Completely personal and packed full of love, if you want to send some congratulations gifts, there’s nothing better than a handmade hamper. Easy to put together but scoring 10/10 for wow-factor, they’ll really appreciate the thought and effort you’ve put into it.

Read on to discover our top tips for making and sending a hamper.

 

How to Make a Hamper

What you use to make a hamper is completely up to you and will depend on what gifts you want to pack inside.

If you’re making a congratulations hamper, wicker baskets are a great choice and there are plenty of options to choose from.

Other options include hamper style boxes which are perfect for exam congratulations gifts. Not only will they make your present look amazing, but they’ll help to keep your postage costs down too by being light and easy to post.

You could also use a gift bag, or simply wrap each of your items individually and pack your shipping box with pretty, shredded paper.

 

 

What to Put in a Hamper

When it comes to what to put in a hamper, the only thing that might restrict your imagination is our list of prohibited items.

Once you’ve checked what items you can send, think about what event you’re celebrating. For example, GCSE results gifts might include some congratulations cookies or a keepsake they can treasure.

If you’re putting together a wedding hamper, fill it with some cute retro sweets and some thoughtful personalised wedding gifts that will remind them of their special day.

Another great way of planning what to put in a hamper is to think of a theme. This will help you create a unique and thoughtful gift based on the recipient’s hobbies and personality.

Popular themes for hampers include gardening, movie night, crafting, pamper night, tea or coffee, chocolate, sweets, or books. Just decide on your budget, then fill the hamper with everything they’ll need to create the perfect treat.

Once you’ve decided on your gifts it’s time to pack your hamper.

Depending on the style of hamper you’ve chosen, you may need to use a filler like wood wool or shredded paper to arrange your gifts. Once you’ve arranged them nicely, wrap your hamper in cellophane and tie it with a ribbon.

Next, choose a sturdy cardboard box to post your hamper in, making sure there’s plenty of space around it for you to pack it with bubble wrap or crumpled up newspaper.

What to Put in a Food Hamper

The only things you need to remember when you’re packing a food hamper is:

• Don’t send perishable food items
• Don’t send homemade food
• Food should be wrapped in the original manufactures packaging
• All ingredients must be listed on the labels
• Food must have a shelf life of longer than 6 months

Guaranteed to put a smile on their face, they’ll love receiving a congratulations hamper packed full of their favourite goodies – we recommend chocolate, sweets, biscuits, and brownies. Take a look at our guide to sending chocolates by post for more top tips.

 

 

How to Send a Hamper in the Post

When it comes to packaging your hamper, you’ll need to put it in a box before shipping, as most couriers won’t accept parcels that aren’t properly packaged.

We recommend finding a corrugated cardboard box that’s large enough to comfortably fit your hamper in without being so big that your items could get damaged. Padding out any spaces with scrunched up paper or packaging peanuts is also a good idea.

If your hamper already is in a box, then just make sure the sides are properly sealed. Most of our shipments offer a minimum of £20 parcel protection included in the shipping price, but you can also buy additional parcel protection at checkout for extra peace of mind.

 

How Much to Post a Hamper

The price you’ll pay to post your hamper will depend on the size and weight of your parcel. You can use our quick quote tool to compare prices quickly and easily.

Prices start from only £1.99 with Parcel2Go.

 

Send a Large Parcel

You don’t need to hold back on the size of your hamper or worry about it being an odd shape.

With Parcel2Go, choose drop-off delivery or book a collection services from well-known couriers such as DX, UPS, and Evri. You can select next day delivery if you want you want to send congratulations gifts to arrive on a chosen day too.

We have a broad range of courier services to suit your needs - compare couriers and see how much it will cost to send a hamper with Parcel2Go today.