Koko Black x Four Pillars Christmas Gin Hamper
Photograph: Supplied / Koko Black
Photograph: Supplied / Koko Black

The best Christmas hampers in Melbourne

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... a hamper under the tree

Jade Solomon
Contributor: Lauren Dinse
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Put on your Santa hat and don your finest fake white beard for it's time for you to play Saint Nick. These small businesses have made everyone's lives easier by putting together goodies like premium wine, ham, locally sourced cocktail ingredients and even jewelry into beautiful boxes or hampers.

All that's left for you to do is add it to your cart and send it to your loved one. That includes the person in your family who makes all the snacks in the house disappear. This one is especially for them. 

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The best Christmas hampers in Melbourne

Hampers with Bite have launched its 2024 Christmas Hamper range, specialising in corporate gifts for any clients, colleagues and employees in your life. The best part about Hampers with Bite is that for every hamper sold, a meal will be donated to a vulnerable child in Uganda through the Cotton On Foundation. Check out the extensive range of hampers now - there's something for everyone. 

Cockatoo Cocktails are a necessary accessory for any party. This Christmas give the gift of fun with one of Cockatoo Cocktails' cocktail hampers: each box comes with all you’ll need to concoct a cocktail of your choice and takes the work out of buying entire bottles of spirits that might otherwise be more costly. The Pink Lady cocktail hamper features Lilly Pilly pink gin with a finger lime extract, while the Elderflower Spritz allows you to practice your magic party tricks and changes colour thanks to the inclusion of Butterfly Pea. Ingredients are locally sourced and each box is eco-friendly and designed and printed in Melbourne. Get in early this year and start browsing the website now, so you can order your hampers with plenty of time to spare. 

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Having mastered the fine art of European chocolate making, this luxury chocolate retailer sells everything from chocolate blocks and chocolate-coated roasted almonds, praline gift boxes and delicious hot chocolates. This year, the chocolate purveyors have crafted a range of fabulous festive gifts for your friends and loved ones (or for yourself!). Catering to a range of budgets with a diverse selection of different types of premium sweet treats, Koko Black's website is your best place to start looking for the ultimate chocoholic's hamper.

This family-owned organic olive grove just took out a triple gold win at the 2023 Australian International Olive awards, so what better time to splurge on one of their hampers than the present? Check out the website to browse through a range of thirteen different bespoke hampers and gift sets, each filled with goodies like their award-winning cold-pressed olive oils, olives, dukkah, crockery, skincare, vinegars, local honey and more. 

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If you are looking for a range of yummy tailor-made hampers filled with goods from top tier brands, the iPantry website is a godsend. This is a great option for those of us who are a little last minute, as iPantry offers next-day delivery for metro Melbourne. The Chandon hamper is a delicious combination of bubbles and chocolates, and the Old-Fashioned hamper is a fun idea for those who love an assortments of traditional savoury nibbles. They even have an Espresso Martini gift box. Check out the extensive range now

This festive season, LaManna at Essendon Fields is transforming into a festive wonderland with over 900 Christmas food products showcased on an impressive 70-metre display. With an extensive selection of panettone, hampers, quality meats and produce, it's set to be the perfect one-stop-shop this December fo all your festive needs. You can also order their gourmet Christmas hampers online, which are jam-packed with insanely good value!

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Nuts about nuts? Simple, thoughtful and made with love, these stunning hampers from the friendly folks at Summerland Farm, a macadamia and avocado attraction in the Ballina hinterland, are guaranteed to bring a smile to the recipient. The hampers are chosen by the farm's supported employees (people with disabilities), with options like Nuts About You, Summerland Sampler and the Summerland Farm Crowdpleaser to choose from. Each hamper is brimming with featured goodies from the garm, with some also boasting a gourmet selection of north coast favourites. Go to the website to view the full range.

Cremorne Street Hampers is the sibling business of Cremorne Street Bakers and it sure has you covered on the hamper front this Christmas. There are endless hamper options for you to choose from suited to different people in your life, from the picnic party host (picnic rug, wine glasses, cheese board) to the the spirits connoisseur (with a hamper containing premium Japanese whisky and deluxe tumblers). Check out the whole selection and place your orders via the website.

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If you're feeling really bougie and wanting to splurge - look no further than Hampers Galore's 'Australia's Most Expensive Hamper'. Coming in at a whopping $5,900, the eye-wateringly expensive hamper includes Champagne, a crystal facial roller, a silk eye mask, body creams and bath salts, chocolates, candy, on and not to mention, a Michael Arthur 2.50ct diamond tennis bracelet. It's the ideal gift for all those who want to go big or go home this Christmas. 

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