Holiday Spread: Fortnum and Mason Imperial Hamper

9 November, 2008

by Serge

Fortnum and Mason, the world’s most elite grocery store, is now accepting orders for its famous gift hampers for the holidays. Our choice for this year? The Imperial Hamper, priced at GB£ 5,000 (approx. US$ 7,900), is packed with an assortment of over 25 luxury treats from all over the world.

The Krug Vintage Champagne 1995 Magnum, the Château Mouton Rothschild 1988 (Pauillac) and the Château d’Yquem 1989 (Sauternes) are just three of the seven bottles of champagne and wine that the hamper holds to keep the spirits up during the holidays. To complement the wine, there are three kinds of cheeses including 800 grams of Vacherin Mont d’Or.

Looking to make some hors d’oeuvres for intimate parties at home? The Imperial comes with 6 kilograms of Organic Highgrove Ham, 2 kilograms of Joselito Pate Negra Ham, a Royal Fillet of Salmon, some Foie Gras and Oscietra Caviar. For those with a sweet tooth, a drum of the finest milk and dark truffles, a box of liquer chocolates, a Christmas pudding and 2 kilograms of fruitcake will definitely more than suffice.

To wind the celebrations down, how about a hot cup of coffee? The Imperial carries beans from Bolivia, Costa Rica and El Salvador. For non-coffee drinkers, there is a choice between Flowering China Tea and Tregothnan English Tea.

While hampers may already be ordered online, delivery will only start on December 9 to ensure that the fresh food items are in peak condition on Christmas Day.