If you can’t decide on one gift this festive season, then why not treat your loved ones (or yourself!) to a Christmas hamper. Ross-on-Wye is home to an eclectic mix of independent shops, delicatessens, butchers and more, so to help with your Christmas shopping here is a selection of the special hampers available throughout the town.
Field Fayre
This thriving health food shop is situated in the centre of Ross-on-Wye. Owned by mother and son duo, their aim is to provide quality organic, natural and ethical health products from trusted brands. Not only do they deliver fruit and beg boxes weekly, but they also have some lovely hampers with an abundance of festive goods for foodie fanatics. Design your own hamper in store and include some of their most popular items such as the Organic Cocoa Loco Sloe Gin Truffles – hand made in Devon, Organic Authentic bread company luxury Christmas pudding and Organic Authentic Bread company vegan Mince pies. The above hamper costs £91 and they also create bespoke hampers to cater for any taste buds! Chocolate hampers start from £15.
For more information visit www.field-fayre.co.uk
Hanks Meat and Game
Hanks Meat and Game is a family run business with a simple ethos of providing good quality meats, from local suppliers always ensuring high consistency and quality. With a wide variety of meats available from – Beef, Lamb, Pork and Poultry and a vast range of Game, they also have a variety of homemade sausages, sausage rolls and pies. The team have Christmas cracked for you this year with the wide variety of hampers such as, The Luxury Hamper priced from £75.99 – this includes 10 lb tukry, 3 lb topside, 3 lb gammon, 3 lb park joint, 360gm cocktail sausage and 360gm streaky beacon. A smaller option is the Meat Hamper priced at £35.00 that includes 4 lb chicken, 3 lb gammon, 1 lb beacon, 1 lb pork chops, 1 lb mature cheddar, 1 bowl of pate and 1 lb pork pie. Check out more of the festive hampers on the website and remember to pre-order to avoid disappointment. www.meatandgame.co.uk
Crowsfeet
With a wide range and extensive mix of gifts for ladies, gents & children, Crowsfeet has beautiful gifts for all the family. You will be spoilt for choice with candles, beauty products and intricate pieces, so why not create a hamper and combine some of our favourite items. This hamper priced at £55 with FREE postage and it includes male grooming products such as the Lemongrass and Tea Tree Shaving soap and vegan shaving brush. Whichever you choose to buy will be wrapped for free in their beautiful gift wrap.
www.crowsfeetgifts.co.uk
Essential Sewing Services
Has a friend or family member taken up sewing during lockdown? These creative hampers have all the basic essentials to sew, including hand needles, pins, tape measures and more haberdashery. Starting from £30 there is a lovely selection of sewing baskets too, you can create bespoke hampers for any sewing needs. There is also an array of beautiful Christmas fabric & ribbons in stock, the friendly knowledgeable staff are always on hand to advise you with your requirements.
View the website for more ideas: www.esssewing.co.uk
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