Christmas hampers are a classic gift for the festive season (Image: Marks and Spencer, Liz Earle, Fortnum and Mason)
The festive season is in full swing and with just weeks left until Christmas, most shoppers are ticking off their to-buy list. If you’re struggling to come up with a gift idea for a special someone in your life, Christmas hampers are a great option. Whether you are a skincare and beauty enthusiast who is eager to try new products or want to treat the foodie in your life to a luxurious selection of treats, there is a festive-themed hamper for everyone.
However, they can come with a sizeable price tag – especially if you’re opting for a more high-end brand. That’s why our shopping experts have searched through all of the latest deals and offers on Christmas hampers to find our top picks when it comes to value for money.
The M&S Collection Christmas Hamper
The M&S Collection Christmas Hamper comes with a range of premium food products (Image: Marks and Spencer)
Marks and Spencer has a huge range of Christmas hampers on their website, ranging from food and drinks hampers to wellness and self-care.
But if you’re after something with a festive theme, we’d recommend going for the M&S Collection Christmas Hamper. Though the hamper retails for just over £50, it is packed with a selection of premium Christmas products from the M&S food range.
The hamper includes a bottle of Bordeaux Merlot and a selection of sweet and savoury treats from the M&S Collection range. Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy the Cornish Cruncher All Butter Biscuits, Milk Chocolate Florentines, and Shortbread Fingers.
For a savoury fix, the hamper includes Rye Sourdough Crackers and a British Ale and Caramelised Onion Chutney. Plus, all food comes in a sturdy, classic wicker hamper basket that can be used again and again.
The M&S Collection Christmas Hamper retails for £55 and can be ordered on the M&S website. There is also an option to include your own special message and have it delivered directly to your recipient’s door if you won’t be able to see them this Christmas.
Fortnum and Mason The Merrymaker’s Hamper
Fortnum and Mason are a classic go-to for festive hampers, and though they tend to come with a hefty price tag, there are some more affordable options on their website. While the much-loved Fortnum and Mason Classic Christmas hamper retails for £200, there is a selection of hampers under £100.
The Merrymaker’s Hamper is one of the cheapest classic hampers from Fortnum and Mason, retailing at £70, but is bursting with yuletide goodies. The hamper includes a selection of festive favourites in a traditional Fortnum and Mason wicker hamper that can be used for years.
Open the hamper to discover three variations of Christmas-themed teas, Christmas orange and chocolate biscuits, Christmas cognac butter, plus the all-important St James Christmas pudding.
The Fortnum and Mason Merrymaker’s Hamper can be purchased for £70 on the Fortnum and Mason website.
John Lewis Christmas Afternoon Tea Tray
The John Lewis Christmas Afternoon Tea Tray is the perfect treat for a loved one – for less than £40 (Image: John Lewis)
Give a loved one the gift of a cosy Christmas afternoon tea at home – and for less than £40. Nothing says Christmas like a slice of Christmas cake which you can enjoy as part of the John Lewis Christmas Afternoon Tea Tray.
Rather than a typical wicker basket, the Christmas Afternoon Tea Tray is presented in a festive gift box, complete with four luxury mince pies, Maxwell & Franks Square Iced Cake, Orchard Preserves Christmas Jam, Thomas Fudge’s Six Dark Chocolate Florentines, Monty Bojangles Popcorn Carousel and 10 New English Teas English Afternoon Tea Bags.
The John Lewis Christmas Afternoon Tea Tray can be purchased from the John Lewis website for £35.
Snowdonia Cheese Co Decadent Cheese Hamper
Snowdonia Cheese Co offers a selection of cheese, crackers and chutneys (Image: Snowdonia Cheese Co)
Not everyone is a lover of sweet treats at Christmas, with many of us opting for the cheese plate instead. If you have someone who can’t get enough cheese in their life, then the Snowdonia Cheese Co Decadent Cheese Hamper is a fantastic option that comes in under £60.
The hamper offers a selection of premium cheeses in a range of flavours, perfect for a Christmas cheese board, but with an affordable price tag. As well as the six cheeses, the hamper also comes with a selection of chutneys, crackers and artisan chocolate bars.
Retailing at £55, the entire collection is presented in a smart blue basket which can be re-used time and time again.
You can buy the Snowdonia Cheese Co Decadent Cheese Hamper can be purchased for £60 online.
Liz Earle All Is Radiant Skincare Collection
The Liz Earle All is Radiant Skincare Collection is packed with skincare goodies (Image: Liz Earle)
If you have a skincare and beauty enthusiast in your life, or someone who deserves a little bit of self-care time, the Liz Earle All is Radicant Skincare Collection is a twist on the traditional Christmas hamper. The hamper is packed with Liz Earle skincare favourites, presented in a small seagrass basket.
To top it off, the basket which usually retails for £75, is currently on sale at the time of writing for just £63.75.
Products include a Cleanse & Polish Spiced Bitter Orange, Orange Flower Body Wash, Orange Flower Body Cream, Orange Flower Hand Repair, Spiced Bitter Orange Candle, and two Pure Cotton Cloths.
You can purchase the Liz Earle All is Radiant Skincare Collection from the website for £63.75.
M&S Warmth Gifting Hamper
The Warmth Gifting Hamper is the ideal treat for someone in need of some me time (Image: Marks and Spencer)
Give the gift of relaxation with the Marks and Spencer Warmth Gifting Hamper from the brand’s Apothecary range. Presented in a cotton rope basket, this gift set is ideal for someone in your life who deserves a little bit of time to chill out.
It contains a selection of favourites from the collection in the scent Warmth, infused with notes of cardamom, cedar and sandalwood, including a body wash, a hand wash and a room spray, as well as a diffuser and candle.
Though the gift basket promises an abundance of relaxation, it comes with a price tag that won’t break the bank. You can currently purchase the M&S Warmth Gifting Hamper for £80 on the M&S website.
ESPA Wellness Wonders Collection
The ESPA Christmas gift set is worth £371 (Image: ESPA)
The ESPA Wellness Wonders Collection might not be a Christmas hamper in the traditional sense, as it does not come in the usual basket, however, it is presented in a beautiful red box which can be used again and again. The gift set is particularly lucrative because it includes £371 worth of products yet is currently on sale for under £100.
Typically retailing for £195, at the time of writing shoppers can save £97 on the set, now on sale for £98.
The collection comes complete with Active Nutrients Optimal Skin Pro- Cleanser 100ml, Active Nutrients Optimal Skin Pro- Serum 30ml, Depuff and Soothe Eye Gel 15ml, 24 Hour Replenishing Moisturiser 55ml, Pink Hair and Scalp Mud 200ml, Refining Skin Polish 55ml, Restorative Bath & Body Oil 100ml, Restorative Cocooning Body Cream 55ml, Restorative Aromatherapy Atmosphere Mist 100ml and a Aventurine Jade Crystal Roller.
