The Best Luxury Hampers for Stress-Free Gifting
Words by Elizabeth Warden
Packed full of crowd-pleasing delights, Harrods hampers offer the perfect gifting experience. Lift the lid on indulgence by browsing our Father’s Day favourites and bestsellers below.
At last, summer is tiptoeing into our gardens and parks, raising the roses and reigniting the spark for outdoor entertaining. With that comes the need for alfresco staples and, of course, a fine selection of white and rosé wines. Pair these with fruits dipped in silky chocolate, buttery biscuits perfect for slow‑afternoon nibbling and brews that can take you from mid-morning comfort to late-afternoon iced teas. Here, we’ve gathered the best Harrods hampers – each elegant wicker basket brimming with tempting treasures from our famed The Food Halls.
Father’s Day Hampers
For he’s a jolly good fellow? We certainly think so. Our luxury hampers are the pitch-perfect picks for thanking, celebrating and remembering the fathers – and father figures – in our lives.
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.
Beauty Hampers
Put long, sun-kissed evenings to good use by indulging in a spa-like experience from the comfort of your home – this selection of beauty hampers can certainly help with that. Each one of these wicker baskets contains choice picks that can pave the way for a wellness-focused hour (or two), a self-care pause in the middle of a hectic day or a small moment of ‘me time’. A Diptyque candle can help set the mood, while a myriad of skincare essentials – think an MZ Skin facemask or a stress-relieving bath oil from Olverum – might help bring the sparkle back to a loved one’s eyes.
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 hampers to say congratulations, 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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