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Who doesn’t love a hamper? A basket or decorative box full of your favourite sweets, chocolate, and other goodies, finished off with a shiny bow! Hampers can be an extravagant and personal way to show your loved ones how much you appreciate them. Choosing the correct theme, sweet treats and accessories for your hamper can differentiate a good hamper from one you would happily regift. Planning is key when building the perfect hamper, whether it’s a sweet box, chocolate box or a mixed gift hamper, here we highlight the key things to consider when starting your own hamper.
There are so many goodies to put in a hamper that it’s easy to get carried away! Sticking to a budget will help you select the necessary items without breaking the bank when creating a hamper for your loved ones.
If you’re building several hampers for a special event or holiday, or just feeling super generous, here at Wholesale Sweets we can offer a wide range of high quality bulk sweets and chocolate that offer amazing value! We stock all the best-loved brands at amazing wholesale prices to make sure you get more for your money.
Choosing a theme for your hamper is what gets the ball rolling. A theme not only suggests what treats to use, but it can inspire colours, accessories and those personal touches that make a hamper such a thoughtful gift.
Don’t worry if you don’t have an idea for a theme just yet, we know it can be quite daunting! Below is a list of the most popular hamper themes to help get your mind ticking.
Retro Sweet Hamper – Filled with classic sweet treats from old school brands will give the recipient that blast from the past.
Pamper hamper – Fill your hamper with beauty products, face masks, candles or even a gift box of chocolates to encourage a state of pure relaxation.
Chocolate hamper – We all know the way to anyone’s heart is through a bar of delicious chocolate! Fill your hamper with a variety of chocolate bars, a chocolate box or anything else the recipient loves!
Vegan hamper – Whether it’s a dietary choice or a Veganuary continuation, a vegan hamper is easy to make with the exciting vegan sweets and chocolate available today. From creamy bars of vegan chocolate to tasty vegan pick and mix, there’s an option for everyone.
Even though food is always the one thing on the brain, a food hamper is not always the only theme available. Depending on the theme you choose, you can add almost anything into your hamper to make it super special.
Now you’ve chosen your theme, it’s time to choose your vessel. Hampers come in all shapes and sizes - you can make a hamper out of almost anything! If you’re going for the classic hamper look and feel, a wicker basket is your golden ticket. However, if you are looking for something a little more obscure, some popular ideas include:
A gift box or bag – Simple, easy and already beautifully decorated. These are used so often for a reason!
Recycled cardboard box – Get crafty and upcycle an old cardboard box. Add that personal touch by painting it, wrapping it in wrapping paper or any other way you dream up
A plant pot – Ideal for gardening hampers and is also a gift in itself!
Baskets – Bowls, mugs, glasses - the kitchen is your oyster! Anything that can hold a few chocolates is always a success.
Hampers always look so much nicer with a little bit of filling. This lifts the gifts in the carrier, adding a little texture and sometimes a pop of colour if you wish! Not only that, but it can offer protection for any more delicate presents.
There are a wide range of filler options that take a hamper to the next level. Paper is always a wonderful filler for any hamper, you can purchase shredded paper from card and wrapping stores, or even recycle paper you have at home. Recycle the packing from deliveries you receive from online shopping or even scrunched up newspaper does the job nicely.
Here at Wholesale Sweets, we offer a range of greaseproof paper in fun and exciting colours. Pink, blue, red, and natural white. These can be shredded to create that bouncy paper layer, or just simply scrunch it up and pop it in.
The time has come to pack your hamper, don’t worry this is the fun bit! Set out all the goodies you’ve collected for your hamper. Play around with different arrangements, seeing what fits best.
A popular way to pack hampers is to separate your items by height, placing the taller items at the back of the hamper and the smaller items towards the front, to guarantee all items are on show.
To keep all your items in place you may require reinforcements. A roll of sticky tape or a spot of blue tack never goes a miss when trying to arrange a top quality hamper. If your arrangement is just not working, don’t be afraid to take out parts of the filling to create more room, or even add extra chocolates or sweets in gaps that are feeling sparce.
Once you are happy with the placement of all your lovely items, it’s time to accessorise! The classic way to finish off a gift basket it to pop a big bow on it but you could go for coloured ribbon or old reliable gift tag. This finishes off the hamper nicely and gives it that wow factor.
Whatever hamper you decide to make, creating a hamper is a wonderful gift idea for all and following these few simple steps can make it much easier!
However, if you are looking for pre-packed hampers in large quantities, perhaps for a party or as corporate gifts, here at Wholesale Sweets we offer a range of wonderful hampers filled with delicious sweets and chocolates.
