Different types of hampers: our top festive picks
Content editor
Ellie Spicer
What are the best types of hampers for Christmas?
Take time to consider the hamper themes alongside your budget so you can find the perfect present for everyone on your gift list. From hampers for cheese lovers to vegan hampers to indulgent hampers for that special person in your life, we've got plenty of choice.
Discover different types of hampers for hosting; alcohol-free hampers; and hampers packed with goodies for sharing at impromptu gatherings. Our hampers come in all shapes and sizes, from letterbox-sized gifts to grand wicker baskets filled with goodies to crack open.
The Cheese Type
A cheeseboard is a fantastic gift idea all year round, but particularly at the festive time of year. Our Festive Cheeseboard Hamper features our four artisan cheese including our seasonal-favourite Cropwell Bishop Creamery Blue Stilton and rich and tangy Cornish Crunch Vintage Cheddar. Each cheese pairs perfectly with the two Collection chutneys, including new Sticky Fig and Hot Honey Chutney. Collection Festive Soft Fruits Grazing Platter and Collection Rye Sourdough Crackers and Collection Shiraz complete the cheese lover's festive dream.
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The Traditional Type
If they love all things classically Christmas, this Festive Mixed Rose Bouquet with Mulled Wine and Treats Hamper duo (£150) is perfect for them. We've paired an elegant bouquet of rich red and crisp white roses with a hamper packed with some of our most unmissable goodies from the Foodhall. Inside the hamper, you'll find Red Mulled Wine, six All Butter Pastry Mince Pies, Mini The Classic Panettone, Scottish Shortbread Petticoat Tails and The Mini Merry Christmas selection.
The Family Type
Send a little love through their letterbox with The Christmas Sweet Selection Letterbox Gift (£20). Perfect for family get togethers over the festive season, the box is packed with an array of treats including Frosty Jelly Jellies, Connie and Colin the Caterpillars Christmas Time, Percy Pig Festive Fun, a Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Reindeer, Golden Coin and Festive Snowy Pretzels.
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The Afternoon Tea Type
Add an afternoon tea to their seasonal feasting line up. The Festive Afternoon Tea Letterbox (£20) slips straight through their door and is ideal for those a little further away. Inside they'll find our signature Luxury Gold Tea, along with Iced Fruit Cake Slices, Peppermint and Chocolate Wafer Rolls, All Butter Mini Shortbread Trees and two Gingerbread Latte Whips.
The Luxurious Type
If you're looking for something special to send to loved ones, our Luxury Collection Christmas Hamper (£100) is sure to satisfy. The thoughtfully curated wicker hamper is filled with treats from from our Collection range, like Collection 85% Dark Chocolate Ginger, Collection Cornish Crunch Biscuits, Collection Medjool Dates, Collection Signature Batons and even a limited edition tea towel for them to use all year.
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The Cosy Type
Gather the family around The Christmas Grazing Hamper (£60). The lucky recipient of this box can tuck into Collection 85% Dark Chocolate Coated Dates, Collection Apple Wood Smoked and Roasted Nut Medley, Collection 85% Dark Chocolate and Collection Italian Queen Nocellara Olives, while enjoying a glass of M&S Found Saperavi red wine. We call that perfect night in.
Published 18/09/2026
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