Stuck with what to buy the gourmand in your life? You can’t go wrong with a decadent Christmas hamper. From a selection of the best Italian cuisine to the finest wines, here are a few of our favourites on offer this year
1.Snowed In, £130 from Harvey Nichols
Having a cosy Christmas for two? The Snowed In hamper has been designed for just that. On the drinks front it features Harvey Nichols Champagne Brut and a bottle of Malbec. Foodie treats for a truly indulgent feast include truffle oil, a wild mushroom risotto kit, a pepper bruschetta topping and chocolate truffles.
The Snowed In hamper from Harvey Nichols
2.Best of Vallebona, £64.99
Here’s one for fans of Italian cuisine, created by family-run South West London business Vallebona. The contents of this simple but striking hamper include artichoke hearts, Ligurian extra virgin olive oil, troffie pasta, white truffle honey, chocolate almond truffles and to complete the set, a bottle of Valpolecella Allegrini.
The best of Vallebona
3.Vega Sicilia Premium Christmas Hamper, £500 from Iberica
This collection of Spanish food and wine is an extravagant creation from the tapas experts at Iberica. The recipient of this hamper will be treated to three bottles of wine, plus a bottle of Cava, a selection of Iberico ham and cured meats, a chocolate box featuring 30 different flavoured bonbons, razor clams, white tuna belly and mussels in escabeche and some artisan jam. That should be enough to keep him or her going until the new year.
A Spanish feast from Iberica
4.The Boxing Day Hamper, £110 from Fortnum & Mason
Fortnum’s Boxing Day set is an upgrade on leftover turkey sandwiches. It includes all you need to relax after the festivities from the day before, with a mini Christmas ham plus chutney and mustard to go with it. Cornichons, almond and cranberry biscuits and a bottle of Fleurie should be all that’s needed for a cosy day in, preferably by a fire.
Fortnum’s has got Boxing Day sorted
5.Cotswold Crate, £195 from Daylesford
For a taste of the Cotswolds, look no further than this jam-packed box of organic goodies from Daylesford. Highlights include the Gloucestershire ham, a selection of cheeses (they come with a cheese slate!), mince pies and a Christmas pudding. Note this is a fresh hamper which is only available for delivery on Thursday 17 December.
A selection of the finest Cotswold produce
6.Il Grandioso Hamper, £235 from Carluccio’s
From elegant bottles of olive oil to half dozen chocolate roses, there’s no shortage of foodie gifts at Carluccio’s this year. This Il Grandioso hamper is at the top end of the spectrum and although it’s more expensive, you certainly get your money’s worth. The magnum of prosecco is definitely a highlight, along with the panettone tradizionale, amaretti and the variety of pastas and sauces. An Italian food lover’s dream.
A grand offering from Carluccio’s
7.The Great Christmas Pantry Hamper, £100 from Abel & Cole
For a fuss-free hamper packed with delicious British produce, try Abel & Cole’s Christmas Pantry selection. Organic salt caramel fudge and shortbread stars are two of the tasty sweet treats while the hot ginger beer from Luscombe’s, Green & Black’s hot chocolate and Grumpy Mule coffee are the perfect winter warmers.
The Christmas Pantry hamper from Abel & Cole
8.Festive Feast Hamper, £200 from John Lewis
From Belvoir’s mulled winter punch and a bottle of Spanish vino tinto to Cole’s Christmas pudding and Rose Farm Christmas chutney, this hamper includes everything you need for a filling feast with all the family. Book a delivery date sooner rather than later before it sells out!
The ultimate foodie hamper from John Lewis
9.The Sommelier’s Selection, £180 from Selfridges
Here’s a hamper that’s all about the booze. Created by the sommelier team at Selfridges, it features six bottles of the finest wine and fizz making it ideal for party season. There’s Champagne Esprit Brut, Sancerre, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Côtes du Rhône, Chianti Malbec and a bottle of port. Order before 1pm for next day nominated delivery.
A wine collection handpicked by the sommeliers at Selfridges
10.The Christmas Stately Hamper, £125 from Prestat
Presented in a pink and turquoise box, Prestat’s luxury hamper is definitely one of the most attractive. And if you’re buying for a chocoholic? This is an excellent choice. It’s packed with treats like rose and violet creams, artisan florentines and orange and cardamom thins. Of course, the set wouldn’t be complete without a large chocolate Santa.
Chocolate heaven from Prestat
11.The Grosvenor, £175 from Harrods
Finding the perfect Christmas hamper from Harrods is quite a difficult task. Mostly because there are so many to choose from! On the alcohol-free front, The Grosvenor is a great pick. It comes with a variety of teas and coffees, plus winter spiced biscuits, a selection of jams, a classic Christmas pudding, chocolates and fudge. But it’s Benedict the Christmas bear who is the star of this gift set.
Meet Benedict the bear!
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