The tradition of giving a hamper packed full of Christmas sweet and savoury treats was began in Victorian times when the wealthy estate owners present their workers with a wicker chest style box which contained a variety of home made preserves, chutneys and puddings. It is believed that the wicker hamper was used for two purposes, firstly that it allowed air to circulate through and help keep food fresher and secondly, when emptied of goodies became a useful and practical gift which could be used for a whole manner of different purposes within a servant’s humble home.
Corporate hampers sent to loyal customers and work colleagues continues this traditional Christmas offering of gifts and has in recent years once again become a fashionable way to say thank you in spectacular style. There are a wide range of Christmas Hampers available which are appropriate and provide the perfect solution to giving luxurious gifts.
Modern versions of Christmas Hampers include those which are presented in contemporary designed trays made from burgundy or chic black cardboard or wood rather than traditional wicker. The majority include festive foods and a bottle of fine wine, however, there are also alternative themed Christmas hampers which contain no alcohol which are the ideal gift for those who abstain through choice or religion.
A classical hamper consisting of a bottle of Warres Warrior Special Reserve Port and a black and gold ceramic jar of the finest handmade blue Stilton cheese is truly a connoisseurs choice. This sophisticated and stylish hamper is packaged in a luxury gift box making it the perfect corporate Christmas gift for any astute lady or gentleman to send to their colleagues and clients to show an appreciation for their loyalty during the past year.
Organic hampers are becoming increasingly popular choices, these hampers have all the traditional Christmas mouth watering goodies but all made with natural, organic ingredients. A trendy black tray which includes handmade strawberry preserve, cheese nibbles with mustard, ploughman s pickle with ale, chocolate and orange biscuits, strawberry and mint cordial and fudge made by Dutchy Originals Organic produce is an elegant hamper which will be appreciated and enjoyed by clients and work colleagues of all ages. The hamper is beautifully presented with natural packaging to ensure the contents arrive safe and secure.
The range of alcohol free hampers include the Fairtrade Flavours which is busting with both sweet and savoury gourmet goodies such as Divine dried sliced mangoes covered in rich dark chocolate, hand roasted Rwanda coffee, Traidcraft wild blossom honey and forest feast Fair Trade tropical mix, offers great alternative with unusual specialities produced in countries all over the world. The contents are entirely Fairtrade and made with the knowledge that the farmers and workers in the developing countries have been given fair terms of trade, decent working conditions and current market prices for their products, which for many sees the re introduction of the traditional reasons for giving Christmas Hampers as a gift to help improve the lives of others.
Flowers Direct offers excellent corporate Christmas Hampers to send this holiday season to the colleagues and bosses that mean the most to you.
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