Can you believe that Christmas is only just 'round the corner?

Here at the Quality Food Awards, we believe that homemade hampers are the ultimate Christmas gift.  By hand-selecting products that we know our loved ones will enjoy, hampers are lovely personal gifts that can be enjoyed all year round. This year, we have put together a list of some of our favourite shortlisted and award-winning products that would make a fantastic gift this Christmas. 

All these products are available for consumers to purchase here in the UK at the time of writing.

Christmas Pudding
We recommend: Lidl Deluxe 24-month Christmas Pudding - £7.99 (Gold / Christmas Product of the Year 2023)

Shortbread
We recommend: Aldi Specially Selected All Butter Shortbread Rounds - £1.29 (Gold 2023)

Festive Pie

We recommend:  Dickinson & Morris Festive Showstopper Pie (Gold 2023)

Panettone 

We recommend: Lidl Panettone with Orange Peel & Chocolate Chips, Bauli (Silver 2023)

A festive classic with a twist, the Lidl Panettone Orange Peel & Chocolate Chips by Bauli clinched the Silver in 2023. This Italian delight promises a delightful blend of flavors, making it a perfect addition to your hamper.

Truffle-Infused Oil

We recommend: Supernature Oils Black Truffle Infused Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil (Winner 2022)

Pickles

We recommend: Winterbotham Darby Vadasz Fresh Red Onion Pickles (Winner 2022)

Honey

We recommend: DJM Food Solutions St. Lawrence Gold Pure Organic Canadian Honey (Winner 2022)

Black Garlic Vinegar

We recommend: Yarty Cordials "B" Black Garlic Vinegar (Winner 2022)

Olive Oil

We recommend: Farchioni UK Casolare 100% Italian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Winner 2022)

Nut Mix

We recommend: Belazu Ingredient Company Truffle & Pecorino Nut Mix (Commended 2022)

Crackers

We recommend: The Captain's Crackers - Cracked Pepper & Sea Salt (Winner 2022)

Cheese

We recommend: Aldi Specially Selected Stratford Blue (Finalist 2023)

Are you planning on making hampers this Christmas? 

Take a look at the full list of 2023 Christmas winners here: https://uk.qualityfoodawards.com/qualityfoodawards2023/en/page/2023-christmas-winners

We will be announcing the 2023 All Year Round, Foodservice and Performance Award winners at a virtual ceremony from 11am on the 30th November. Book your place here: https://uk.qualityfoodawards.com/qualityfoodawards2023/en/page/2023-register-to-attend-awards-ceremony 

Good luck to all this year's finalists!