I tried the Laithwaites Twelfth Night Hamper and you get so many festive treats for your money
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The Laithwaites Twelfth Night Hamper is one of the most packed full hampers I’ve ever tried.
I have been lucky enough to try many Christmas hampers over the years but none of them have been as good as this. The Laithwaites Twelfth Night Hamper was inspired by the tradition of feasting and celebration on the twelfth day of Christmas. It’s one of the most packed full hampers I have ever tried and was blown away with how many items were in the basket.
The hamper comes beautifully presented in a grey wicker basket. It felt festive before I’d even lifted the lid. The Christmas hamper £220 and includes 24 items, I knew it would be good, but I wasn’t prepared for how generous it truly was.
The Christmas hamper features everything you’d want for an indulgent Christmas. The contents includes wine, cakes, sweets, nibbles, drinks, preserves even Christmas crackers to complete the celebration.
The alcoholic selection alone is impressive. You get two bottles of The Black Stump Shiraz, one The Black Stump Pinot Grigio, one Montecampo Prosecco and a bottle of Kingsdown Cloudy lemonade. The food selection is where this hamper really shines. It’s not just a box of generic Christmas snacks everything feels curated, intentional, and high-quality.
The highlights for me were:
- Mince pies
- Traditional Christmas pudding
- Cherry & almond cake
- Log slice cake
- A chocolate bauble
- A box of chocolates
- A mix of sweet and savoury nibbles
- Preserves
- Ground coffee
What stands out most is how well-balanced the entire Lathwaites hamper is. It’s not overloaded with one type of item; instead, it gives you a full festive experience. The Christmas crackers were a an extra special touch. To see the full list of contents click here.
As someone who has always wanted a Fortnum & Mason Classic Christmas Hamper £200 (11 items) and receive one of those iconic F&M baskets this seemed like a better option. When I compared the contents side by side, the Laithwaites Twelfth Night Hamper clearly offers so much more for the money.
The hamper feels like a true feast rather than a luxury sample set. It delivers better value, more excitement, and a longer-lasting festive experience making it the clear winner for me this year.
The Laithwaites Twelfth Night Hamper exceeded every expectation I had. It’s generous, beautifully presented, thoughtfully curated, and packed with high-quality festive favourites. Whether you’re buying it as a treat for yourself or gifting it to someone special, it delivers the magic of the season in the best way.
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