For the seasoned festive foodie, The Christmas Connoisseur Hamper brings a showstopping spread of artisan cheeses, fine charcuterie, elegant biscuits and sweet classics, all crowned with a bottle of champagne. Beautifully presented and ready to share, it is perfect for gifting or as a well deserved treat for yourself.
The Christmas Connoisseur Hamper
£260.00
Description
Crafted for those who savour the very best of Christmas, The Christmas Connoisseur Hamper is a generous celebration of craftsmanship and flavour. Uncork the champagne to set a joyful tone, then graze your way through a curated selection of exceptional cheeses, from soft and oozy to deep and nutty, with crackers that add delicate crunch and character. Add ribbons of Iberico ham for a taste of Spanish finesse, and lift the whole board with bright, gently spiced condiments that bring warmth and balance.
When it is time for something sweet, reach for buttery shortbread, mince pies with rich, spiced fruit and an airy panettone that slices like a dream. Every element has been chosen to complement the rest, so the experience flows effortlessly from the first pour to the final crumb.
Thoughtfully presented and ready to enjoy, it is an impressive gift for hosts, clients and loved ones, and a glorious centrepiece for your own Christmas gatherings. Expect the hallmark Bayley & Sage finish throughout: considered, abundant and unmistakably festive.
Bayley & Sage Sourdough Crackers - 100g | Artisanal sourdough crackers that bring a crunchy texture and a slight tang to complement your favourite cheeses and dips.
Bayley & Sage Multiseed Crackers - 110g | Handcrafted with a blend of wholesome seeds and a hint of salt, our multi seed crackers are light, crisp, and full of flavour. Perfect for pairing with cheese, dips, or enjoying on their own.
Bayley & Sage Buttermilk & Oat Crackers - 120g | These crackers offer a hearty crunch from oats, enriched with the tangy creaminess of buttermilk, perfect for cheese pairings.
Cropwell Bishop Blue Stilton Jar - 200g | A creamy, richly savoury Blue Stilton from Cropwell Bishop, matured for depth and gentle tang, presented in a smart jar for gifting or the cheeseboard.
Cheshire Vintage Gold Cheddar - 400g | Aged with expertise, this Vintage Gold Cheddar from Cheshire boasts a deeply satisfying taste with rich, complex flavours.
Figgy's Luxury Christmas Pudding - 350g | Handmade in Devon to a family recipe, this mini Figgy’s Luxury Christmas Pudding is mature, richly fruited and beautifully boozy with cider brandy and stout, giving a light texture and deep festive flavour.
Bayley & Sage Mince Pies - 500g | 6 Bayley & Sage traditional mince pies, filled with rich, spiced fruit and encased in buttery, golden pastry. Perfect for sharing or indulging on a cosy winter evening.
Bayley & Sage Classic Panettone - 1kg | A delicious classic Italian Christmas Panettone with candied fruit and raisins. Made according to Milan’s time-honored tradition. This panettone is hand-wrapped in decorative paper with a red ribbon.
Bayley & Sage Festive Chutney - 330g | A rich, seasonal chutney bursting with Christmassy warmth—bright, tangy, and gently spiced for that festive flair. Perfect alongside a cheeseboard, cold cuts, pâté, or leftover roast sandwiches.
Baron Bigod - 300g | Fen Farm produces Baron Bigod with milk from French Montbéliarde cows, now grazing in Suffolk, next to Baron Hugh Bigod's castle. Made with traditional pielle-a-brie ladle, this cheese is a mix of French tradition and English quality. A product of true British cheesemaking excellence. With a nutty, mushroomy rind, and a smooth, silky golden paste, each slice melts at the edges around a delicate, fresh and citrusy centre.
Comte 24 Months - 300g | Matured for 24 months, this Comte offers a deep creaminess, richer fruit nuances, and the subtle, sophisticated presence of cashew.
Moliterno Al Tartufo - 300g, 500g | This Moliterno cheese, veined with truffle, promises a sharp and resonant savoriness with an unmistakably earthy finish.
Gourmino Surchoix Gruyere - 300g | Rich and robust with a velvety crumble, this Gruyere is a harmony of cream and subtle chive undertones.
Bayley Blue - 400g | Handmade in Derbyshire exclusively for Bayley & Sage. A delicate balance of textures and tastes; this blue cheese is softly crumbly, melding sweet and salty notes with finesse.
Bayley & Sage Hand Carved Iberico Ham - 90g | Finely carved Iberico ham that offers a complex and nuanced flavour profile, a testament to the art of Spanish charcuterie.
Gardet Brut Champagne - 75cl | An exuberant mix of citrus and florals precede a palate of stone fruits and brioche, finishing with a mineral crispness.
Bayley & Sage Shortbread - 400g | Our rich, buttery shortbread, elegantly presented in a Bayley & Sage tin, is a classic indulgence. Perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or as a sweet treat after any meal, each bite offers a melt-in-the-mouth texture made from the finest ingredients.
Bayley & Sage Piccalilli - 330g | A vibrant British pickle bursting with crisp vegetables and tangy mustard flavours, perfect alongside cheeses and cold cuts.
Bayley & Sage Giant Milk Chocolate Coin - 90g | A playful, gilded treat: our Bayley & Sage Giant Milk Chocolate Coin is thick, creamy and melt-in-the-mouth, perfect for stockings, place settings or a little festive spoil-yourself moment.
RYE Flour, Sourdough Starter (Water, RYE Flour), White WHEAT Flour, Rapeseed Oil, Brown Sugar, Salt.
BAYLEY & SAGE MULTISEED CRACKERSWHEAT Flour (WHEAT, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Butter (MILK), Poppy Seed 2.13%, Sunflower Seeds 1.71%, Linseed 1.71%, Salt, Chai Seed 0.853%, Black Pepper.
BAYLEY & SAGE BUTTERMILK & OAT CRACKERSWholemeal WHEAT Flour(WHEAT, Ascorbic Acid), Whey 26.1% (MILK), Oatmeal 24.5% (OATS), Butter (MILK), Sugar, Salt, Buttermilk 0.5% (MILK).
CROPWELL BISHOP BLUE STILTON JARPasteurised cow’s MILK, salt, vegetarian rennet, dairy cultures (MILK), mould cultures (Penicillium roqueforti).
CHESHIRE VINTAGE GOLD CHEDDARPasteurised cow’s MILK , salt, lactic ferments, animal rennet. Packed on a site that handles the 14 other major allergens.
FIGGY'S LUXURY CHRISTMAS PUDDINGCalifornian raisins (sunflower oil), sultanas, breadcrumbs ( WHEAT flour, water, yeast, salt), carrots, vegetable suet (certified sustainable palm oil, sunflower oil, WHEAT flour), demerara sugar, golden syrup, free range EGG, Hanlons Port Stout (5%) (BARLEY), UK Bramley apples, 10-year-old Somerset Cider Brandy (4%), glacé cherries (glucose-fructose syrup, sugar), ground ALMONDS, orange juice, lemon juice, chopped ALMONDS, WHEAT flour (contains raising agents), orange zest, lemon zest, spices.
BAYLEY & SAGE MINCE PIESSultanas (Sultana 99.5%, Vegetable Oil 0.5%), Raisins (Raisin 99.5%, Vegetable Oil 0.5%), WHEAT Flour (WHEAT Flour, Calcium, Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Brandy (6.12%), Figs (Figs 95%, Rice Flour 5%), Dried Pears, Dried Apricot (Apricot 95%, Rice Flour 5%) Preservative: SULPHUR DIOXIDE, Apple Bramley PRESERVATIVE: Acetic Acid, Candied Orange & Lemon Peel (Citric Acid), Vegetable Suet– Non-Hydrogenated Vegetable oil 85% (Palm Oil (RSPO) & Sunflower Oil), Maize Starch (E1422), Butter (MILK), Caster Sugar, Soft Dark Brown Sugar, Soft Light Brown Sugar, ALMOND, EGG, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Cinnamon, Plain Caramel (E150a), Mixed Ground Spice , Nutmeg, Sweet Orange Oil, Glucose- Fructose Syrup, Salt.
BAYLEY & SAGE CLASSIC PANETTONEWHEAT FLOUR, Raisins (14.5%), Butter (MILK), Sugar, Candied orange peels (9%) (Glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, acidifier:citric acid), Barn EGG yolk, Natural yeast (WHEAT flour, water), Honey, Emulsifiers: mono and diglycerides of fatty acids, Salt, Whole MILK powder, Natural flavours, Natural vanilla flavour. May contain SOY, NUTS, LUPINS & MUSTARD.
BAYLEY & SAGE FESTIVE CHUTNEYSugar, Onion, Distilled Malt Vinegar (from BARLEY), Apples, Cranberry (12%), Plums (11%), Port (SULPHUR DIOXIDE), Salt, Spices. Prepared in a kitchen that handles tree nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, milk, soya, mustard and celery.
BARON BIGODRaw Cow’s MILK, Geotrichum Yeast Cultures, Penicillium mould cultures, Animal Rennet, Salt.
COMTE 24 MONTHSUnpasteurised cow’s MILK, salt, lactic ferments, animal rennet. Packed on a site that handles the 14 other major allergens.
MOLITERNO AL TARTUFOSheep’s MILK, summer truffle (Tuber aestivum vitt., salt, flavours) min 5%, extra virgin olive oil, salt, Animal rennet. Packed on a site that handles the 14 other major allergens.
GOURMINO SURCHOIX GRUYEREUnpasteurised Cow’s MILK, sea salt, animal rennet. Packed on a site that handles the 14 other major allergens.
BAYLEY BLUEPasteurised Cow’s MILK, Salt, Vegetarian Rennet, Penicillium Roqueforti, Dairy Cultures.
BAYLEY & SAGE HAND CARVED IBERICO HAM100% Iberian Acorn-Fed Ham, Salt, Sugar, Antioxidants E331iii, E301, Preservative E252.
GARDET BRUT CHAMPAGNEABV: 12.5%
BAYLEY & SAGE SHORTBREADWHEAT Flour (WHEAT flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamine), Sugar, Salted Sweetcream Butter (17%) (cream: MILK; salt), vegetable oil (sustainable palm, rapeseed, water, salt, natural flavouring), Salt, Raising Agent : sodium bicarbonate.
BAYLEY & SAGE PICCALILLIDistilled Vinegar, Cauliflower, Courgette, Green Beans, Silver Skin Onions, Sugar, Cornflour, MUSTARD POWDER (MUSTARD), Spices.
BAYLEY & SAGE GIANT MILK CHOCOLATE COINNo ingredients available for this product.
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