It’s not long until Father’s Day - June 16, in case you haven’t heard - which means time is running out to ace your gift this year.
Don’t even think about getting him yet another pair of socks or a set of cufflinks; doesn’t the man deserve a richer reward for being your pa/emergency cabbie/ DIY expert?
If inspiration is lacking, there’s no need to fret, or worse, panic buy something he’ll just wind up sticking on a high shelf to gather dust. Here at ES Best, we know the one thing that he’s guaranteed to love: a great hamper.
It’s easy to see the appeal. A massive box packed with delicious treats? Surely something that’s welcomed with open arms. Even the staunchest of don’t-get-me-anything dads will weaken at the sight of a honey-hued box stacked with things like artisan ale, whiffy cheeses, spicy chutneys, handmade chocolate and more.
These heaving boxes can be delivered straight to his door, so there’s no need to pull a muscle lugging it over there yourself. Just be there when it’s time to open the gift to bask in favourite child glory. Plus, we’re sure there’ll be more than enough to share.
Best of all, there’s a humungous selection of curated hampers on offer, from independent sellers to luxury brands. Crucially, there are options from the affordable to the outlandish, so you can decide how big a splash you want to make for the old man.
We’ve found the best Father’s Day hampers worth your money and put them all in a handy list for you below. Just be sure to take note of the delivery dates when you order to make sure it turns up at the right weekend.
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Fortnums The Ultimate Father's Day Favourites Hamper
The daddy of Father’s Day Hampers, Fortnum’s is the place to go when you want to push the boat out. This hamper is made for the man of the moment, with fancy fare to spoil him rotten. Think bottles of King’s Blend coffee, delicious truffle cheese and cured meats, and an absolute unit of a pork pie - plus a whole heap more.
Fortnum’s is famous for its pickle and preserves selection, so you can expect a few pots in the line-up too, plus fun iced biscuits to satisfy his sweet tooth.
For a cheaper treat that’s still full of love, The Dad’s Delights Gift Box has five choice items for £65.
Buy now £185.00, F&M
Hampers.com gentleman's tea beer hamper for him
An afternoon tea designed for a discerning gent, this spread has it all, from bottles of beer to Tracklements chutneys and trunkles of cheese. Got a sweet tooth? Don't despair, there are plenty of sugary treats to delight, from fruit cake and fudge to crumbly shortbread, all presented smartly in a shallow wicker basket.
Buy now £65.00, Hampers.com
L'incontro Italian Coffee And Treats Father's Day Hamper
Papa won't preach anything but praise when you present him with this Italian-themed coffee hamper available at Not On The High Street. As well as ground coffee, the bundle includes chocolate cake filled with cherry jam and packets of authentic pastries and sweets: think cantuccini, hazelnut pralines, pistachio macarons, and apricot-filled panzerotti. Bellissimo!
Buy now £45.00, NOTHS
John Lewis For Him Gift Basket
Give the old fella the gift of peace and quiet by way of John Lewis’s treatworthy basket, filled with a selection of 500ml beers and bar-style snacks to go with them. This easy gift is perfect for father figures like uncles, grandads and family friends as well as the main guy himself.
Buy now £45.00, John Lewis
Harvey Nichols The Sweet Shop Gift Box
Transport him on a trip down memory lane back to the penny sweet shop. Harvey Nicks has nailed retro sweets with this bumper hamper that features all the favourites: think lemon sherberts, chocolate and lime bonbons, super sour fizzy bears, gummy glow worms and more. The alcohol-free treat comes in a smart gift box, just as lovely as a hamper.
Buy now £40.00, Harvey Nichols
Snowdonia Cheese Co. Cheese & Wine Wicker Hamper
We don’t know what we love more about this generous haul from Snowdonia Cheese Company: the wicker basket or the goodies within. Revise that: it’s the goodies. Every time.
Expect four luxurious truckles of cheese – including Truffle Trove, an extra mature Cheddar, and Rock Star, a rich cave-aged variety along with the completely addictive extra mature Black Bomber and Red Storm, a fiery Red Leicester.
There are eight more products in the wicker; from pickles and relishes to Miller’s fig and sultana toasts, Willie’s chocolate and a bottle of Montes Colchagua Carmenère, an intensely fruity Chilean red. Epic.
Buy now £85.00, Snowdonia Cheese Company
M&S Spanish Food & Wine Pairing Gift
Who doesn’t adore a spot of tapas? Forgo the restaurant booking and bring the flavours of the Iberian peninsula to them thanks to Marks & Sparks. The high street favourite has put together the best of its Spanish produce into a hamper to delight foodie fans of the Mediterranean country.
M&S’s curation has been helped by legendary First Dates maître d’ Fred Sirieix, apt reassurance that this box will leave your recipient with a smile on their chops.
We’re talking a bottle of M&S Collection Rioja, Manchego cheese, an Iberico charcuterie selection, crackers, quince paste, olives and marcona almonds. There’s even a tasting notes booklet to enhance the experience. An epic treat they won’t forget in a hurry.
See the rest of M&S’s food offering here.
Buy now £65.00, M&S
Sauce Shop Ultimate Chilli Collection
Put some pep in his step - and his plate - with this bundle of all-star condiments courtesy of Sauce Shop. The London brand’s Ultimate Chilli Collection makes an ideal offering for Father’s Day with table and cooking sauces in the mix as well as a smoky chipotle BBQ rub for the king of the grill.
Stuffed to the screw caps with full-tilt flavour, the sauces run the gauntlet from spicy sweet to so hot it’ll make your eyeballs sweat. A gift for those who can handle, and get a real kick, out of their heat.
Buy now £39.99, Sauce Shop
PerfectDraft Pro Camden Hells Starter Bundle
Regular readers will know we adore a curveball here at ES Best, so sure, while this entry may not be a hamper in the traditional sense, it does come in a box and it will make your dad unbelieveably happy, so you’ve every reason to hear us out.
Presenting one of the best gifts for anyone with a scintilla of interest in beer, it’s the PerfectDraft Pro. The Smart beer dispenser keeps beer fresh for up to 30 days, remote temperature comtrol, and lets you pull proper pints, just like in a bona fide boozer.
This bundle comes with the machine, two pint glasses and a 6L keg of Camden Hells, although there are plenty of other bundles to choose from if this beer isn’t his bag. If he loves a cold one, he’ll go hopping mad for this.
Buy now £319.00, PerfectDraft
The Newt Orchard Hamper
A trip to The Newt in Somerset is an epic Father’s Day idea, but if you can’t make it out to the restaurant, hotel and gardens, a hamper from the well-stocked shop will have to do.
The Newt estate is also home to vast apple orchards, from which it harvests the fruit to make top drawer cyder that’s sold in the farm shop. Luckily for us, you can get a selection of its finest, freshest food and drink in the Orchard Hamper, offered for home delivery.
A glorious celebration of apples at their very best, you can expect to find boozy bottles nestled alongside refreshing apple juices and apple-themed baked treats featuring the star ingredient.
Buy now £95.00, The Newt
