There are many types of hampers available these days. While some are cute and simple, others are marketed as luxurious or gourmet. Gourmet gift baskets are in a league all of their own and there is something about them that lets the recipient know that you’ve gone that extra mile.
 
A gourmet Italian hamper will contain several items associated with Italian cuisine and culture. It will usually include the finest ingredients needed to put together a delicious Italian meal. These ingredients can include a pasta sauce, spaghetti, olive oil, stuffed olives, parmesan cheese, and perhaps even some bread sticks too.
 
If you want to spoil a chocolate lover, then a gourmet chocolate hamper is the way to go. These hampers will contain only the best chocolates and these are usually the kinds that you do not find in your average grocery store. You can expect anything from truffles and chocolate bars to chocolate dipped pretzels and choc-chip cookies. Anything chocolate can find its way into this basket, provided it has amazing flavour and the right, elegant packaging.
 
A gourmet coffee gift is ideal for those who enjoy the casual cuppa as well as those who need a daily caffeine fix. They will usually contain at least a couple of types of fine coffees as well as an elegant coffee tin. Coffee mugs and coffee flavoured sweets can also be included. You might also find some mouth-wateringly delicious biscuits in the basket to top it all off.
 
Gourmet meat hampers will usually contain the most delicious meats while gourmet cheese hampers should include rare or expensive cheeses. Both of which can be accompanied with a fine bottle of wine and wine accessories.
 
The key when it comes to gourmet hampers, apart from the contents, is the way in which it is presented. The basket and the way it is all wrapped up together sets the tone for the gift as a whole. This is yet another reason why it’s so beneficial to have a professional do the job for you.