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The Best Luxury Hampers for Stress-Free Gifting
Words by Louise Springham
Packed full of crowd-pleasing delights, Harrods hampers offer the perfect gifting experience. Whether for the foodie fanatic or the newlyweds in your life, we have a huge range to choose from, both savoury and sweet (and sparkling too, of course).
The best part? Many arrive in a woven hamper that becomes part of the gift itself – a keepsake long after the contents have been enjoyed. It's thoughtful gifting made easy. Peruse our favourites and bestsellers below – and who knows, you may just find something for yourself too.
Best Birthday Hampers
Birthdays... they only happen once a year. So, this time around, skip the socks and give them something to feast on with both their eyes and tastebuds. Discover our favourite birthday hampers below.
The Birthday Celebration Hamper
If subtlety simply isn’t in your gifting vocabulary, let us introduce you to The Birthday Celebration Hamper. Inside this smile-inducing basket, you’ll find everything from our famous Cocoa-Dusted Almonds to the all-important cake and candles – not to mention a bottle of fizz to toast to another glorious trip around the sun.
The Happy Birthday Gift Box
Consider this a birthday celebration in a box. From fruit cake and chocolates to buttery biscuits and our much-loved Darjeeling tea, it's packed with all the essentials for marking their special day in suitably delicious fashion. Whether you're sending it from afar or presenting it in person, it's a considered way to let them know you're thinking of them long after the candles have been blown out.
Bestselling Hampers
Our bestsellers remain so for a reason. Thoughtfully curated, they're easily gifted to any gourmand – friend, family, colleague or anyone deserving of your appreciation. Brimming with favourites from The Food Halls, from Scottish shortbread and Cocoa-Dusted Almonds to single-origin teas, there's a basket for every taste.
Summertime Hampers
Make every picnic a party with one of our ready-made hampers. These curated classics boast delectable summertime delights that minimise choice overload, making hosting just as much of a breeze as the one lifting your chiffon curtains. Or perhaps you’ve received an invite to a soirée, barbecue or alfresco brunch that needs a considered approach to gifting confectionery and condiments – allow us to sign your thank-you note with a wax-sealed ‘H’.
Confectionary and Chocolate Hampers
If decadently sugary treats are called for, a premium chocolate or sweets hamper won’t ever go amiss. Our White Chocolate Strawberries and Milk Chocolate Raspberries are freeze dried to preserve their crisp sweetness and offer a taste of The Chocolate Hall itself, bringing the freshness of summertime fruits together with a touch of indulgence. Looking for something even richer? Our iconic Gold Bar – smooth Belgian milk chocolate enriched with chunks of chewy almond nougat – is a perennial pleaser, and our 15-Piece Smoked Sea Salt Caramel Truffles offer a melt-in-the-mouth experience, with each chocolate topped with smoked Halen Môn salt for added depth. Tempted yet? See our full guide to chocolate gifts for more inspiration.
Wine Hampers
Wine lover, party host or that hard-to-buy-for friend – gift them everything they need to raise a celebratory toast with a wine and spirits hamper. The Harrods Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Vintage Champagne 2013 – enhanced with partial ageing in oak – has a toasted aroma with a crisp, clean finish, while our Harrods New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc brings bright notes of passionfruit, lemon and ripe grapefruit. With any luck, the recipient will uncork a bottle while you’re there to enjoy it too.
Hampers for Every Occasion
Whatever the season, a hamper makes the perfect gift. After all, nothing says ‘I love you’ quite like a basket brimming with gourmet food. Think picnics in summer, family feasts in winter and everything from brunches and mid-afternoon tea parties in between. From baby showers and weddings to birthdays, our collection has every moment covered, including beauty hampers, alcohol-free hampers and more.
History of Hampers
The hamper itself can be traced back to medieval times, with nobles such as William the Conqueror using woven ‘hanapiers’ to carry their dining goblets – or ‘hanaps’ in Old French. These were often made from precious metals, as a way to signal status at feasts.
Harrods has been selling hampers since around 1850, as it was during the Victorian era that Christmas hampers became popular presents, with families in particular gifting them to their employees.
Back then, a Harrods hamper offered a choice of turkey, goose or ham, plus a bottle of port, tea, and a pound of butter and tobacco. Not to be sniffed at, but a box of crumbly all-butter mince pies certainly wouldn't go amiss.
Corporate Hampers
Whether you’re celebrating successes or simply showing appreciation, our corporate gifting team is on hand to provide a fantastic breadth of ideas and personalisation options to suit all budgets and briefs. To order, give us a call on +44 (0)20 7225 5994 or email [email protected].
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