What to Put in a Hamper?
There are endless reasons to send someone a hamper, they are, after
all, the perfect gift for just about any occasion. But what to put in a hamper for
a gift you’ll know they’ll love? We stock a huge range of hampers so you can
find the ideal gift in just a few clicks. Plus, if you can’t find what you’re
looking for, don’t worry, we have a create your own option so you can select precisely what you want. To help get you started, we’ve put together a few of our favourite ideas for packing the perfect hamper for a colleague, friend or loved one.
What to put in a food hamper
Whatever tickles their tastebuds, we’re sure to have an ideal hamper for your chosen recipient. If you’re putting together a hamper full of indulgent snacks and treats, why not consider some of the following as great additions to a food hamper?
Cheese
Who doesn’t love cheese? As a tasty savoury snack, and the perfect accompaniment to wine, a cheese board is a fantastic gift for any foodie. Our Ploughman’s Choice Hamper with Red Wine comes with everything needed to indulge, including pâte, pickled shallots, chutney, oatcakes, and crisps. The delicious cheese selection of this hamper comes with both brie and cheddar, plus a bottle of wine to perfectly pair with it all.
Chocolate
A delight for anyone with a sweet tooth, a chocolate hamper can be
a real treat, be it for birthdays or any other occasion. Our chocolate lover’s hamper is just the thing for any chocoholic in
your life. Coming with chocolate popcorn, biscuits, cake, and truffles, this
delicious hamper is beautifully presented and an ideal option for when you want
a truly indulgent gift.
Baked treats
Because there’s never a reason to not have some cake, we have a
dedicated range of hampers that offer delicious baked goods! They’re fantastic
for sharing, too, so ideal for gifting to an office or classroom. Our Fresh Muffin Basket will be a very welcome treat come coffee
time, loaded with delicious muffins in chocolate, raspberry, and blueberry
flavours, all presented in a hand-woven tray.
Luxury foods
The fun of a classic hamper is that they come with all sorts of
gourmet treats you usually don’t get to indulge in – and that goes for many of the
hampers in our range. Try our <Downton Hamper with Red
Wine for a selection of delectable treats that will elevate any special occasion in the
most delicious of ways. Coming with award-winning Cotswold cheese, spicy peanuts,
as well as luxury jam, marmalade and biscuits, with a bottle of wine to finish,
it’s sure to excite as a luxury food gift.
Fruit
Still stuck on what to put in a food hamper? The classic fruit
basket is the perfect solution. Colourful and striking, a fresh fruit hamper
can cater to all sorts of diets and is sure to have something for everyone. Try
our Exotic Fresh Fruit Gift Basket for a twist on the classic, including pineapple, mango, melon, passion fruit, lemon, oranges, kiwi and more.
What to put in a gift hamper for special occasions
When it comes to celebrations, putting together a bespoke hamper can really help to mark the occasion. At those times, it can seem doubly important to know what to put in a gift hamper for a real stand-out present. Here are just a few ideas:
Celebratory Items
Of course, hampers are very celebratory as
they are, but Regency allows you to add some extra fun and flair with our range
of celebratory extras. Is it someone’s birthday? Then take a look at our birthday hampers for a
fantastic range that adds thoughtful extras like birthday cakes, or
personalised glasses. Our Birthday Man Gift Hamper
with Beer is ideal for brothers, dads, uncles, boyfriends, any guy in your life, and comes with delicious snacks including peanuts, pork crackling, pickle, cheese straws and lager, plus a personalised pint glass to serve it in.
Personalised messages
You can keep the personalised theme going with
our range of personalised hampers and wooden boxes. This lovely range allows
you to put your message right on the hamper, for a keepsake your recipient can treasure
forever. Our Personalised Cheese
and Pâte Selection Gift Box with Port is a
delicious choice, and comes with Pâte, stilton, picked onions, relish, olives,
crackers, peanuts and vintage port. Best of all, it’s all presented in a wooden
box you can personalise with your own message — far better than a card!
Champagne
Nothing says ‘celebration’ quite like champagne. Why not combine the excitement of champagne with the charm of a personalised gift with our Paul Langier Champagne Gift Box with Engraved Personalised Bottle for a real ‘wow’. Presented in a wooden gift
box complete with bow, you can add your personal message right to the bottle,
making it a wonderful choice for weddings, graduations, and all of life’s
milestones.
Your choice of gift
If you don’t know what to put in a hamper to
really make it pop, then we can make it even easier for you. Our create your own hamper option lays out all of our items so you can pick precisely what you want down to the
ribbon. Select exactly what you want to add, whether that’s gourmet treats or
blissful pampering products. Then, you can add all the thoughtful touches you
please, including foil balloons, gift cakes, cards, teddies, and much more.
Of course, if you’d rather put together a DIY
hamper yourself at home, we can still help. You can pack all the luxury items
and gifts you’ve collected for a loved one in style using one of our empty hamper baskets. Not only will it make for exceptional presentation of your gifts, but the basket
itself will make for an excellent present to be used again and again for picnics
and more in the years to come.
Find the perfect hamper with Regency Hampers
Whether
it's a hamper from our range, one you’ve created in our custom options, or a hamper made yourself at home with our ideas, Regency
Hampers can help you create a gift that’s sure to be loved and remembered. View
our full luxury hamper range.
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