The Knightsbridge Christmas Hamper
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Words by Louise Springham
4th September 2026
It’s no secret that the perfect Christmas starts with an abundant spread of gourmet food. That’s why our hampers make such thoughtful gifts – each one brimming with treasures from our world-famous Food Halls. Expect gourmet seasonal pantry must-haves, delectable Belgian chocolates, specially selected wines and Champagne, and more.
For the loved one who swears they don’t need a thing, our bestselling hampers are a guaranteed delight. Indulge the sweet-toothed with our confectionary and chocolate hampers and delight the oenophile with our expertly curated wine hampers. And remember, hampers aren’t only for Christmas; we’ve got hampers for every occasion, from birthdays to engagement celebrations and beyond. Explore the full edit below and find the hamper with their name on it.
Our bestsellers remain so for a reason. Thoughtfully curated, they’re easily gifted to any gourmet this festive season – be it a friend, family-member, 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.
Gathering loved ones for a feast is what the festive season is all about – and our hampers make it easy for every host. Inside, you’ll find everything from our Christmas Blend Tea – a fan-favourite since 2010, brimming with cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, orange peel, cloves and vanilla – to fluffy, fruit-studded panettone. And for the savoury snackers among you, there’s enough cheese, crackers and perfectly paired wine to keep you happily grazing long after the last roast potato has been consumed.
If they have a penchant for cosy, decadently sugary delights, a premium chocolate or sweets hamper will go down a treat. And for those who fancy creating their own chocolate hamper, start with a few Food Halls favourites – from our White Chocolate Strawberries and Milk Chocolate Raspberries to our iconic Gold Bar and Smoked Sea Salt Caramel Truffles. See our full guide to chocolate gifts for more inspiration. Prefer to leave the curation to us? Discover our collection of chocolate and confectionery hampers below, thoughtfully packed with indulgent delights and ready to gift.
Wine lover, party host or that notoriously 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 partially aged in oak, offers delicate toasted notes and a crisp, elegant finish – perfect alongside salmon blinis – while our New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc bursts with flavours of passionfruit, lemon and ripe grapefruit, making it a welcome addition to Christmas lunches and Boxing Day spreads alike. With any luck, the recipient will uncork a bottle while you’re there to enjoy it too.
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.
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.
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].