Where to find the best festive hampers in Bristol

Often find that a hamper is the best present for a tricky-to-buy-for loved one? Or perhaps you always like to treat yourself and your family to a big box of festive goodies from local suppliers at Christmas time?

Either way, luckily for you, Bristol is full to the brim of brilliant independent businesses that have pulled together some incredibly indulgent and tasty treats for you this year. So, whether you’d like something a little bit boozy or something with a bit of local luxury inside, you can rest assured that there’ll be a hamper for you in our round-up.

Cave Bristol

Serving food and wines sourced from small-scale and sustainable producers, the Gloucester Road wine shop and deli is a great place to head for the perfect bottle of wine for a friend or a brilliant local cheeseboard for your family.

This year, they’ve gone all out with their festive hamper creations, and there are all sorts of different combinations for you to choose from. Their Cave Hamper is one of our favourites, beautifully presented with one bottle of white and one bottle of red, alongside products such as cheese, chilli jam, crackers and pate.

They also do a Cavern Hamper which is an even more extensive version, or you can find exclusive wine or cheese options too.

Fed 303

A favourite coffee shop and bakery amongst so many Bristolians and visitors to the city, this year, Fed 303 are putting together an abundance of hampers full of local treats, perfect for gifting to someone. So, if supporting your local is the most important thing to you, head down to the neighbourhood bakery and stock up on Christmas treats.

Moor Beer

A nice and simple one for beer lovers and those who have beer enthusiasts in their family. If you’re looking for a good way to treat someone to local, artisanal beers, Moor Brewery are doing several different sized mixed beer cases for the festive period.

You can also get Moor-branded hoodies and t-shirts, so you could always add a little something extra to the beer hamper, too. Winner, winner!

Spoke & Stringer

Is there anything Spoke & Stringer can’t do? The cult Bristol coffee shop, deli and lifestyle brand have taken the city by storm since their arrival in 2014 and now, they’ve brought out some wonderful Christmas hampers to tickle our fancy this festive season, too.

Carefully curated by Spoke & Stringer and featuring their favourite merchandise, deli sweet treats from Tony’s Chocolonely, Hobbs House and Cocoba, kitchen staples from Belazu, locally made Wick and Wonder Candles, and much more. Basically, there’s a perfect hamper for everyone on your list.

Got someone that loves a bit of meditation and relaxation? The Mindfulness Hamper could be the one for them, with products such as edible treats alongside epsom salts and soy candles. If food is more what you’re looking for, try the Pantry Essentials Christmas Hamper and be spoiled through Christmas Day and Twixmas.

Papadeli

Arguably one of the most well-known and long-standing when it comes to hampers for the Christmas season, Papadeli is not shying away from it this year either.

The award-winning deli, gift shop and cookery school has all sorts of different combinations in store for you, so even the trickiest people can be bought for.

If you want something that’s easy to come by and saves you thinking too hard, opt for one of their made-up options such as the All the Finest Things Hamper or the Grande Luxury Food Hamper. But if you’d like to go for something a little more bespoke, the Clifton deli offers the option of putting together a bespoke hamper, made up of any products stocked on their shelves.

The Bristol Oyster Co.

It might not be the first thing that pops to your head when you think of Christmas hamper traditions, but for many, oysters are a great way of bringing a bit of indulgence and party atmosphere into the big day. Or, perhaps you just fancy something a little bit different this year.

The Bristol Oyster Co. was founded by Rich Summers who has had oystermen in his family for generations. He set up the Bristol Oyster Co to bring fresh oysters straight to Bristol from their family’s oyster farm.

This year, he will be delivering their oyster hampers on 23 December, and they include live oysters from the family oyster farm as well as products from local businesses including flatbreads from Step and Stone, wine from The Bristol Vine, and smoked salmon from Brown & Forrest smokehouse. Customers have the option to add extra oysters, wine, or champagne.

The Mall Deli

Another staple on the Bristol food scene, the Clifton deli on The Mall is still supplying hampers to their loyal customers and visitors from far and wide. Known for their wide range of handmade, artisan baked goods and deli treats, their hampers are a surefire way of knowing guests will be well fed at Christmas.

For their hampers by post options, there are lots of different varieties to choose from. From a simple Gin and Treats hamper or a festive Family Friendly Treats hamper, to a Local Wine hamper or a Best of the West hamper, there’s something for everyone here.

Zara’s Chocolates

Just on the lookout for a simple treat for someone who simply loves sweet treats? Zara’s Chocolates on North Street put together lovely hampers, perfect for your chocolate-loving friends and family. Note that their online shop is now closed for Christmas, so you’ll have to head into their bricks and mortar store to piece together your package.