Bettys
Easter Specialities Gift Box, £50
If you’re buying just one Easter hamper this year, Bettys’ offering is a serious contender. Everything this Yorkshire stalwart makes feels both classic and quietly perfect – the sort of thing an especially gifted granny might turn out – and this box is brimming with it all. Expect Simnel cake, egg-shaped biscuits, milk chocolate eggs for the hunt and charming chocolate bunnies. Ideal for hosts, or anyone who loves a proper Easter spread. Buy it.
Fortnum & Mason
The Easter Hamper, £150
To receive a Fortnum’s hamper will always be one of life’s great pleasures – and the Easter iteration by no means lets the side down. Goodies abound within its wicker loveliness, from a Buzzing Bee Easter Egg to Simnel biscuits, Scottish Ling Heather Honey biscuits and Cotton Tail biscuits, as well as tea and coffee to keep the whole weekend ticking along nicely. No one receiving this smorgasbord of treats could fail to be enchanted. Buy it.
Fortnum & Mason
The Happy Easter Basket, £85
For something just as charming but a little less of a splurge, arrive with this cheerful basket in hand. Filled with springtime jelly sweets, speckled praline eggs, chocolate pearl shortbread, rainbow eggs and the littlest chocolate hares, it doubles nicely as an egg-hunt basket once everything has been enjoyed. Buy it.
Duke’s Hill
Easter Treats Gift Box, £55
This smart box from Shropshire-based royal warrant holders Duke’s Hill is packed to the gunnels with artisan treats – from ultra-chic salted caramel quail eggs to dangerously moreish chocolate-covered honeycomb. Order and indulge – just don’t tell your dentist. Buy it.
Biscuiteers
Ultimate Easter Hamper, £171.35
You can always rely on Biscuiteers to bring a sense of fun. Inside this smart black wicker hamper: chocolate biscuits, hand-iced brownies, chocolates and salted caramel shortbread – plus a bottle of prosecco to round things off. Generous, playful and alarmingly easy to get through. Buy it.
British Fine Foods
Luxury Easter Treats Hamper, £125
If you prefer to balance the sugar rush with something a little more savoury (yes, even at Easter), this is the one. Alongside the essential Simnel loaf cake, chocolate mini eggs, clotted cream fudge and salted caramel truffles, there’s also smoked salmon, Sussex ham and Colston Bassett Stilton among other crowd-pleasing treats. One to take away to a holiday rental and hole up with. Buy it.
The Newt In Somerset
Easter Tea Time Hamper, £75
The Newt rarely puts a foot wrong, and this beautifully considered tea-time hamper is no exception. Expect a thoughtful mix of sweet treats – think proper cakes, biscuits and chocolate – alongside the sort of quietly excellent details the estate is known for. One for a slower Easter afternoon, preferably with a pot of tea and nowhere else to be. Buy it.
FAQ: Easter Hampers
What makes a good Easter hamper?
A strong mix of the classic and the unexpected. Think proper Simnel cake, good chocolate eggs, a few nostalgic biscuits and something a little more grown-up (tea, coffee or even fizz) to round things out.
Are Easter hampers good as host gifts?
Exceptionally so. They strike that rare balance between generous and useful – something everyone can dip into across the weekend, rather than a single ‘big reveal’ gift.
How far in advance should I order an Easter hamper?
At least one to two weeks ahead, particularly for the more popular brands. The best ones tend to sell out, and delivery slots tighten closer to the bank holiday weekend.
What’s the difference between a hamper and a basket?
Largely scale and presentation. Hampers tend to be larger, often housed in wicker and filled with a broader range of items, while baskets are slightly smaller, lighter and often more giftable for casual visits.
Can these be sent directly as gifts?
Yes – most of these come beautifully packaged and can be delivered straight to the recipient, often with the option to include a message. A very easy win if you can’t be there in person.
