Description
Festive Cheese and Treats Gift Hamper
The Festive Cheese and Treats Gift Hamper brings a sensational feast for all the family to enjoy. Cheese truckles, chutney, fruitcake, crisp savoury biscuits and festive sweet treats come together in a traditional willow gift hamper. Add a bottle from our award winning list and you have a Christmas cheese hamper ready to share around the table.
What’s in the Festive Cheese and Treats Gift Hamper
- 2 x Cheshire Cheese Truckles: choose your preferred flavours from our Cheshire Cheese Company selection. They taste so good you won’t want to stop eating them.
- Wooden Spoon Cheeseboard Chutney: a balanced savoury-sweet chutney in a ‘tulip’ shaped jar, designed to complement cheese.
- Cole’s Fruitcake for Cheese: a traditional round fruitcake made with walnuts, glacé cherries, brandy and sherry, and a deliciously different partner for cheese.
- West Country Legends Luxury Cheeseboard Selection Box: a hand-picked trio of farmhouse Cheddar cheese straws, Dorset red cheese wafers and original cocktail water biscuits, made to stand beside the finest cheese.
- Savoursmiths Christmas Ham with Umami Truffle Glaze potato crisps: a tin of festive flavour, bursting with taste.
- Reid’s Scottish Shortbread Santa’s Cookies: shortbread with chocolate chips. Even Santa would approve.
- Holmes Bakery 8 Mini Mince Pies: buttery shortbread pastry filled with rich, sweet mincemeat, the essence of Christmas.
- Beech’s Mint Fondants: a smooth fondant mint centre in ultra fine dark chocolate, an ideal after dinner treat.
- Your choice of bottle, if selected.
Choose your bottle
To make this an extra special gift, add a bottle from our award winning list. If you’d rather not, leave the bottle out and the hamper is still a complete cheese and treats gift.
A traditional willow hamper with leather straps
Everything is presented in a 16 inch willow hamper with a brown leather handle and straps and a chained lid, finished with a hand tied gold satin bow.
Choose your delivery date and add a message
Set the perfect date for delivery when you place your order, and add your own personalised greetings message. We deliver across the UK. See our delivery information for details. Ordering from overseas for someone in the UK? Our UK hampers page explains how.
View our other Christmas Hampers
Contents
Festive Cheese and Treats Christmas Hamper Contains:
2 x Cheshire Cheese Truckles 200g – Your preferred flavours (V)
Wooden Spoon Cheeseboard Chutney 215g (Vg)
Coles Fruitcake For Cheese 320g (V)
West Country Legends Luxury Cheeseboard Selection Box 280g (V)
Beech’s Mint Fondants 150g
Savoursmiths Christmas Ham with Unami Truffle Glaze Flavour Potato Crisp Tub 100g (Vg & GF)
Reids Scottish Shortbread Santa’s Cookies 150g
Holmes Bakery 8 Mini Mince Pies
Your choice of bottle if selected
Presented with a 16inch willow hamper basket. brown leather handle and straps. Chained lid. Finished with a hand tied gold satin bow.
GF – Gluten Free. V – Vegetarian. Vg – Vegan. DF – Dairy Free
Choice of Cheese
Cheshire Cheese Company. Black Bob – Extra Mature Cheddar 200g (V)
Silver Winner – Intertional Cheese Award
The signature Black Bob extra mature Cheddar, crafted with care and expertise for a truly exceptional taste experience. Meticulously aged to perfection, allowing the complex flavours to develop and intensify. The resulting cheese boasts a well-rounded, smooth and creamy texture, complemented by a slight tang.
Cheshire Cheese Company. Vintage – Special Aged Mature Cheddar 200g (V)
Gold Winner – International Cheese and Dairy Awards
The Vintage Gold Extra Mature Cheddar boasts a rich and robust flavour with a slight crunch. Meticulously aged by master cheese makers to achieve its distinctive flavour.
Cheshire Cheese Company. Traditional Creamy Cheshire 200g (V)
Silver & Double Gold Winner – International Cheese and Dairy Awards
The traditional Cheshire is known for its smooth, creamy texture with its distinctive Cheshire tang.
Cheshire Cheese Company. Reserva – Caramelised Onion & Rioja Cheddar 200g (V)
Silver Winner – International Cheese Award Winner
Crafted with the finest Spanish Rioja red wine, sweet caramelised onions, and creamy extra-mature Cheddar. Continuing its reign as a firm favourite, this cheese boasts the perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavours, elevated with the rich and full-bodied notes of Rioja wine.
Cheshire Cheese Company. Smokewood – Smoked and Aged Red Leicester 200g (V)
Gold Winner – International Cheese and Dairy Awards
Smokewood strikes a delicate balance between our rich, creamy Red Leicester and a subtle, natural smokiness. After carefully ageing to enhance the depth of flavour, this cheese is naturally smoked over wood chips to deliver an irresistible smokiness that melts in the mouth.
Cheshire Cheese Company. Jerk Spice – Chilli & Garlic Cheddar 200g (V)
Jerk Spice is a true culinary delight, expertly crafted with a fiery infusion of our award-winning Mature Cheddar, red chilli and garlic that packs a bold punch. Inspired by the vibrant and bold flavours of Jamaican Jerk Sauce, this gourmet cheddar is the perfect way to add some gentle Caribbean heat to your cheese board or favourite recipes.
Cheshire Cheese Company. Shamrock – Irish Whiskey & Stem Ginger Cheddar 200g (V)
Gold Winner – International Cheese Award
A flavour fusion of the smooth taste of Irish Whiskey with the fiery warmth of stem ginger, blended with our creamy mature cheddar.
Cheshire Cheese Company. Masala – Spiced Mango Chutney & Nigella Seeds Red Leicester 200g (V)
Award Winning Red Leicester, expertly blended with spiced mango chutney and aromatic nigella seeds. A delightful balance of sweetness and spice, layered with the distinctive flavour of nigella seeds, sure to impress with its unforgettable flavour.
Cheshire Cheese Company. Cranberry – Traditional Cheshire Cheese with Cranberries 200g (V)
The fan favourite Cranberry is back again! Experience a new classic in the making with Cranberry, an expert blend of sweet and moreish cranberry pieces, paired with the legendary Cheshire Cheese – a must-try for all cheese lovers.
Cheshire Cheese Company. Hunter – Luxury Truffle & Cracked Black Pepper Mature Cheddar 200g (V)
Indulge in the luxurious taste of Hunter, an exquisite Black Truffle & Cracked Black Pepper Mature Cheddar. The creamy mature cheddar is delicately blended with aromatic truffle mince and enhanced with the bold kick of cracked black pepper.
V – Suitable for Vegetarian’s
Choice of Bottle
Belvoir Raspberry Lemonade 75cl – Non Alcoholic
Belvoir Farm Raspberry Lemonade is 100% natural and made with real pressed raspberry and fresh lemon juices blended with pure spring water for a refreshingly fruity alternative to regular lemonade.
Taylors Late Bottled Vintage Port 75cl 20% Award Winning Company
A rich, robust and fruity port, aged five to six years in wood prior to bottling.
Pavillon La Tourelle Bordeaux Supérieur 13.5% 75cl
Expect fresh notes of black fruits, spice, menthol and a hint of liquorice.
Journey’s End Founders Reserve Merlot. South Africa 12.5% 75cl
Rich and smooth, expect flavours of ripe plum, blackberry, and mulberry alongside savoury spice and warming oak.
Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Crianza. Spain 14% 75cl
Full of candied red fruit flavours and very smooth to drink, thanks to elegant tannins.
Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon. Chile 13.5% 75cl Award Winner
A smooth, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with cassis and black cherry flavours, complemented by hints of coffee and dark chocolate.
Viñalba Gran Reservado Malbec. Argentina. 14.5% 75cl Multi Award Winner
A generous nose of warm plum-pudding-like fruit, lifted by soft vanilla and flower petal notes. The tannins are muscular, yet smooth and voluptuous, providing a blockbusting mouthfeel and long finish.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage Du Rhone 14.5% 75cl
This complex and silky smooth wine has enticing aromas of sweet spice and plum, alongside sumptuous flavours of black fruits, red cherries, wild herbs and a hint of pepper.
Journey’s End Founders Reserve Chardonnay, South Africa 12% 75cl
Medium bodied this complex and structured wine has flavours of white peach, citrus blossom, Granny Smith apples, and a streak of minerality.
Moillard-Thomas Chablis. 12% 75cl. France Award Winner
A wine with complexity, minerality and fresh aromas of white-stone fruits and citrus.
Denis Marchais Chenin Blanc, France 12% 75cl
Fresh, balanced cocktail of exotic fruit that’s balanced by a flinty minerality.
ntense stone fruit and citrus character, complimented by subtle oak and a crisp finish.
Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc. Marlborough New Zealand. 13.5% 75cl Award Winner
A delicate note of elderflower and a flint-mineral finish adds to its elegance.
Chateau De Crezancy Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc. 13.5% 75cl France
This is a beautiful expression of crisp citrus and peach flavours heightened by floral notes and balanced by a fine mineral finish.
Moillard-Thomas Chablis. 12% 75cl. France Award Winner
A wine with complexity, minerality and fresh aromas of white-stone fruits and citrus.
Cantina Beato Bartolomeo Pinot Grigio Superiore, Breganze DOC. Italy 12.5% 75cl
Fresh and light, with crisp citrus flavours and pretty floral aromas, this is Pinot Grigio at its most refreshing.
La Marca ‘Extra Dry’ Prosecco, Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG 75cl 11%
It’s Prosecco – but better. Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG is like Prosecco’s ‘Grand Cru’, Juicy. Fresh. Floral. It’s a really moreish wine, full of the flavours of ripe white peaches, apple and citrus. It’s nicely dry but still has a creamy, soft mousse and a blossomy aroma which is classic Prosecco.
Bouvet Ladubay Saumur Brut 75cl 12.5%
Lively zesty fizz, expect notes of honeysuckle, apple and lime, with a crisp, fresh finish.
The Guvnor Sparkling Wine 75cl 12%
Delicate aromas of blossom, vanilla and stone-fruit and citrus flavours and a deliciously creamy finish.
Canard-Duchene Brut Champagne 75cl 12%
Deliciously briochey with a real richness of flavour. Think ripe red apples, chamomile and a citrusy zing.
Moet & Chandon Imperial Champagne 75cl 12% Multi Award Winner
Vibrant, generous and alluring, the Moët Impérial style is distinguished by a bright fruitiness with notes of green apple and white flowers. The wine’s enticing palate, redolent of white-fleshed fruits and citrus, is enhanced by fine bubbles and its elegant maturity is revealed in notes of brioche and wheat.
Taittinger Brut Reserve 75cl 12.5% Award Winning Company
Distinguished by a delicate nose marked by subtle brioche notes, it has a palate of considerable depth and balance with hints of honey and fresh fruit.
Veuve Clicquot 75cl 12%
The Champagne presents a fine balance between fruity aromas and more subtle toasty notes. Initial flavours of white fruits and raisins develop into notes of brioche and vanilla with bottle aging.
Bollinger Special Cuvee 75cl 12% Award Winner
This is a complex and elegant Champagne with a wonderful combination of velvety bubbles and flavours of pear, brioche, spice and fresh walnuts.
FAQ's
Who is this Christmas cheese hamper for?
It suits families, parents and grandparents, couples, friends and colleagues, especially anyone who loves a cheeseboard. Sending to clients or a team? Take a look at our corporate hampers. You can also browse more Christmas hampers, the Let it Snow Christmas Gift Hamper,
Frequently asked questions
What’s in the Cheese and Treats Gift Hamper?
Two Cheshire cheese truckles, cheeseboard chutney, a fruitcake for cheese, a cheeseboard biscuit selection, truffle-glazed crisps, Santa’s Cookies shortbread, eight mini mince pies and mint fondants, with your choice of bottle if selected.
Can I choose the cheese flavours?
Yes. You choose your preferred flavours for the two Cheshire cheese truckles.
Can I choose my delivery date and add a message?
Yes. Set your delivery date and write your own greetings message when you order. We deliver across the UK.
Does the hamper contain alcohol?
The Cole’s fruitcake is made with brandy and sherry. The hamper includes a bottle only if you choose one.
Does it contain allergens?
It includes walnuts, cheese, biscuits and cake, so it contains nuts, dairy and gluten.
Delivery
Delivery is charged per parcel and will be detailed upon our checkout page. We do offer a reduced delivery fee for any additional gifts purchased.
Our current policy is to deliver directly to the recipient to obtain a signature and delivery photo upon receipt. If the recipient is not home the courier may leave the gift with a neighbour, at a safe pick up shop or return to the depot and reattempt delivery the next working day. A card/email or text notification will be left giving further information.
Please note we are unable to call the recipient directly to arrange delivery with them. We are also unable to request specific time slots for the delivery with the courier.
If you wish to track your gift or speak with our courier DPD, they can be contacted on:
DPD Customer Service team – 0121 275 0500.
Webpage – www.dpd.co.uk – Live Chat available
Mon-Fri: 7am-8pm Sat: 8am-6:30pm. Sun: 8am-4pm
Tracking can be followed at www.track.dpd.co.uk
Can I choose a delivery date?
Yes you can choose a delivery date from our calendar during checkout. However please note this is not a guaranteed service and delays can occasionally occur beyond our control. If the courier encounters any delays during transit, they will email/text the information provided within the order with this information.
What time will my delivery arrive?
Deliveries are usually made between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday/Saturday. It is not possible to guarantee an exact time for deliveries however you will be emailed/texted a 1hr delivery window on the day of delivery.
What if the recipient is not home ?
Once the courier is in receipt of the gift, you will receive a tracking email / SMS from DPD.
This email will contain a “SHOW MY OPTIONS” button and clicking on this will display a number of ‘in-flight’ options including:
- Leave parcel with a neighbour (you can choose “any neighbour” or specify a preferred neighbour if required
- Take the parcel to a local Pickup Shop for collection
- Change delivery date
- You can also upgrade delivery to a Saturday / Sunday, AM/PM service for a small fee.
* On the morning of the delivery you will also receive an email / SMS containing your 1 hr delivery window
Please check your junk / spam folders as these notification emails can sometime get caught there. Emails will come from yourdelivery@dpd.co.uk and yourorder@dpd.com so please do add them to your safe list to ensure they arrive to you.
How much is delivery?
UK Mainland: Monday to Friday Service – £7.95
Saturday Service – £10.95
Can I choose a delivery date?
Yes, you can choose your preferred delivery date from our calendar during the checkout process. We offer delivery Monday to Saturday.
Change of Address
If you have made a mistake with the delivery address, please contact us with the correction asap at sales@handmade-hamper.co.uk. If the gift has not yet been dispatched there will be no fee for the address change. If the gift has been dispatched to our courier a change of address fee will be due of £7.95. An invoice will be issued to you and is required to be paid prior to the gift being dispatched to the new address notified.
Returned Parcels
Whilst we try our best to contact the recipient or gift purchaser to sort any delivery issues, we do sometimes have the gifts returned to us.
If your parcel is returned to us, a re-delivery fee will be due in order for us to reattempt the delivery for you. An invoice for £14.95 – which covers the courier’s returned parcel and redelivery fee will be sent to the purchaser. Once this is paid we will arrange dispatch asap. The dispatched gift will be the original gift and not a replacement.
We will attempt to contact the purchaser to notify of the return and hold the gift for 30 days. If we are unable to contact the purchaser after the 30 days the gift will be destroyed.
Allergies and Guidance
Allergies and Guidance.
Please be aware products used in our gifts may be manufactured in a factory or bakery that uses or has been in contact with the following items. Should you wish to discuss individual products in more depth please contact us at sales@handmade-hamper.co.uk for further information:
- celery
- cereals that contain gluten – including wheat (such as spelt and Khorasan), rye, barley and oats
- crustaceans – such as prawns, crabs and lobsters
- eggs
- fish
- lupin
- milk
- molluscs – such as mussels and oysters
- mustard
- tree nuts – including almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios and macadamia nuts
- peanuts
- sesame seeds
- soybeans
- sulphur dioxide and sulphites (if they are at a concentration of more than ten parts per million)
