FOR ALL AGES
A Christmas hamper is a traditional gift usually given in a wicker basket during the festive season, containing several small sweet and savoury food items and treats such as a Christmas pudding, mince pies, crackers, biscuits, jam, chocolate, coffee, and even a bottle of alcohol - to name a few.
Perfect if you're not quite sure what to gift this year, or for those who have everything and want nothing - Christmas family hampers contain items that appeal to everyone from younger children to adults. We've rounded up 10 of the best Christmas hampers that you can order online that are sure to be well-received by families and put a smile on everyone's faces
If you enjoy these suggestions and want even more inspiration, you should also take a look at our top 10 Kids' Hampers for Christmas or our 10 Favourite Family Christmas Pyjamas.
Marks and Spencer Christmas hampers are a popular choice during the festive season - and it's not hard to see why. Arriving in a lovely dark-stained wicker hamper with red straps, the hamper has plenty of variety that will appeal to all ages. Products include the classic Christmas pud, an apple and fig chutney, a berry jam, a bottle of clementine and cranberry bucks fizz, traditional black tea bags, and a selection of different treats such as iced fruit cake, a chocolate selection box, shortbread trees, Rudolph munch, honey roast parsnip crisps, and more. All M&S Christmas hampers also come with the choice of a free personalised gift message - an extra special touch.
If it's a luxury Christmas hamper basket that you're after, then this Fortnum Mason is a must-buy. Don't be put off by the price tag, the Fortnum luxury hampers really do have something to suit the tastebuds of everyone - the festive season is for families after all. In a gorgeous wicker basket adorned with the F&M logo, you'll receive a bottle of Brut Reserve champagne, two bottles of wine, a scrumptious Christmas pudding, chocolate Piccadilly biscuits, a selection of teas and coffee, shortbread fingers, chocolate gingerbread men, reindeer noses, cranberry sauce, creamy cognac butter marmalade, and preserve - all of extremely high quality and all perfect for Christmas. The award-winning luxury retailer's hamper is one you don't want to miss!
Harrods hampers are the perfect luxury Christmas treat - ideal for families. All items arrive in a large woven basket featuring black buckled straps and the Harrods logo attached - and are sure to having everyone smiling. These include a selection of unique and high-end food products such as salted caramel shortbread, spiced Victoria plum and berry jam, a golden cocoa-dusted nut mix, spiced black loose leaf tea, and more. What makes this hamper extra special? It's also inclusive of Nicholas - the 2020 traditional Christmas bear that Harrods is famed for.
We think that some of the best Christmas hampers can be full of sweet treats! Perfect for families with a strong sweet tooth - this Hotel Chocolat hamper is a great way to switch things up from the traditional sweet and savoury mix that we're all used to. The award-winning chocolatiers have packed this hamper full to the brim with something for everyone. Items include a bottle of prosecco, champagne truffles, a winter puddings selection H-box (think classic desserts in chocolate form - Cinnamon Buns, GooseBerry Crumble, Christmas Mess, and more!), salted caramel and dark-choc snowflakes, a festive wreathe with a cookie crunch, chocolate trees, and even mini choc-Santas. The products are packaged not in a traditional wicker hamper but in a lovely black box with a festive red ribbon - ideal for gifting.
Arriving inside a festive red gift box, you'll find yourself a wide variety of delicious food items at a very decent price point with this Highland Fayre hamper. These include a Christmas preserve, a classic Christmas pudding, brandy butter, oat biscuits, mince pies, coated cranberries, and a Guylians Christmas tree assortment box. While there aren't as many items as some of the other hampers on this list, we think it's still a fantastic present and great value for money.
All packed into two festive red decorative gift boxes, the Bunches Christmas hamper has a wide range of sweet festive food and treats for families to tuck into - and one savoury item if it all gets too much. These include the classic mince pies, Xmas pudding, an iced fruit cake, candy canes, snow mallows, gingerbread biscuits, sweet popcorn, chestnut and chive flavoured nuts, and more. Blink, and it'll all be gone!
We strongly believe that all families should be able to enjoy a special Xmas hamper, and this one caters very proudly to vegans. Items included are all 100% vegan and comprise of savoury nibble sticks, giant chilli corn, a dark orange chocolate bar, oat biscuits, toffee apple and cinnamon flavoured popcorn, olives, salsa, and even a bottle of sauvignon blanc. To add an extra special touch, you'll be able to write a personalised message with your order - and you may be pleased to know that the company strive to use the most environmentally friendly packaging possible!
If you're looking for a luxury Christmas hamper this year, then this may just be the one for you. Arriving in a lidded wicker basket, you'll find a woven insert with the Selfridges logo lining the inside of the hamper and the iconic yellow used on the straps to close it. The beautifully made Christmas basket (which can also be re-used) is filled with some delicious treats such as the classic Christmas pud, a festive chocolate box, a large cinnamon swirl chocolate bar, Christmas spiced loose leaf tea, a Boxing Day chutney, a lovely brandy butter, and bottles of both malbec and sauvignon blanc for the older members of the family to enjoy!
John Lewis hampers are a great choice for a present at Christmas time. Decently sized and very affordable, the items come stored in a lovely wicker basket with a faux leather strap and comprise of several festive treats from a variety of brands sold at John Lewis. These include a bottle of merlot for the grownups to enjoy, a classic Christmas pudding, a relish chutney, mature cheddar mini bites, a luxury Christmas chocolate selection, mince pie shorties, and more!
Available for pre-order from 3 December, this indulgent food selection truly does make for the ultimate celebration food hamper. Presented in a large wicker hamper with a lovely black ribbon and brown buckle fasteners, there are plenty of festive treats for everyone to feast on and a wide variety of choice. Champagne, sauvignon blanc, and malbec are provided for the adults to enjoy - along with all the classics you'd usually expect: Christmas pud, mince pies, chocolates, biscuits, coffee, and more. You'll also get treated to a trio of chutney in a variety of flavours, Medjool dates, stollen bites, champagne truffles, a milk chocolate bomb, spelt and sourdough crackers, turkey and stuffing flavoured tortilla chips, clotted cream fudge, olives, and more. It may sound like you've got enough food to keep you until next Christmas - but let's see how long it lasts!
Kidadl Best Buys selects a number of top-rated products available across the web for families of all ages, sizes, and budgets. If you liked our Christmas hamper ideas for families, then take a look at our top stocking fillers for kids or our favourite stockings for babies to children!
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