Fornam and Field do a range of gourmet food hampers which can be purchased for delivery and are customised for specific occasions and tastes. For example there are the breakfast in bed and afternoon tea hampers for a more relaxed treat, or for the more discerning, the gourmand gift box which contains items such as Keta caviar and chicken liver & brandy parfait . Basic packages start from about £35 and go up to the deluxe variety which costs about £220.

My hamper

I was sent a taster hamper basket which included Genuine Wild and London Cured Smoked Scottish salmon, potted lobster, hand carved Alderton ham, a selection of Neal’s Yard Dairy cheeses, and some sweet selections including a chocolate brownie, banana bread, and Paul Wayne Gregory Pure Indulgence Chocolates.

Both varieties of smoked salmon were delicious with a delicate flavour, and the ham was impressively flavoursome with a hint of sweetness and none of the heavy saltiness. In fact, I was really mesmerised by the ham and how tasty is was. The chocolate brownie was decadently rich and the chocolates were a delight. It was difficult to gauge the general value for money of the Fornam and Field hampers since the one I received was a taster package and not available for sale, but there was no doubting the quality of the produce. I liked the hamper basket itself which can be reused and would look great on a picnic blanket. Delivery hovers at around the £10 mark.

The hamper basket

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