Best foodie hampers for Christmas

Read on for our picks of the best gourmet food hampers…

Best Foodie Hampers for Christmas

Foodie hampers under £100

Luxury food hamper by olive magazine

• Available from olive shop, £99.99

We've selected our very own pick of gourmet food and drink to build the ultimate luxury hamper, chosen by our expert editors. This hamper contains a little bit of everything - from jars of Sicilian pesto and hazelnut spread from Strazzanti, to British wildflower honey, a selection of three artisan British cheeses, Rococo chocolate, wine and more.

Available from The Olive Shop, £99.99

Gin & Tonic hamper by olive magazine

• Available from olive shop, £59.99

Gift the gift of the ultimate gin hour with our very own carefully curated craft gin and tonic hamper. It's bursting with treats - containing a 700ml bottle of Jensen's Bermondsey Dry gin plus a selection of Bermondey Mixer Co. tonic waters in classic, cucumber, and grapefruit flavours. A selection of bean-to-bar chocolates from Bermondsey-based Lucocoa complete the hamper, with flavours ranging from milk to 70% dark and natural blonde.

Available from:
olive shop, £59.99

Cheese hamper by olive magazine

• Available from olive shop, £49.99

Christmas is the best time of year for cheese, so we've curated our own indulgent cheese hamper. This showcases the best of British artisan cheesemaking with three brilliant cheeses: iconic Colston Bassett stilton, a complex cheddar perfected by Westcombe Dairy in Somerset and creamy Sussex Camembert from award-winning, self-taught cheesemonger Alsop & Walker. Crackers, fruity apricot toasts and piccalilli finish the hamper to be cheeseboard ready.

Available from:
olive shop, £49.99

Iberica Foods speciality Spanish food hamper, £55, The Olive Shop

Find everything you need for an authentic Spanish spread in this generous hamper, including jamón ibérico, reserve manchego, spicy Gordal olives, membrillo and a bottle of Reserve Rioja Crianza. There’s also a turron (nougat) to share, or keep for yourself for later. £55, shop.Omagazine.com

Available from The Olive Shop, £55

Salted caramel extravaganza, £55, Cartwright & Butler

Salted caramel never fades in popularity and this appropriately named ‘extravaganza’ hamper contains every interpretation you need. From smooth hot chocolate to fudge, shortbread and toffees, this sleek box filled with treats is guaranteed to please.

Available from Cartwright & Butler, £55

Belazu Luxury Hamper, £90, Belazu

We use and love Belazu products all year round and this hamper combines all their best products into one package guaranteed to please a keen cook. The range of ingredients are perfect for stocking up the store cupboard, ready for winter weekends filled with cooking. It’s filled with Great Taste Award winning products, including luxury items such as white truffle olive oil, balsamic vinegar and saffron. The 500ml of Verdemanda olive oil is a staple in our kitchen and we also love the unique fruity apricot harissa.

Available from Belazu, £90

Oranj demi-delux Christmas hamper, £69, Oranj

This unique wine hamper comes stocked with all you need for a festive aperitif hour. The Oranj spiced malbec mulled wine is infused with orange, cloves and spiced rum for a warming treat. Enjoy the bright red fruit and herbaceous notes of the unusual pinot noir pet nat for festive bubbles with a difference, paired with Spanish manzanilla olives and olive oil crisps. Finish with the bespoke, bittersweet and zesty Oranj juice cocktail.

Available from Oranj, £69

Jikoni Hug In A Box Hamper, £95, Jikoni London

Ravinder Bhogal, owner of Jikoni restaurant, aims to cook 'without borders'. Explore the cuisine and culture of Kenya, Bangladesh, Indian and beyond with her vibrant hampers. The Hug in a Box hamper includes sweet (paan and cashew fudge) and salty (moreish spiced Kenyan Jikoni mix) snacks, as well as three unique chutneys (banana ketchup, beetroot and Bengali tomato) to add a global twist to your festive meals. Four of Jikoni’s block print table napkins, hand printed in Jaipur by a women’s cooperative, are also included, plus a bottle of South Pickenham sparkling wine from Norfolk. Splash out on the luxury tea-total hamper, adding a set of Lalani & Co organic teas, a Jikoni cookbook and a Maison Bengal tote bag handmade in Bangladesh.

Available from Jikoni, £95

Blowout foodie hampers

The Spirits Explorer hamper, £150, Fortnum & Mason

For the home bartender in your life (or to stock up your own collection!), we love this spirits collection from Fortnum & Mason. Filled with interesting bottles such as honey spiced vodka liqueur and English framboise, it is perfect for party season. If you know exactly what someone likes, go for the elegant bellini or kir royale gift boxes.

Available from Fortnum & Mason, £150

Really chocolatey hamper, £140, Harvey Nichols

Every chocolate moment is covered with this chocoholics dream hamper: including chocolate fudge for an after dinner treat, spiced hot chocolate for cold winter nights and chocolate raisins for tucking in a pocket on a winters walk. Christmas classics have been given a chocolatey makeover too, with a chocolate Christmas pudding and a chocolate and amaretti panettone.

Available from Harvey Nichols, £140

Knightsbridge Christmas hamper, £250, Harrods

Go for a taste of festive luxury with this special Harrods hamper. Filled with Christmas treats this is an unforgettable gift – from Christmas pudding and mince pies to chocolates and champagne, all in a classic wicker basket.

Available from Harrods, £250

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