A HAMPER that’s crammed with tempting goodies makes a fabulous festive gift for loved ones.
But these can be expensive – so are they really worth the price?
We have crunched the numbers on seven of the most popular, totalling up the cost of buying the contents individually to see which offer value for money.
Lynsey Hope lifts the lid on whether they are worth your hard-earned cash and gives her verdicts on each.
Items bought separately – £54.29:
FILLED to the brim with quality products, in a lovely wicker basket, this is a lovely gift for anyone.
I loved the full-size bottle of fizz and it was nice to have some savoury options too – great for guests over the festive season.
It’s good value – you’d struggle to save any money if you made this yourself.
Rating: 4/5
Items bought separately – £50:
FEATURING a lovely pink heart-shaped wicker basket, this hamper stood out above the others.
The items were all divine.
I loved that this had a mini prosecco.
The biscuit tins looked impressive too.
While you would save £40 buying the items separately without the basket, the hamper is really pretty so if someone deserves a special treat, this luxe offering, packed full to the brim, is great.
RATING: 4/5
Items bought separately – £13.40:
AVAILABLE in Lidl stores, this build-your-own hamper is great value and gives you flexibility to add what you want for a personal touch.
I picked items from its Deluxe range but even if I’d added a bottle of Lidl’s prosecco, for £5.45, it would still total less than £20.
The basket looked a bit naff compared to others but once packed you don’t notice.
The items were good quality and delicious.
RATING: 3/5
Items bought separately – £58.94:
THIS organic selection will get Christmas morning off to a good start with smoked salmon, goat’s cheese and some lovely fizz.
It is a pricey gift but great quality ingredients.
The prosecco is a real stand-out with tempting notes of apple and peach.
And it’s all presented in a stylish and sustainably crafted wicker basket. I soon devoured the amazing panettone too.
RATING: 4/5
Items bought separately – £31.12:
THIS looks seriously impressive and is sure to make any child’s Christmas Day.
There are enough treats to keep them going until next Christmas!
However, when you add up the cost of the individual items, it’s not great value.
Buy a hamper basket for around a fiver and spend about £30 on sweets and you would save nearly £30.
RATING: 2/5
Items bought separately – £32.84:
A GREAT-value offering that comes in an attractive red box.
The products inside tot up to nearly £33 so if you wanted to create this yourself, you wouldn’t save much by the time you’d bought something to put it all in.
Featuring soup, jam and cranberry sauce, it’s a lovely gift for older loved ones.
RATING: 4/5
Items bought separately – £75:
BUYING the items individually would cost the same, so you are effectively getting this lovely canvas bag, worth £6, free.
Each product is a delight and for chocolate lovers, this is an incredible present.
I loved the large gonk chocolate and the hand-cut slabs.
Everything is hand-made by Chococo, a husband and wife team in Dorset who pride themselves on using British chocolate.
Lavish but good value.
RATING: 4/5
