When you're stuck for what Christmas gift to get someone, the foolproof present of a Christmas hamper is always, always, well received. Whether it's packed with chocolates, sweet treats or cheese, or a tipple-heavy hamper, there's something for everyone - and there's plenty on sale for Black Friday.
There's nothing quite like receiving a stylish wicker basket or gift box packed full of your favourite festive goodies in December - and whether you're looking for a party season feast or a luxurious spread for your cheese and wine night in, we've found the top Christmas hampers 2024 to shop.
- The surprisingly affordable hamper: Marks & Spencer The Mini Christmas Hamper BLACK FRIDAY DEAL - £30 (SAVE £10)
- The child-friendly Christmas hamper: Santa's Sack Premium Treat Hamper BLACK FRIDAY DEAL - £39.99 (SAVE £30)
- The traditional Christmas hamper: Lottie Shaws Seriously Good Hamper BLACK FRIDAY DEAL - £47.96 (SAVE £12)
- The chocolate filled Christmas hamper: Hotel Chocolat The Chocolatiers Selection Hamper BLACK FRIDAY DEAL - £148.75 (SAVE £26)
Of course, there are Christmas hampers ranging in price, with some costing upwards of £500. I always find a hamper a great family gift, or for someone who can be hard to buy for. Even if you're not sure on their likes and dislikes, the beauty of a hamper is that they often have a range of products in - who doesn't love that?
You could even gift your own family a hamper, as brands have created the cutest Christmas Eve hampers with treats for the whole family.
Many have delivery dates up to Christmas Eve, but be sure to check before ordering - you don't want it to arrive after Christmas, when everyone's had their fill of chocolate, biscuits and wine!
How we chose the best Christmas hampers
- Variety: Whether you're looking for a festive hamper to enjoy on Christmas day or a hamper filled with drinks for your Christmas celebrations, we've found a selection of hampers to suit everyone's needs.
- Price: The hampers included in the edit vary in price to suit every budget, ranging from affordable to luxury.
- Trusted brands: While we haven't tried all of the hampers in the list, all of the brands included are loved by myself or the HELLO! team, so they should be of the highest quality.
Shop the best Christmas hampers
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M&S Collection Hamper
M&S The Mini Classic Christmas Hamper
Contents
- Merry Berry Preserve
- Iced Fruit Cake Bar
- 40 x Christmas Spiced Teabags
- All Butter Spiced Shortbread
- Christmas Pudding 6 Month Matured
- Christmas Ground Coffee Blend 100% Arabica
- Wicker Basket
Marks & Spencer is getting us excited for Christmas with its hamper range, including this budget-friendly option. The selection has everything you need for a cosy get-together - and it can all be washed down with the Christmas spice coffee or tea that's packaged in the classic wicker basket.
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Fortnum's The Christmas Day Hamper
Fortnum & Mason's Christmas Hamper
Contents
- Figgy Mustard
- Cranberry Sauce
- Traditional Panettone
- St James Christmas Pudding
- Christmas Biscuit Selection Tin
- Fortnum's Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
- Fortnum's Festive Chocolate Truffles
- Waxed Cheddar Truckle
- Mini Christmas Ham
- Traditional Potted Stilton Jar
- Fortnum's Scottish Smoked Salmon
- Fortnum's 12 Year Old Christmas Cream Sherry
- Fortnum's Vintage Champagne
- Fortnum’s Priorat
- Christmas Cognac Butter
- Christmas Black Tea
- Cerisettes Box
- Fig Cheese
- Hot English Mustard
- Dill & Mustard Sauce
- Ceylon Orange Pekoe Loose Leaf Tin
- Chocolate Christmas Reindeer Noses
- Royal Blend Tea, 250g Loose Leaf Caddy
- Extra-large wicker basket
Fortnum & Mason offers a great selection of Christmas hampers for every budget, and The Christmas Day hamper is packed with pantry delights to see you through the big day and beyond. Featuring tea and coffee, chocolate, biscuits and condiments, the Christmas Day hamper is complete with sherry, wine and a bottle of champagne.
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John Lewis Christmas Afternoon Tea Hamper
John Lewis Christmas Hamper
Contents
- Grandma Wild's Alcohol Free 4 Luxury Mince Pies
- Maxwell & Franks Square Iced Cake
- Orchard Preserves Christmas Jam
- Thomas Fudge's 6 Dark Chocolate Florentines
- Monty Bojangles Popcorn Carousel
- New English Teas English Afternoon Tea
Looking forward to those cosy afternoons by the fireplace? John Lewis' Christmas hamper is the perfect accompaniment for those winter nights, with a selection of goodies to enjoy a festive afternoon tea with.
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Harvey Nichols Winter Warmers Hamper
Harvey Nichols Christmas Hamper
Contents
- Harvey Nichols Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
- Harvey Nichols Mulled Wine
- Harvey Nichols Late Bottled Vintage Port 2016
- Harvey Nichols Classic Christmas Pudding
- Harvey Nichols Brandy Butter with V.S.O.P Cognac
- Harvey Nichols Chocolate Drizzled Ginger & Spice Biscuits Tin
- Harvey Nichols Dark Chocolate Gingers
- Harvey Nichols Milk Chocolate Almonds Tree Decoration
- Harvey Nichols Chilli & Lime Peanuts & Cashews
- Harvey Nichols Spiced Cherry & Amaretto Jam
- Harvey Nichols Dark Hot Chocolate
Mulled wine, port, and dark chocolate gingers all make up Harvey Nichols' Winter Warmers hamper, and it will make for an incredible accompaniment to a festive night in. Also included in the stylish black wicker basket, you'll find hot chocolate, spicy peanuts and festive biscuits.
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Harrods Premium Red Wine Hamper
Harrods Christmas Hamper
Contents
- Pauillac
- St. Emilion
- Barolo
- Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
- Wicker hamper
Harrods is getting shoppers into the festive spirit with its premium red wine hamper - if you know someone who loves the stuff, this is a luxurious way to say merry Christmas. Includes four premium wines from the Harrods winery.
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Cartwright & Butler Christmas Sparkle Hamper
Cartwright & Butler Christmas Hamper
Contents
- C&B Winter Spiced Orange and Cranberry Shortbread Rounds in Carton
- C&B Gingerbread Fudge in Tin
- C&B English Breakfast Tea
- C&B Iced Fruit Loaf Cake
- C&B Crispy Wafer Rolls with Cocoa Cream Filling
- Pure Prosecco
- C&B Luxury Mince Pies with Brandy
- C&B Pudding in Carton
- C&B Boxing Day Chutney
- C&B Coffee Beans in Dark Chocolate
If you're looking for a Christmas hamper that's perfect for gifting, look no further than Cartwright & Butler's Christmas Sparkle Hamper. Packaged in a classic wicker hamper and filled with a selection of sweet and savoury goodies including chocolate coffee beans, mince pies, chutneys, fudge, prosecco and more, the set is also complete with reusable tins for biscuits and teas – so it's the festive gift that keeps on giving.
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Selfridges Christmas Feasting Hamper
Selfridges Christmas Hamper
Contents
- Selfridges Selection Champagne Brut NV
- Selfridges Selection mulled wine
- Selfridges Selection Pinot Grigio white wine
- Selfridges Selection Malbec red wine
- Selfridges Selection Finest Reserve port
- Dukeshill Midi boneless Wiltshire ham
- Selfridges Selection Smoked Scottish salmon
- Selfridges Selection Vintage Cheddar Cheese truckle
- Selfridges Selection Cheddar Cheese with Truffle truckle
- Selfridges Selection Potted Blue Stilton® cheese
- Selfridges Selection Festive Blend ground coffee
- Selfridges Selection Festive Blend tea bags
- Selfridges Selection Double Pistachio vegan Turkish Delight
- Selfridges Selection Brandy butter
- Selfridges Selection Cherry and Amaretto jam
- Selfridges Selection Spiced marmalade
- Selfridges Selection Boxing Day chutney
- Selfridges Selection Classic panettone
- Selfridges Selection Gingerbread musical biscuit tin
- Selfridges Selection classic mince pies
- Selfridges Selection Molten Caramel Christmas pudding
- Selfridges Selection Gingerbread milk chocolate bar
- Selfridges Selection Festive cinnamon and chocolate-coated almonds
- Selfridges Selection Milk Chocolate Brownie truffles bauble
- Selfridges Selection Lucky Milk Chocolate coins
- Selfridges Selection Coal Milk Chocolate honeycomb
- Selfridges Selection Milk Chocolate Mince Pie caramels cracker
- Selfridges Selection Christmas truffle selection box
- Selfridges Selection Rosemary water biscuits
- Selfridges cool bag
- 18” wicker basket
- 23” wicker basket
The ultimate treat for the big day, Selfridges Christmas Feast Hamper has everything you need to celebrate in style. The huge wicker basket is filled to the brim with preserves, mince pies, condiments and cakes, so it's perfect for that 'picky bits' meal after your Christmas lunch. The food and drinks come in a stylish wicker basket, and the tipples are guaranteed to have your guests feeling merry.
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Hotel Chocolat The Velvetiser Experience Chocolate Hamper
Hotel Chocolat Christmas Hamper
Contents
- Caramel Chocolate Batons
- 40% Milk Chocolate Batons
- 70% Dark Chocolate Batons
- Dunking biscuits
- The Velvetiser - Charcoal Edition
- The Everything Hot Chocolate Sachet Selection
- The Everything Selection - Latte
Chocolate lovers listen up! Hotel Chocolat has the hamper for chocoholics, and it's better than ever. Including a Velvitiser, be ready for hot chocolates on tap all Christmas.
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Prestige Christmas Cheese Hamper
Prestige Christmas Hamper
Contents
- Mouse House Festive Star Caramalised Onion
- Mouse House Vintage Tree Vintage Cheddar
- Valley Preserves Spicy Tomato & Sticky
- Onion Chutney
- Heritage Bath Squares
- Fine Cheese Bath Ovals
- Faux Wicker Magnetic Box
Is there anything that says winter more than a cheese evening? Prestige Hamper has everything you need for a relaxing night in with its Christmas Cheese Basket, including a few tasty cheese varieties for you to tuck into.
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Don't Buy Her Flowers Family Christmas Gift Hamper
Don't Buy Her Flowers Christmas Hamper
Contents
You can custom make your own hamper at Don't Buy Her Flowers, including food, drink, books, pyjamas, Christmas craft and more.We love the idea of Don't Buy Her Flowers hampers, including the Family Christmas Eve Kit that can include a little or lot, depending on your budget. You get to choose the contents from a range of products, so it can be fully customised to the recipient.
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Daylesford Organic Night Before Christmas Hamper
Daylesford Organic Hamper
Contents
- Rosemary & Sea Salt Nut Jar
- Daylesford Prosecco
- Mulled Wine
- Caramelised Pecan Chocolate Bark
- Hazelnut & Chocolate Panettone
- Prosecco Jellies
Daylesford Organic's hamper comes packed with all of their festive favourites ready for a Christmas Eve feast. From luxurious Panettone and savoury treats, it has everything you need to get the celebrations started.
- Rosemary & Sea Salt Nut Jar
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Cowdray Christmas Hamper
Cowdray Cocktail Hour Hamper
Contents
- Medium Cowdray wicker hamper
- Dinks biscuits with parmesan, pine nuts & basil
- Bath Olivers
- Baked fig ball
- Fine cheese pickled pears
- Fine cheese quince jelly
- Chocolate covered marzipan bar
- Partum puerperium gentleman’s relish
- Panforte 250g
- Perello maize kernels
- Perello gordal olives
- Fine cheese Apricot toast for cheese
- Cowdray cocktail nuts
If you know someone who is more of the savoury mind that sweet, the Cowdray Cocktail Hour hamper is the perfect indulgence for them. Think cheeseboard essentials, savoury snacks and a beautiful hamper to keep post-Christmas too.
