Nothing spells Christmas quite like a wicker hamper containing the sorts of goodies you’d rarely buy for yourself but which suddenly feel requisite for pulling off a ‘proper’ Christmas. Of course, there are cardboard and wooden varieties to be had too, dependent on your budget, but – as with all things in life – it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Jams, chutneys, preserves, shortbreads, speciality spiced teas, artisan chocolates and the all-important wine: there’s really no going wrong when it comes to gifting dear friends and family with one of these treasure troves of foodie delight. And if you’re a guest in someone’s home this Christmas, these are 10,000 brownie points, all packaged up beautifully in a box. Do check when each website says it’s best to order by: you need to do it on time, but not so far in advance that fresh goods are in danger of going past their best.

Here are our favourites for 2019, whatever your tastes or budget:

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