There’s nothing better than receiving a hamper full of gourmet treats. Red wine, mince pies, cheese, chocolate – there’s a hamper for everyone, no matter your taste. The best thing about a hamper for Christmas gifts is the contents will keep you going throughout the holiday season. Perfect for cosy movie nights and nibbles on the sofa or a buffet with family. Whatever the special occasion, there’s a hamper for it!

I’ve listed a few of my favourites and a few that were gifted to me. All opinions are however my own. Some of the items contain affiliate links. It doesn’t cost extra to buy from these – I get a small commission which I’m grateful for. 

My Top Picks of Hampers for Christmas Gifts

Yumbles The Big Artisan Christmas Hamper

The perfect Christmas hamper to send as a gift. Beautifully packaged in an eco-friendly hamper box, tied with a ribbon. It would look so wonderful set under a tree this festive season. Full of yummy gourmet foods from Artisan producers, as part of a limited range from The Goodness Project. From delicious homemade mince pies to nibbles and a bottle of wine – it would be the perfect hamper to open for an evening of festive tv shows and delicious treats. What I personally love about this hamper is fact that it uses artisan producers. Also the size is perfect for sending in the post to a loved one. 

Available on Yumbles for £45. 

Taste Perthshire The Best of Scotland Hamper

Bring a taste of the Scottish highlands to your home this Christmas with this traditional hamper from Taste Perthshire. Hand picked and stunningly wrapped with a ribbon and a festive bow. This tasty gift basket is filled to the brim with yummy Scottish delights, from traditional oatcakes and vanilla fudge to lesser known mini caramel logs and rhubarb and custard biscuits. There’s a lot in there – amazing value for money. I personally cannot wait to try everything! I think it would make the best gift for a lover of Scotland, or perhaps a Grandparent! It would make my day to receive one of these under the tree. 

Available on Taste Perthshire for £59.95.

Christmas Food Hampers

Virginia Hayward Love From Santa Hamper

The sweetest little hamper packaged up in a red Santa sack. The hamper contains a bottle of wine, shortbread, caramel and seasalt chocs and a range of nibbles. It would make the perfect present for a friend. The Love From Santa hamper would look glorious under the tree too!

​Available on Virginia Hayward for £29.99. 

Hay Hampers Twelve Days of Christmas Hamper

12 days of tempting treats to gift to a loved one. Would make a wonderful gift pre-Christmas a sort of alternative advent calendar! The indulgent chocolate yule log or delicious mini chocolate chip panettone are sure to be favourites, as well as a buttery flapjack hand decorated with Belgian milk chocolate and caramel drizzle to name just a few! It comes in a lovely Santa sack to add to the festive theme!

Available on Hay Hampers for £50.

Marks and Spencers Classic Christmas Wicker

Encased in a wicker basket, this Christmas celebration hamper would make the cutest gift to a special someone. It certainly would bring holiday cheer! Filled with iced fruit cake, chocolate and speculoos cookies, Christmas spiced tea, berry jam plus more! Also the wicker basket would be reusable for the rest for the year. What an amazing hamper to gift to someone! 

Available on Marks and Spencers for £40. 

Fine Wine and Cheese Hampers

The Cheshire Cheese Company Duo of Cheese and Red Wine Gift Box

Boxed in a quality pine box with a lid, this mini hamper would make a great gift to give to a friend or a colleague. Containing two truckles of cheese, Black Bob and Reserva, a large bottle of best-selling Ribshack Red Shiraz Blend 75cl, and a box of Caramelised Onion Biscuits for Cheese to compliment them.The perfect ingredients for a night in!

Available on Yumbles for £36.95. 

Hay Hampers Christmas Cheese and Wine Party Hamper

Elevate gatherings with the Cheese & Wine Party hamper. From artisanal cheeses like Red Storm Red Leicester to delectable spreads such as Smooth Duck Pate with Port, it’s perfect pairings for a festive celebrations. Complete with carefully selected wines – Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Grigio – and a slate cheeseboard, this hamper brings happiness and togetherness to couples, families, and friends. A centrepiece for Christmas, Boxing Day, or any joyous occasion.

Available on Hay Hampers for £99.

Virginia Hayward Cheese and Wine Tray 

Immerse in a world of delectable gourmet treats with the Cheese & Wine Tray. Presented in a stylish wooden tray, this gift is a fine choice for the discerning palates who appreciate a gourmet experience during the festive season. And you can use the wooden tray again! Would make a lovely gift for any cheese and wine connoisseur in your life.

Available on Virginia Hayward for £42.99.

Drinks Hampers

​Taste Perthshire Famous Grouse Hamper

Made for all the whiskey lovers across the land – this one’s for you! The perfect gift to find under the tree on Christmas morning. Filled with a 70cl bottle of Famous Grouse, mini 5cl bottles, Famous Grouse fudge, whiskey tablet and two jars of preserves. 

​Available on Taste Perthshire for £59.95.

Marks and Spencers Low Alcohol Distilled Botanical Spirit & Tonic Gift Box

An excellent gift for those gin lovers off the booze this festive season. All the flavours from the lemon and rosemary botanicals in the gin but low alcohol. Amazing! It comes in a style wooden box which could be reused for something else. The box also contains sweet rosemary and Maldon salt nut selection. 

Available on Marks and Spencers for £30.

Virginia Hayward Cocktail Lovers Gift Bag

Do you have a friend who loves a cocktail or three? This vibrant and playful gift bag is filled to the brim with cocktail-inspired treats and nibbles that will turn any holiday moment into a lively celebration. The hamper contains four cocktail cans from Shake Baby Shake, Filberts mixed nuts, Joe & Seph’s gourmet popcorn and more!

​Available on Virginia Hayward for £24.99.

​Hay Hampers After Dinner Brandy Hamper

If you’re looking for a special gift for a brandy lover this Christmas season, then this After Dinner hamper is the one! It comes with 10-yr-old Gran Reserva, Torres Brandy, mint creams, chocolate truffles and soft amaretti biscuits. Everything you’d need to serve up for after a dinner with friends and family this Christmas time. 

Available on Hay Hampers for £70.

Hampers for Kids

By Jess Cantoni Christmas Eve Box 

Okay so this is one of my own hampers – a side hustle of mine! Carefully curated with kids in mind. These filled Christmas Eve boxes will bring joy and magic to the Christmas period. Buying a December box will spread the magic of Christmas through the month. I’ve made sure to fill with fun things to do as well as opportunities to connect with your kid. Bake some Christmas cookies and cosy up on the sofa with your hot chocolate. 

Available on Etsy for £22.

​Spencer Bear Stocking

How cute is this filled stocking for kids? I couldn’t not include it. I know it’s not a traditional hamper but kids will love it! The cute stocking comes with chocolate bear, five mini chocolate bears and golden coins, as well as a plush Spencer Bear teddy. 

Available on Marks and Spencer for £30.

Taste Perthshire Sweet Treats Hamper

I would personally LOVE to receive this hamper as I am a big sweet tooth. I know most kids would love to find this under the tree! You can’t go wrong with sweet hampers, in my opinion. All the classics in this one – Flump, Milky Way, Millions, plus a lot more! The perfect option for teens and adults too. 

Available on Taste Perthshire for £14.95.

English Heritage Confectionary Hamper 

Celebrate the spirit of giving with an exclusive confectionary hamper, specially crafted by English Heritage. This thoughtfully designed hamper is the perfect gift for friends, loved ones, or cherished family members, and it’s all about making the festive season extra special. 

Available on English Heritage for £30.

Vegan Hampers

Yumbles Vegan Cheese and Wine Hamper

The perfect little hamper for someone in your life who is vegan. Beautifully wrapped in a eco-friendly box, the hamper contains aged Dulce vegan cheese, green pitted olives, cheesy pretzels, vegan merlot and more! For every purchase, a tree will also be planted on your behalf through Ecologi. The perfect choice for an eco-lover. 

Available on Yumbles for £62.95.

Virginia Hayward Veritably Vegan Hamper

You’ll find selection of vegan friendly foods for this goodie-packed hamper, which makes the perfect gift for a family member, friend, or even a valued client or colleague with Vegetarian or Vegan dietary restrictions. An impressive gift idea that you can dazzle someone special with. The hamper contains Chili & Caramelised Onion Plant Based Savoury Biscuits, a bar of Lemon & Raspberry Oat Milk Chocolate, Lazyday Chocolate Tiffin, a Melting Pot Honeycomb Fudge Bar and Chili & Lime Peanuts. 

Available on Virginia Hayward for £29.99.

Hay Hampers Vegan Hamper Gift Basket

Make a statement celebration this Veganuary with this hamper of delicious goodies which make a great gift hamper perfect for any vegan in your life or someone who just fancies trying something new. Fine tea and a chardonnay base this hamper of sweet and savoury gifts. Crisps, gherkins and nuts are perfect pre-dinner nibbles before the Porcini mushroom risotto. Finish off the evening delving into the homemade apple pie cookies. A perfect evening for everyone, even those who choose not to be vegan!

Available on Hay Hampers for £64.

Gluten-Free Hampers

Highland Fayre Gluten Free Christmas Gift Box 

A really thoughtful present to send this time of year is a hamper full of goodies. And as it’s known that it’s hard to find certain gluten-free items in supermarkets, a hamper would be a great way to introduce a friend or family member to new brands. This hamper contains things such as maple-glazed ham crisps, wheat-free oat cakes and gluten-free panettone, and more! The perfect Christmas gift this season.

Available on Yumbles for £34.95.

Hay Hampers Port, Claret, Stilton and Pate – Gluten Free Hamper

An elegant gift for a full-bodied Christmas celebration, ideal for the food and wine connoisseur. The Bordeaux is dark purple in colour with a soft strawberry nose and dry, plentiful fruit. The port is a dark, opaque ruby colour with a deep red rim and powerful aromas of freshly picked rich, dark blackberries, black cherries and hints of chocolate. Both wines are perfect partners for the creamy and tangy Stilton cheese from Cropwell Bishop, with pate, gluten-free crackers and pickled gherkins to complete this luxurious hamper.

Available on Hay Hampers for £82.

Virginia Hayward Gluten and Wheat Free Sensation Hamper

Experience a world of flavours with our Gluten & Wheat Free Sensation. This exquisite selection, beautifully presented in a Black Wire Basket, offers a delectable array of gluten and wheat-free treats that will truly impress. The hamper contains items such as raspberries and dark chocolate biscuits, gluten-free panettone, odysea hummus and more! 

Available on Virginia Hayward for £60.

Which hamper for Christmas gifts would you choose?