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5 unusual date ideas for Valentine’s Day

Looking to surprise that special someone with a fun and creative date idea? Are they into being active or just looking to spend some quality time? We’ve collected 5 unusual date ideas for Valentine’s Day that they’re sure to love in this 5-minute read.

Private chef at home

Chefs have trained for years to deliver top-shelf food with panache and presentation that’s far above anything you could make yourself. But with dine-in rates sky-high on Valentine’s Day, why not treat yourself to something a little different? It’s possible to book a private chef for a dinner for two in your very own home. What a decadent taste of luxury that’s not much more expensive than a casual dining restaurant.

Old school laser tag

With the 90s in full resurgence, many people are exploring their childhoods through vintage fun like arcades, record stores and the ever-popular laser tag. According to one of the leaders in the laser tag space, “Laser Quest Bromley, opening December 1st 2021, will be one of Laser Quest’s flagship locations, featuring a range of cutting-edge VR attractions, escape rooms and a large Laser Quest arena. the entertainment venue features over 8500sq ft of leisure space over two floors.” That’s a lot to amuse on your Valentine’s Day outing.

Woodland glamping trip

Why not get a bit wild and take The Indulgence with you on a woodland glamping trip? According to Glampingly, “Glamping in the woods is always a real treat. The dappled shade, the scent of the sap in the air, the sound of the breeze rustling in the leaves and the sense of escapism that it all brings. It’s really tough to beat. Woods offer the ideal setting for tree-houses, often considered the most exciting type of glamping accommodation.” And with the hamper full of bubbly treats for her and sipping indulgence for him; it’s the best of both worlds.

Ball-pit bar

Wherever you are in the country, it’s probably worth a trip to Ballie Ballerson – THE premier ball pit cocktail bar. Spring for the VIP package to get a more private area to hang out and 4 of their delicious and candy-themed cocktails for the price of 3. It’s a fun and stress-relieving adventure for two you’ll not soon forget. And if you’re travelling in from out of town, The Hoxton is a stunning hotel just minutes from the bar with a lovely restaurant and cafe of its own.

Spa at home

If she’s been your rock this year, treat her extra special with the Bathtime Tower Pamper Hamper paired with waiting on her hand and foot. Bring the spa home with delicately scented bath products while she nibbles on Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate Cornet Truffles and Buchanan’s Chocolate Eclairs. Maybe chill the bottle of bubbly from our Pol Roger Champagne Hamper to serve her while she unwinds in the bath. It’s an act of service that speaks to anyone’s love language on Valentine’s Day and makes for a unique date idea.

The best gift hampers for Dry January

Dry January is a growing trend. According to Alcohol Change, “A quarter (25%) of current and past drinkers have taken on a dry month at some point in the past, with one in ten (10%) going alcohol-free for January 2020.” And 6.5 million people planned to participate last year, so Dry January 2022 is expected to be the biggest yet. So, if you have people to gift during this teetotal season, here are the best gift hampers for Dry January participants. They’ve got no alcohol, but just the right amount of cheer.

Festive Chocs & Cookies

For many people, the Christmas spirit extends into January and they’d love to receive this alcohol-free hamper filled with festive goodies. And what’s not to love. Just some of the goodies in this whitewashed wicker basket include Sicilian Lemon Butter Cookies, Butter Shortbread, Baronie Belgian Chocolate Orange Sticks, Chocolate Orange Chunks in Jar, Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate Cornet Truffles and Buchanan’s Chocolate Russian Caramels.

Vanilla Berry Hat Box

Not only does this gift hamper come in a beautiful and eco-friendly hatbox, but it smells absolutely heavenly. Inside this kit is everything you need for an indulgent self-care experience. Drift away with the vanilla berry scents and relaxing beauty tools including Slippers, Back Scrubber, Wooden Body Massager and Body Brush.

Savoury Heaven Gift Tower

A shocking amount of goodies are packed into this impressive grey and white gift tower. They’ll enjoy sharing and tasting the Captain Tiptoes Dry Roasted Peanuts, Peters Yard Fig & Spelt Sourdough Crackers, The Wooden Spoon Spicy Tomato Chutney, Buchanan’s Chocolate Dipped Fudge, Olive & Sesame Mini Breadsticks and the other delicious treats. Plus, when they’ve finished the lot, these boxes make great gift wrapping themselves.

Bathtime Pamper Hamper

Dry January is all about looking after yourself. And this Bathtime Pamper Hamper is a great way to do that. Send one to a friend or family member or just treat yourself. Immerse yourself in luxury as you light the Pomegranate Soy Candle Pot, scrub your cares away with the Sisal Exfoliating Back Scrub on your Japanese Konjac Sponge and melt any worries with the Wild Peony Square Bath Fizzer. There are more indulgent treats to enjoy in this reusable handmade seagrass basket.

Luxury Pamper Hamper Tower

This gift tower is seriously stocked. Your Dry January giftee won’t miss their fizz this year. They’ll be too busy enjoying the Bomb Cosmetics Blackcurrant Shower Mixers, Bomb Cosmetics Sliced Scented Soaps, Bomb Cosmetics Cotton Candy Bath Blasters, Wild Peony Square Bath Fizzer, Peony Plum Travel Size Shampoo and more. It’s the ultimate in relaxation and self-care in one kit and all under £70. That’s great value and supreme indulgence in one.

Not quite finding something you like? Talk to our team about our other non-alcoholic gift baskets for your Dry January giftee. We’ve got a huge selection with fast & worry-free delivery all across the UK. And if you order by 11 am, we can even get it to them the next day!

Top Christmas Hampers For 2022

The best season of the year is getting closer, and we can’t contain our excitement. We’ve seen Christmas trees in the shop windows already, so we have an excuse to celebrate early! We’ve put together a selection of our Top Christmas Hampers For 2022. We carefully hand select every item that goes into our Christmas gift baskets and towers so that the lucky recipient is getting the best of the best.

Our Christmas hampers have something for everyone. View the full range here. We’ve just picked out some of our favourites below:

Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban Whisky Hamper

Top Christmas Hampers For 2022 with whisky

The star of the show is undoubtedly Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14-Year-Old scotch whisky. But there are other decadent treats including Buttermilk Crunchy Peanut Brittle, Willies Cacao Chulucanas Gold – Peruvian 70% Dark Chocolate Bar, Dark Chocolate Coated Brazils, Cajun Spiced Chilli Nuts, Belgian Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Pieces and more.

The Royal

Top Christmas Hampers For 2022 with a lot of alcohol

This huge selection contains Taittinger Brut Réserve Champagne NV, Ramos Pinto Collector Ruby Reserve Port, Torres Coronas Tempranillo Catalunya from Spain, Maschio Dei Cavalieri Prosecco di Valdobbiadene from Italy and Kleine Zalze Bush Vines Chenin Blanc from South Africa. Then you have the savoury and sweet treats which include Snowdonia Red Leicester with Chillies & Crushed Pepper – Waxed Truckle, Cropwell Bishop Finest Blue Stilton Wedge, Italian Orange Chocolate Sticks, Rustichella Fusili Pasta, Olives Et Al Basil & Garlic Olives, Cottage Delight Old English Chutney with Cider, Cottage Delight Farmhouse Pickle, Edinburgh Preserves Wild Boar Pâté, The Wooden Spoon Plum, Pear & Apple Jam, Peters Yard Fig & Spelt Sourdough Crackers, Rich Fruit Cake, Captain Tiptoes Dry Roasted Peanuts, Lindt Excellence Orange Intense and more.

Veuve Clicquot Hamper

The star of the show is the beautifully packaged Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label in a Gift Box. To pair, Olive & Sesame Savoury Mini Breadsticks, Lindt Lindor Assorted Cornet Truffles, Olives Et Al Kiln Roasted Harissa Nuts, and Baronie Belgian Chocolate Caramel Pralines shine with their sweet and savoury notes. The reusable gift basket is great for the eco-conscious too.

More hampers will come in stock as we get closer to Christmas, so look for more Top Christmas Hampers for 2022 here.

6 unique Christmas hampers for him

Shopping for the man in your life can be a challenge. There are so many options but you want to get something that he will really use and enjoy. That’s where Hamper Gifts come in. Our range of unique Christmas hampers for him have loads of goodies he’ll love. We’ve picked our favourites out for this list today:

Torres Coronas in Wooden Box

Spanish Tempranillo is a beloved red wine from Miguel Torres, a master winemaker. Since this rich and full-bodied wine is aged in American oak barrels for nine months, this presentation box evokes that creation process. Once aerated, the notes of oak, vanilla and tobacco shine through. He’ll love the antique-effect wooden case with a brass latch which is reusable for a number of purposes once the wine is enjoyed.

Stilton Surprise

At just £45, this stilton-lovers dream includes everything you need to enjoy the Berri Estates Merlot from South-Eastern Australia and the Cropwell Bishop Finest Blue Stilton Wedge. The Wooden Spoon Spicy Tomato Chutney with the stilton on Peters Yard Fig & Spelt Sourdough Crackers is a sumptuous experience. Plus there are added chocolate delights to enjoy for after. Encourage him to enjoy this gift basket in front of a roaring fire.

Luxury Port & Cheese Hamper

He’ll absolutely love the Ramos Pinto Ruby Reserve Port in this luxury hamper. Some of the luscious included treats are Snowdonia Cheese Co. Black Bomber Extra Mature Cheddar Waxed Truckle, Chocolate Coated Brazils and Peters Yard Fig & Spelt Sourdough Crackers. These come all wrapped up in an oval seagrass and wooden basket which is handmade and finished with a lovely bow. Enjoy this basket after dinner or as a starter item before his Christmas supper.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Jean-Luc Colombo

From the most famous wine-making village perhaps in the world, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape by Jean-Luc Colombo is a rich, desirable red wine. It combines largely Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes and completes ageing in oak barrels. The hardwood case with a brass latch protects your investment which is ready to drink right away or store for 2-3 years. He’ll savour the notes of gingerbread, ripe fruit and liquorice that perfectly complement red meat.

Belvedere Vodka Hamper

Belvedere vodka is revered for its quadrupled-distilled process which results in a smooth, subtle flavour that’s nearly unparalleled in the marketplace. The bottle is also beautifully finished and looks at home in any liquor cabinet. This gift basket for him also includes Baronie Belgian Milk Chocolate Sticks, Dry Roasted & Salted Peanuts, Sicilian Lemon Butter Cookies in Hessian Bag and more treats to enjoy. And it’s all presented in a wicker tray which he can repurpose for projects around the house.

unique Christmas hampers for him with whisky too

Glenmorangie Whisky Hamper

This stunning gift set for him features Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban 14 Year Old that won GOLD as an Outstanding Scotch Single Malt during the 2019 International Wine & Spirit Competition. To pair with it are Buttermilk Crunchy Peanut Brittle, Willies Cacao Chulucanas, Dark Chocolate Coated Brazils, Cajun Spiced Chilli Nuts and more. It’s presented in a reusable lidded wicker secured with leather straps that is ideal for picnics.

5 unique Christmas hampers for her

If you’re looking for the perfect gift, we recommend this selection of 5 unique Christmas hampers for her. From bath and body to tempting treats, your special lady will adore this range of Christmas gifts. And they’re designed to suit a range of budgets from £28.99 and up.

Rub a dub – Parisian Whisper Bath Tub

This precious reusable tub caddy comes with everything she needs for a pampering bath time experience at home. The range includes Orange Blossom Shower Gel, Body Lotion, Body Butter, Bath Soap, Bath Salt and a Rose Body Puff. Enrich and soothe your skin with nurturing ingredients of Almond Oil, Evening Primrose Oil and Cocoa Butter. At under £30, it’s the perfect complimentary gift to your larger Christmas purchases for her.

For chocoholics – Chocolate Lovers Hamper

If you want to give her the most decadent chocolate coma, the Chocolate Lovers Hamper is the one. For £32.99, it’s got everything she needs to satisfy her sweet tooth. Tuck into Dark Chocolate Coated Brazils, Buchanan’s Chocolate Russian Caramels, Elizabeth Shaw Chocolate Coated Raisin & Cocoa Biscuits, Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate Cornet Truffles, Walkers Milk, White & Dark Chocolate Classics and more. It’s all wrapped up with a luxury ribbon in a handmade woven basket that’s perfect for Christmas.

Boutique luxury – Vanilla Berry Hat Box

Perfect for the eco-conscious beauty lover, this reusable hat box can be repurposed to store gloves, scarves, socks and more long after the sumptuous soaks have gone. The lovely winter berry scent permeates the Shower Gel, Body Lotion, Bubble Bath and Bath Pearls. Combine them with the Body Brush, Slippers, Back Scrubber and Wooden Body Massager for the ultimate indulgence at under £50. It’s a clever and trendy gift idea for her.

Indulgent bathing – Rich Plum Bowl Pamper Hamper

Rich plum transports her to a winter wonderland during bathtime. The Shower Gel with Plum Extract, Body Lotion with Vitamin E, rich Bubble Bath and sumptuous Bath Salts invigorate the senses. And the Rich Plum Potpourri carries that through into the home. She’ll enjoy incorporating the face towel, nail brush, slippers, scrubbing sponge and massager into her beauty routine. And the contemporary Wooden Oval Bowl provides beautiful storage for all these bath delights that she will want to display proudly.

unique Christmas hampers for her with gin

Gin fantasy – Tanqueray No. 10 Hamper

Make the most delightful gin cocktails this Christmas with this gift’s Tanqueray No. Ten and Fever-Tree Elderflower Tonic Water pairing. She’ll elevate happy hour with delicious treats like Joe & Seph’s Gin & Tonic Gourmet Popcorn, Brown Bag Crisps, Willies Cacao El Blanco, Sicilian Lemon Butter Cookies, Baronie Belgian Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Pieces and more. Once you’ve enjoyed all the goodies inside, the beautiful woven bucket can provide eye-catching shelf storage in your kitchen or panty too. It’s all wrapped up with a lovely matching ribbon.

We have a huge range of options available for everyone on your Christmas list.

Christmas hampers for your clients

It’s that time of the year. Clients are expecting a little sign that you appreciate their continued business. It’s as routine now as stuffing stockings. But your gift doesn’t need to feel routine. These Christmas hampers for your clients are designed to surprise and delight. And they’re affordably priced between £33 and £99 pounds so you can appropriately scale your gift in line with business goals.

Affordable favourite – Christmas surprise

At just £33 including VAT, this Christmas gift basket is a vibrant, verdant green of oh, so seasonal favourites. Your clients will love the selection including Honey Baked Flapjack, Chocolate Orange Chunks, Dark Chocolate After Dinner Mints, Belgian Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Pieces and Baronie Dark Chocolate Mint Sticks with Pure Peppermint Filling. Each client gift is displayed in a handmade woven basket and tied with a beautiful ribbon.

Funky treats – Holly Box with Prosecco

Perfect for fun, youthful brands; the Holly Box with Prosecco is our most affordable client gift box for Christmas that features bubbly. They’ll sample Bottega Poeti Brut Prosecco while noshing on Traditional Brandy Christmas Pudding, Grandma Wilds Butterscotch Cookies, Brown Bag Lightly Salted Crisps and I Love Snacks Smoked Almonds; among other delicious treats. Everything is tucked up neatly into a magnetic-closure box with a lovely tied ribbon.

Christmas hampers for your clients with treats

Traditional tastes – The Noel Festive Food Basket

This traditional client gift basket has all the favourites they’ll love. This includes Walkers Milk, White & Dark Chocolate Classics, Baxters Original Strawberry Jam, Cottage Delight Cranberry & Port Sauce, I Love Snacks Smoked Almonds, Elizabeth Shaw Chocolate and Raspberry Cookies and Buchanan’s Chocolate Russian Caramels. They’ll wash it all down with ten envelopes of refreshing English Breakfast tea. It’s beautifully presented in a woven seagrass basket tied expertly with a luxury ribbon.

Christmas hampers for your clients with port

Perfect pair – Dow’s Fine Ruby Port & Stilton Hamper

What pairs better than blue cheese and port? This luxury client hamper includes Dow’s Fine Ruby Port, Cropwell Bishop Finest Blue Stilton Wedge, Peters Yard Sea Salt Sourdough Flatbreads, The Wooden Spoon Spicy Tomato Chutney and Cottage Delight The Cheese Maker’s Pickle plus several more delectable treats. It’s contained in a lovely white ash wicker basket and tied with a luxurious ribbon. All this for £60 including VAT. It’s a steal.

Christmas hampers for your clients with bubbly

Christmas Cheer – Cava & Festive Food Hamper

Tuck into cheerful treats like Codorníu Brut NV Cava from Spain, Grandma Wilds Luxury Deep Filled Brandy Mince Pies, Cottage Delight Festive Fruit Jam, Joe & Seph’s Cosmopolitan Popcorn with Caramel, Cranberry & Triple Sec, Peters Yard Smoked Chilli Sourdough Flatbreads, Dark Chocolate Coated Brazils and much more. With Cava, coffee and tea; there’s plenty of sips to enjoy. And the lidded wicker basket is perfect to reuse for a picnic in the new year too. It’s got leather straps to keep all the goodies secure.

Are none of these quite right for your client Christmas gifts? Talk to our helpful team about your gifting needs. We have years of experience in sourcing the perfect gift box or gift basket for everyone on your shopping list. Or check out this list for more gift ideas.

5 affordable Christmas hampers for your staff

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, end of year reviews and the New Year. All common reasons to get gifts for your team members. So, if you’re looking for affordable Christmas hampers for your staff; you’ve come to the right place. We have a range of delicious and budget-conscious gift hampers they’re sure to love.

Bestselling affordable Christmas hampers

affordable Christmas hampers for your staff with mint chocolate

Christmas Surprise

At only £33 quid, the Christmas Surprise is our most affordable and bestselling Christmas hamper. And for good reason! It’s delightfully cheerful and presented in a reusable hand-made wicker basket. And it has all their favourites from mince pies to a Christmas pud. Plus there are some unexpected treats too. The Honey Baked Flapjack is a particularly popular entry around our office. As with all our gift hampers, you can leave your own message. And it’s all wrapped up in an elegant way with our luxury bow.

affordable Christmas hampers for your staff with lindor

Festive Chocs & Cookies

Just a little more dear is the Festive Chocs & Cookies basket at £42.50. But for that extra few quid, you get a whole lot more. There are 10 delicious treats inside. These include decadent Duc d’O Belgian Chocolate Flaked Truffles, classic Elizabeth Shaw Chocolate and Raspberry Biscuits and a tasty Syrup & Oats Flapjack. The whitewashed wicker basket has a handle, so it’s easy to reuse. After they enjoy all the Christmas treats, it makes a handy picnic basket for the new year!

affordable Christmas hampers for your staff with merlot

The Christmas Ruby

No list of Christmas hampers would be complete without a little vino. The Luis Felipe Edwards Lot 18 Merlot from Chile is award-winning. And it’s best enjoyed with the Olives Et Al Chilli & Garlic – in our opinion. Also included are award-winning Smoked Almonds and a box of classic Luxury Deep Filled Brandy Mince Pies. With 12 goodies inside, The Christmas Ruby doesn’t disappoint. At £49.99, it’s on the higher end without busting your budget. So it makes a great gift for senior managers and executives.

Unique Christmas hamper gifts

affordable Christmas hampers for your staff with wine

Double Wine Gift Box

The most unusual gift on this list, the Double Wine Gift Box is a show stopper. First, is the presentation. The hardwood double wine gift box features brass hardware and faux leather straps. It’s quite stunning and eco-friendly. Your recipient will want to use this box again and again. And the wines are delicious too. The oak-aged Catalonian Tinto and citrusy-fresh Sauvignon Blanc are both award-winning. Gift this exquisite wine gift set as a Christmas gift for your top performers or your boss.

affordable Christmas hampers for your staff with jam and peanuts

The Noel Festive Food Basket

This food gift for Christmas is more modern than most on this list. And that’s why we love it. The fun, funky packaging of the products really appeals to a more youthful organisation. And the treats are delightful too. They’ll love the Walkers Milk, White & Dark Chocolate Classics, Baxters Original Strawberry Jam and award-winning I Love Snacks Smoked Almonds. It’s all perfectly presented in a wicker basket that earth-loving recipients will easily find a fresh use for.

The best chocolate hampers for a Dessert Day gift

Thursday the 14th of October is Dessert Day! So we’re showcasing all our favourite chocolate hampers for you dessert-lovers. Give them to a friend, colleague or loved one- or keep ‘em for yourself. We won’t tell! These are our best Dessert Day gift hampers.

Our best-selling chocolate hampers

Deluxe Golden Tower

This £60 hamper is a favourite for people who really want to impress. At 50cm tall, it’s a huge gift hamper. It has loads of treats across all 8 gift boxes. These include award-winning butterscotch cookies, honey baked flapjacks, medal-winning sea salt & caramel fudge and Belgian truffles. There is also a selection of chocolate-coated Brazils, fruit cake, caramels, Sicilian lemon biscuits and after-dinner mints. But there’s so much more too. The golden gift boxes make quite the impression – no matter where you gift this impressive tower.

Cookies & Cake Tower

Baked goods are a year-long indulgence few can live without. And the Cookies & Cake Tower takes our love of oven-fresh treats and makes them accessible as a gift. Perfect for anyone in the office (and sure to be shared) the Cookies & Cake Tower is 34 impressive centimetres of goodies. They’ll love the delicious flapjacks, fruit cakes and award-winning butterscotch cookies. (But maybe squirrel away the honey biscuits for yourself.) At £39.99, it’s an affordable #dessertday treat.

Chocolate Heaven Hamper

A rose by any other name? Not this hamper. Gift the ultimate in chocolate indulgence with the Chocolate Heaven Hamper. The handmade wooden and seagrass basket is sure to get repurposed around their home and the selection is truly delightful. They’ll enjoy Elizabeth Shaw Dark Chocolate & Raspberry Biscuits, Willies Cacao Chulucanas Gold Dark Chocolate and Lindt Excellence Mint Intense Bars, plus many more treats. We particularly love the Belgian Chocolate Hazelnut Praline Pieces; absolutely stunning. This gift is perfect for the chocoholic in your life.

Staff-favourite chocolate hampers

Pol Roger Champagne Hamper

Admittedly, this is pushing the boat out a bit. For someone you truly love; however, the Pol Roger Champagne Hamper is a breathtaking gift. This champagne is world-renowned and a beloved favourite of the late, great Sir Winston Churchill. It’s served in a hand-made wicker basket with a light wash and luxury bow. Pair the delectable champers with the included Lindt Lindor Assorted Cornet Truffles, Olives Et Al Kiln Roasted Harissa Nuts and Baronie Belgian Chocolate Caramel Pralines. It’s a decadent experience your recipient won’t soon forget.

Chocolate Lovers Hamper

Affordable and tasty. You can’t go wrong with the cheerful Chocolate Lovers Hamper at only £32.99 – a bargain! It’s packed to the brim in a fun red and white basket. They’ll love amazing chocolate treats like Willie’s Cacao Peruvian Hazelnut Raisin Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Coated Brazil Nuts and the award-winning Buchanan’s Chocolate Russian Caramels. That’s not all, either. There are a total of 7 delicious chocolate confections inside. And the gift basket is durable and reusable for home storage too!

Not sure if these are right for you or want something bespoke? Talk to our helpful team about your perfect Dessert Day gift today.