making the most of the end of the summer

Barbecues, picnics, camping, music festivals, sunshine and more... Have you had a great summer, so far? Importantly, what are your plans to end the summer in style?

Make it a memorable one with an extra special addition to your end of summer plans – one of our amazing hampers. They are the perfect accompaniment to a buzzing BBQ, a posh picnic, a classy garden party, a last minute stay-cation and a brilliant day at the beach. They're even worthy of a music festival feast.

Be inspired by our ‘making the most of the last of the summer’ hamper ideas!

time for a BBQ...

with the The Hawkstone Luxury Beer Hamper

If the weather holds, a barbecue sizzling with all of your favourites, from kebabs to halloumi, is one of the best ways to make the most of the last of the summer evenings.

 

As autumn draws in and drizzle threatens to dampen any al fresco dining experience, make the most of some outdoor cooking whilst you can. Gather friends and family to eat together. Light the fire-pit to extend your enjoyment of the summer evenings.

The Hawkstone Luxury Beer Hamper is the perfect accompaniment whilst you wait for the coals to warm. Enjoy a selection of craft beers, as well as great pub style snacks, including delicious olives, crisps, nuts and more.

Or, if a cold white wine is more your style, check out our Luxury White Wine, Cheese and Quince Hamper - it's an adorable picnic basket of treats, which will pair perfectly with a mini BBQ - perhaps at the beach!

The thought of hosting an indoor party can seem a bit daunting, especially with regards to the post-party tidy up! But, don’t be a party pooper this summer, throw the best garden party instead, and let us help you with the planning...

Grab some end of summer bargains and decorate your outdoor space with fairy lights and solar powered lamps. Gather together as many blankets, cushions and bean bags as you can, put on some chilled out music and host a relaxing garden party allowing your guest to soak up the last of the summer sun.

We highly recommend having some special drinks, perhaps some cocktails to really get the party started. We have a gorgeous new summer hamper - our Margarita Cocktail Gift Hamper, which includes a bottle of Margarita and the finest salt to trim your glass. Plus, there are tortilla chips and nuts to nibble on with friends.

We also have a new Cocktail Hamper for Her - perfect for hosting friends at an at-home soiree. 

Or you could go more formal and have an afternoon tea garden party – with cucumber sandwiches, and plenty of cake. Don your finest summer dresses and lounge suits. Make your summer garden party worthy of a royal invitation. We have a great range of afternoon tea gift hampers, if you would like to make it an extra special day.

  

Is it just us or are picnics something that you forget about before each summer arrives and then remember how nice it is to pack up a basket full of goodies, venture in to the countryside, throw out a blanket and spend the afternoon nibbling away at some favourite picnic treats, as well as sipping on a cool drink?

Whether in the shade of a big tree or by a river, plan one last picnic before the summer is out. It can be a fun family affair, accompanied by rounders, flying a kite or going for a post-lunch walk.

Our Prosecco Picnic Hamper is a quick win - with a full crockery set in the lid and plenty of treats already packed inside and ready to go.

Or, it can be a truly romantic affair - some time to enjoy each others' company. Pack some Champagne or your favourite bubbles to make it extra special, plus a flask of coffee, warm jumpers and a couple of extra blankets and indulge in an evening picnic as the sun goes down and the stars come out.

That's what memories are made of.... Our Perfect Pairing Champagne Picnic Hamper could be just the upgrade you are looking for to your current picnic basket.

Explore our Picnic Hampers

 

head to a wedding...

with the Mr & Mrs Champagne Treat Gift Box

We all know that summer time is wedding season. So, if your end of summer is the time of a special couples big day, then we have you covered when it comes to a gift. 

Take a look at our Mr & Mrs Champagne Treat Gift Box - a gorgeous wedding gift for the bride and groom or partners to share. 

set off for the beach...

with The Champagne Celebration Hamper

Even on a cloudy day, you can’t beat a trip to the beach. The British weather doesn’t often mean it’s a sun drenched, sea swimming occasion – but make the best of the UK beach experience with a crabbing, shell collecting, visiting the arcades and enjoying a fish and chip supper.

 

For the dog lovers, there’s nothing better than seeing them jumping in and out of the waves and chasing the seagulls away.

For an extra special beach visit, why not take a bottle of something refreshing and cold. If you have a mini BBQ (and the rules allow), cook some delicious fish and seafood right there on the sand.

Perhaps you have a special birthday or anniversary to celebrate at this time of your. If so, why not treat your loved one to The Champagne Celebration Hamper, which includes a exclusive bottle of French Champagne? It is also makes the perfect re-usable picnic hamper for future summer adventures.

With a group of friends or a loved one, make the most of our gorgeous and plentiful coastline, this August and September.

   

with the Sweet Treats Gift Box

Get back to nature and spend some time amongst the trees – we all know they have fantastic healing qualities.

Relax, switch off and go back to basics with a traditional camping trip. Hone your fire lighting skills and your "backwoods cooking". A standard skill for any good scout.

It doesn’t have to be all about roughing it and foraging for dinner – take with you some extra special treats for cosy evening around the fire.

We highly recommend some nice wine, cocktails and delicious snacks to indulge in around the campfire - even better if you’re glamping!

Get away from it all, but with a little added luxury with our delightful gift hampers... How about our Sweet Treats Gift Box? It's the perfect size to pack.

Plus, there’s Carfest South and then Radio 2 Live in early September, if they are more your scene and music taste!

Make sure you’ve got your little home comforts, like a blow up mattress and a decent pillow if you are staying over, or better still, book a nearby B&B! 

One top tip for any big end of summer event – be it a festival, fete or local fair, is make sure you have a really good look at the timetable and the site map before you go. Plan all of your must sees and must attends, and then a list of ‘that’ll be good if we can make it or squeeze it in’. Make the most of every moment... 

However, the most important plans should be about when get home! Book in some me-time. It’s always epic attending a festival, but also exhausting! Or if you have dragged along a less than impressed spouse or left behind a beloved partner, perhaps our Pamper Hamper for Her will work wonders as a little thank you on your return.  

making the most of a summer full of fun...

Whatever you get up to, we hope the bank holiday weekend and early September is filled with making lasting memories to finish off a summer full of fun.