What Should I Put in a Christmas Hamper? [Complete 2025 Guide]

If you’re putting together a Christmas hamper — or shopping for one online — you might be wondering what to include that feels festive, thoughtful, and genuinely enjoyable.

Whether it’s a DIY gift box for a loved one or a corporate hamper for clients or colleagues, getting the right mix of contents is key to making your gift feel personal and generous.

In this guide, we’ll break down exactly what to put in a Christmas hamper, plus how to build one that works for all ages, tastes, and budgets. We’ll also share why more people are choosing ready-made hampers from trusted UK businesses like Nibula Treats, complete with free next-day delivery and no stress.

What Makes a Great Christmas Hamper?

The best Christmas hampers include:

• A mix of sweet and savoury treats

• Something comforting and seasonal (like hot chocolate or fudge)

• Something a little surprising or indulgent (like truffle nuts or pickled snacks)

• A gift tag or handwritten note

• Beautiful presentation that makes it feel like an experience, not just a box of items

A great hamper doesn’t need to be huge or expensive. It just needs to feel thoughtful and well put together.

What Should I Include in a Christmas Hamper?

Here’s a complete checklist of items that work well in festive hampers, perfect for individuals, couples, families, and even businesses sending client or staff gifts.

✅ Sweet Treats

• Chocolate (bars, truffles, hot chocolate sachets)

• Biscuits or cookies

• Fudge

• Flavoured popcorn

• Traybakes or brownies

• Marshmallows (especially if paired with hot chocolate)

✅ Savoury Treats

• Flavoured nuts (caramelised, chilli, or speciality cashews)

• Pickled snacks or olives

• Cheese bites or crackers

• Pub snacks (crisps, scratchings, snack salami)

✅ Drinks

• Hot chocolate sachets

• Artisan coffee or tea

• Mulled wine sachets or festive cordial

• Alcohol miniatures (if applicable, check gifting policies!)

✅ Themed or Luxury Add-Ons

• Candles or bath salts (for wellness hampers)

• Fire pit skewers and marshmallows (for outdoorsy themes)

• Mini puzzles or activity cards (great for families)

• Local or handmade products (e.g. jams, preserves)

Want to skip the sourcing and packing?
Our ready-made hampers include all of this, beautifully boxed and delivered to their door.

Browse the full range: nibulatreats.co.uk/collections/christmas-gift-hampers

Our Top Ready-to-Go Christmas Hampers for 2025

At Nibula Treats, we’ve created a full range of Christmas hampers that save you time — without losing the personal touch. Each hamper is handmade in the UK, packed with care, and delivered with an optional message.

Here are our customer favourites this year:

Coffee Lovers Hamper

A hit with busy colleagues and caffeine fans. Includes artisan coffee and sweet treats to match.

Fire Pit Camping Hamper

Ideal for couples, outdoorsy friends, or something a bit different. Includes marshmallows and skewers.

Hot Chocolate & Marshmallow Hamper

Cosy, festive and winter-perfect. A comforting gift that suits almost everyone.

Each hamper is handmade in the UK, packed with care, and delivered with an optional message.

Lots of Love Hamper

Our bestselling all-rounder — includes a mix of chocolate, snacks and heartfelt presentation.

Pub Snacks Hamper

Fun, savoury and full of personality. Great for office staff, remote teams or gift swaps.

Christmas Hampers for Staff or Clients

Not sure what to put in a corporate Christmas hamper? Our pre-curated boxes include:

• Artisan UK-made products

• Safe, universal treats for teams

• No alcohol (unless requested)

• Branded cards or thank-you messages (optional)

We help businesses of all sizes send hampers to:

• Remote employees

• Office teams

• Contractors or freelancers

• Loyal clients or customers

You can even mix and match hampers to suit different budgets or dietary needs.

Shop the full corporate gifting range:
nibulatreats.co.uk/collections/corporate-gift-hampers

What to Avoid in a Christmas Hamper

If you’re building your own box, keep these quick tips in mind:

• ❌ Avoid items that melt or crush easily (unless you hand-deliver)

• ❌ Check for common allergens if you’re unsure (e.g. nuts, dairy)

• ❌ Skip anything too strongly scented (e.g. candles and food in same box)

• ❌ Keep it themed, too many random items can feel less thoughtful

When in doubt, simple is better.

Why Choose Nibula Treats?

We take the hard work out of thoughtful gifting.

• ✅ Free next-day UK delivery

• ✅ No minimum order

• ✅ Custom notes and messages included

• ✅ All hampers under one roof — handmade, packed and shipped from Hampshire

• ✅ Save 10% with code GIVEME10

Whether you're sending one gift to a friend or 100 to your clients, we'll help you get it done — beautifully.

Final Thoughts

When you're wondering what to put in a Christmas hamper, think about how you want the recipient to feel.

A great hamper should feel like a treat, a little moment of joy in a box. Whether you build your own or let us do it for you, Nibula Treats is here to help you gift with heart, without the hassle.

👉 Ready to browse? Shop Christmas Hampers Now