Reasons why hampers make the ultimate birthday present

Hampers make incredible gifts for any occasion, especially birthdays. They are easy to personalise, include a variety of items and arrive at their door looking beautiful. 

Whether you’re looking to DIY or buy a ready made hamper, it’s the winning idea any time you’re struggling for a gift for someone special. 

The hard part is choosing the best type for a loved one, when there are SO many amazing options available! Read on for more information and some gift ideas.

Why Gift Hampers?

There’s nothing quite like rummaging through a hamper, unmasking gift after gift as it’s filled with thoughtful, and practical, presents; and that’s the main reason why it’s one of the best gifts - we might be a little bit biased though! Whether it's luxury Christmas hampers, corporate gifts or anniversary gifts, hampers cover it all.

The warm feeling it brings to the recipient because it’s tailored to their personality, has a little bit of everything, feels luxurious is unmatched. (Plus, you don’t have to do any wrapping - what a bonus!)

Personalisation

If you know someone well, it will be easy to create their own personal hamper, full of everything (and more) that they love; it’ll have them bubbling up with excitement with every layer they uncover in their gift baskets.

If they love anything food - pick fun, luxury food for them to try and pair it with the perfect drink, like wine, to create a food hamper, or if they’ve got more of a sweet tooth, pack it full of their favourite sweet treats and create their perfect gift; a sweet hamper or an afternoon tea hamper.

We always see fancy hampers, but a gift to a loved one doesn’t need to be expensive, if it’s personalised and thoughtful - it will be the most luxurious gift they receive - even if it’s just filled with their favourite chocolate bar!

A Variety

Hampers make one gift into a few fun things - giving the recipient a variety of things to enjoy on their special day. It doesn’t have to be lots and lots, even three special things presented nicely in a hamper is an awesome gift.

Remember, it’s not about the quantity, it’s about the quality and the thoughtfulness. A variety of foods, or books or even alcohol is the perfect way to build a hamper. 

They Look Awesome

Whether DIYed or shop bought, hampers look amazing. However you choose to set it up, whether using their favourite colour tissue paper, or shredded paper to create layers, you can really make them look pretty with not a lot of effort. 

This high quality presentation creates a really indulgent gift that feels special! Also, if you’ve got a friend that loves reusing, once all the goodies and treats inside the hamper have been eaten or used up, the wicker basket or hamper can be reused again and again! 

Whether it’s transformed into a toy box, used for kitchen storage, or refilled with sweets, chocolates or other delights, a hamper is the gift that just keeps on giving!

Receiving a hamper is a super special gift and a wonderful surprise. When filled with a variety of luxurious treats, they certainly make a show stopping present - particularly when beautifully presented in a traditional wicker hamper. 

Plus, because hampers are so versatile, they can be created bespoke for any special occasion or event. From a romantic hamper for a Valentine's Day date, or as a wedding gift to the happy couple, right through to a fun filled sweet hamper for the kids, the possibilities are endless - and it will put a smile on the lucky recipients face.

We love how creative you can be when it comes to gift giving. We like sourcing as many local, UK made products as possible and putting them into wonderful gifts to be enjoyed by anyone. We're even soon to be launching a range of pet hampers! From dogs to cats and even Guinea Pigs! You can also buy gift hampers and gift boxes from Awesome Hamper Company.