When shopping for a birthday, anniversary, congratulations, or other gift, it can prove to be quite a challenge. It’s even more challenging when you don’t know the recipient all that well or if you know that the recipient needs and wants for nothing. So, what gift will suit any recipient? A food hamper, of course!
Food hampers come in all shapes and sizes. Some contain just a couple of select items whereas others include a wide variety of goodies. The latter being the better choice for obvious reasons. Firstly, a fuller hamper will create a greater impression for obvious reasons. The more goodies there are for the recipient to enjoy, the more they will think of you as they feast on them over the following days or weeks.
When looking for the perfect food gift basket, you should pay close attention to the contents listed. Look for a couple of savoury treats, something sweet, and beverages both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Consider something that has crisps, chocolate, biscuits, coffee or tea, and perhaps a good bottle of wine too. You might even find several hampers that include the items mentioned above and more. These are great if you really want to impress the recipient or if the gift is for a couple or family.
Another good tip to remember when sending a food hamper is to look for one that contains items with a reasonable shelf life. If you send fresh items that need to be consumed within a couple of days, you can be sure that much of what you send will go to waste. If you include some treats that will stay fresh and tasty for months, you’re definitely playing it safe!
If you are aware of allergies of dietary needs, it’s important to take them into consideration when shopping. For example, if you are shopping for a diabetic, it would be fairly pointless sending them a chocolate hamper. Look for a diabetic-friendly hamper instead. The same goes for gluten intolerance and allergies to such foods as nuts. Even if only one person in the household has an allergy, it’s best to send a hamper that won’t cause any unnecessary stress. If you know that the recipient or recipients do not drink alcohol, then it makes sense to skip the bottle of wine and look for a hamper that includes something non-alcoholic to quench their thirst.