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New festive hampers for the 2026 season
Our festive hampers for the new season have arrived in Pinetown. Each one is packed by hand with local treats, a candle and a small ornament, then wrapped in natural hessian. There are options for families, colleagues and neighbours, starting at a price that suits most budgets. Choose a ready made hamper or ask us to fill one with the things your people love. We deliver across Durban and the surrounding areas, and we can add a handwritten card at no extra cost.
Festive Hampers
Every hamper starts with a good basket or box. We line it with soft paper and build up from the bottom, with the heavier jars and bottles first. Then come the biscuits, nuts and chocolates, and last of all the little decoration on top. It takes time, but you can tell when it has been done with care.
Most of our treats come from small South African makers around KwaZulu-Natal. We know them by name and we visit them often, so you can trust what goes in each hamper.
Our hampers suit all kinds of gifts. A thank you for a teacher, a small gesture for a neighbour or a big family present for the holidays. We keep the choices simple so that you can order quickly, even in the last week before Christmas.
If you have a budget in mind, tell us and we will build a hamper to match. Collect in store at 16 Old Main Road, or let us deliver it to the door with a card of your choice.
Many customers ask what goes into a good hamper. Our answer is simple: something sweet, something savoury and something to keep. That way every person gets a bit of joy, and the hamper is not forgotten once the food is finished.
A good hamper feels personal, not packed in a hurry. A few well chosen things always beat a full box of fillers.
We pack each one by hand and check it twice before it leaves the shop.
New this season are our coffee lover's hamper, a baking box and a braai side basket. Each one uses ingredients from South African producers, and most are made within an hour of our shop in Pinetown.
You can order online or call us on 031 555 0151. We are happy to adjust a hamper, swap an item or add a gift bag. Orders placed before noon are usually delivered in Durban the next working day.
Hamper Contents
Christmas decor does not have to be loud. A few natural pieces, like a feather wreath on the door and a hessian gift bag under the tree, can change a whole room. Start small and add as you go.
We like warm colours, simple shapes and things made by hand. Glass baubles catch the afternoon light well, and a wooden gingerbread house looks lovely on a shelf or tabletop. Keep a few spaces bare so the pieces can stand out.
Visit us in Pinetown to see the full festive range.
Every December our team spends a week in the shop trying new combinations. A hamper needs a mix of sweet and savoury, something to drink and something to keep. We test each one on ourselves first, usually over a cup of rooibos.
This year we have added more local makers from KwaZulu-Natal, so each box carries a little of the coast with it. Order early for the best choice, and tell us your budget if you would like help choosing.
