie & Pop have created an impressive hamper bursting with exotic dried mango slices, strawberries, apricots, apple rings, tangy kiwi slices, tasty oranges, plums and pineapple.
Vegan, natural and gluten-free, this is perfect for health-conscious friends and family—plus it comes with a multi-use wooden tray that turns into a trivet or fruit bowl. Clever!
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2. Best for dog lovers: Lakeland’s Dog Lover’s Christmas Gift Hamper
- Dog Lover’s Christmas Gift Hamper, £19.99 (was £24.99) from Lakeland – buy here
Lakeland was recently declared one of the best value shops for hampers in money.co.uk’s report investigating the real cost of Christmas hampers—and this amazing Dog Lover’s gift packed with goodies, more than proves that point.
Featuring seven tasty doggy treats including salted caramel sauce and toffee fudge biscuits, as well as a cute illustrated tote bag, this hamper comes in at around £2.50 per item.
A great value gift for anyone who loves their pooch!
3. Best for luxury: Fortnum and Mason’s The Wine Explorer Hamper
- The Wine Explorer Hamper, £125 from Fortnum and Mason – buy here
Fortnum and Mason are masters of upmarket luxury, so their hampers are highly sought-after and coveted—especially at Christmas.
With some of their current available hampers going for an eye-watering £6,000, The Wine Explorer gift is a bargain in comparison and will certainly impress any wine drinker in your life.
With a selection of six rich, full-bodied reds and elegant white wines and of course the iconic F&M wicker hamper, the average cost per item works out at just under £18—making it a no brainer in our eyes, if you’re looking to make an impression.
4. Best for cheese obsessives: The Ultimate Cheeseboard by Paxton & Whitfield
- Paxton & Whitfield The Ultimate Cheeseboard, £75 from Not on the High Street – buy here
Mmmm, cheese… *drools*
Christmas is a time of year when your usual taste for greasy pizza goes upmarket, and suddenly cheese is a sophisticated recreational eating activity in which only the best wine and chutney should accompany it.
Essentially what we’re saying is: cheeseboards rule and are a festive dairy treat that any self-respecting cheese connoisseur could wish to receive.
This Paxton & Whitfield version features a luxurious range of cheeses, chutneys, crackers and wine and comes complete with an acacia wood board and knife for serving .
5. Best for pampering: Back to Nature Skincare’s The Utterly Indulgent Home Spa Hamper
- Back to Nature Skincare The Utterly Indulgent Home Spa Hamper, £115 from Not on the High Street – buy here
Know someone who has had a stressful year and is in need of some much-deserved pampering? You’ve come to the right place.
Hampers filled with indulgent spa treats are such a thoughtful way of sending a little love to someone you care about—and this 17-piece goodie box by Back to Nature Skincare is brimming with amazing products for a spa experience.
With everything from fleece slippers, a face cloth and moisturising socks to body scrub, body oil and hand balm, it has everything they’ll need for a bit of self-care.
Plus all products are hand-made and 100% natural, with no artificial colours, fragrances or preservatives.
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