There’s no better way to say, “thank you”, “I love you” or “congratulations!” than with a gift hamper! Take it from us: the best ones are filled with chocolate. Whether as a decorative centrepiece for their living room or a delicious surprise to tear into right away, we think you can never go wrong with a chocolate hamper. Don’t feel like buying one from a store? Here’s our guide to making one at home, for a gift that’s more personalised (and cost-efficient). Why not make this a fun little project to work on with a friend? 

Grab a pair of scissors, it’s time to get creative! 

Basket/Box: First things first, we’re going to need something to hold everything in, of course. A nice, plain black or white box is always a winner. A rattan basket could also add a charming touch. Feel free to recycle old shoeboxes in good condition! A fresh coat of paint or gift-wrapping paper can work wonders. We recommend using your box or basket to start a colour scheme for your hamper’s aesthetic value!  

Sweet Treats: Time for the most exciting part! We love sweet treats, and we’re sure your recipient will, too. Add a diversity of white, milk and dark chocolate treats to guarantee they’ll love something (if not everything!) in your hamper. Exotic, fruity fillings are always a plus.  

Alcohol: Does your recipient love a specific type of wine? Is there something that pairs particularly well with the treats you’ve included? Add in a bottle of your choice, to form the centrepiece of your hamper.  

Extras: It’s a good idea to throw in any extras you may have, such as mugs or champagne glasses. Bonus points if they’re on theme with the colours you’ve chosen! 

Messages: give your recipient something sweet to keep long after the contents of your hamper have been devoured! Leave a short (or long!) message on a card to mark the occasion, share an inside joke or simply share your appreciation for them. For a bit of extra fun, why not use some glittery pens or add a spritz of perfume to your card!    

Decorations: Ah, the icing on top! Put the finishing touches on your masterpiece. Grab some ribbons, tape, gift-wrapping paper, false flowers…the possibilities are endless. We’ll have your hamper looking picture-perfect in no time. 

We know, it’s been a while since you’ve done arts and crafts at school. If all that’s too much work for you (we’re all busy adults), check out our range of chocolate gift hampers on Chocogram! Here are three options that our customers have been loving:   

  • Your Own Photo Hamper: alongside a brightly coloured array of chocolates, simply upload your favourite picture of yourself (preferably with your lucky recipient!) and personalise the accompanying message in chocolates.   

  • Merry Christmas Hamper: you’ll have 2 rows of 5 chocolates each to write your personalised message. It’ll come with an adorable chocolate Santa and reindeer, the perfect gift for a loved one this festive season!  

  • Under the Stars: we’ve filled a handcrafted wooden box with Moët and some seriously delicious treats. Include a short, personalised message, spelled out in chocolate. 

There you have it, our top suggestions for making (or purchasing) your own chocolate gift hamper for that special occasion. We hope your recipient enjoys the hamper as much as you’ll enjoy making it!