How to Choose a Christmas Hamper for the Whole Family
The kids are hoping for chocolate. One adult would happily eat the crackers first, and another would rather open a game than a bottle of wine. When you’re looking for family Christmas hamper ideas, picture the people sharing the box. A few details about their tastes and plans will help you choose something they can enjoy together.
Start with our Family Christmas Hampers to see the current range, or browse all our Christmas hampers. Then use these tips to narrow it down, whether they’d love a games afternoon, a sweet Christmas Eve or a box of snacks to pass around.
Quick checklist
- Who’s sharing it, and will they open it together?
- Their favourite treats: sweet, savoury or both
- Any dietary needs, and whether alcohol suits
- Your budget, including delivery
- Order early so it arrives before the celebrations
Start with the household and how they’ll celebrate
Make a quick note of who the gift is for. Are you sending it to two adults, a household with young children, or relatives hosting a larger gathering? Think about whether everyone will open it together and whether it’s meant for one occasion or a few afternoons of treats.
For a Christmas Eve movie night, popcorn and sweets may be a good fit. A family that loves board games might get more from an activity they can play together. For hosts with people dropping in, a mix of sweet and savoury snacks gives them something to put out when visitors arrive.
If relatives are celebrating at two separate addresses, consider sending each household its own gift. Confirm where they’ll be staying before you order; the address you used for a birthday earlier in the year may be empty over Christmas.
What to put in a Christmas hamper for a family
Start with the foods they actually reach for. Shortbread for the biscuit lovers, fudge for someone with a sweet tooth, and crackers or nuts for those who prefer a savoury snack make a useful mix.
Look at pack sizes rather than the photo. A long list of small treats suits a tasting box, while larger packs work better for a household putting out a few bowls for visitors.
Think beyond food, too. A mug, candle or keepsake suits a smaller household, while a game gives everyone something to do together. Just check the age guidance if little ones will be playing.
Check dietary needs and whether alcohol suits
Ask about dietary needs before you choose, especially when you’re buying for relatives you don’t see often. Check the ingredients and allergen information on each product page, and contact our team if anything is unclear. If someone has an allergy, make sure every item suits them, not just one.
Our Gluten-Free Christmas Hampers are a good place to start, and Non-Alcoholic Christmas Hampers suit households where wine or beer isn’t right.
Match a hamper to their kind of Christmas
For games and a few sweet treats
The Family Christmas Joy Hamper (from $139) combines a family board game and two Grinch card games with shortbread, fudge, a chocolate lolly pizza and candy canes. It’s a great pick for a household that likes an activity alongside its treats.
For kids who love a surprise
Add our signature Confetti Explosion to the Family Christmas Joy Hamper or the Christmas Eve Gift Hamper for an extra $10, and the box bursts with confetti the moment it’s opened. For more ideas the little ones will love, browse our Christmas Hampers for Kids.
For a box of snacks to share
The Merry Moments Share Hamper ($249) is packed with sweet and savoury snacks, from crackers, popcorn and shortbread to fudge, chocolate-covered almonds and pistachios. With no alcohol included, it suits families with all ages. Several items contain nuts, so check the ingredients if anyone has an allergy.
For a bigger family celebration
The Ultimate Family Christmas Celebration Hamper ($399) brings together a family board game, UNO, a drawing game, festive decorations and a big selection of treats. It’s the one to choose when the whole extended family is gathering for Christmas Day.
For Christmas Eve on the couch
The Christmas Eve Gift Hamper (from $99) includes lollies, popcorn, gingerbread, fudge, mixed chocolates and a marshmallow kebab. It’s perfect if their ideal evening involves a film and something sweet.
Set your budget and add a message from you
Our family hampers range from $99 for the Christmas Eve Gift Hamper to $399 for the Ultimate Family Christmas Celebration Hamper. Work out your total with delivery and any extras included, then compare what you’ll get for it. A smaller box filled with their favourites can be lovely for a couple, while a household hosting visitors may appreciate more to share.
Have a particular combination in mind? Build your own gift box from the available items: choose their favourite treats, then add something they can use together.
Leave a message for our team to handwrite on the card. Mention something personal: the card game you always lose, a Christmas lunch you’re looking forward to, or how much you wish you could be there. A line such as “Save me a piece of shortbread, and don’t let Dad make up the game rules!” gives the gift a familiar voice.
Plan for arrival before the celebrations
Check our delivery and dispatch information against the recipient’s postcode. Orders placed before 4pm AEST Monday to Friday are dispatched the same business day, excluding public holidays. Arrival times vary after dispatch, and preferred delivery dates are requests, so leave a buffer before Christmas.
Make sure someone will be there to receive the box, especially if the family is travelling. Once it’s dispatched, follow the tracking and let them know a parcel is on its way.
Ready to choose? Browse the Family Christmas Hamper range and pick the box you can picture them opening together.
