Struggling to find the perfect present? We've found the best Christmas hampers to give as gifts
You pretty much can't go wrong
When it comes to the best Christmas presents, you can't go wrong with a hamper. In fact, these hampers are a gift to behold. What better way to treat your loved ones (especially the loved ones who are... how can we put this? Tricky to buy for) than with an assortment of goodies they can devour throughout the 12 days of Christmas and beyond.
Hampers are literally the gift that keeps on giving - endless packets of shortbread biscuits and savoury snacks to help you through the days spent on the sofa. Plus, most of them come with a wicker basket that can be recycled as pleasing-to-the-eye storage after every morsel is gone.
It's not just food either, did you know that you can also purchase beauty hampers filled with products from some of your favourite brands, such as Charlotte Tilbury, Fenty Beauty and Augustinus Bader? Pretty cool if you ask us.
But with so much choice out there, which are the best Christmas hampers on the market for 2023? Well, we've done the hard work for you, combing through every offering we could find, to bring you our favourites at an array of different price points. You are welcome.
For more gifting inspiration, don't forget to check out our guides to the best gifts for him, the best personalised Christmas gifts and even the best Christmas beauty gift sets. But for now, keep on scrolling and get ready to tick everyone's presents off your list in no time...
The best Christmas hampers to buy now
Harvey Nichols' Christmas hampers are legendary (and we look out for them each and every year). This option comes with everything you need for a luxe Christmas breakfast, including a bottle of Brut, chocolate-covered seasonal biscuits and a jar of strawberry and Champagne preserve.
Who doesn't love a bit of afternoon tea? This adorable hamper from M&S will have you covered with a range of scones and sweet treats, Prosecco, tea and more.
Ah, The White Company. Nothing quite says Christmas like one of the brand's Winter candles burning in the corner of the living room. Treat your loved ones to lots of scented goodies with this hamper, including the famous candle, alongside a reed diffuser, fragrance oils and more.
Is there anything more iconic than a Fortnum & Mason Christmas hamper? It is quite literally the hamper of all hampers. We love this classic collection, which comes with 11 treats including sparkling and still tipples, puddings and biscuits.
Shopping for your friend who loves to host? Allow us to introduce you to this sleek gift hamper from Harvey Nichols which includes a ST-GERMAIN elderflower liqueur, a bottle of Harvey Nichols Champagne and a beautifully crafted Vaisselle apéritif platter and two snack bowls.
If you're after Christmas in a hamper, this is for you. This Selfridges hamper comes with a seriously impressive selection including a Christmas pudding, a truffle-filled bauble and even a musical biscuit tin.
Calling all the chocolate lovers, this hamper is for you. From macarons, truffles and batons, to biscuits, hot chocolates and tipples, you'll be spoilt for choice thanks to Hotel Chocolat.
Why does everything from Gails taste so good? We are practically drooling over their Christmas hamper, which includes a sour cherry sourdough, a chocolate Babka, Seville orange marmalade, Christmas buns, penguin biscuits, a bag of Ricciarelli, a bag of pistachio and sour cherry biscotti and of course six mince pies.
Get in the family's good books with this Christmas Eve hamper from John Lewis. The stylish hat box comes with treats for the whole family, from mulled wine punch and mince pies to hot chocolate bombes and Christmas pudding-flavoured popcorn.
We can't imagine anybody not being simply thrilled to receive this Fortnum's hamper. Featuring gorgeous additions from Elizabeth Scarlett and Slip alongside a soothing Rosé sparkling tea, it's the perfect pamper treat to help them unwind and relax.
This Salvis x Poretti Christmas hamper is an Italian food lover's dream. It includes two Birrificio Angelo Poretti lagers alongside a delectable selection of Salvi's foodie treats (we're talking pasta, olive oil and panettone) all for only £65. Yes please.
Anyone else feel hungry after reading that? Now you've seen our selection of the best Christmas hampers available to buy now, treat yourself or a loved one to the gift that keeps on giving. Trust us, you'll be very popular thanks to one of these. We're off to add some to our baskets before they sell out.
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Grace Lindsay is currently Junior Beauty Editor at Who What Wear UK and previously was Marie Claire UK's E-Commerce Writer. With over three years of experience in the fashion and beauty industry, she covers everything from the best make-up and skincare deals to how to shop the stand out trends of the season. When she's not typing away at her laptop, Grace can be found shopping her favourite vintage markets IRL, or catching up on her never-ending list of books to read.
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