The best luxury Christmas hampers for 2026 The Times Rosie Davenport | Annie Lewis, Luxury Shopping Writer shopping The best luxury Christmas hampers for 2026 The holidays will go off without a hitch thanks to these hard-working hampers Neil Watson Rosie Davenport and Annie Lewis , Luxury Shopping Writer Wednesday October 21 2026, 4.00am BST , The Times Listen 0:00 / · 6:23 min Share Share this article Email Twitter Facebook Link Save Puzzles Challenge yourself with today's puzzles. The arrival of Christmas hampers in shop windows may seem premature, but retailers (and their savvy marketing departments) have already spotted one luxury most of us don't have: time. This year we're viewing their early appearance as an opportunity to get ahead, so that once December rolls around we can feel smug about hampers that are already wrapped under the tree — or enjoy well-earned treats from within those pretty gift boxes and wicker baskets. All recommendations within this article are informed by expert editorial opinion. If you click on a link in this story we will earn affiliate revenue More from Christmas The best luxury gifts for Christmas Luxury beauty Advent calendars for 2026 The best stocking fillers Our favourite luxury Christmas hampers Daylesford Christmas on the Farm Hampers are typically centred around booze and biscuits, but in keeping with Daylesford's farm-to-fork ethos, this one focuses on organic products from its Cotswolds estate. The blue, truffled and brie cheeses are made at its Gloucestershire creamery and packaged alongside glazed ham and smoked salmon in a cool bag. Dig around and you'll also find the perfect accompaniments — from crackers and blinis to chutneys. ￡275, Daylesford The Claridge's Hamper Claridge's Christmas hamper is so huge, it'll arrive on your doorstep in two baskets. Inside, there's a selection of the hotel's finest sweets and savouries, as well as house tea blends and pre-mixed cocktails. The addition of Christmas crackers, four champagne flutes and a candle (the same scent that burns in the hotel's art deco lobby) means you don't need to be in Mayfair to enjoy the merriment. ￡2,000, Claridge's Shop Harrods The Food Halls Collection Hamper Don't have time to visit Harrods before the big day? This hamper is the next best thing. Having searched every corner of the food halls, the in-house team has included 38 items, ranging from rare Ceylon and Darjeeling teas to Spanish lavender honey, and savouries such as Stilton and walnut oat biscuits and truffle crisps. ￡540, Harrods Advertisement Selfridges The Very Big Christmas Hamper You can contact Selfridges' concierge team to create a bespoke hamper, but one time-saving hack would be to pick up this one filled with 95 of its bestselling foods. Highlights include a magnum of Billecart-Salmon champagne, an array of cheeses and cooked Wiltshire ham from Dukeshill, which supplies the same meat to the King. ￡5,000, Selfridges Daylesford Christmas Day Hamper Imagine slaving over Christmas dinner for hours to then hear someone say they're hungry again by 8pm. Enter Daylesford's hamper, which celebrates the big day with all the classic festive foods: smoked salmon and blinis, ham and chutney, and cheese and biscuits. Alongside thoughtful extras such as luxury Christmas crackers and a candle, it also comes with an oak chopping board and cheese knives. ￡850, Daylesford Bettys Joyful Feast Christmas Hamper Those not within touching distance of the Yorkshire teahouse can still enjoy Bettys festive delights. This year's feasting hamper is very joyful: a keepsake picnic basket stuffed with florentines, fruit chutney, sweet chocolate treats and its own Christmas coffee blend. ￡200, Bettys Selfridges The Italian Christmas Hamper This Italian-inspired hamper has a selection of the country's greatest hits, including panettone, chianti, prosecco and a festive coffee blend. Bellissimo! ￡160, Selfridges Liberty December Day Star Tote Hamper How about a hamper that encourages your host to slow down and relax? Liberty has swapped a traditional basket for a printed tote bag, and kept it simple with a selection of artisanal biscuits and a tin of Tudor English breakfast tea. ￡95, Liberty Advertisement Enormous Newt Christmas Hamper The Newt is one of the UK's most glamorous countryside hotels so it makes sense that their hamper is equally luxurious. It includes festive treats like blood orange marmalade, sparkling Somerset cider, and roasted nuts tossed in 'Pigs in Blankets' seasoning. Ranging in size from 'Little' to 'Enormous', you can be sure to find the exact hamper that sounds the most delicious to you. ￡325, The Newt in Somerset Why trust The Times Luxury? Times Luxx Shopping is brought to you by the award-winning team behind Times Luxx magazine. For nearly 20 years, our experts have curated an unrivalled selection of the best in fashion, jewellery, travel, tech, cars, design, food, drink and more. That same rigour, taste and insider industry knowledge underpins Times Luxx Shopping. Every product and experience we recommend is thoroughly researched and vetted by our team. If we love it, we think you will too . Life & Style LUXX Retail Christmas Luxury e-commerce Share Share this article Email Twitter Facebook Link Save