The nine best Christmas hampers for an indulgent season in 2025, tried and tested

The wicker hamper is really smart, and made from really sturdy feeling wicker. This makes it ideal for reusing, especially as the fabric lining can be removed, because the prominent branding on the front may put off some from displaying it in their home. Delivery was free, fast and easy, with all the items securely packaged inside with cooling bags to keep the cheeses fresh. Though we did note that the weight of the cheeses had slightly bashed the cracker boxes, though the crackers inside remained intact.

While it's most apt for those searching for the perfect savoury hamper, we love the addition of chocolate to this selection, making it truly the best of both worlds and pleasing those with a sweet tooth too. When testing, we heated the Black Bomber cheese fondue bake in the microwave. However, we would definitely recommend finishing it off under the grill, to achieve a golden, bubbling finish on top. The fig and cranberry crackers are very sweet, and one thing I would say is there aren't really enough in one box for all four cheeses, so you are best off adding some bread or extra crackers to the table if serving it all at once. At team House & Garden, we are particular fans of the Black Bomber and Truffle Trove, though all the cheeses are delicious and each have something subtly different to offer.

For £95 (only £15 more than our top Snowdonia pick last year), we think this premium offering from the cheese company is well worth the money, and is still much more affordable than many of its competitors.

The beautifully designed packaging on this smartly presented hamper (as is to be expected from Fortnums) is a real plus for me, and means the products have a cohesive aesthetic. It's certainly the best-looking hamper on our list, and its premium contents don't disappoint in quality and taste either.

The Christmas fig preserve is delectably sweet (perhaps not its intended use but I have been enjoying it accompanied with a gooey brie) and the festive green tea infused with liquorice and coconut - which I wasn't sure I would enjoy - has been a very pleasant surprise. Fortnum's biscuits are in a league of their own, and the suitably festive flavour combinations on offer here (plum and ginger and chocolate and orange) do not disappoint. The metal tins could be reused as storage afterwards too.

On delivery, the hamper arrives protected in a cardboard box, with handle holes that make it easier to lift and manoeuvre. I appreciated the consideration given here, as the hamper is definitely heavier and bigger than others we tried. The large wicker basket makes an impressive entrance when unboxing, and again has handles for easy lifting. F&M wicker hampers are always so useful to keep for storage, and this one is an ideal size for belongings such as shoes, vinyl records or books. At £200, the price point may be too steep for some, but buying their hampers always works out cheaper than purchasing the products and basket separately, so we still think its great value for the luxurious Christmas treats within the wicker. Although I'd prefer it if delivery was free, as with other retailers.

This selection of treats arrives in an open wicker gift basket, rather than a traditional hamper with lid. This may be a turn-off for some, but I rather liked it for something a little different. It's nice when gifting it that the array of treats is immediately displayed in the basket, though if you unboxed it and attempted to transport it anywhere, the products are not quite as secure.

With three bottles of festive alcohol (mulled wine, merlot and prosecco) and a balanced mix of eight other savoury and sweet treats, at £100 I think this is perhaps the best value for money hamper I have come across. In general, the selection heavily leans towards the traditional, with Christmas pudding, mince pies, nuts and a small box of chocolates in the mix, so for those looking to play it safe or just prefer to keep it classic at Christmas, this is an ideal choice. On the other hand, the bubbly serrano chilli crisps were very unusual and a highlight of the hamper for me.

Similarly to the Snowdonia hamper, the box that this hamper arrived in wasn't too large and was securely packaged up, so even with the open-top basket design, the products arrived in pristine condition. Furthermore, I can see the simple and sturdy basket having a second lease of life as storage in my bathroom long after all its treats have been eaten, so waste is kept to a minimum.

A real crowd-pleaser of Christmas hits, I feel that this hamper truly has something for everyone, while remaining at the reasonable price of £150. Red wine, white wine and sparkling wine is included, as are mince pies, nuts and crisps, so classic festive nibbles and drinks are covered. For those that aren't a fan of Christmas pudding or Christmas cake, panettone is a great alternative, and I love the festive tin in which this one is presented. It would be perfect to reuse and store biscuits or crackers afterwards. The bag of ground coffee is an unusual but welcome addition, and would be ideal to kick off Boxing Day morning, perhaps after enjoying a few glasses of the Merlot the night before. My favourite element of this hamper were the indulgent marshmallows, thickly covered in milk chocolate. The chocolate brownie biscuits were also delicious. Finally, the box of crackers is a lovely touch, and something that most other hampers don't offer.

I really like how the John Lewis hampers are unbranded, making them particularly apt for reuse in the home afterwards, or perhaps as a summer picnic basket. This one is a perfect medium size, not too small, not too bulky. It very snugly fit into the cardboard box it was delivered in, making it a little tricky to slide out, but on the other hand means that you avoid excessively large packaging, which I always appreciate.

Along with the fresh Mustique for summer, The White Company's Winter fragrance is my favourite scent of theirs. I'm not a fan of aggressively Christmassy, cinnamon-heavy scents, but this fragrance is perfectly pitched, managing to balance both the zesty orange and herbal notes of clove, grounded by the aforementioned cinnamon (but not in an overbearing way).

The gift box includes a room spray, candle, diffuser, hand cream and hand wash, and fragrance oil. The diffuser and candle both release a really powerful scent when in use; it filled the whole studio while we were shooting. A quick spritz of the spray is a nice way to freshen up a room, but the scent doesn't linger like it does with some of the other products. In the overwhelming culinary conveyor belt of the Christmas season, I would find it very refreshing to receive this as an alternative hamper gift.

As with John Lewis, the hamper is unbranded, so ready to go for any post-Christmas storage needs. I especially liked the design of The White Company's box, which has toggle-style fastenings rather than the buckle straps. For me, this makes it look a little more like a storage basket that you might buy than an obvious reuse of a hamper. At £120, it's a luxurious present for a special someone, or perhaps an indulgent treat to yourself.