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Christmas hampers FAQ
What should be in a Christmas hamper?
Most recipients will be delighted with Christmas staples like Christmas pudding, spiced preserves, mince pies, chocolates and mulled wine. Cheese and crackers are usually included for savoury variety, plus a bottle of mulled wine or prosecco for the grown-ups.
Who has the best Christmas hampers?
Fortnum & Mason does the best Christmas hampers in our eyes. There’s a large range of price ranges available and the handwoven F&M wicker baskets have become a cult product themselves. Inside you can find Christmas pantry products, including biscuits, boxing day pickles, panettone, wine, tea and coffee. Even those on the lowest end of the price point feel luxurious.
Where can I find a Christmas hamper for under £50?
Fortnum & Mason’s cheapest hamper, The Nice List Gift Box costs just £40. At a little over £50, the M&S Collection Christmas Hamper is an excellent option, and still includes a full bottle of wine and panettone.
Which Christmas hamper is the best value for money?
The M&S Collection Christmas Hamper is our choice for the best value for money Christmas hamper as it sits nicely under £60 but has a mix of sweet and savoury, plus a bottle of wine.
Can I make a Christmas hamper?
You can absolutely make your own Christmas hamper, and it gives you a good chance to tweak the contents to suit yourself or a recipient, if you’re making it as a gift. Consider including a Christmas Pudding, a bottle of wine, mince pies, tea and coffee, a bottle of booze, cheese, crackers, chutneys, jams or even charcuterie. You can buy an empty hamper for as little as £7 from Dunelm.
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