What's inside your Christmas hamper?

Happy holidays! Whether you’ve been spoiled by a loved one or treated yourself to this sumptuous hamper (’tis the festive season after all!), this is a jolly jam-packed basket of goodies to enjoy over the holidays. Each item has been hand-picked by Jamie – read on to find out the story behind each one, plus our top tips to make the most of them!

Aperitivo time!

Say hello to Jamie’s ultimate festive aperitivo combo! A glass of deep, fruity Chianti is always a good idea served alongside quality Cambrook Baked & Salted Mixed Nuts – but don’t stop there. Jamie recommends taking your snack game to the next level by sprinkling them with his favourite Espelette pepper powder. Sweet, smoky, spicy and salty, these vamped-up nuts will be sure to impress guests this holiday season – if you’re in the mood to share!

“I can’t be without a pot of this lovely little chilli pepper – I sprinkle it on practically everything! But topping baked mixed nuts and teamed with my favourite Chianti – it’s so good, I gift it to all of my team – this is my idea of pure Christmas joy.”

Organic PDO Espelette Pepper Powder

One of Jamie’s ultimate faves! This unique-tasting chilli pepper powder is packed with fruity aromas that will delicately spice up your dishes. Made from 20 years of French know-how and dried Gorria chillies, this tomatoey, toasty ‘red gold’ can be used like pepper in both sweet and savoury dishes. Sprinkle it on at the end of cooking for an exciting twist!

Cambrook Baked & Salted Mixed Nuts

These nuts are truly the best of the best. High-quality mixed cashews, almonds and hazelnuts are baked, then lightly salted for the ultimate savoury crunch – and when shaken with Espelette Pepper Powder, they’re the ideal spiced-up snack!

2022 Poggiotondo Organic Chianti Red Wine

To complete your perfect aperitivo hour, you have a stunning 2022 Organic Chianti from Poggiotondo, in the Tuscan region of Italy. This medium-bodied, elegant red comes from the winemaker who made the house red for Fifteen, Jamie’s flagship restaurant, and has stayed a firm favourite ever since. Cultivated using organic principles, this wine has notes of dark cherry and wild hedgerow, and a hint of earthy thyme.

A little bit of luxury…

“Now you lovely lot, it wouldn’t be Christmas without some sweet treats and a little touch of style. These luxurious mouthfuls are from my absolute favourite suppliers – whether Essex-born or served in my restaurant – these have all got my seal of approval. JO x”

Hill Street Luxury Chocolate Box

For the chocolate lovers out there – indulge in the gorgeous selection of Jamie’s favourites from Essex-based chocolatiers Hill Street. Not just served at Jamie Oliver Catherine Street, but at Jamie Oliver’s Essex home too (Jools is partial to one or two!). This decadent mix has everything from coconut and Malibu-inspired bites to yuzu-flavoured pralines – as well as the classics, sprinkled with proper Essex flaky sea salt! So good.

Hill Street x Jamie’s Epic Hot Chocolate

Another collab with the legends at Hill Street, this epic hot chocolate is inspired by Jamie’s original recipe, taken to the next level with the deluxe chocolate Hill Street creates. Rich, thick and sumptuous – this is perfect for a cold winter’s night.

Tiptree Christmas Pudding

Tiptree is another Essex local, producing high-quality sweets, preserves, alcohol and more since 1885. And never mind Jamie’s seal of approval, they’re loved by the Royals too! This fruit-packed beauty is everything you need in a proper Christmas pud, and comes in a reusable earthenware basin, ready to steam and enjoy.

Make the most of the season!

Jamie’s all about the leftover love! So to make the most of those gorgeous extras knocking around at this time of year, he’s given you The Best Chickpeas, a pot of his curry paste and a delicious recipe for you to whip up in the blink of an eye. Perfect for the ultimate Boxing Day feast.

Bold Bean Co. Queen Chickpeas

Chickpeas like you’ve never seen them before! Jamie loves to use all the products from Bold Bean Co. in his recipes – they’re altogether bigger, juicier, and tastier than your regular tin. These bad boys elevate the humble chickpea to rockstar status, and they’re certainly given that treatment in Jamie’s hamper-exclusive leftovers recipe!

Jamie Oliver Korma Paste

One from Jamie’s brand new range of easy-cook curry pastes, this creamy korma is gently spiced, packed with flavour, and the perfect way to reinvent the classic Boxing Day turkey salad – you’ll find an exclusive recipe in your hamper to help with this!

Jamie Oliver Acacia Wooden Spoon

Get your chef on with Jamie’s Acacia wooden spoon! With an easy-clean protective layer, this sustainably sourced kitchen spoon is the perfect utensil to help you cook just like Jamie this Christmas. Give it a test run making your exclusive hamper recipe for a fab Turkey korma salad!

Exclusive Turkey korma salad recipe

The ideal light meal after the rich meals of the season, this salad is zinging with flavours of korma, garam masala and fresh mint. Finished with a sprinkling of Espelette pepper, this is one you’ll come back to every year, plus it's exclusive to this hamper so you can't get your hands on it anywhere else!

Especially from Jamie

It wouldn’t be a Christmas hamper from Jamie without some treats from the Naked Chef himself – including a signed copy of his brand NEW book, Simply Jamie...

Signed copy of Simply Jamie

When life gets busy, we all need fast and simple solutions for getting good food on the table, and Jamie’s brand new cookbook, Simply Jamie, hits the spot. Your special-edition copy is signed by Jamie himself, and is perfect inspiration for making positive changes easily in the new year. Happy cooking!

“Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out in the kitchen, I want to arm you with the recipes – and the confidence – to fit more cooking into your life, with total ease.”