At all times of the year, but especially at Christmas, we ensure we pick festive products and seasonal ranges that truly align with our fundamental ethics and values. We choose to create luxury Christmas hampers and gifts which include products from producers very aware of their environmental impact and who do everything they can to work sustainably.
Importantly, however, these choices do not mean any compromise on quality.
Learn more about our suppliers and their commitment to giving your gift recipients great taste experiences, this Christmas, without adversely impacting the planet.
Luxury Christmas hampers thanks to our sustainable suppliers
In this blog, we wanted to showcase just a few of our suppliers who share our fundamental beliefs and values. Their vision for their business resonates with ours.
Many of our luxury Christmas hampers include award-winning products, including multiple Great Taste Awards.
However, what makes a hampers.com Christmas hamper that extra bit special are the stories of those who made the products. They are the suppliers who work hard, especially here in the UK, to create great traditionally made, ethically sourced but also innovative foods for us all to enjoy at this special time of year.
Below is a very small selection. You can find out about more of our makers and producers here too:
Meet more of our ethical makers and producers
Tempus Charcuterie
"I’ve always been drawn to charcuterie as one of those magical things, much like cheese and wine, that feel like alchemy." - Dhruv Baker
Founded in Surrey by MasterChef's Dhruv Baker and Tom Whitaker, Tempus is more than just a charcuterie brand - it’s a celebration of craftsmanship, quality and respect for ingredients.
Tempus' dedication to craftsmanship is evident in every step of their process. From butchering to fermenting, curing, and ageing, Tempus ensure that their charcuterie undergoes meticulous attention to detail, with some products taking over a year to perfectly mature. This is not a rushed process.
Find award-winning salami from Tempus Charcuterie in our studding Christmas Eve Wine & Nibbles Gift Basket.
In addition to great tasting foods, a sustainable philosophy is deeply rooted in their ethos. Tempus believe in utilising the food chain correctly, treating every animal with the respect and reverence it deserves. This is why they only use animals coming to the end of their lives, ensuring minimal waste.
Choc Affair
“a more sustainable future for chocolate lovers” - Linda Barrie
This ethical company has created a delicious range of handcrafted chocolates, using only natural ingredients including sustainably grown cocoa from Columbia, which is free from palm oil. They support charities and initiatives too including the Blueberry Academy and Changing Lives and ICI cocoa initiative.
This family-run business believes in a sense of ownership of their locality and is proud to be based in York, a city with renowned heritage – where all of their chocolate is produced and hand packaged, as well as sold in their shop.
The delicious chocolate bars are wrapped in environmentally-friendly paper pouches that are 100% recyclable at the kerbside. Plus in 2021 Choc Affair was announced as the winner of the Socially Responsible Business of The Year.
The chocolate is utterly luxurious too - developed originally for the founder's daughter who had an intolerance to milk, but, of course, loved to enjoy chocolate and hot chocolate. Take a look at our Festive Afternoon Tea Hamper and you'll find a Choc Affair Christmas sensation - the Cherry Backwell milk chocolate bar.
Fudge Kitchen
For 40 years, Fudge Kitchen has been creating luxurious handmade fudge in small batches.
This luxury, artisan fudge retailer and bespoke producer is based in the UK. They offer 100% gluten-free and vegetarian sweet treats, with an expanding vegan range also available. The products are palm oil free and those containing chocolate come from certified sustainable sources. They are also proud to source their raw materials from local suppliers, wherever possible.
They are certified food waste-free and actively support their local community. Plus, 99% of our packaging is kerbside recyclable, and in some instances made from already recycled and compostable material.
With this handmade fudge, you will taste a difference. Their traditional recipe includes fresh whipping cream, which makes the fudge smooth, soft, creamy and delicious. Every mouthful delivers a unique, joyous, and genuine experience.
Their double chocolate fudge slider is a special Christmas addition here at hampers.com. Find a specially packaged selection in our Luxury Festive Flavours Gift Box - which has the advantage of being gluten-free too.
Peter’s Yard
“We are continually working to minimise our environmental impact. As a small company, this isn’t always easy, but we are committed to doing all we can to make a difference.” - Peter's Yard
At Peter’s Yard, they not only focus on their baking but truly care about the planet too. They are looking at numerous avenues to increase sustainability and reduce environmental impact. This includes producing minimal food waste at the bakery (any waste that they do have is used as animal feed). They are also eliminating the use of bubble wrap (using recycled paper wrap instead) and choosing 100% recycled board for their outer packaging. We think this just makes every box even more inviting, this Christmas.
Everything in the bakery begins with their 45-year-old sourdough starter, fermented for 16 hours.
The crackers are crafted in small batches, without shortcuts or artificial ingredients for award-winning flavour and crunch. They are made using simple, but high-quality ingredients, including locally sourced grains and flour. They are designed to complement a range of artisan cheeses.
Take a look at our Luxury Family Sharing Christmas Hamper which includes Great Taste Award-winning fig and spelt sourdough crackers from Peter's Yard.
Luxury and sustainability go hand in hand with a Christmas hamper from hampers.com
This is just a very very small selection of our handpicked suppliers that feature in our large range of luxury Christmas hampers, and our year-round range for all varieties of special occasions.
Explore our delightful foods and drink hampers and gift boxes, just perfect for Christmas here:
