Gourmet hampers have become one of the nation’s most-anticipated gifts at Christmas time. Thoughtful, indulgent and beautifully presented, they offer a way to celebrate the festive season in style and each promises a ready-wrapped parcel of festive joy. At Snowdonia Cheese Co, we craft multi-award-winning Welsh cheeses and luxury cheese hampers that transform any table into a Christmas feast. From our home in North Wales to yours, our hampers capture the spirit of the season with every bite.
Why food gifts make the perfect Christmas present
Food gifts are universally loved, bringing people together in a way few other presents can. They feel generous, indulgent and celebratory – the qualities at the heart of Christmas – and suit families, friends, and colleagues alike, offering a sense of abundance and warmth.
A hamper or luxury cheese selection is an experience to be shared. The act of unwrapping, discovering and tasting together creates memories long after the day itself. For more inspiration, explore our Christmas gift guide, showcasing our full range of Christmas hampers and present ideas.
Top Christmas food gift ideas
Luxury cheese hampers
Few gifts capture the essence of Christmas feasting quite like a luxury cheese hamper. Laden with award-winning cheeses, chutneys and artisan crackers, they provide everything needed for a festive centrepiece.
Our Decadent Cheese Hamper is brimming with rich flavours – the kind of gift that turns a simple gathering into a feast. The Quintessential Cheese Hamper offers a carefully balanced selection, perfect for those who love our classic cheeses. The Indulgent Cheese Hamper layers generous cheeses with chutneys and nibbles for a gift that stays in the memory beyond the day itself. And for those who enjoy raising a glass at Christmas, the Luxury Cheese & Wine Hamper pairs artisan cheeses with a perfectly chosen bottle.
Each is crafted to embody abundance and celebration – the joy of lifting the lid and discovering the treasures inside.
Cheese gift boxes
For the true cheese devotee, a gift box is a thoughtful way to let them explore the depth of our cheese range: from creamy extra mature Cheddars to the rich tang of Red Leicester and the mellow smokiness of our naturally cold-smoked Beech Wood.
Our flavoured cheeses bring intrigue to every table. Truffle Trove combines Cheddar with delicate Black Summer truffle from the wooded hills of Le Marche in central Italy. Pickle Power offers chunks of tangy pickled onion folded through our Cheddar. Red Devil delivers a fiery kick of Habanero chillies, peppers and spices. Each one is wrapped in brightly coloured wax, as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Presented together, they become a vivid, varied collection – a gift that speaks to the thrill of discovery. They also make an appearance in our Christmas Eve boxes, filled with treats to enjoy before the big day.
Wine & cheese pairings
Wine and cheese is a timeless match, and at Christmas it feels especially fitting. Choosing the right pairing enhances both, creating balance and harmony in every bite and sip.
Our signature Black Bomber and vintage cave-aged Rock Star both pair beautifully with Mas la Chevalière Rosé from Languedoc – its crisp, delicate fruit notes cutting through their depth and creaminess. Black Bomber also shines alongside Quinta da Fonte Souto Florao Red from Portugal’s Alentejo, where ripe berries and subtle spice meet the cheese’s intensity.
For something bright and crisp, the deeply savoury Rock Star finds its match in David Moret Auxey-Duresses Chardonnay 2021, whose citrus freshness enhances the cheese’s crystalline crunch. And our vintage Red Leicester, Red Storm, pairs exquisitely with Château Macquin Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion, its velvety Merlot blend lifting the cheese’s nutty, caramel notes.
For those who love this classic combination, discover our Cheese and Wine Hampers, created for festive gifting.
Cheese & beer selections
For craft beer enthusiasts, a cheese and beer pairing is an unexpected pleasure at Christmas. The malty depth of a good ale or the crispness of a lager can heighten cheese’s flavours in remarkable ways.
Our Cheese & Beer Lover’s Hamper presents award-winning cheeses with delicious chutneys, crunchy crackers and two bottles of Chapel Down’s fruity Curious Brew lager – an impeccable companion for full-bodied Snowdonia cheeses. For a traditional spread, the Ploughman’s Hamper of Luxury Cheese & Craft Beer brings together everything needed for a hearty feast: cheeses, chutneys, wholemeal crackers, Borettane onions and two bottles of Welsh-made Bragdy Conwy beer, all accompanied by a slate serving board.
These are gifts for those who appreciate craftsmanship in all its forms – the brewer’s art and the cheesemaker’s craft, enjoyed side by side.
Sweet & savoury treat hampers
The pleasure of sweet and savoury together makes our cheese and chocolate hampers truly memorable. Cocoa-dusted truffles melt on the tongue, followed by the savoury tang of extra mature Cheddar. Crunchy biscuits and artisanal confections from guest producers sit alongside our cheeses, inviting the recipient to dip in and out, finding new pairings each time. These are gifts that balance decadence with playfulness – treats to savour slowly across the Christmas holidays.
Festive stocking fillers
Not every gift needs to be grand. Sometimes, it is the smaller, thoughtful touches that bring the most delight. Stocking fillers such as miniature cheese gift boxes, traditional panettone or charming homeware make ideal Secret Santa gifts or thoughtful little extras slipped under the tree. Browse our Stocking Fillers page for small but memorable festive ideas.
How to choose the right food gift
When choosing a Christmas food gift, think about the recipient’s favourite flavours. Do they love cheese above all else, or do they prefer a mix of sweet and savoury treats? Would they enjoy a large hamper to share with family, or something smaller and personal just for them?
Adding a personal touch, such as one of our gift notes, enhances the experience even further. Whatever you choose, a carefully considered food gift reflects the heart of the season: generosity, celebration and the joy of sharing something truly delicious.
