A great Christmas hamper has five things: a centrepiece, something to share, something festive, something for the kids and something to drink, packed in a sturdy box with a card. Below are three Christmas hamper ideas made from Chocilo chocolates at about $50, $100 and $150, plus our ready-made Christmas hampers from $39.95 if you'd rather not build your own.
What to put in a Christmas hamper: the checklist
- A centrepiece. One gift that anchors the hamper, such as a box of assorted Christmas chocolates or a Marbled Christmas Tree with 12 Milk Chocolate Baubles ($19.95).
- Something to share. A bag of foiled milk chocolate baubles or foiled milk chocolate stars ($15.95 each), or a Rocky Road Milk Chocolate Block ($9.95).
- Something festive. A Christmas novelty such as Father Christmas in Milk Chocolate ($10.95) or the "Christmas Cheers" Stubby ($13.95).
- Something for the kids. A Gingerbread Man Lollipop ($5.95) or an 8 Milk Chocolate Stars Gift Cube ($6.95).
- Something to drink. A drinking chocolate such as Grounded Pleasures Original ($15.95) or a tin of Fraus Classic Hot Chocolate ($19.95). Browse more in our coffee and drinking chocolate range.
Then add a sturdy box or basket, some filler so nothing moves, a ribbon and a handwritten card. To fill gaps, add small wrapped treats such as 2 Christmas Caramels in a handbag ($5.50) or a "Christmas Tree" Milk Chocolate Block ($3.95).
Three Christmas hamper ideas by budget
Here's how the checklist works at three budgets. Prices were checked in October 2026 and don't include the box or wrapping.
About $50
| Item | Role | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
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12 Pack Christmas Chocolate Assortment | Centrepiece | $22.95 |
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Rocky Road Milk Chocolate Block | To share | $9.95 |
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Bauble with Milk Chocolate Speckles | Festive | $6.50 |
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Bon Bon with 4 Milk Chocolates | For the kids | $5.95 |
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2 Christmas Caramel Milk Chocolates in Handbag | Extras | $5.50 |
| Total | $50.85 |
About $100
| Item | Role | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
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24 Pack Christmas Chocolate Assortment | Centrepiece | $41.95 |
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Assorted Foiled Baubles in Milk Chocolate | To share | $15.95 |
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Father Christmas in Milk Chocolate | Festive | $10.95 |
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"Christmas Wishes" Lollipop | For the kids | $7.95 |
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8 Milk Chocolate Stars Gift Cube | For the kids | $6.95 |
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Grounded Pleasures Original Drinking Chocolate | To drink | $15.95 |
| Total | $99.70 |
About $150
| Item | Role | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
24 Pack Christmas Chocolate Assortment | Centrepiece | $41.95 |
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Marbled Christmas Tree with 12 Milk Chocolate Baubles | Centrepiece | $19.95 |
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Assorted Foiled Stars in Milk Chocolate | To share | $15.95 |
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Candy Cane Dark Chocolate Block | To share | $9.95 |
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Almond Wreath with Jelly Bellies | Festive | $14.95 |
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"Christmas Cheers" Stubby in Milk Chocolate | Festive | $13.95 |
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Gingerbread Man Lollipop | For the kids | $5.95 |
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Speckles in Milk Chocolate Gift Cube | For the kids | $6.95 |
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Fraus Classic Hot Chocolate Tin | To drink | $19.95 |
| Total | $149.55 |
Build your own or buy a ready-made Christmas hamper?
Build your own if you want to choose every item, match a budget exactly or tailor it to one person's tastes. It takes a little longer, and you'll need a box, filler and wrapping.
Buy ready-made if you're short on time or sending several hampers. Our Christmas chocolate hampers range from $39.95 to $169.95, arrive gift-ready and need no wrapping. Some favourites:
The hampers above can be delivered Australia wide, except to the NT, Queensland and WA from December to February. Our hampers wrapped in cellophane (not shown above), such as the "Sweet Little", "Santa's Treats" and "Deck the Halls" hampers, are Melbourne Metro delivery or pick up only. To compare every hamper, see our Christmas hamper guide.
Vegan Christmas hamper swaps
Most of our Christmas chocolates contain milk, so for a vegan recipient, build the hamper from our vegan friendly range instead:
- Vegan Honeycomb in Mylk Chocolate ($10.95) in place of the chocolate block.
- Vegan almonds in mylk chocolate and handmade jellies from the vegan friendly range in place of the Christmas chocolates.
- Grounded Pleasures Original Drinking Chocolate ($15.95), which is labelled vegan, for the drink.
Or choose our ready-made Vegan Hamper ($58.95).
Christmas hamper questions, answered
What do you put in a Christmas hamper?
Aim for five things: a centrepiece, something to share, something festive, something for the kids and something to drink. Add filler, a ribbon and a card, and you have a hamper that looks generous and suits the whole family.
What chocolate is good for a Christmas hamper?
Choose chocolates that are boxed or wrapped, so they travel well and look good in the hamper: assortment boxes, foiled baubles and stars, gift cubes and novelties. Avoid loose, unwrapped chocolates unless they're in a box.
How much should a Christmas hamper cost?
Whatever suits your budget. Our examples show a good hamper at about $50, $100 or $150, and our ready-made Christmas hampers range from $39.95 to $169.95.
How far ahead can a chocolate hamper be made?
Our chocolates have a shelf life of 12 months from manufacture, and the date is printed on each pack, so you can pack a chocolate hamper well before Christmas. Check the date on every item, leave out fresh food, and store the hamper somewhere cool and dry until you give it.
How do you stop chocolate melting in a hamper?
Store it somewhere cool and dry, ideally between 14 and 18 degrees, away from sunlight, and never leave it in a hot car. When we deliver in warm weather, we pack orders with ice packs, and in extreme heat we may delay delivery and let you know by email. Deliveries to the NT, Queensland and WA are paused from December to February because of the heat. See our FAQs and delivery page for details.
More Christmas gift ideas
For a chocolate hamper at any time of year, read what to put in a chocolate gift hamper. Buying for work? See our corporate Christmas gift ideas. You might also like our Christmas gift ideas for teachers and Secret Santa gifts under $15, or browse our full range of chocolate Christmas gifts.