Best Christmas hampers 2021: luxurious food and drink gifts for every taste and budget

Best Christmas hampers 2021: luxurious food and drink gifts for every taste and budget

It just wouldn't be Christmas without a hamper full of festive food and drink. Hampers make failsafe Christmas gifts — and at what other point in the year do you have such a good excuse to load up on port and pickle? Whether you're looking for a gift for a family member, colleague or friend, we've rounded up the best hampers of 2021 below. For traditionalists, the classic mix of sweet and savoury festive treats is the way to go – Christmas pudding, chocolates, chutneys and cheeses galore. However, for those who want to experiment, there are now other themed hampers out there that are well worth considering – from Angela Hartnett's Italian hamper to a Christmas brunch hamper from Marks & Spencer. Best Christmas hampers for 2021 The Fortnum’s Classic Christmas hamper £185, Fortnum & Mason It wouldn’t be Christmas without a wicker box stamped with that distinctive F and M. Fortnum & Mason’s hampers are synonymous with Christmas gifting, and this year’s offering doesn’t disappoint. Start with Fortnum’s Blancs de blancs champagne (or if it’s too early, a cup of loose-leaf tea). Then move onto the broad range of sweet and savoury treats to accompany your Christmas dinner: