How to Select the Perfect Hamper

How to Select the Perfect Hamper

• Wednesday, July 24, 2013

You may associate luxury hampers with Christmas time, and indeed, there are some beautiful hampers that are made up at that time of the year because they do make lovely gifts.

But hampers can be made up and given at any time of the year. Whether you buy in-store or online, you will have plenty of options to choose from. If you are buying a hamper as a prize or for someone special, then you could select a hamper with flowers and chocolates that you can be sure anyone would love. But if you are buying a hamper for a close friend or relative you can choose one that will especially appeal to them, to reflect how well you know them and their tastes.

Harrods offers a wide range of luxury hampers for all occasions, and they come straight from Harrods’ high quality Food Halls to your door.

When choosing your hamper, think about the person to whom you are giving and the occasion that the hamper will mark. If it is for a birthday then look at hampers that the recipient will be able to use to really treat themselves. For instance, if you are giving a gift to a mother, then buy a Harrods ‘Pamper Hamper’ or ‘Bath Hamper’ so that she can keep it all to herself and not have to share! Prices for pre-made hampers from Harrods range from £30 to £350 for those listed below, but you could choose to spend more if you prefer.

Some other popular hampers from Harrods include:
• The Fine Tea Collection, for tea-lovers everywhere. Carefully selected premium loose tea leaves, a teapot, a silver-plated tea scoop and two glass cups with saucers.

• A Children’s Hamper - a colourful bucket filled with sweets and treats that is a great birthday feast.

• The Wine Buyer’s Tasting Selection Hamper - twelve bottles of specially chosen quality and diverse wines.

• The Primvs Hamper - for true gourmets, this contains special pasta and pesto, extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar.

• The Writer’s Essential Hamper - a pen, journal and coffee, plus some almond cantucci biscuits will make the hours spent writing fly by.

You can search the site by category to find the most suitable gift for your loved one: choose from traditional, children’s, alcohol-free, specialty, gourmet, wine and spirits hampers, or hampers for occasions – all available at Harrods.