Christmas Hampers

What is a Christmas hamper?

Christmas hampers are a unique blend of Christmas cheer. Christmas hampers are a Christmas gift that can be given to friends, family or co-workers. A Christmas hamper is typically full of delicious Christmas food and can range from Christmas chocolate hampers to luxury, gourmet Christmas hampers. They are designed to wow your recipient with delicious gourmet treats to be enjoyed celebrating Christmas festivities.

Why not make Christmas that little bit more special this year by spoling someone with a  luxury Christmas hamper? Christmas hampers are the perfect gift, filled with delicious gourmet foods and premium wine, with something for everyone this Christmas.

The origin of the Christmas Holiday

The holiday now known as Christmas began with the birth of Jesus Christ. It grew from a winter solstice celebration among pagan cultures to an all-encompassing Christian holiday, and eventually influenced America’s modern traditions like decorated trees and gift exchanges.

Christmas has its roots in prehistory civilisations that celebrated nature's cycles by marking the changing seasons with festivals, feasts, parties, rituals and gatherings. Many ancient religions had solar deities who died during the dark part of every year but were reborn or resurrected at springtime when days became longer than nights again. The Roman festival Saturnalia was held on December 17th honouring their god Saturn; this tradition continued after Rome was conquered by Christians around 400 because they noticed it coincided closely with the celebration of Christ’s birth. The early Christian church was against these pagan festivals, but they didn't want to cancel them because many people would not convert if their celebrations were taken away from them; so instead priests told their followers to celebrate Christmas on December 25th in honour of Jesus' birth and keep celebrating Saturnalia with its feasting and gift-giving around that time too.

Christmas is now celebrated across most cultures worldwide whether religious or secular, although it has evolved into a much bigger multi-day event than just one day during wintertime.

The History of Gift Hampers

Gift hampers have been around for centuries and can be traced back to the days of Ancient Rome. The Romans would give gifts in baskets as a way to thank those who helped them during their time of need. This trend continued throughout history, with gift hampers being given as part of Christmas celebrations as early as the 1500s. Today, gift hampers are still given out on special occasions such as Christmas, birthdays or anniversaries. They are also used by businesses to show appreciation for their clients' loyalty!

Why choose a Bockers & Pony Christmas gift hamper?

Bockers & Pony was founded with a singular vision to bring back the spirit and joy of gift-giving. Since 2004, we’ve have been curating and creating gifts that are a pleasure to both give and receive for all occasions, especially Christmas. Handmade chocolates, delicious biscuits & crackers, savoury nibbles, and finest wines make a Bockers & Pony Christmas Hamper a Christmas gift that will leave a lasting impression on your recipient. The luxurious Bockers & Pony gift is just the way to make them feel cherished and appreciated.

Why is a Christmas gift hamper the best gift for Christmas?

A Christmas hamper is an ideal gift for family and friends during the holiday season. A great way to celebrate with someone is by giving them a nice Christmas hamper filled with delicious foods, gourmet treats, drink offerings or other decadent goodies! Selecting hampers that are appealing to their tastes will ensure it stays on their mind after opening up this thoughtful present come Christmas time.

A Christmas hamper is even a great idea for someone who you do not know that well. It will allow them to try the items included in the hamper while also getting a present from you at an affordable price. This way, it saves time and money because they can get something useful while avoiding spending more on gifts they won’t use.

Christmas Hampers for everyone

Whether it’s your best friend, parents or siblings who you can’t be with physically at the moment, we've got the perfect gift idea: a luxury christmas hamper full of gourmet goodies they'll love, delivered directly to their door. With so much variety in Bockers & Pony Christmas hampers, you’ll be sure to find a perfect Christmas gift for everyone on your list.

Experience the joy of gift giving during Christmas

Gifts are wonderful things. Gifts make people happy, they bring joy to the person receiving them and this makes you feel great too! This is why giving gifts during christmas makes you happy because everyone feels good about making someone else smile. Not only do the recipients feel glee but also the gift-giver does as well when their loved one opens up that package with excitement in their eyes which just goes to show how special these little acts of kindness really are.

Everyone loves being around positive energy so give out presents with an open heart during Christmas time! You'll be glad you did once all of your friends start opening up their own gifts. You might even get a little excited when you see how happy they are about getting that new phone case or some brand-new sunglasses! The smiles and laughter will definitely make your day so be sure to give out presents during this time of the year which makes everyone feel great in return!

Do you offer luxury Christmas hampers?

Luxury is what defines a Bockers & Pony Christmas hamper.

Finest of French Champagnes, red and white wines from Australia’s most sought-after boutique wineries, handmade Belgian chocolates, handmade baked delights, best quality savoury nibbles and much much more are packaged in a stylish black gift box to bring luxury to your recipient’s doorstep, leaving them in no doubt about how you feel. Our luxury Christmas hampers can be extremely personal or something they can share with friends and family! There’s something just right for your recipient.

What is in a Bockers & Pony Christmas hamper?

The question is what isn’t in a Bockers & Pony hamper! It has a taste. It has a premium quality. It has style. Above all, it has everything to showcase your thoughtfulness.

We have travelled far and wide to curate Christmas hampers with hard-to-find goodies. Award-winning chocolatier, George Magganas at Nina’s Chocolates, Andrew Wyszinski – master apiarist at Maya Sunny Honey, an apiary in Mudgee, Monette Bizzarri, the owner of Bizzarri Dolci and maker of baked goodness, and the team at Simon Johnson, purveyors of fine food, are some of the providores that make the Bockers & Pony Christmas hampers a must-have and must-send for gift giver across Australia.

Australia’s finest wines are featured in our Christmas hampers. Wines from Barossa Valley’s finest – Henschke Farm and Hentley Farm, Margaret River’s most celebrated – Robert Oatley, Coonawarra’s pioneering winery – Rymill, and the best from Tahbilk, Victoria, are found in our Christmas hampers. If you are looking for hampers with elegant French Champagne, look no further. Our Christmas hampers have Veuve, Bollinger, Moet Chandon, Dom Perignon, Piper Heidsieck, and others paired with the finest chocolates and nibbles.

What to put in a Christmas hamper?

Thinking about what you want in your Christmas hampers this year? You might be a bit stuck for ideas but don’t worry, our expert hamper curators at Bocker’s and Pony have already done the hard work for you with our new 2022 collection of Christmas Hampers.

Traditionally Christmas hampers include all sorts of different food items, which can be anything from christmas cookies to christmas chocolates to christmas cakes, depending on who you want to gift the Christmas hamper to. There are many different types of hampers you can gift, including sweet hampers, wine hampers and cheese hampers. Each one is filled with an assortment of festive foods which will delight both the eyes and stomachs of those who receive them as gifts.

How to choose the perfect Christmas hamper for someone?

A gift hamper is a thoughtful and useful present that is guaranteed to be used by the recipient. Unlike a small gift like a watch or pair of socks, a Christmas hamper is sure to give them many hours of pleasure eating and drink all the delicious treats in the Christmas hamper.

There are so many different options when it comes to choosing a good Christmas hamper: there are food hampers, drink hampers, beauty & health products an so on! The best thing about giving someone a high-quality Christmas hamper like Bockers & Pony is that they can use everything in it together at once. Finding the right Christmas hamper for your recipient might take a little thinking but, in order to buy the perfect Christmas Hamper, it’s important to find out what they like and dislike, so you can make sure to get the best gift hamper possible.

How do I order a luxury Christmas Hamper?

At Bockers & Pony, we make every effort to make gifting at the craziest holiday time of the year a simple, stylish and rewarding experience. Our website is easy to use and makes ordering Christmas hampers online quick and easy. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Amex cards with no additional fees. We also accept PayPal payments. Our Gift Now and Pay Later partner ZipPay has made it even easier for you to give gifts this year. We accept ZipPay on our website.

Our team of knowledgeable gifting experts is standing by to help you choose the right gift idea for the recipients. Please call them on 1300 132 663 to order a unique and memorable gift experience.

Who likes to receive a luxury Christmas hamper?

Everyone. Friends. Family. Colleagues. Clients. Staff. Anyone who has been a source of joy, support, help and happiness, deserves a hamperful of thoughtfulness and appreciation from you. Your foodie friend, your connoisseur cousin, chocolate-loving child or hard-to-please client, there is something for everyone. After all, who doesn’t like to receive luxury wrapped up in an elegant gift box, tied with a red ribbon!

What is the best time to order a Luxury Christmas hamper?

Now!

At Bockers & Pony, Christmas is the busiest period and the demand for our luxury hampers hits an all-time high. Despite the demand, we leave no stone unturned to make sure that your recipient receives your gift in time for Christmas. But you have to order now to ensure that because due to high demand, our courier slots fill up quickly. Also, we don’t deliver on weekends and public holidays.

During Christmas, Australians love to take time off work. If you are sending a gift to a colleague or a client to their work address, we suggest you send it earlier in the month of December rather than closer to Christmas to make sure that your recipient is at work to receive your luxurious present.

Will my Luxury Christmas hamper arrive before Christmas?

For your gift to arrive in time for Christmas you have to get cracking and place the order now. Earlier you place the order, more likely you are to avoid disappointment and disappointed recipients

In the event that your recipient is not at the delivery location to receive the gift, our couriers will leave the gift if it is safe to do so. If they are unable to leave the gift safely, our couriers will bring it back to the warehouse and there may be a redelivery charge to deliver it again. Unfortunately, there may not be a delivery slot available to deliver before Christmas. So order your Christmas gift now for delivery in time for Christmas.

What brands can you include in your luxury Christmas hamper?

Our Bockers & Pony Christmas hampers are a delight to give and a pleasure to receive!

The hard-to-find delights found in our hampers make them a gift that will bring a smile to your recipient’s face. Veuve Clicquot, Bollinger, Moet Chandon, Piper Heidsieck and Dom Perignon are some of the luxury champagnes featured in our Christmas hampers. Henschke Mt. Edelstone and Henschke Keyneton Euphonium along with Robert Oatley Cabernet Sauvignon are the red wines that are appreciated by red wine aficionados. There is a wide range of wines and spirits to choose from!

Our gourmet Christmas gifts are teeming with gourmet food such as gordal olives and fig & walnut panforte from Simon Johnson, marmalades from Tasmanian Gourmet Kitchen, Egyptian dukkah from Mt. Zero and Farmgate Pinot Noir jelly.

Your recipient will find it hard to resist the temptations of baked delights from Bizzarri Dolci or the handmade chocolates from Nina’s Chocolates. Nut blends from Brookfarm are an entertainer’s delight!

To satisfy your sweet tooth, our hampers have a range of chocolates from The Chocolate Pot, Bahen & Co., and Nina’s Chocolates.

What is the price range of a Luxury Christmas hamper?

There is a hamper to suit every taste and every budget. Starting at $59, we have created a Christmas range to bring joy to the pickiest recipient.

At Bockers and Pony, we have a gift for every budget, starting from $59 to $2000. We have baskets filled with gourmet food, tasty treats and luxury nibbles for the connoisseur, fine wines and aged spirits. We specialise in making gift giving an easy and rewarding task, with personalised luxury Christmas gift hampers to spoil that special someone at the festive time of the year!

Corporate Christmas Gifting

Corporate Christmas hampers are the perfect gift because it's practical and luxurious with your customised branding and delicious food items to enjoy. The way to anyone’s heart is through their taste buds! Hampers can even make great Christmas party gifts for employees which you can buy as part of a virtual office Christmas party so you can safely include everyone in the end-of-year festivities.

Can I buy Christmas hampers in bulk for clients or staff?

If you are looking for a gift hamper company that sells high quality hampers in bulk, then look no further. We offer our customers the highest quality of products available. We can also create customised bulk Christmas hampers with your business logo on the packaging just let us know what you’re looking for and we'll help you create the perfect Christmas hamper to send in bulk to your clients, employees or colleagues.

Bockers & Pony are corporate Christmas gift of choice for large and small Australian businesses supplying them with luxurious Christmas hampers for many years. We are the expert curators of hard-to-find items to suit your client or colleague or team.

We make ordering in bulk as easy as 1,2,3.
1. Pick your hampers
2. Fill and send our bulk order spreadsheet
3. Watch us hand-deliver your appreciation to your deserving recipients

We will spread the Christmas cheer on your behalf Australia-wide to your clients and staff. Be it one location or multiple locations, nothing is out of bounds for our couriers.

Thank you, Congratulations, We appreciate you, Merry Christmas. Whatever your message this Christmas, we will deliver it in style.

Can I use my company branding on Christmas hampers for clients?

Our gift boxes and wine boxes provide a perfect canvas to showcase your company branding. At Bockers & Pony, our expertise is producing stylish and sophisticated corporate branding. Our elegant slimline wine boxes and gift boxes create an excellent impression from the moment they are delivered. Add to these your branded sleeve, complete with your logo and wishes and the impression is long-lasting.

Email us at corporatesales@bockersandpony.com.au

Why should I custom brand my Corporate Christmas hamper?

The right Christmas hamper is an excellent way to show appreciation for your clients, employees, and other people who are important in your life. Branded Christmas hampers provide a unique opportunity for you to thank someone with quality products that they can enjoy using or giving as gifts. They also make it easy for you to showcase your brand's message at the same time!

In general, branded Christmas hampers are one of the best ways to reach out because everyone loves receiving presents during special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, graduations etc., which means there will be more opportunities than usual for them to see your logo on the side of their new present! Whether they're enjoying wine from our custom branded hamper box, eating delicious chocolates from our custom chocolate hampers, or enjoying some other luxury gifts, they'll be reminded of your brand each time.

Can I include my company greeting cards to my Christmas hamper?

Our Christmas gift hampers come with a red ribbon and a Bockers & Pony greeting card.

While we make sure that the Christmas gift hamper looks every bit festive, we understand that you know your clients far better than we do and therefore you would like to personalise not only what you would like to say but also how you would like to say it. You can add your own branded cards to your gift hampers at no extra cost. We make sure that your sleeve and the card are the first things that your recipient see when they unbocks their present.

Giving clients Christmas Hampers for gifts

In the lead up to Christmas every year, many companies are looking to give their customers a little something extra to say thanks for their ongoing support. One of the best ways to do this is through a Christmas hamper. A good choice for a business would be one that has something for everyone and can work as an incentive for continuing loyalty from clients over time!

Regardless of the industry you work in, it's always nice to show your clients a little appreciation around Christmas time. A Christmas hamper is an excellent way to do this because they are not only useful but also help keep your brand top of mind.

Our Bockers & Pony Christmas hampers can be purchased easily online and delivered straight to their doorsteps. To maximise the wow factor of your Christmas hamper, don't forget that you can customise your branding on the packaging for a beautiful and professional presentation to your clients.

Giving your employees Christmas Hampers for gifts

Giving holiday gifts to employees can be a great way of thanking them for their hard work over the past twelve months. It is important, however, that you choose a high quality Christmas hamper so that they feel valued and remain motivated throughout the year.

The best gifts are ones that have a lot of meaning, and the idea behind giving employees a reward is to show them how much you value what they do for your company. A fail-safe option is by buying an appropriate Christmas hamper which has been curated with high quality products. For example, if someone loves gourmet food then choosing an exquisite wine with lots of gourmet chocolate would be perfect. You could even buy Christmas hampers with a variety of different products at once so that everyone can enjoy or try something different.

Can I select wine or other alcoholic beverages in my Christmas hamper?

We have an extensive range of hampers to choose from. There are more than 35 hampers that form part of our Christmas collection ranging from $59 to $2000.

You can choose one with your favourite wine - be it an elegant French Champagne or a rich red wine from the best wineries around Australia. If you like your whiskey, we have the aged Glenmorangie Scotch Whiskey.

There is a corporate customer service expert standing by to assist you with your custom branded Christmas Gift Hamper.

Are there non-alcoholic hamper options available?

Bockers & Pony range is extensive and caters to all tastes including those who do not prefer alcohol.

Our alcohol-free range has hampers like Merry Christmas Hamper, Jingle Bells Hamper, Brownie Hamper, Treasure Chocolate Hamper, and many more.

Can my Christmas hamper be delivered to a particular person at an office?

We can most certainly deliver your Christmas hamper to a particular person in the office. Though this will be dependent on the kind of access our couriers are allowed. While we would love to deliver your season’s greeting right in your delighted recipient’s hands, there are times when our couriers are requested to deliver the hamper to the reception or the mailing room.

In all other cases, we will deliver your gift to the person it is intended for.

What if any items are damaged in the Christmas hamper when it is delivered?

Our trusted couriers deliver your gift hamper to your nominated address with utmost care. We take a lot of precautions – be it packaging or the way the gift hampers travel in the delivery van to ensure that the gift hamper arrives in the best condition.

But we are also mindful of the fact that there are times when the gift hamper might get damaged in the process. Please contact our customer service team and we will do our absolute best to rectify the situation. Please contact us on 1300 132 663 or click here to contact us via our website.

How many days in advance should I order my Christmas hamper?

Christmas is that crazy busy time of the year for all of us when we forget the most important thing – organising Christmas gifts.

Our experienced team of experts will help you navigate through the Christmas rush and craziness and make ordering your Christmas gifts quick and easy. While currently, you can order all the way up to 18th December for delivery before Christmas, the delivery slots are limited and are filling up quickly. Order as soon as you can to avoid disappointment.

Our experts are here to make your Christmas gift giving a pleasant and joyous experience each and every year, so please don’t hesitate to contact us for assistance or advice on 1300 132 663.

What if my client is not available to take delivery of their Christmas hamper?

We have partnered with some of Australia’s best courier service providers. And our couriers do their best to deliver your Christmas gift on time and to the right recipients. They will leave the gift hamper at the designated place at your nominated address if it is safe to do so.

But during the Christmas season, there are a lot of people who start their Christmas vacations early. Your recipient may just be one of them.

If our couriers are not able to deliver your gift to your recipients, they will bring it back to our warehouse. We will inform you and look for further guidance regarding when to attempt the next delivery and to which address.

How are consumable items handled during delivery?

Bockers & Pony hampers contain consumable items that have sufficient use-by dates. These items are stored at the right temperatures before being packed. We take care to pack them to avoid damage during transit. Our couriers will make best efforts to ensure that the hampers and the items in them are delivered to your door or your recipient's door in the best possible condition.

If you or your recipient are concerned about the quality of the products received, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team on 1300 132 663.

Are there nut-free hamper options available?

While we do our best to ensure the quality of the edible items in our hampers, we cannot guarantee that our items are nut-free as we curate our edible products from our partners and cannot guarantee that there will be no traces of nuts in them.

Are there gluten-free hamper options available?

We cannot guarantee that our edible gift hampers have no traces of gluten in them. The safest gluten-free hampers are the hampers with just the alcohol in them or the hampers with non-edible items in them.

For further help, please call 1300 132 663.