The best Christmas hampers to buy in 2024

Best hampers at a glance

• Best artisan hamper: DukesHill Star of Wonder Christmas Hamper, £225
• Best luxury food hamper: The Newt Classics Hamper, £145
• Best hamper to bring as a guest: Fitzbillies The Cambridge Hamper, £90
• Best grazing hamper: Hampers.com Christmas Eve Wine & Nibbles Gift Basket, £90
• Best cheese hamper: Paxton & Whitfield, The Clarence, £100
• Best small snacks hamper: Cutter & Squidge Mini Squidge Christmas hamper, £52.99
• Best chocolate hamper: The Best of Lindt Collection hamper, £87.50
• Best compact hamper: M&S The Collection hamper, £55
• Best small chocolate hamper: Hotel Chocolat chocolate and fizz luxe collection, £39.95
• Best hot chocolate hamper: Knoops Hot Chocolate Hamper, £100
• Best small sweet hamper: Cartwright & Butler brew & biscuit hamper, £35
• Best budget cheese hamper: Hampers.com cheese & nibbles gift, £30
• Best savoury snacks hamper: Serious Pig serious snack selection box, £31

Best hampers to buy for foodies in 2024

DukesHill Star of Wonder Christmas Hamper

Available from DukesHill (£225)

Best artisan hamper

The DukesHill Star of Wonder Hamper is a festive treasure trove of artisan delights, perfect for a decadent Christmas celebration. At its heart is the succulent Boneless Wiltshire Ham, which is traditionally cured, plus punchy, smoke-forward Oak Smoked Salmon. The hamper also includes rich and creamy Isle of Mull Cheddar, the indulgent Cote Hill Blue, and a velvety Chicken Liver Pâté with Port, making it a dream for cheese and charcuterie lovers. For a sweet finish, enjoy DukesHill’s Classic Mince Pies and handmade Scottish Shortbread, plus chocolate offerings and a bottle of Tanners Prosecco Brut. This hamper embodies the best of DukesHill’s artisan craftsmanship, celebrating traditional methods and top-quality British produce. A perfect gift for those who value flavour, heritage and luxury in equal measure.

Available from:

DukesHill (£225)

The Newt Classics hamper

Available from The Newt (£145)

Best luxury food hamper

The Newt in Somerset Classics hamper is a showcase of local craftsmanship and festive flavours, perfect for the Christmas season. Nestled in a beautifully embossed wooden box, this hamper features The Newt's Fine Cyder, which has crisp pear and almond notes; and The Winston, a rich, dessert-like sparkling cider. The South African Babylonstoren Babel adds a Christmassy touch with notes of red berries and chocolate. Enjoy creamy honeycomb and bee pollen chocolate, moreish truffle nuts and Westcombe cheddar cheese straws. The marmalade marries bitter Seville oranges and West Country cider, and a wholesome fruit chutney completes this festive collection. The hamper is an ideal gift for those who appreciate the finest local ingredients and traditional Somerset quality.

Available from:

The Newt (£145)

Fitzbillies The Cambridge Hamper

Available from Fitzbillies (£90)

The Fitzbillies Cambridge Hamper offers a delicious array of treats, perfect for those who prefer something different to the typical Christmas flavours. Fitzbillies’ Chelsea Buns are a standout — decadent, sticky and even more irresistible when warmed and drizzled with their treacly syrup. The hamper also features a moist vanilla and raspberry cake in a collectible tin, ideal for sharing. Plus, there are six macarons in assorted flavours, buttery shortbreads (plain and chocolate chip) and crunchy chocolate honeycomb, alongside loose-leaf English Breakfast Tea, sweet raspberry jam and zesty marmalade. This hamper offers a cozy twist on a festive gift, making it a wonderful choice for those after something a little less traditional.

Available from:

Fitzbillies (£90)

Hampers.com Christmas Eve Wine & Nibbles Gift Basket

Available from Hampers.com (£90)

Best grazing hamper

This is the ultimate cosy hamper for anyone who enjoys savoury over sweet, and there’s plenty for couples to graze on. There are cheddar and caramelised onion chutney crisps, salted cashews and macadamias, and teriyaki mochi rice bites that we found especially moreish. Small jars of caramelised onion marmalade and chilli and garlic olives are included, as well as Tempus Charcuterie salami and a rich duck rillettes with black cherry. All this is topped off with two styles of cheddar – a truffle and black pepper variety and a vintage Snowdonia Rockstar – which pair perfectly with the Peter’s Yard fig and spelt crackers and bottle of Gauchezco Estate Malbec.

Available from:

Hampers.com (£90)

Paxton & Whitfield, The Clarence

Available from Paxton & Whitfield (£100)

If you love an evening of cheese, wine and all the accompaniments, this is the hamper for you. It has three cheeses: a well-balanced and nutty hard goat’s cheese from Devon, an artisanal Blue stilton with a deep, savoury flavour, and a smoked cheddar with complex, rich notes. To pair with these, a cheeseboard selection of biscuits, fruit cheese made with forged damson and crab apple, vibrant and spicy piccalilli, an impressively wrapped ball of baked figs, and an unusual yet incredibly moreish pear and vanilla confit spread are included. Also included are a bottle of merlot with beautiful notes of soft plum and cassis on the nose and a deep garnet colour, and buttery, crumbly Scottish shortbread.

Available from:

Paxton & Whitfield (£100)

Cutter & Squidge Mini Squidge Christmas hamper

Available from Cutter & Squidge (£52.99)

Best small snacks hamper

If traditional festive flavours like cloves and cinnamon aren’t to your taste, look no further than this Cutter & Squidge mini Christmas hamper. Enclosed in the neatly wrapped cardboard packaging is a selection of sweet treats, like earl grey shortbread, strawberry meringue chocolate bark and a pouch of ‘jam on toast’ cookie bites that are irresistibly moreish. To drink, there’s something for everyone, including 100g Peruvian coffee grounds, a box of mint tea and two vegan dark hot chocolate spoons that melt when stirred into warm milk. Among the savoury snacks are cacio e pepe cookie bites (these are a little too sweet for us) and a jar of fragrant, spiced tomato chutney that pairs perfectly with cheese and crackers.

Available from:

Cutter & Squidge (£52.99)

The best of Lindt collection hamper

Available from Lindt (£87.50)

Best chocolate hamper

The best of Lindt collection hamper is a chocolate lover's dream, brimming with Lindt's finest creations. This generously filled hamper includes a varied assortment of Lindt’s best-selling chocolates and indulgent boxes, perfect for sharing this Christmas. The highlight is the customisable 650g pick-and-mix selection, which works out to be around 52 Lindor truffles: select from the brand's favourites, or choose unique flavours not often seen in shops, like pistachio, Irish cream, matcha and popcorn. Alongside three boxes of classic Lindor truffles, you’ll find an array of Lindt chocolate bars and a decadent dark chocolate spread. Beautifully presented, this hamper offers a truly indulgent experience, making it the ultimate gift for those who must have chocolate at Christmas.

Available from:

Lindt (£87.50)

M&S The Collection hamper

Available from Marks & Spencer (£55)

Best compact hamper

A hamper can still feel luxurious without breaking the bank. This option from M&S features all the classics of a decadent hamper (smart wicker hamper you can keep, bottle of wine and plenty of treats to share) for just over £50. There’s a balance of sweet and savoury: think milk chocolate florentines, shortbread, crumbly cheesy biscuits and chutney.

Available from:

• Marks & Spencer (£55)

Hotel Chocolat the chocolate and fizz collection

Available from Hotel Chocolat (£39.95)

Best small chocolate hamper

Hotel Chocolat is a reliably winning choice, and this compact box is filled with a variety of chocolate treats to please anyone with a sweet tooth. We love the moreish chocolate macarons and crunchy chocolate shortbread, but there are also champagne truffles, mini chocolate slabs, hot chocolate sachets and a taster truffle box (the billionaire’s shortbread truffle is exceptional). All of this is topped off with a mini bottle of prosecco that the lucky recipient won’t have to share. For more chocolate inspiration, check out our round-up of the best chocolate hampers, including boxes from Cadbury’s and Fortnum & Mason.

Available from:

• Hotel Chocolat (£39.95)

Knoops Hot Chocolate Hamper

Available from Knoops (£100)

This one’s for hot chocolate lovers. Housed in an elegant black wicker basket, this hamper includes everything needed to create the perfect hot chocolate at home (you just add your milk of choice). In the hamper you’ll find Knoops’ innovative shaker, which makes creating a hot chocolate effortless, and a white porcelain bowl to sip your freshly made hot chocolate from. Two packs of hot chocolate flakes are included: rich 43% milk chocolate flakes with sweet caramel notes, and Knoops’ award-winning 54% dark chocolate, smooth and rich with a deep cocoa flavour. There’s also honeycomb to snack on, and the included Knoops: Chocolate Recipes Through the Day book provides endless inspiration for your next hot chocolate.

Available from:

Knoops (£100)

Cartwright & Butler brew & biscuit hamper

Available from Cartwright & Butler (£35)

Best small sweet hamper

A classic biscuit tin just got a boost with this sweet gift selection. Arriving in a smart tin that you can keep and reuse, it’s full of tea-break treats. Cartwright & Butler buttery shortbread is always a winner – we’re big fans of the sugary demerara shortbread for a tea break, and the cranberry or triple chocolate boxes included here too means there's something for everyone.

Available from:

• Cartwright & Butler (£35)

Hampers.com cheese & nibbles gift

Available from Hampers.com (£29)

Best budget cheese hamper

A thoughtful gift for a cheese fan, for under £30. This carefully curated selection centres around a mini wheel of award-winning Red Storm, a creamy Red Leicester from The Snowdonia Cheese Company. It’s paired with crackers (we love the unique tomato wafers), chutney and chilli nuts for a whole cheeseboard in a box. Check out our full round-up of cheese hampers for even more ideas.

Available from:

• Hampers.com (£29)

Serious Pig serious snack selection box

Available from Amazon (£31), Not on the High Street (£32)

Best savoury snacks hamper

For snacking on the go or serving up unusual nibbles, this quirky savoury collection from Snacking Pig makes a welcome change from boring crackers. There’s a selection of crunchy ‘snacking cheese’ in three different flavours, plus croutons, ‘snackalami’ and nuts, for fans of salty snacks.

Available from:

• Amazon (£31)
• Not on the High Street (£32)

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