Hampers for celebrating the Jubilee
This year, we recognise the
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, marking the 70th anniversary of accession
of Queen Elizabeth II. To celebrate, the UK is being treated to 4-day weekend
in early June. May’s Spring Bank Holiday has been shifted to Thursday June 2nd,
while the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday will take place on Friday June 3rd.
The sun will be out and spirits will be high, so what better way to mark the
first ever Platinum Jubilee weekend than with an array of quintessentially
British treats?
From tea and scones, to
shortbread, wine and cheese, to pudding – there’s so many ways to bring some
extra British flair to a truly British affair. It’s not often we get a four-day
weekend with weather like this, so we want to help you make sure it’s a memorable
one. Let’s explore a few British food hamper ideas to truly celebrate
the Jubilee weekend in style.
Platinum Jubilee Hampers for Picnics
The weather should be fantastic
over the long weekend, so why not celebrate with a luxury picnic with friends
and family? For a perfect picnic under the sun, you’ll want a British hamper
packed with refreshing, light bites that can handle the heat, along with some
summery chilled drinks to see you into the evening.
A fruit basket is
always a wise choice to keep you energised throughout the day, but if you’re
looking for something particularly British for the Jubilee weekend, the Henley
fitted picnic hamper is a great choice.
This hand-made willow picnic
basket with integrated handles comes packed with everything you need for a
glorious Jubilee picnic in the park. Premium smoked salmon, cheddar and brie,
caramelised onion chutney, olives, grapes, apples, cherry tomatoes and more -
this British food hamper offers an array of delectable bites that are
well suited for sunny days out. Choose your tipple of choice, from champagne,
prosecco, red, white or sparkling wine, or alcohol-free presses, and enjoy a
truly majestic picnic this long weekend.
Gift Hampers for Jubilee Weekend
Many may choose to use the long weekend to celebrate a
special occasion in their lives. Birthdays, anniversaries, housewarmings; the
four-day weekend is sure to be a weekend full of celebrations for all kinds of
milestones. The Platinum Jubilee is a once-in-a-lifetime event, so if you’re
looking for a gift for someone special in your life, why not go for something on-theme?
Take our Best
of British Gift Tower, for example. Inside this stately tower of elegant
silver gift boxes, you’ll find a wide variety of distinctly British favourites.
Enjoy a selection of divine local cheeses, like Organic Cotswold Brie from
Simon Weaver and a waxed truckle of Vintage Mature Cheddar from Wainwright’s
Choice, paired perfectly with All-British Cheddar Crackers from Grate Britain as
well as Orange English Chutney with Cider and Classic Orange Marmalade from
Cottage Delight. In addition, enjoy delectable Biggleswade Sweet Chilli crisps
from Pipers Crisp Co., chilli & lime peanuts from Filbert’s, and fancy
sweet & salty popcorn from Pop Notch. To further satisfy your sweet tooth,
you’ll get cherry & almond slab cake with marzipan star & dusting,
Lindor milk chocolate truffles, salted caramel fudge, and Cotswold luxury
shortbread. Cap it off with some Keep Calm and Carry On Union Jack English
Breakfast tea and you’ve got a truly British gift set that’s sure to bring joy
to their big weekend.
Of course, if you’d rather let
them pick which brilliantly British hamper they want, a hamper gift voucher
is always a great choice!
Jubilee Hampers for Large Gatherings
The long weekend is prime time
for larger get-togethers with your loved ones, and if you’ll be hosting a bigger
group, you’ll need a more substantial serving of food and drink to feed the
masses. We’ve got plenty on offer, whether you’re looking for savoury snacks,
sweet treats, premium alcohol or all of the above and more.
The
Balmoral Feast hamper is a brilliant choice for big groups. Treat your
guests to a truly regal offering of food and drink; this Jubilee hamper
features the finest champagne, wine and port as well as many more seasonal
foods and snacks. Inside this timeless wicker hamper, you’ll find Veuve Cliquot
Brut Champagne alongside bottles of Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz Carmenere, Rioja
Reserva, Chateneuf-du-Pape Les Puits Neuf, Laroche, Chablis La Collegiale, Griottes
Pouilly Fumé from the very best wineries across the UK and beyond. You’ll also
enjoy late bottled vintage Port from Graham’s, and, for non-alcoholic
beverages, bottles of blueberry sparkle, organic Sicilian lemonade, raspberry
crush sparkling pressé, and of course, English breakfast tea and After Dinner
coffee from Cartwright & Butler.
Scotch Reserve smoked salmon and
a honey glazed ham joint lead a wide selection of savoury delights, as well as
an assortment of luxury cheeses from blue stilton to caramelised red onion
cheddar to local Cotswold brie. Real ale chutney, paprika chilli olives,
rosemary focaccia bread thins and Karnataka black pepper & sea salt crisps
round up a sumptuous serving of hors d’oeuvres and bites to satiate your guests
throughout the party.
On the sweet side, enjoy an
exquisite variety of almond-filled treats, from shortbread, to soft amaretti,
to cantuccini, to cherry & almond loaf cake. Fine cut English Breakfast
marmalade, black cherry preserve and strawberry preserve come courtesy of local
favourites Cartwright & Butler. It won’t be a proper British celebration
without luxury Glenfiddich mincemeat tarts, classic Christmas pudding, lemon
sponge steamed pudding and mouth-watering panettone. All the while, chocolate
lovers will be delighted by an assortment of Lindt truffles, a mint crisp
chocolate selection box from Whitakers, and a salted caramel swirl chocolate
tile from Cotswold Gourmet.
With everything you need to host
a dazzling soirée, the Balmoral Feast Hamper is an excellent choice to
celebrate the Jubilee weekend in style.
Romantic Hampers for the Long Weekend
A four-day weekend gives you plenty of time to spend with
your friends and family, but perhaps you’re looking for a more intimate affair.
After a couple days and nights out and about, you’ll still have plenty of time
to unwind at home, and we’ve got plenty of luxury British food hampers
to help you bring even more bliss to breakfast in bed.
Our Afternoon
Tea & Scones gift set is a suitably British way to kick off a day of
rest and restoration with your other half. Tea and scones are a true UK staple,
the perfect way to mark the occasion. You’ll also be treated to three delicious
tulip muffins, strawberry preserve, cherry & almond slab cake, real English
butter fudge, Cornish clotted cream, after dinner coffee, and a box of dark
chocolate caramel thins. This is a fantastic way to add a bit of extra
excitement to a cosy day in with your loved one.
A successful long weekend means come Sunday you might be in
need of a little extra rest – so make sure you’re ready to really unwind with a
royally relaxing pamper session. Our pamper hampers are the
perfect way to mark the end of an action-packed, joyful long weekend. Enjoy a
luxurious Sunday spa day to help you ease back into routine once the Platinum
Jubilee weekend comes to a close.
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