From the contemporary to the modern, from the extravagant to the moderately indulgent, here's where to go in London for the best Christmas hampers...

1. Iberica

The Spanish tapas resturant has put together a selection of hampers this festiave season, full of the kind of yummy picky bits you want to graze on during the festive season. Nibbles include treats such as cured Spanish meats, Manchago cheese, crackers, olives, asparagus spears and quince paste. Cava and bottles of Spanish red wine and olive oil are also in the mix. For the non-meat eaters, the Mediterranean Garden hamper (£74.95) comes with things like roasted bell peppers, salted and smoked almonds, and other savoury plant-based morsels. There's also The Spanish Icons hamper (£54.95) and The Deluxe Delicatessen hamper (£149.95) for the ultimate Spanish-flavoured gift. 

Website: shop.ibericarestaurants.com

1 Fortnum & Mason

Fortnum & Mason was the founder of the hamper trend, kicking off the indulgent holiday tradition in the 17th century. As the Queen’s greengrocer, they literally create hampers fit for royalty, with the most elaborate – The Sovereign Hamper – priced £2,500. This crowning beauty features every biscuit, butter and bauble you’ll ever need nestled in a wicker basket, as well as champagnes, Christmas puddings, preserves, teas and teaware. At the very top end, you've got The Imperial Hamper (£6,000) which comes with sweet and savoury treats, wine, tea and china, while at the other end  The London Spirits Pairing hamper will set you back £35 for a bottle of dry gin and white rum. Of course, there's everything in bewteen. 

Website: fortnumandmason.com

2 Eataly

It's panettone or bust with Eataly's chic Italian riff on the classic Chritmas hamper. ew Italian food emporium Eataly marks its first Christmas in the UK with a selection of hampers offering up value for money, Italian tastes and affordable price points. Ranging from £129.90 to £29.90, hampers are filled with goodies like fine Italian chocolates, extra virgin olive oils, pasta, wine, fizz and many regional specialties such as pistachios from Bronte, and 36 months-aged Parmigiano Reggiano DOP. You can also make your own bespoke hamper by choosing from the 6,000-odd Eataly products.

Website: eataly.co.uk

3 Selfridges

From elaborate Christmas hampers to Mini Vegan Cheese Board gift boxes, there’s tonnes of choice at Selfridges, whatever your budget. The hugely impressive Best Of Selfridges Hamper (priced a whopping £5,000) includes the likes of panettone, figgy pudding, mince pies, Christmas cake, smoked salmon, Wiltshire ham, Beluga caviar, Stilton cheese, multiple bottles of wine, whisky, champagne, and accessories like  cheese boards, and a criystal decanter.  There’s also hampers for vegans, cocktail lovers, Boxing Day feasting and for those who just want a bit of pampering too. 

Website: selfridges.com

4 Harrods

This year, Knightsbridge legend Harrods has a selection of hampers ranged between £5000 and a totally achievable £50. At the top end, The Ultimate Christmas Hamper comes with all the finer things in life - foie gras, wine, spirits, marmalade, caviar and the like, while the more modest Christmas Gift Hamper (£70) comes with sweet and savoury morsels such as salted caramel shortbread, brandy butter, spiced plumand berry jam and a Christmas pud. 

Website: harrods.com

5 Harvey Nichols

Harvey Nichols has beauty hampers as well as foodie hampers this year, but it’s the Harvey Nichols Festive Feast Hamper (£2,500) that’s got our attention. The indulgent selection contained 50 items when first launched, but now boasts a staggering 156 different items. Containing practically the whole foodmarket and the biggest Christmas pudding Harvey Nichols has ever made, it's a treat. 

Website: harveynichols.com

6 Ottolenghi

Of course Ottolenghi has a range of smashing Christmas hampers and of course, many of them are themed around one of his many brilliant cookbooks. Ranging from £45 to £350, the Christmas Hamper (£160) comes with Christmas cake, pistachio and sour cherry brittle and a classic panettone among other tidbits. 

Website: ottolenghi.co.uk

7 Fenwick

Fenwick has sourced some of the finest British produce, homegrown carefully crafted treats and rich pickings for its collection of 2022 Christmas hampers. Top of the range are the Showstopper Hamper (£750), the Deliciously Indulgent Hamper (£450), while the Christmas Eve Treats Hamper (£55) contains a smaller, but still indulgent, selection of tasty tidbits to nibble on. 

Website: fenwick.co.uk

8 Claridges

Bringing the glamour of this prestigous hotel into your home, Claridges' hampers come with wine, champagne, shortbreads, jams and puddings. Ranging from £995 to £150, it's just a matter on deciding which one to go with. 

Website: claridges.co.uk

9 Partridges

Chelsea-based Partridges, another favourite of Her Majesty The Queen, has been creating luxury festive hampers for 50 years. This year, it has two hampers on offer, the Oldie Christmas Hamper (£109) which has a selection of cheese, Italian sausage, salmon and duck breast, or the 50th Anniversary Golden Hamper (£235) that has a couple of bottles of prosecco, champagne, panettone, truffle oil, alpine flowers honey nestled amongst its goodies. Ranging in price from £500 to £75, the hampers champion the essence of Chelsea, including some local brands. You've got until December 14 to put an order for one of these. 

Website: partridges.co.uk

10 Carluccio’s

Head to Italy this December with help from Carluccio’s hamper selection. There’s a huge selection available, priced from £375 to £25, with the most elaborate being the Grandioso and La Collezione. The former comes with the very best of artisanal Italian produce, including a 1kg panettone, while the latter comes with Carluccio’s most-loved larder products to see you through from aperitivo hour through to dinner and digestivo. More hampers coming. 

Website: carluccios.com

11 Borough Market

Borough Market has a ranges of hampers and gift bags filled with Christmas cheer and yumminess. Packaged in a reusable Borough Market bag, the items range from warming mulled wine ingredients to sweet treats and festive suppertime staples.  Give the gift of really good olive oils, or perhaps a cheese hamper, or a plant-based vegan hamper. Alterantively,  go for the Borough Market Deluxe Hamper (£160) for a selection of charcuterie, cheeses, spreads and jams and gourmet pantry supplies. 

Website: goodsixty.co.uk

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