By samcat-lynlet

Re: Birthday Hamper
19 May 2008 14:10

Following Joy's post the other deay and her delight at her fish hamper i was hoping to find an appropriate hamper to send my next door neighbour for her birthday on friday. we are very close to our neighbours and she looks after my cat whilst i go away very frequently! i'd need something that can e delivered either this week or the next business day. I'd go for the fish hamper but unsure if she'd eat that much fish. am thinking about cakes or preserves / savory goods. she's approx 60 and likes turkish delight if that helps.

can anyone suggest anything?

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By Sheelagh, Rossett nr Chester

Re: Birthday Hamper
19 May 2008 14:16

Oh Yes!!!!!
FANTASTIC chocolates from the Hotel Chocolat - they're really delicious and great service! - and they do Turkish Delight too!

http://www.hotelchocolat.co.uk/

By Donna

Re: Birthday Hamper
19 May 2008 14:31

What about Marks and Spencer or Harrods if you want to splash out!

By samcat-lynlet

Re: Birthday Hamper
19 May 2008 14:52

hotel chocolat is a fab idea sheelagh - unfortunatly that's what she got for christmas from us!!!!

will have a look at marks & sparks...harrods may be a little out of my reach!!! thanks Donna x

By JoyH Yorkshire

Re: Birthday Hamper
19 May 2008 16:05

Samcat, that hamper from my son was for four people, they have them for two as well.

This company does some nice foodie hampers, depending on what your budget is. of course.

http://www.hampergifts.co.uk/food-hampers.cfm

By Impi

Re: Birthday Hamper
19 May 2008 16:10

If she likes cheese then please do look at this website, run by a friend of mine from Somerset she sources cheeses from small producers in the South West, they are lovely unusual cheeses. Please do have a look, she does a great 'taster' which allows the person to to give a review on the cheese they try. : )

By Impi

Re: Birthday Hamper
19 May 2008 16:10

oops sorry forgot to put the link : http://www.thecheesegig.com/

By jeni_hope

Re: Birthday Hamper
19 May 2008 16:16

I endorse the Cheese Gig recommendation, I gave my sister a 6 months subscription for her bithday. Not sure about the delivery date though, you can always phone and ask.

By Sheelagh, Rossett nr Chester

Re: Birthday Hamper
19 May 2008 19:12

samcat - hotel chocolat ARE great aren't they??
My sister sent me a box of the champagne truffles for my birthday a few years ago - they were orgasmic!!! (am I allowed to say that on here?). My daughter and I hid them from the men in the house - as we felt that they wouldn't appreciate them!!
Since then - they have been a fave stand-by for birthdays and Christmas!

By samcat-lynlet

Re: Birthday Hamper
20 May 2008 09:18

thanks impi will defo check out the cheese and let you know how it goes!

yes hotel choclat are fab. great for my mum because they do wheat and gluten free chocolate and me and the neighbours simply exchange hotel chocolat gifts at easter birthdays and christmas!!!

By samcat-lynlet

Re: Birthday Hamper
20 May 2008 12:31

it's a no-go on the cheese or fish hampers. apparently she's not a great lover of either. !

By Janet

Re: Birthday Hamper
20 May 2008 16:41

How about Tiptree Jams?

http://www.tiptree.com/frame.html

By Janet

Re: Birthday Hamper
20 May 2008 16:42

or nice Orkney products:
http://www.judithglue.com/

See the hamper sections. Tip: the fudge is to die for!