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From mince pies to dog treats: The best Christmas food hampers for 2026, from £20

The best food hampers for gifting, whatever your budget

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The countdown to Christmas is officially ON, and if you're already thinking about your shopping list, then you can't go wrong with one of the best christmas hampers filled with delicious food and drink.

Available at a range of price points to suit all budgets, you're likely to find something suitable from our list below, no matter how tricky they are to buy for.

Best Christmas hampers 2026

For more festive gifting inspiration, check out our experts' roundups of the best Christmas gifts for women, the best Christmas gifts for men and the best toys to gift this Christmas.

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Cartwright & Butler The Festive Sparkle Collection

The Festive Sparkle Collection

Cartwright & Butler The Festive Sparkle Collection

For a generous hamper that covers every festive occasion, Cartwright & Butler has just the thing.

The lovely wicker basket gets top marks for presentation, and includes a mix of snacking and sharing treats, with many items in reusable tins.

The rich gingerbread fudge tasted excellent quality, and the crowd-pleasing Mince Pie Stuffed Cookies won’t disappoint. We also appreciated the savoury nibbles, and not one, but TWO bottles of wine.

Daylesford Caviar & Fizz Hamper

Caviar & Fizz Hamper

Daylesford Caviar & Fizz Hamper

It doesn't have to come in a hefty crate to make an impact. This handy cool bag is filled with everything you need to make posh blinis – yes, including caviar! – alongside a bottle of the brand's pink fizz to wash them down with.

Dukeshill The Ruby Celebration Hamper

The Ruby Celebration Hamper

Dukeshill The Ruby Celebration Hamper

Dukeshill prides itself on championing artisan food and drink. Covering fresh produce, sweet treats and wine, this hamper has everything a family will want over the Christmas break.

Highlights include the generous ready-to-eat ham, a Montgomery mature cheddar (to be served with the chunky piccalilli, pickled orange and crackers) and the traditional, thick, buttery shortbread. That’s Boxing Day sorted! A truly standout product.

Biscuiteers The Ultimate Biscuiteers Christmas Hamper

The Ultimate Biscuiteers Christmas Hamper

Biscuiteers The Ultimate Biscuiteers Christmas Hamper

Countdown to Christmas in style with a selection of Biscuiteers' iconic iced gingerbread biscuits presented in a cheerful keepsake tin. Other sweet treats include a selection of mini mince pies, macaroons, shortbread and, the cheese board has been taken care of too.

And to wash it all down there's both tea and a bottle of prosecco, depending on what time of day it is. Immaculately presented, it’s easy to see why Biscuiteers remains such a firm favourite for gifting.

Birley Bakery The Birley Evening Box

The Birley Evening Box

Birley Bakery The Birley Evening Box

For serious chocolate fans, it doesn't get much better than this. This stylish box is packed with an indulgent selection of Birley's finest chocolate treats – from Duabi chocolate-inspired bars to loaded dates. It's the ultimate gift for anyone who'd happily choose chocolate over almost anything else.

Selfridges Selection Cheese & Wine Gift Box

Cheese & Wine Gift Box

Selfridges Selection Cheese & Wine Gift Box

Selfridges is the home of the modern hamper, but sometimes, keeping it simple is best. After all who wouldn't be delighted by a knockout red – in this case a spicy Côtes du Rhône – and a delicious hunk of cheese? A great gift for £40.

Cutter & Squidge The Luxury Christmas Hamper

The Luxury Christmas Hamper

Cutter & Squidge The Luxury Christmas Hamper

You'll score big brownie points with Cutter & Squidge’s luxurious Christmas hamper. It's all made in the brand's London bakery, and presented in a beautiful bright orange box, ready for gifting.

There’s a lovely mix of classic Cutter & Squidge treats with festive twists and brand-new products, including the show-stopping Gingerbread Postable Cake.

Other sweet options include mince pies and chocolate shortbread, while the crackers and chutney will complete your cheeseboard. And we particularly appreciate the bottle of Prosecco to serve alongside. Cheers!

Made in Oldstead The Signature Oldstead Hamper

The Signature Oldstead Hamper

Made in Oldstead The Signature Oldstead Hamper

A Michelin-starred feast without leaving the house? Yes please. From glazed ham and smoked salmon to artisan charcuterie, handmade preserves and sweet treats, this generous hamper brings the flavours of Made In Oldstead to your Christmas table.

Snowdonia Cheese Co. Quintessential Cheese Hamper

Quintessential Cheese Hamper

Snowdonia Cheese Co. Quintessential Cheese Hamper

Creating the ultimate cheeseboard can prove tricky, so Snowdonia has done the hard work for you, curating five waxed cheese wheels – from the bold Black Bomber to a garlicky cheddar – alongside crackers, and a couple of chutneys. Not bad for under £50!

Hampers.com Christmas Eve Wine & Nibbles Gift Basket

Christmas Eve Wine & Nibbles Gift Basket

Hampers.com Christmas Eve Wine & Nibbles Gift Basket

Start the festivities as you mean to go on, with a basket specifically curated with Christmas Eve in mind. With a focus on cheese and wine, the savoury edit is just the thing to cosy up with the night before the big man arrives.

Tuck into chunks of creamy, truffled cheddar piled on top of sourdough crackers, add a slice of charcuterie, graze on crisps, and wash it all down with a warming glass of malbec.

Prestige Hampers Gorgeously Gluten & Wheat

Gorgeously Gluten & Wheat

Prestige Hampers Gorgeously Gluten & Wheat

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Prestige Hampers has an impressive range of gifts, so there’s something to suit just about everyone on your list. Coeliacs needn’t miss out either, with this thoughtful selection of gluten- and wheat-free festive treats.

And, if you've left it until the last minute, they offer next day delivery too!

Virginia Hayward Snowy Delights Basket

Snowy Delights Basket

Virginia Hayward Snowy Delights Basket

With 14 items, this is the kind of hamper that feels like it never ends! Packed with everything from Italian panettone and chocolate pudding to shortbread, crisps, cheese swirls and two bottles to share, it's a seriously generous festive haul. And once the treats are gone, you've got a rather lovely storage basket to keep.

Arighi Bianchi Non-Alcoholic Boxed Hamper

Non-Alcoholic Boxed Hamper

Arighi Bianchi Non-Alcoholic Boxed Hamper

And for those not drinking this Christmas, this hamper that doesn't feel like an afterthought. Better known for its furniture and interiors, family-run Arighi Bianchi has branched into food and gifting, too.

This generous boxed hamper is packed with festive treats, from mince pie Eccles cakes and fudge to chocolate chip cookies, chutney, olives and Lancashire crisps, with rhubarb and rosehip cordial to finish.

Huffkins Snowshill Foodie Hamper

Snowshill Foodie Hamper

Huffkins Snowshill Foodie Hamper

Cotswolds bakery Huffkins has packaged up the best of its bakes, ready to be sent directly to your lucky recipient. You’ll find everything you need to create a stellar cheeseboard, including a knock-out extra mature cheddar and bloody Mary chutney.

On the sweeter side, there are tasty preserves, fudge and chocolates, with a bottle of rosé prosecco thrown in for good measure.

Fitzbillies The Ultimate Fitzbillies Festive Hamper

The Ultimate Fitzbillies Festive Hamper

Fitzbillies The Ultimate Fitzbillies Festive Hamper

For under £200, Cambridge–based bakery Fitzbillies has curated an excellent selection any recipient would be happy with.

It’s packed with a lovely array of premium baked goods – including cookies, macarons and fudgy brownies – and the brand’s signature cinnamon buns, fashioned into the shape of a Christmas tree.

Laithwaites The Ultimate Christmas Wine & Gourmet Treats Hamper

The Ultimate Christmas Wine & Gourmet Treats Hamper

Laithwaites The Ultimate Christmas Wine & Gourmet Treats Hamper

For the person who deserves the works, this jam-packed wicker hamper comes loaded with two of Laithwates' best-selling wines and a seriously indulgent mix of sweet and savoury treats. From truffle and rosemary crisps and peppery nuts to cheese bites, chocolates, brandy-rich fruit cake and apricot and ginger chutney, it's exactly the sort of gift we'd happily give (or receive).

The Dorchester Festive Essentials Hamper

Festive Essentials Hamper

The Dorchester Festive Essentials Hamper

The Dorchester, London’s five-star grande dame, is unmistakably special‑occasion territory, and this thoughtfully curated hamper perfectly captures its joie de vivre.

Expect the classics – branded preserves, red and white wine, fancy tea – alongside a truly unique centrepiece: the hotel’s façade, recreated in chocolate covered in gold dust. A super special gift.

M&S The Top Dog Letterbox Gift

The Top Dog Letterbox Gift

M&S The Top Dog Letterbox Gift

Why should humans have all the festive fun? If you're a proud pup parent, spoil your four-legged friend with this tempting selection of meaty treats. We're told they're delicious – although you'll have to take the dog’s word for it.

best christmas hampers

Are Christmas hampers worth it?

Christmas hampers can be a considerable investment, so it’s important to know the contents are worth forking out for.

Filled with deliciously decadent festive treats (from the best mince pies to tasty Christmas cheese, we think food hampers make a thoughtful and impressive Christmas present.

Alternatively, many brands allow you to create your own hamper, so you can be sure everything inside is perfectly suited to the giftee.

And with the option of giving in person or sending directly to the lucky recipient, a Christmas hamper makes a convenient gift. Plus, many come with either a reusable wicker basket or tin, which will last long after the last bite has disappeared.

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Stacey Smith
Senior Food & Drink Editor

Stacey looks after all food and drink reviews — from coffee pods and veg boxes, to natural wine and tequila.   Stacey is also founder of Crummbs, where she’s written nearly 2,000 restaurant and hotel reviews since 2013. Prior to this, Stacey wrote hundreds of in-depth buying guides for the Independent, i newspaper and BBC Good Food, as well as reviewing restaurants and interviewing celebrities in her column at Balance Magazine.    Stacey has also appeared in BAFTA-nominated BBC documentary Blood, Sweat & Takeaways, where she investigated South East Asia's food production industry, appearing on both Newsnight and BBC World Service to share her findings. Regularly checking out the latest restaurants, bars and product launches, Stacey also loves experimenting with recipes at home, and is a WSET-certified wine and spirits expert, with over 10 years of experience in the business.    You can follow Stacey on Instagram @crummbs_uk